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Recorded Classes

Eating for Mental Health and Wellbeing Part I

Join for a brief lesson about how our mental and physical health can be impacted by what we eat. You will learn what role nutrients can play and how to strike the right balance. Instructor: Leanne Chung, MS, RD, CDN, Dietitian Consultant, Erie County Department of Senior Services

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Football 102: Ready for the Playoffs

In preparation for the upcoming NFL Playoffs, we'll discuss offensive and defensive positions, formations, and types of penalties. Come get your questions answered ahead of the first game! Instructor: Ryan Gadzo, Research Analyst, Erie County Department of Senior Services *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on January 8, 2021.

MADHOUSE

Drawing upon confidential hospital archives, private patient letters and newspaper accounts of the day, we are taken on a remarkable journey inside a world of madness. What terrible secrets were uncovered at Rolling Hills? Who was the grave digger Lawrence and what was found buried behind the Rochester Insane Asylum? -what happened to the beautiful Nellie Bly inside The Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell Island? -what was the notorious device "The Utica Crib" used for? Who haunts Buffalo State Hospital even to this day? Shocking tales of neglect, abuse and even torture are revealed here for the first time, but also remarkable stories of inspiration, hope and healing. Welcome to Mad~House. Instructor: Michael T. Keene, Author and Historian

Influential People from Buffalo During the 1800s

We'll discuss residents of Western New York who contributed to local, regional, and national history, commerce, and culture. Instructor: Rick Falkowski, author, founder, Buffalo Music Hall of Fame *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on December 10, 2020.

Getting Started with Irish Genealogy Records

Learn about Ireland's genealogical records, key Irish genealogy concepts, and what's accessible online.

Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, genealogy specialist, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on December 9, 2020.

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