Recorded Classes

Transitioning from a career to retirement is one of the biggest changes in most peoples’ lives. Join for a discussion on some common issues people face, how to plan, and how to make the most of your time.

Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, New Sky Coaching, LLC

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 10, 2022. 

Learn about the various benefits programs administered by the Social Security Administration, including Retirement, Disability, Survivors, and Medicare and what services are offered online.

Instructor: Ben Stump, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. 

Consumers gravitate towards organic products for several reasons including quality, nutrition, safety, and environmental benefits. In this workshop we'll discuss what organic means, the practices that organic farmers follow, and how you can support organic agriculture in Erie County.

Instructor: Caitlin Tucker, New York Region Organic Consultant, Rodale Institute

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Learn about the signs and symptoms of OSA and how it is diagnosed. We'll also cover the available treatment options and the risks of untreated OSA.

Instructor: Suzanne Stoklosa, MSN, ANP-BC

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 25, 2022. 

Yoga has been around for thousands of years but does it work? And do you need to twist yourself into a pretzel to get the benefits? Join us as we discuss how yoga can improve your health and practice a few gentle postures together.

Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, Health Promotion Coordinator, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Friday, May 20, 2022.

We'll discuss the types of anxiety, how anxiety can impact us, and ways to cope. Instructor: Mark O'Brien, LCSW-R, commissioner, Erie County Department of Mental Health *This is a recording of the livestreaming session that took place on May 3, 2021.

Understand how positive self-talk boosts confidence, builds self-esteem, and increases feelings of control over your life.

Instructor: Miranda McCoy, Health Coach, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on May 20, 2022. 

Erie County is developing an equity-centered Community Climate Action Plan and is seeking your input to ensure the plan addresses impacts that affect your neighborhood, your backyard, and your family.

Instructor: Tracy Skalski, Sustainability Coordinator, Erie County Department of Environment & Planning

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 18, 2022. 

Visit Erie County's Climate Action website: https://www3.erie.gov/climateaction/ 

Learn about the ASL alphabet and how to sign some common phrases.

Instructor: Katelyn Koester, Deaf Access Services

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. 

What was the world of electricity that Tesla was born into? How did he change that world? How was he treated after he died? How is he being treated today?

Instructor: Francis S. Lestingi, PhD, Professor Emeritus of History of Science and Physics, SUNY Buffalo State; President & Co-Founder, Buffalo Niagara Nikola Tesla Council, Inc.

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 9, 2022.