Recorded Classes

This class will include information about Retirement, Disability, and Survivors benefits as well as Medicare.

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

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on May 17, 2023.

Grief is a universal experience we all come to understand in different ways. Join us in exploring how different kinds of loss can cause grief, and how best to cope, or help others cope, through the most difficult of times.

Instructor: Anna VanDien, LCSW, Coordinator, Wilson Support Center & Hospice Bereavement Services

*this is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 10, 2023. 

Learn why this vitamin is necessary for our bodies and ways to increase our levels. Instructor: Darcie Hanson, RN, clinical coach, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 5, 2021.

In this workshop, you will learn about the health impacts associated with chemicals in some cleaning products, how to find out what’s in the products you may be using, and how to find safer products. We’ll also introduce a recipe booklet you can download with recipes to make your own cleaning supplies!

Instructor: Donna Wysokenski, Environment and Health Education Coordinator Environmental Health Study for WNY, University at Buffalo

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 27, 2021. 

Access the Green and Clean Recipe Booklet here. 

Journey through one of the “Crimes of the Century” in Buffalo which many lifelong Western New Yorkers have never heard of. Uncover a love triangle, hear messages from the other side, and see landmarks from right here in our backyard.

Instructor: Ryan Gadzo, MPA, Research Analyst, Erie County Department of Senior Services

"Let's Talk Buffalo Bills Playoffs!" hosted by two of Buffalo's most-loved sports media legends: Stu Boyar & Budd Bailey! This online chat focused on the Bills' season, playoffs, and the team's potential Super Bowl run!

*This is a recording of a live streaming session that took place on January 12, 2023.

This is for anyone interested in learning more about cholesterol and lipid profiles and how they affect our health. We’ll learn about HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, how they work in the body, and management options.

Instructor: Suzanne Stoklosa, MSN, ANP

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

We’ll cover the signs and symptoms of depression and what treatment can look like. We’ll also discuss the risk factors for suicide and where to get help.

Instructor: Mark O’Brien, LCSW-R, Commissioner, Erie County Department of Mental Health

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Thursday, December 1, 2022. 

We'll discuss moderation during the holidays and set a plan for getting back to a healthy pattern when the season ends.

Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, New Sky Coaching, LLC

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

Learn about what congestive heart failure is and how it affects other organs in the body. We’ll discuss signs and symptoms, when to call your healthcare provider and ways to manage the condition.

Instructor: Suzanne Stoklosa, MSN, ANP

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 29, 2022. 

Learn about the health impacts associated with chemicals in some cleaning products, how to find out what’s in the products you may be using, and how to find safer products.

Instructor: Donna Wysokenski, MS, MA, Grant Coordinator, Growing Places

Access the Green and Clean Recipe Booklet here. 

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 2, 2022. 

Journey through one of the “Crimes of the Century” in Buffalo which many lifelong Western New Yorkers have never heard of. Uncover a love triangle, hear messages from the other side, and see landmarks from right here in our backyard.

Instructor: Ryan Gadzo, MPA, Research Analyst, Erie County Department of Senior Services

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 31, 2022. 

Join us for a short history of wool making in Bruges, Belgium and how it relates to Buffalo and our experiences here. We'll also look at how natural dyes like indigo and the plants that create them (like Woad) are woven into our community.

Instructor: Mary Ann Kedron, MBA, PhD, BOD BRRAlliance Inc.

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

This presentation will provide the basics regarding Mental Hygiene Law #81 (MHL 81,) how it works, and what's required of a person who is appointed as an Article 81 Guardian.

Instructors: Brad Loliger, Esq. & Christopher Phillips, Esq., Staff Attorneys, Center for Elder Law & Justice

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on October 13, 2022. 

We’ll discuss the types of visual impairment and available programs and services to assist.

Instructor: Amanda Cleesattel, MS, OTR/L, Vice President of Vision Rehabilitation Services, VIA

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on October 11, 2022. 

Hear a brief history of the Tulip, including varieties and take a trip to Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands.

Instructor: Mary Ann Kedron, MBA, PhD, BOD BRRAlliance Inc.

* This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on October 6, 2022. 

Learn about GOLD! Its cosmological origin, its physics, its utilization in art, religion, industry, finance, jewelry, awards, warfare, and astronomy in this informative, illuminating, compelling, forthright, and enjoyable lecture.

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

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on October 5, 2022. 

Join us to unpack the history of diagnosing grief, the controversy surrounding “Prolonged Grief Disorder,” and the various ways our world is already responding.

Instructor: Anna VanDien, LCSW, Coordinator, Wilson Support Center and Hospice Bereavement Services

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on October 4, 2022. 

Learn the basics of the game so you can enjoy watching your favorite team this season. Bring your questions!

Instructor: Ryan Gadzo, MPA, Research Analyst, Erie County Department of Senior Services

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on October 3, 2022. 

A class about global geology and how we’ve come to understand it during the past two centuries based on stratigraphy and plate tectonics.

Instructor: Philip J. Stokes, PhD, Executive Director, Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 12, 2022. 

Fitness trackers are great, but how do you make sense of all the numbers they give you? Join for a discussion on the different data your fitness tracker captures and how to make it work for you.

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 July 13, 2022. 

This is for anyone interested in learning more about cholesterol and lipid profiles and how they affect our health. We’ll learn about HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, how they work in the body, and management options.

Instructor: Suzanne Stoklosa, MSN, ANP

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

Most superstitions are examples of basic patterns of thinking found in all cultures and periods of history, and even prehistory.

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 June 2, 2022. 

Let’s go all the way back to chemistry class! We’ll learn or relearn about atoms, molecules, and the pH scale. We’ll relate the information to everyday things like gardening, cooking, and our bodies so it all makes sense this time around.

Instructor: Donna Wysokenski, MS, MA, Grant Coordinator, Growing Places

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 28, 2022. 

The mansion in this novel is based on the extravagant estates of Long Island’s famed Gold Coast. Mother and son will paint a picture of what inspired Fitzgerald’s masterpiece.

Instructors: Linda Drajem, PhD, Retired English Teacher; Current Memoirist; Christopher Drajem, Writer & Educator

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 23, 2022.