Recorded Classes

Join for an informational session about strength training and its benefits. We’ll cover how to add strength training to your routine and where to go for more information and resources.

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

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 22, 2022. 

We’ll be introduced to vector-borne diseases, with a specific focus on Lyme Disease and West Nile virus. Our discussion will focus on disease description and treatment, risk factors, and personal preventive measures.

Instructor: Shauna Zorich, MD, MPH, 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 8, 2022. 

What factors have shaped immigration and refugee policy in the United States? What would it take for Congress to agree to immigration reform?

Instructor: Laurie Buonanno, PhD, Professor, Department of Political Science & Public Administration, SUNY Buffalo State

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 16, 2022. 

Meet the BPO’s assistant conductor Jaman E. Dunn, and learn about his path to the podium of the BPO!

Instructor: Jaman E. Dunn, Assistant Conductor, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on June 14, 2022.

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.