2:00 PM |
Protecting Your Legacy: Asset Protection and the Use of Living Trusts |
Proper planning can help individuals protect assets, maintain privacy, and create a smoother transition of wealth to future generations. This presentation will explore the role of trusts in estate planning, with a focus on living trusts and other commonly used trust strategies. Participants will learn how trusts work, the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts, and the benefits and limitations of trust-based planning. The course will also introduce asset protection concepts, including strategies used to safeguard assets from long-term care costs, probate, and other potential risks. Attendees will gain a better understanding of when trust planning may be appropriate and how trusts can be incorporated into a comprehensive estate plan..
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Madeline Bosque |
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2:00 PM |
Return to Crystal Beach Park |
Go back in time to experience the 101-year history of Crystal Beach Park from 1888 to 1989, featuring the Cyclone and Comet roller coasters, Laff in The Dark, and Magic Carpet.
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Rose Ann Hirsch |
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2:00 PM |
The KKK's 1920s Stranglehold on WNY |
During the Prohibition era, the Ku Klux Klan experienced a powerful resurgence across many northeastern cities. Buffalo became one of the movement's strongest footholds, with thousands of members spread throughout Erie County. But the Klan's grip on the region would ultimately be broken by the extraordinary courage of an undercover investigator whose sacrifice exposed the organization's inner workings. His death not only helped bring about the Klan's collapse in Western New York but also accelerated its decline across the nation.
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Susan Fenster |
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5:30 PM |
The KKK's 1920s Stranglehold on WNY |
During the Prohibition era, the Ku Klux Klan experienced a powerful resurgence across many northeastern cities. Buffalo became one of the movement's strongest footholds, with thousands of members spread throughout Erie County. But the Klan's grip on the region would ultimately be broken by the extraordinary courage of an undercover investigator whose sacrifice exposed the organization's inner workings. His death not only helped bring about the Klan's collapse in Western New York but also accelerated its decline across the nation.
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Susan Fenster |
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10:00 AM |
Trans Experiences |
Gender can be complicated and trans issues can be difficult to understand. If you're looking to better understand the trans community, then come learn with us! This course will teach you about common experiences faced by the trans community, pronouns, and more!
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Ashtin Ashbrook |
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10:00 AM |
Wheel of Wellness: Resources for Healthy, Safe, Independent Living |
Step right up and join us for a fun and interactive Spin the Wheel game where you can test your knowledge, win prizes, and learn valuable services available to our older adults in our community! Whether you're a senior or a caregiver this is a great chance to explore services that are meant to keep you or a loved one healthy, safe and independent. Come spin, learn and WIN!
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Case Management Staff of ECDFA |
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1:00 PM |
Rock On! Learn About Stones & Craft Your Own Bracelet! |
Discover the beauty and meaning behind semi-precious gemstones as you learn how each one is tied to healing and wellbeing. Then, get creative and craft your own unique bracelet to wear! This hands-on class encourages creativity, hand-eye coordination, relaxation, and conversation-all while having fun making something beautiful. (90 minute class.)
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Jennifer Chowdhury |
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1:00 PM |
Secrets of a Good Night's Sleep |
Sleep is a basic necessity of life. So why do so many of us have trouble sleeping? Join us as we discuss the basics of sleep and learn to identify "sleep stealers.
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Jennifer Johnson |
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1:30 PM |
Instacart |
Master the basics of grocery delivery by learning how to use the Instacart app to shop from your favorite local stores. This course walks you through building a virtual cart, scheduling deliveries, and safely checking out online.
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Brendan Chella |
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2:00 PM |
The Real History of Yoga |
Most of us picture yoga as ancient and unchanging - a physical system practice passed down intact for thousands of years. The real history is more interesting than that, and recent research has overturned some long-held assumptions. This course traces how yoga actually developed: from its earliest mentions in ancient Indian texts, through classical formulations like Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, into medieval tantric and hatha yoga traditions, and finally into the 19th- and 20th-century encounters with colonialism and Western fitness culture that shaped the yoga most of us know today. Some of what surprises people most: many familiar poses aren't nearly as old as advertised. Scholars have traced much of modern postural yoga to the early 20th century, when Indian reformers were in direct contact with European gymnastics and fitness movements - meaning the practice on your mat is, in real ways, a modern hybrid. We'll also look at how yoga arrived in America through specific, sometimes surprising episodes - including a 1929 series of talks given right here in Buffalo, and a U.S. Supreme Court case that denied an Indian man citizenship on racial grounds even as he argued for his shared heritage with white Americans. Come with questions. No prior yoga experience or scholarly background needed.
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Jane Cameron |
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2:00 PM |
Winter Weather Hazards across Western New York |
Discover the basics of winter storm development, including lake effect snow, nor'easters, and snow squalls, and the preparedness actions you should take when faced with harsh winter weather conditions.
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Matthew Brothers |
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10:30 AM |
Spot that Scam! By Being an Educated Consumer |
What are some common scams? What tips will prevent you from becoming a victim? This presentation will provide a general overview of the red flags one should watch out for to help identify scams!
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Jennifer Andres |
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2:00 PM |
Return to Crystal Beach Park |
Go back in time to experience the 101-year history of Crystal Beach Park from 1888 to 1989, featuring the Cyclone and Comet roller coasters, Laff in The Dark, and Magic Carpet.
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Rose Ann Hirsch |
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2:00 PM |
Traditional Foods of India and Bangladesh: Nutrition, Healing, and Culture |
Nutrition, Healing, and Culture India and Bangladesh are home to an incredible variety of exotic fruits and vegetables, many celebrated for their healing properties and rich nutritional value. In this class, you'll discover the cultural stories and traditional knowledge behind these foods, and learn how to incorporate them into your everyday meals. Explore flavors and ingredients that are wonderfully different from what you typically find in American grocery stores! (Allow 90 Minutes for class.)
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Jennifer Chowdhury |
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11:45 AM |
Buffalo Made: Inventions That Changed the World! |
From windshield wipers to air conditioning to the implantable pacemaker, WNY has a long history of invention and innovation. Yet it's an often untold story! For almost 200 years, things made right here in Buffalo (and WNY) have influenced the world! Join Erie County Historian Doug Kohler on a virtual tour of inventors and inventions from WNY that have had a global impact.
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Douglas Kohler |
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1:30 PM |
The KKK's 1920s Stranglehold on WNY |
During the Prohibition era, the Ku Klux Klan experienced a powerful resurgence across many northeastern cities. Buffalo became one of the movement's strongest footholds, with thousands of members spread throughout Erie County. But the Klan's grip on the region would ultimately be broken by the extraordinary courage of an undercover investigator whose sacrifice exposed the organization's inner workings. His death not only helped bring about the Klan's collapse in Western New York but also accelerated its decline across the nation.
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Susan Fenster |
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3:00 PM |
Before the Code: Hollywood in the Early 1930s |
Long before movie ratings, Hollywood produced films that openly explored crime, romance, politics, corruption, independent women, and the hardships of the Great Depression. This class introduces the world of pre-Code cinema (1930-1934) and uses these films to explore American life during one of the nation's most turbulent decades. Participants will discover why these movies were so different from those that followed and what they reveal about a changing America.
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Eric A. Deutsch, J.D., Ph.D. |
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10:00 AM |
Bringing a Warhawk home |
What does it take to bring a World War II fighter airplane home? This presentation tells the remarkable story of how volunteers from the Niagara Air & Space Museum acquired, transported, and reassembled a rare three-quarter-scale Curtiss P-40 Warhawk from the Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, New York. Through photographs and firsthand stories, you'll follow the project from a simple idea to a successful museum exhibit, learning about the planning, teamwork, engineering, and determination required to move an aircraft more than 150 miles. Along the way, you'll also discover the important role Western New York played during World War II, when Buffalo became one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturing centers and the P-40 Warhawk became a symbol of the region's industrial strength and wartime contribution. This engaging presentation celebrates local history, dedicated volunteers, and the preservation of our aviation heritage for future generations.
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Jim Van Oss |
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1:00 PM |
Carousels, Coasters, and Ghosts: A Dead Park Tale |
Discover the life and times of the real defunct and abandoned amusement parks featured in the middle-grade paranormal mystery series Dead Park Tales.
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Rose Ann Hirsch |
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1:00 PM |
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Cindy Solly |
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1:00 PM |
Facebook Safety and Security |
Protect your personal information by mastering Facebook's privacy settings and security tools. This course teaches you how to recognize scams, control who sees your posts, and secure your account against hackers.
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Brendan Chella |
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1:00 PM |
Cobblestone Houses of WNY |
The history of cobblestone houses from the glacier age to present. Take a step back in time and discover the fascinating story behind cobblestone houses, from their origins in the age of glaciers to the charming homes we see today. This class will explore how ancient ice movements helped shape the stones themselves, and how early settlers turned those stones into beautiful, lasting buildings. It's a fun mix of natural history and local architecture that brings the past right to your doorstep.
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Veronica Young |
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1:00 PM |
Estate Planning and Asset Protection |
This presentation will focus on the importance of Estate Planning for purposes of avoiding probate and to protect assets from future long-term care costs, such as nursing homes, and to assist with qualifying for Medicaid.
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Jean Harris |
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1:00 PM |
Fires & Floods |
A lively discussion about fire hazards in our homes and reducing damage during basement floods.
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Amy Alduino |
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1:00 PM |
Holiday Puzzle Swap Social: Cocoa, Cookies & New-to-You Puzzles! |
Add some cozy fun to your holiday season! Bring your lightly used, complete jigsaw puzzles to our Holiday Puzzle Swap Social and trade them in for festive, new-to-you puzzles to enjoy all winter long.
Arrive between 1 - 2 PM to drop off your puzzles and receive one ticket for every puzzle you bring. Then relax, mingle with fellow puzzle lovers, and enjoy hot cocoa and holiday cookies while our volunteers sort the collection by piece count.
When the Holiday Puzzle Swap "shop" opens, it's time to browse! Use your tickets to select the same number of puzzles to take home. Whether you enjoy quick 300-piece puzzles, 500-piece favorites, or a 1,000-piece challenge, there will be something for every puzzler.
Please make sure puzzles are complete and in good condition. Place the pieces in a sealed zip-top bag inside the box, then secure the box with a rubber band or tape. Bring a puzzle, share some holiday cheer, enjoy a sweet treat, and head home with your next puzzling adventure! (Leftover puzzles will be donated to our Erie County Senior Centers.)
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UE Team |
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