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will be held at the Julia B. Reinstein Library from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Learn about parts, touchscreen, Apps and more. Registration is required and began on Jan. 16. Call 668-4991 or stop by the library to register.
for ages 3 to 5 will be held at the Julia B. Reinstein Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Registration is required and began on Jan. 21. Space is limited. Call 668-4991 or stop by the library to register. with Miss Amy will be held at the Julia B. Reinstein Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. The program is for kids ages 6 to 12 who like to explore or build. Registration begins Jan. 29. Call 668-4991 or stop by the library to register. has peer helpers & counselors to respond to young people in need 24/7. Call 834-1144. seeks volunteers to help with light office work and multiple mailings. Info: 873-0905. new innovative life coaching service offering alternative to traditional psychotherapy. Info: 2049032.
Think it should be improved? NYS United Teachers Retirees will provide free speaker for your group. Info: 778-8009.
recruiting volunteers for ongoing research studies. Info: 631-9654. seeking volunteer van drivers for Disabled American Veterans Volunteer Transportation Network to transport veterans to & from appointments. Info: 8628671. offers assistance to ovarian cancer patients, their families and friends. Info: 662-2083. available through Wishes on Wheels to senior citizens 65 yeas old and up. Info: 1-800-823-5220 or www. threewishes2.com. seeking individuals to volunteer as mentors. Info: 873-5833 or www.beafriend.org.
is saving inkjet printer cartridges to redeem for cash with proceeds used for bereavement services. Also Tops Markets receipts. Info: 627-4934. suffering from arthritis, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disorders, difficulty walking or propelling standard wheelchair may be eligible for electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare. Info: 1-866-631-3022. volunteers sought in Cheektowaga and surrounding area to help collect data. Training provided. Info: 829-2975, ext. 637. can
help put healthy food on your table. Call Food For matches All at 882-7705. See if seniors with healthy, vet you may be eligible for the checked friendly cat 3 yrs. EBT/Food Stamp program. old or older, no adoption fee, free litter & food. Info: program 646-5577. for low-income, uninsured, working Americans to obtain free eye care and exams with local for those over 21 optometrists. Info: 800- unable to attend regular 766-4466. classes offered by Erie 1 BOCES. Free. Info: 8630847. provide services to all Native Americans with disabilities both on & off reservation. Info: 8360822 ext. 120, or 800-3488399.
not-for-profit Senior Living Facility, seeks china teacups and saucers and teapots for resident old-fashioned tea parties. Info: 608-7000.
offers a Family & Friends Support & Information Group. Free & open to anyone who needs help with coping & supportive strategies. Info: 819-1338.
meeting at 1 p.m. third Mon. every month, Elma Senior Center, 3007 Bowen Rd. New members welcome. Info: 655-3685 or 652-9568.
, for those with severe breathing disabilities, available at no cost to those who qualify. Info: 800-344-5764.
meeting is at 7 p.m. first and third Mon., Mansard Inn, 3365 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. Guests welcome. Info: 648-2227 or 667-3067 (eves).
offered through Circle of Daughters, Inc., to , children, teens & families meeting 11:55 a.m. 1 p.m. for loss-related issues. Info: first and third Wed., Calspan 648-6898. Corp. auditorium, 4455 Genesee St., Bflo. Improve sought by your public speaking skills. Erie County for potential Info: 631-6968 or 632-7500. guide dogs. Training, support & veterinary care provided by Guiding Eyes for collectors of Barbie &/ for the Blind. Info: 947- or Gene fashion dolls, meets 5135 or pratts4geb@aol. second Sun. of each month. com or http://www.cdc. Info: 681-3235. guidingeyes.org/. one of the oldest coin clubs in the area, seeking new members. Open to public. Info: 8766246.
sought to volunteer their time & talent to entertain Roswell Park Cancer Institute patients, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Info: 1-877-275-7724.
Info: www.blindness.org. meets first Wed. of month, Sterling Medical Park. Info: 674-6401 after for lung cancer survivors 4 p.m. who would like to help others facing this situation. Call the Info: 873-0905. Sisters Hospital Volunteer offers Dept. from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. immediate response 24/7 Mon. -Fri. at 862-1106. by trained counselors for anyone who needs help, info Variety of areas and or someone to talk to. 834opportunities available 3131. including clerical work, helping direct patients and at St. assisting in waiting areas. Info: Kathi Mitri at 898- John’s Lutheran Church, 5337 or kmitri@ecmc.edu. 3512 Clinton & Union Rd., 1 p.m. 2 p.m. Wed. Programs available for low provides unbiased cost, please call to confirm comparison of HMOs, PPOs schedule and register Info: and PFFS plans. For your 491 -6470. free copy, call 858-7883. Free presentations available invites new members for senior citizens groups/ to join. Events include organizations. luncheons, cruises, summer activities, and more. Info: for separated/ Harold Kern, 741-4461. divorced men and women helping others at a difficult held time. Contact Family Life monthly at 7 p.m., the Dept. at 847-2210. second Thurs. evening, Villa Maria College cafeteria. Free, open to the public. , 17 meetings Info: 652-9120. in Buffalo/Niagara area. Info: 636-7571, x226 or email: echinchon@ meets at 7:30 centerforinquiry.net. p.m. every Mon., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, provides support and 900 Maryvale Drive, advocacy of trained cancer Cheektowaga. Info: 825coach to help newly- 2283. diagnosed patients face their situation with knowledge, 7 p.m. Wed. strength & courage. Info: Abundant Life Center, next 873-0905. door to Res. Life Church, 2145 Old Union Road. Info: provides research 656-8995. funding and support for Lily Pond Loop, and State individuals with vision problems. Those interested Symbols Self-Guided tours in starting a WNY chapter sunrise-sunset seven days can call Maria Costa a week. Reinstein Woods. www.dec.ny.gov/ at 1-212-244-1470 or Info: mcosta@fightblindness.org. education/1837.html.