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Recorded Classes

An Overview of Social Security

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. 

Organic 101

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.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

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. 

The Health Benefits of Yoga

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.

Living with Anxiety

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.