Alden Community/Senior Center
13116 Main Street
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-7393
In cooperation with the Alden Senior Citizen Club, the Town of Alden assists in providing many activities for our community's seniors. From luncheons, tours, recreation programs and transportation service, programs abound for members of the greatest generation.
Senior Lunch Program
Lunches are provided at the Alden Senior Center every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am. The cost is a $3.00 per person donation, however no one is denied a meal due to an inability to pay. All luncheon reservations must be made seven days in advance (the Wednesday prior). All preorders or cancellations must be made by contacting the Nutrition Director. Menus are available for the entire month but meals are subject to change based on product availability.
Nutrition director- Mary Erickson
(716) 335-8009 or (716) 937-9468
Monthly Senior Menu
Senior Activities
All activities are held in the Alden Senior Center, located in Memorial Park, Main Street in the Village of Alden.
| Monthly Activities as noted on monthly calendar: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Exercise | Wednesday | 10:00 am |
| Bingo | Tuesday *EveryTuesday of each month Town of Alden issues $20 in Tops gift cards as prizes |
12:30 pm |
| Bowling | Thursday *At Alden Lanes. Pre-Bowl at 12:45pm |
1:00 pm |
| Ceramics | Thursday *$2 per class fee. Open to Alden residents only |
9:00 am |
| Sr. Meetings |
2nd and 4th Wednesday |
1:00 pm |
Senior Transportation
Van Reservations: Michele Hoffman: (716) 480-6532 or Highway Department: (716) 937-7336
The Town of Alden Senior Citizen Van is available to any Town or Village resident, 60 years of age and older. It is handicapped accessible with grab rails and a wheel chair lift. The van runs on Tuesday’s from 9 to 3, Wednesday’s from 9 to 3, and Thursday’s from 8 to 3. (hours may vary slightly) and can take you anywhere within the Town and Village limits*.
Advanced notice is appreciated and there is no charge for this service.
*Town limits, not the school district.
Senior Citizen Trips
In partnership with the Alden Senior Citizen Club, the Town of Alden sponsors numerous day tours throughout the region. The trips are nominal in cost and advance reservations must be made. Check out the Alden Advertiser for current Travel Trips or for more information please call Helen at 937-6722 or Louise at 937-3466.
Alden Meals on Wheels
Alternative Care Services of WNY provides a local, nutritional program designed to provide one, two or three nutritious home cooked meals daily for Alden's seniors. Special diets can be accommodated, meals are delivered hot daily between 11:15am - 12:15pm Monday thru Friday and can be provided for up to seven days per week. For more information residents should contact (716) 937-7105.