Recorded Classes
Burchfield Paints the Town
Charles E. Burchfield painted scenery near his home in his watercolors. The speaker (from Burchfield's hometown) will show what she saw and what he painted.
Instructor: Nancy Barlow, retired teacher
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 6, 2020.
Balancing Bricks
Engage in simple exercises to improve strength, stability, and confidence, using body weight and resistance band exercises.
Instructor: Julie Ruszala, health and wellness coordinator, Erie County Department of Senior Services
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 5, 2020.
Step-by-Step Rightsizing:How to Simplify It
Learn the best way to reduce clutter, make your home safer, and your life simpler.
Instructor: Michael Olear, MSW, lead broker, The Olear Team at MJ Peterson
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 5, 2020.
Finding Your Female Ancestors
Women are often hard to research due to the laws, social norms, and record-keeping practices of times past. Learn about sources and strategies to find your female ancestors.
Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, genealogy specialist, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 4, 2020.
Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, and Other Creatures of the Night
Cultures throughout history have believed dangerous beings roam in search of human victims. We'll look at examples of such beliefs and explanations for them.
Instructor: Phillips Stevens, PhD, associate professor of anthropology emeritus, University at Buffalo
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 30, 2020.
Overwhelmed by All Your Health Insurance Options?
Receive unbiased information on Medicare Advantage plans. Discuss supplemental plans, options to pay for prescription drugs, and low-cost care options.
Instructor: Bill Daniels, Coordinator of Insurance Outreach, Erie County Department of Senior Services
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 29, 2020.
Inflammation: The Silent Perpetrator
Learn dietary and lifestyle factors that promote chronic inflammation in the body as well as those that help prevent it.
Instructor: Janice Nowak, MS, RD, CDN, dietitian consultant, Erie County Department of Senior
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 28, 2020.
Ditch the Negative Self Talk
Understand how positive self-talk boosts confidence, builds self-esteem, and increases feelings of control over your life.
Instructor: Miranda Zagorski, health coach, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 27, 2020.
The Road to the White House 2020
We'll discuss what it's going to take to win the election.
Instructor: Len Lenihan, political analyst, WIVB; former community and political leader
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 27, 2020.
Healthy Eating Basics and Healthy Aging
Discuss how nutritional needs change as we age and discover how to eat healthy for life.
Instructor: Jenny LeGrand, MS, RDN, Wegmans nutritionist
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 23, 2020.