Recorded Classes

We’ll discuss how the kidneys work and how chronic kidney disease is diagnosed. You’ll learn about the signs and symptoms of the disease, the stages and management and treatment options.

Instructor: Suzanne Stoklosa, MSN, ANP-BC

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on June 22, 2023. 

We'll introduce the topic of vector-borne diseases and the related implications for public health. Specific vector-borne diseases of importance, including Lyme disease and West Nile virus will be examined. Our discussion will focus on disease description and treatment, risk factors, and personal preventive measures.

Instructor: Shauna Zorich, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Epidemiology & Environmental Health, University at Buffalo

* This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 6, 2023. 

Learn about Deaf Culture and the history of the Deaf Community. You'll also learn some basic ASL letters and phrases. Instructor: David Wantuck, Community Engagement Specialist/ASL Coordinator, Deaf Access Services

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on May 31, 2023. 

Veteran local sports media members Budd Bailey and Stu Boyer are ready to give opinions, answer questions, and tell stories about local professional sports. You'll learn a lot and laugh a lot during their presentation.

*This is a recording of a live streaming class that took places at the Clemmon H. Hodges Community Center on May 23, 2023. This is one of our first recordings using this technology, so please forgive any sound or visual issues!

We’ll discuss how a revocable trust can be used to avoid a probate proceeding upon death, and how it can be used to protect assets from Medicaid and long-term care costs.

Instructor: Daniel J. Schuller, Esq., Attorney at Law

* This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on May 23, 2023. 

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