Current Classes
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Date - Time | Topic | Course Description | Instructor | Location | Category |
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3:00 PM |
How FDR's 'Four Freedoms' Principles Still Apply in our Country & World Today | Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz will discuss President Franklin D. |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
Outsider Art - What is it? | We'll learn about Judith Scott, an acclaimed American fiber sculptor who was deaf |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
A Young Woman's Remembrances of the Civil War | A Young Woman's Remembrances of the Civil War |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Buffalo City Hall | One of the largest city halls in America, Buffalo's City Hall is often taken for |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
So What Do I Need to Start Working with Watercolors? | We will talk about watercolor supplies, paper, paint and brushes. The basics of what |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Waterway of Change: Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal | May 2025 marks the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. Plans are underway to celebrate |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
What is AI (Artificial Intelligence) & What Does it Mean to You? | AI has been the subject of movies and science fiction for one hundred years. It's here |
Current Events | ||
3:00 PM |
Basics of Medicaid & Long-Term Care: Protecting & Preserving Assets | We'll focus on strategies to preserve and protect assets in the event that there is a |
Law & Finance | ||
6:00 PM |
18 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days | In 1971, John List murdered his entire family and disappeared for 18 years. After |
History | ||
10:30 AM |
Identity Theft & Credit | Let's talk about ways to ensure your identity is protected, how to avoid identity theft |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Five Star Admirals that Helped Win WWII | In US Naval history, there have only been four Five-Star Admirals, also known as |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Meditative Self-Healing | You'll be guided on a Meditative Journey that will result in |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Scajaquada Beyond the Multitude | Explore 500 years of history about the Scajaquada and beyond. Let's go on |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
What is AI (Artificial Intelligence) & What Does it Mean to You? | AI has been the subject of movies and science fiction for one hundred years. It's here |
Current Events | ||
2:00 PM |
Irish Immigration: Coming to America | The Irish began their first significant immigration to Western New York during |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
Queerness in Nature | In this lecture, we will explore the natural world to meet 25 queer animals, plants, |
Natural Sciences | ||
6:30 PM |
What Your Survivors Need to Know - Creating a Legacy Document | End-of-life presentations typically cover advanced directives, wills, and |
Law & Finance | ||
10:30 AM |
Buffalo City Hall | One of the largest city halls in America, Buffalo's City Hall is often taken for |
History | ||
12:30 PM |
Resources for the Deaf,Blind,Hard of Hearing and hearing loss community. Or Deaf Culture Compatency | ||||
1:00 PM |
18 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days | In 1971, John List murdered his entire family and disappeared for 18 years. After |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Nature Journaling NY Parks | ||||
1:00 PM |
Understanding & Coping with Depression | In this “uplifting” class we'll discuss ways to identify and cope with |
Health | ||
2:00 PM |
Bad Boy Plants and the Insects that Love Them | The natural world is built upon specialized relationships. Native plants need birds, |
Natural Sciences | ||
4:30 PM |
History of the Herschell Spillman Motor Company | Calling all automobile enthusiasts! From 1901 to 1924 more than 200,000 engines |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
Wonderful Words of Shakespeare | The Oxford English Dictionary credits Shakespeare with introducing over 1,700 |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
Spot that Scam! By Being an Educated Consumer | What are some common scams? What are the red flags one should watch for to |
Law & Finance | ||
11:30 AM |
History of Beer and Brewing in Buffalo | Buffalo has a rich history in the brewing industry dating back to the 19th century. In |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Landlubbing on the Buffalo River | From the comfort of your chair, “sail” down the Buffalo River with its rich industrial |
History | ||
1:15 PM |
18 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days | In 1971, John List murdered his entire family and disappeared for 18 years. After |
History | ||
1:30 PM |
Get Where You are Going! | Arrive alive to your driving destination this autumn and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 PM |
Human Trafficking in Western New York | This course will give an understanding of human trafficking, how to identify it, |
Current Events | ||
10:00 AM |
What Your Survivors Need to Know - Creating a Legacy Document | End-of-life presentations typically cover advanced directives, wills, and |
Law & Finance | ||
10:30 AM |
Erie County Parks History | Learn the history of the five main heritage parks of Erie County's Parks System! |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Cancer Education Services | Join Us for education about breast, cervical and colorectal health - including |
Health | ||
1:00 PM |
Greeting Card Master Class | In this class, we will create two greeting cards: one for the football season and one |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Orange Shirt Day - What Is It & Why Is It Important? | This would address a national day of remembrance of Native children who were sent |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
The Genius of Charles Burchfield: Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary | Charles Burchfield lived where we live, walked the same streets and fields we walk. |
Humanities | ||
1:30 AM |
CBD Wellness | What is CBD and where does it come from? What are the benefits? Can it help me? |
Health | ||
1:30 PM |
Financial Strategies for Sustainable Retirement | This class will discuss assessing retirement income sources, creating a retirement |
Law & Finance | ||
10:00 AM |
How Buffalo Gave Wings to the World | And it's not what you think! It's about how the City of Buffalo became a vital center |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
When Perennials Aren't Perennial | Discover why some perennials may not thrive or return as expected and learn how to |
Natural Sciences | ||
10:30 AM |
200 Years on the Erie Canal | The first Erie Canal, which opened in 1825, gave way to an Enlarged Erie |
Current Events | ||
10:30 AM |
Landlubbing on the Buffalo River | From the comfort of your chair, “sail” down the Buffalo River with its rich industrial |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Histories of the Buffalo Naval Park's Three Ships | Many people walk down by Canalside and see the three tour-able vessels, |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Identity Theft & Credit | Let's talk about ways to ensure your identity is protected, how to avoid identity theft |
Current Events | ||
1:30 PM |
Should I Turn Things Over? | Explore effective strategies for preserving and transferring assets while |
Law & Finance | ||
2:00 AM |
Graycliff: Isabelle & Darwin Martin's Frank Lloyd Wright- Designed House on Lake Erie | Graycliff is a story about a wealthy businessman's ambition of building a breezy |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
Drum4Health/Bringing Rhythm to Life | We will introduce you to the magic, fun, & healing power of |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
6:00 PM |
The Long-Forgotten Cleveland Hill School Fire | The book, with facts and data made available through Freedom of Information Law |
History | ||
9:30 AM |
Budgeting & Bundt Cakes | This course is designed to inform participants about the importance of working |
Law & Finance | ||
10:30 AM |
Basics of Medicaid & Long-Term Care: Protecting & Preserving Assets | We'll focus on strategies to preserve and protect assets in the event that there is a |
Law & Finance | ||
10:30 AM |
Reach Out to 911 | Everyone knows how to dial the number, but not everyone knows WHEN! Let us |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Greeting Card Master Class | In this class, we will create two greeting cards: one for the football season and one |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Meditative Self-Healing | You'll be guided on a Meditative Journey that will result in |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:30 PM |
The Long-Forgotten Cleveland Hill School Fire | The book, with facts and data made available through Freedom of Information Law |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal | Join us for a captivating Class that delves into the rich history of Black Rock, NY, |
Current Events | ||
3:00 PM |
What is Memory: How to Keep It | Partially interactive, this class will show components of memory creation. |
Health | ||
6:00 PM |
Scajaquada Beyond the Multitude potluck at 5 pm | ||||
2:00 PM |
Balance is Key: A Guide to Fall Prevention | Through practical tips and exercises, we'll learn how to eliminate fall risks and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 PM |
Landlubbing on the Buffalo River | From the comfort of your chair, “sail” down the Buffalo River with its rich industrial |
History | ||
6:00 PM |
Body Wisdom: A Self Care Workshop for Caregivers | Caregivers are so busy nurturing others that they rarely have the time to stop and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:00 AM |
Acting Shakespeare: How the Actor Prepares | Engage in a conversation with local professional actors about the techniques and |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
Fran Striker/Lone Ranger | Let's go back to the days of Radio programs. Most of us grew up in the age of |
History | ||
10:30 AM |
History of Buffalo Aviation: People Places and Planes | Did you know that Buffalo was once the center of United States Aviation? In a |
History | ||
10:30 AM |
Origin & Evolution of Popular Musical Instruments | We'll review one musical instrument each from a range of categorizations (string, |
Humanities | ||
11:00 AM |
Step by step Painting Class Hispanic Month Celebration | ||||
11:30 AM |
Beer Culture and Styles | What separates an IPA from a lager? How is a sour ale made? Learn what makes |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
The Long-Forgotten Cleveland Hill School Fire | The book, with facts and data made available through Freedom of Information Law |
History | ||
1:30 PM |
Not Just a Pretty Face (Medicinal Native Plants) | We'll discuss medicinal natives and their many uses while also touching upon some |
Natural Sciences | ||
2:00 PM |
Brews & Bites | The art of perfect pairing, just like wine, is paired with different foods, you can do |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Cooking with the Commish - Tailgate Style! | There might not be a bigger Buffalo Bills fan than our favorite Commissioner, |
Current Events | ||
10:00 AM |
18 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days | In 1971, John List murdered his entire family and disappeared for 18 years. After |
History | ||
10:30 AM |
Greeting Card Master Class | In this class, we will create two greeting cards: one for the football season and one |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Does your Will Conflict with Your Financial Plan? | We'll explore how legal planning and financial planning must be considered together |
Law & Finance | ||
1:00 PM |
Erie County Services: Connection YOU to Your Key Services | This class will give Android rookies (and those who just want |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Let's Talk Sports | Join two veteran sports reporters from Western New York: Budd Bailey & Stu Boyar |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Weathering the Storm | Western New Yorkers pride themselves as being “winter tough.” While winter |
Current Events | ||
3:00 PM |
Drum4Health/Bringing Rhythm to Life | We will introduce you to the magic, fun, & healing power of |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:30 AM |
Health Insurance - Don't Get Sick Without It! | Education is power when it comes to selecting the |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Experimental Printmaking | In this experimental printmaking class, students will create abstract prints using |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Graycliff: Isabelle & Darwin Martin's Frank Lloyd Wright- Designed House on Lake Erie | Graycliff is a story about a wealthy businessman's ambition of building a breezy |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Greeting Card Master Class | In this class, we will create two greeting cards: one for the football season and one |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
What is Memory: How to Keep It | Partially interactive, this class will show components of memory creation. |
Health | ||
2:00 PM |
Not Just a Pretty Face (Medicinal Native Plants) | We'll discuss medicinal natives and their many uses while also touching upon some |
Natural Sciences | ||
10:00 AM |
The Long-Forgotten Cleveland Hill School Fire | The book, with facts and data made available through Freedom of Information Law |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
Weathering the Storm | Western New Yorkers pride themselves as being “winter tough.” While winter |
Current Events | ||
12:30 PM |
Understanding & Coping with Depression | In this “uplifting” class we'll discuss ways to identify and cope with |
Health | ||
1:00 PM |
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances | 60-minutes. This evidence-based course helps caregivers understand the costs of |
Law & Finance | ||
1:30 PM |
History of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library & the Significance of its Collection | The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library began with the Young Men's |
Humanities | ||
1:30 PM |
The Lake Erie Ice Boom A Climate Changer for WNY | The boom is installed late fall each year about two miles up from the Peace Bridge, |
Current Events | ||
2:00 PM |
Spirits of Aging | Sitting in front of her make-up mirror, an older woman having trouble accepting her |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
What Does AI (Artificial Intelligence) & What Does it Mean to You? | ||||
4:30 PM |
Healthy Aging | Join us for a class to discuss different techniques to help adults age gracefully, and |
Health | ||
10:00 AM |
Jacquline Kennedy - A Style Icon | Jackie Kennedy was not only the President's wife; she was a style icon who captured |
Humanities | ||
10:00 AM |
Storytelling through Shakespeare | We'll use movement and voice to help us take ownership of Shakespeare's text and |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
Spot that Scam! By Being an Educated Consumer | What are some common scams? What are the red flags one should watch for to |
Law & Finance | ||
11:00 AM |
Linocut Postcard Print | ||||
11:30 AM |
Brews & Bites | The art of perfect pairing, just like wine, is paired with different foods, you can do |
Humanities | ||
1:15 PM |
Native Plants | ||||
10:30 AM |
Mastering Cash Apps: Navigating the Digital Financial Frontier | Unlock the full potential of digital finance with a class on cash apps. Whether |
Current Events | ||
10:30 AM |
The Dirty Story Behind the Birth of 4 Architectural Treasures | Examine the complex relationship among four giants in American history that all |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
What is Memory: How to Keep It | Partially interactive, this class will show components of memory creation. |
Health | ||
11:00 AM |
Does your Will Conflict with Your Financial Plan? | We'll explore how legal planning and financial planning must be considered together |
Law & Finance | ||
1:00 PM |
Balance is Key: A Guide to Fall Prevention | Through practical tips and exercises, we'll learn how to eliminate fall risks and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
The Long-Forgotten Cleveland Hill School Fire | The book, with facts and data made available through Freedom of Information Law |
History | ||
1:30 AM |
Get Where You are Going! | Arrive alive to your driving destination this autumn and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:30 PM |
Waterway of Change: Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal | May 2025 marks the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. Plans are underway to celebrate |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
Getting Comfortable with Death Talk | Death has become hidden, making it harder for us to come |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:30 AM |
Understanding & Coping with Anxiety | In this “low stress” class, we'll discuss the types of anxiety, how anxiety may impact |
Health | ||
1:00 PM |
All About the Genealogy Database "FamilySearch" | FamilySearch is a massive genealogy database with records for the U.S. and |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Be Choosy when Choosing a Caregiver | This course is designed to inform participants about the importance of selecting the |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Buffalo's Best Restaurants Remembered | Bring your memories and your taste buds as some of the city's most popular |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Jacquline Kennedy - A Style Icon | Jackie Kennedy was not only the President's wife; she was a style icon who captured |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Winter Sowing & Native Plants | Winter sowing is an effective way to grow native plants, annuals and vegetable seeds |
Current Events | ||
10:00 AM |
CBD Wellness | What is CBD and where does it come from? What are the benefits? Can it help me? |
Health | ||
10:30 AM |
Scajaquada Beyond the Multitude | Explore 500 years of history about the Scajaquada and beyond. Let's go on |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Laughter Yoga Wellness | Mind, body, and spirit are engaged as participants combine |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:30 PM |
The Genius of Charles Burchfield: Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary | Charles Burchfield lived where we live, walked the same streets and fields we walk. |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
Henry Flagler's Opening Up Florida | A New York State born entrepreneur, Henry Flagler made history happen with oil |
Humanities | ||
5:00 PM |
COL Bennet Riley: Defender of Buffalo | As one of the largest and most important cities in America following the success of |
History | ||
6:00 PM |
Weathering the Storm potluck at 5 pm | ||||
6:30 PM |
Erie County Parks History | Learn the history of the five main heritage parks of Erie County's Parks System! |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
Christmas Tree Ornaments Around the World | Celebrate global diversity this holiday season by crafting Christmas ornaments from |
Humanities | ||
10:00 AM |
What Does AI (Artificial Intelligence) & What Does it Mean to You? | ||||
10:30 AM |
Be Choosy when Choosing a Caregiver | This course is designed to inform participants about the importance of selecting the |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Halloween: Anthropological Perspectives on a Festival with Many Meanings | This evening can be explained according to different themes: as a |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Irish & the Erie Canal | The Erie Canal was intended to be built with local labor, however, the further west |
History | ||
1:30 PM |
How Buffalo Gave Wings to the World | And it's not what you think! It's about how the City of Buffalo became a vital center |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Books and Censorship: History Repeats Itself | Books have been censored from time to time throughout history. Different |
Current Events | ||
2:00 PM |
Improving Your Pickleball Game | We'll cover various pickleball strategies, along with drills and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
6:00 PM |
Tim Shaw - Haunted Sites in Buffalo | ||||
10:00 AM |
Setting Up Home Entertainment Systems | ||||
11:30 PM |
Reach Out to 911 | Everyone knows how to dial the number, but not everyone knows WHEN! Let us |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
History of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library & the Significance of its Collection | The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library began with the Young Men's |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
The Making of the Nikola Tesla Legacy Corridor | ||||
1:30 PM |
Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics | Hardly a day goes by that we are not bombarded by statistics. Clever advertisers and |
Law & Finance | ||
10:00 AM |
Reach Out to 911 | Everyone knows how to dial the number, but not everyone knows WHEN! Let us |
Current Events | ||
11:00 AM |
Spot that Scam! By Being an Educated Consumer | What are some common scams? What are the red flags one should watch for to |
Law & Finance | ||
1:00 PM |
Getting Comfortable with Death Talk | Death has become hidden, making it harder for us to come |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:15 PM |
Fossils of Western NY | Uncover the past and explore the ancient history of Western New York with Penn |
Natural Sciences | ||
1:30 AM |
Holiday Language of Flowers | ||||
1:30 PM |
COL Bennet Riley: Defender of Buffalo | As one of the largest and most important cities in America following the success of |
History | ||
2:30 PM |
The Larkin Company | Come learn about the rise and fall of The Larkin Company, the second largest mail |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
CBD Wellness | What is CBD and where does it come from? What are the benefits? Can it help me? |
Health | ||
1:00 PM |
Financial Strategies for Sustainable Retirement | This class will discuss assessing retirement income sources, creating a retirement |
Law & Finance | ||
1:00 PM |
Jacquline Kennedy - A Style Icon | Jackie Kennedy was not only the President's wife; she was a style icon who captured |
Humanities | ||
1:30 PM |
Indian Boarding Schools | The history of boarding schools for Native American children as told through the |
Current Events | ||
1:30 PM |
The Future of Technology & Humanity | ||||
2:00 PM |
Understanding & Coping with Depression | In this “uplifting” class we'll discuss ways to identify and cope with |
Health | ||
3:00 PM |
Henry Flagler's Opening Up Florida | A New York State born entrepreneur, Henry Flagler made history happen with oil |
Humanities | ||
6:00 AM |
What Your Survivors Need to Know - Creating a Legacy Document | End-of-life presentations typically cover advanced directives, wills, and |
Law & Finance | ||
10:00 AM |
Introduction to Reiki | Join us to learn about Reiki. What is it? How do we use it? |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:30 AM |
3rd Party & Contested Presidential Elections | You think contested elections are something new? What about the impact of 3rd |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Be Choosy when Choosing a Caregiver | This course is designed to inform participants about the importance of selecting the |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Body Wisdom: A Self Care Workshop for Caregivers | Caregivers are so busy nurturing others that they rarely have the time to stop and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Meditation for Beginners | Meditation offers well-known benefits, from reducing stress |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Weathering the Storm | Western New Yorkers pride themselves as being “winter tough.” While winter |
Current Events | ||
1:30 PM |
Propaganda Images in Art & Advertising | Learn to decipher imagery, editing tricks and symbolic ‘hooks' used on Social Media |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
18 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days | In 1971, John List murdered his entire family and disappeared for 18 years. After |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
What Ever Happened to Campaign Songs? | The Whigs of the 19th century invented insulting and sometimes bawdy songs to |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Winter Sowing & Native Plants | Winter sowing is an effective way to grow native plants, annuals and vegetable seeds |
Current Events | ||
6:00 PM |
Christmas Shopping in Buffalo | Do you remember being in downtown Buffalo at Christmastime? This talk will bring |
History | ||
2:00 AM |
Deaf Culture Competency | Understanding the resources that are provided for those who are Deaf, hard of |
Humanities | ||
10:00 AM |
Dreamwork & Dream Interpretation | In this workshop you will learn about the tools and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:00 AM |
Indian Boarding Schools | The history of boarding schools for Native American children as told through the |
Current Events | ||
10:30 AM |
Books and Censorship: History Repeats Itself | Books have been censored from time to time throughout history. Different |
Current Events | ||
11:30 AM |
The Golden Age of Disney (1937-1942) | Learn the beginnings of one of the most iconic American movie companies, Walt |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Introduction to Native Plants | Habitat loss from destruction, fragmentation and degradation is a threat to the native |
Natural Sciences | ||
1:00 PM |
The Sicily I Know | This large island at the tip of Italy's “boot” was the pit-stop of the |
Humanities | ||
1:15 PM |
What Does AI (Artificial Intelligence) & What Does it Mean to You? | ||||
2:00 PM |
Buffalo's Best Restaurants Remembered | Bring your memories and your taste buds as some of the city's most popular |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
Mastering Cash Apps: Navigating the Digital Financial Frontier | Unlock the full potential of digital finance with a class on cash apps. Whether |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Nikola Tesla Changed The World. Was Forgotten. Not Anymore | In this pictorial bio, learn about Tesla's boyhood, his education in Europe, his |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Royal Craft: The History of the Roycroft Through the Lens of Six Artworks | Elbert Hubbard was a Gilded Age businessman who left his industrial life to create |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
The Language of Holiday Flowers | What is the meaning behind holiday flowers? How did certain flowers and plants |
Humanities | ||
1:30 PM |
Instacart | Have you ever wanted to learn how to grocery shop on your |
Technology | ||
1:30 PM |
Pickleball 101 | Learn about one of the activities becoming increasingly |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 PM |
Drum4Health/Bringing Rhythm to Life | We will introduce you to the magic, fun, & healing power of |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:00 AM |
Erie County Parks History | Learn the history of the five main heritage parks of Erie County's Parks System! |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
I Phone Basics | Technology | |||
1:00 PM |
History of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library & the Significance of its Collection | The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library began with the Young Men's |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
Breathing Techniques & Performance | How does breathing influence our ability to reach peak performance? Breathing |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:30 AM |
Teachings of the Good Mind | This addresses the Haudenosaunee concept of the “Good Mind” and how we can |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Reach Out to 911 | Everyone knows how to dial the number, but not everyone knows WHEN! Let us |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Royal Craft: The History of the Roycroft Through the Lens of Six Artworks | Elbert Hubbard was a Gilded Age businessman who left his industrial life to create |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Five Star Admirals that Helped Win WWII | In US Naval history, there have only been four Five-Star Admirals, also known as |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Health Insurance - Don't Get Sick Without It! | Education is power when it comes to selecting the |
Current Events | ||
5:00 PM |
The Sicily I Know | This large island at the tip of Italy's “boot” was the pit-stop of the |
Humanities | ||
6:00 PM |
COL Bennet Riley: Defender of Buffalo; potluck at 5pm | History | |||
10:00 AM |
Books and Censorship: History Repeats Itself | Books have been censored from time to time throughout history. Different |
Current Events | ||
12:00 PM |
Erie County Services: Connection YOU to Your Key Services | This class will give Android rookies (and those who just want |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
History of Beer and Brewing in Buffalo | Buffalo has a rich history in the brewing industry dating back to the 19th century. In |
History | ||
1:30 PM |
Be Choosy when Choosing a Caregiver | This course is designed to inform participants about the importance of selecting the |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 PM |
Five Star Admirals that Helped Win WWII | In US Naval history, there have only been four Five-Star Admirals, also known as |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Basics of Medicaid & Long-Term Care: Protecting & Preserving Assets | We'll focus on strategies to preserve and protect assets in the event that there is a |
Law & Finance | ||
10:00 AM |
A Time Against Race | The 8th book in the Orphans and Inmates series, focuses on the early 1920's, when |
Humanities | ||
10:00 AM |
Indian Boarding Schools | The history of boarding schools for Native American children as told through the |
Current Events | ||
10:30 AM |
Budgeting & Bundt Cakes | This course is designed to inform participants about the importance of working |
Law & Finance | ||
10:30 AM |
Early History of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo | We'll trace the roots of the founding of Mercy Hospital and how the Sisters of |
History | ||
10:30 AM |
US Naval War Production | The U.S. Navy constructed over 110,000 ships, craft, & vessels for the two-ocean |
History | ||
10:30 AM |
Using Google | Unlock the full potential of Google in this informative |
Technology | ||
11:30 AM |
CBD Wellness | What is CBD and where does it come from? What are the benefits? Can it help me? |
Health | ||
1:00 PM |
Balance is Key: A Guide to Fall Prevention | Through practical tips and exercises, we'll learn how to eliminate fall risks and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
The Language of Holiday Flowers | What is the meaning behind holiday flowers? How did certain flowers and plants |
Humanities | ||
1:15 PM |
Does your Will Conflict with Your Financial Plan? | We'll explore how legal planning and financial planning must be considered together |
Law & Finance | ||
1:30 PM |
Ask the Genealogist | Got genealogy questions? Bring them to this Q & A session where Rhonda Hoffman, |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
Books and Censorship: History Repeats Itself | Books have been censored from time to time throughout history. Different |
Current Events | ||
10:00 AM |
Introduction to Native Plants | Habitat loss from destruction, fragmentation and degradation is a threat to the native |
Natural Sciences | ||
10:00 AM |
The Golden Age of Disney (1937-1942) | Learn the beginnings of one of the most iconic American movie companies, Walt |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
18 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days | In 1971, John List murdered his entire family and disappeared for 18 years. After |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Get Where You are Going! | Arrive alive to your driving destination this autumn and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Health Insurance - Don't Get Sick Without It! | Education is power when it comes to selecting the |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Historic Places of Buffalo/WNY | Information about historic locations, buildings, homes and places in our community, |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Spot that Scam! By Being an Educated Consumer | What are some common scams? What are the red flags one should watch for to |
Law & Finance | ||
1:00 PM |
The Erie Canal: The creation of the Empire State | ||||
1:00 PM |
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia | This course covers basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and |
Health | ||
2:00 PM |
Origami Boxes | Join us for a hands-on hour of relaxing creativity with paper folding and cutting! |
Humanities | ||
4:00 PM |
CBD Wellness | What is CBD and where does it come from? What are the benefits? Can it help me? |
Health | ||
6:00 PM |
Who Was That Man? | As the president's wife, Jacqueline Kennedy was assigned her own Secret Service |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Christmas Tree Ornaments Around the World | Celebrate global diversity this holiday season by crafting Christmas ornaments from |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Fossils of Western NY | Uncover the past and explore the ancient history of Western New York with Penn |
Natural Sciences | ||
1:00 PM |
History of Beer and Brewing in Buffalo | Buffalo has a rich history in the brewing industry dating back to the 19th century. In |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Veterans Benefits: What am I entitled to? | Find out about the federal, state, and local benefits for which veterans, current |
Law & Finance | ||
1:30 PM |
Italian Immigration: Coming to America | Italians migrated to Buffalo in the latter part of the 19th century escaping |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
COL Bennet Riley: Defender of Buffalo | As one of the largest and most important cities in America following the success of |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Understanding & Coping with Anxiety | In this “low stress” class, we'll discuss the types of anxiety, how anxiety may impact |
Health | ||
6:00 PM |
Historic Places of Buffalo/WNY; potluck @ 5pm | History | |||
10:00 AM |
Better Choices for Future House Selling | This is designed for the homeowner who is not quite ready to sell but sees it on the |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
History of the North Tonawanda Amusement | Join the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum for a history of the four North |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
What Your Survivors Need to Know - Creating a Legacy Document | End-of-life presentations typically cover advanced directives, wills, and |
Law & Finance | ||
2:00 PM |
Let's Talk Sports | Join two veteran sports reporters from Western New York: Budd Bailey & Stu Boyar |
Current Events | ||
2:00 PM |
Who Knew? | When recalling some of Buffalo's well-known movers and shakers, names like |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
Yoga Dance & Meditation | Experience somatic (body) awareness through fun and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:30 AM |
Gardening on a Dime in Less Time | Discover tips for reducing costs and improving efficiency in your garden. Learn |
Natural Sciences | ||
11:00 AM |
Ornaments Around the world | ||||
11:30 AM |
Jacquline Kennedy - A Style Icon | Jackie Kennedy was not only the President's wife; she was a style icon who captured |
Humanities | ||
1:30 PM |
Fran Striker/Lone Ranger | Let's go back to the days of Radio programs. Most of us grew up in the age of |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
What is AI (Artificial Intelligence) & What Does it Mean to You? | AI has been the subject of movies and science fiction for one hundred years. It's here |
Current Events | ||
10:30 AM |
Landlubbing on the Buffalo River | From the comfort of your chair, “sail” down the Buffalo River with its rich industrial |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Books and Censorship: History Repeats Itself | Books have been censored from time to time throughout history. Different |
Current Events | ||
1:30 AM |
Microsoft Word * Class size limited to 10 as computers will be provided. | ||||
1:30 PM |
Philanthropists & Social Benefactors | Individuals that contributed to the social welfare of WNY through their |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
Brews & Bites | The art of perfect pairing, just like wine, is paired with different foods, you can do |
Humanities | ||
10:00 AM |
Meditative Self-Healing | You'll be guided on a Meditative Journey that will result in |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:30 AM |
Fossils of Western NY | Uncover the past and explore the ancient history of Western New York with Penn |
Natural Sciences | ||
10:30 AM |
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances | 60-minutes. This evidence-based course helps caregivers understand the costs of |
Law & Finance | ||
1:00 PM |
Identity Theft & Credit | Let's talk about ways to ensure your identity is protected, how to avoid identity theft |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Understanding & Coping with Anxiety | In this “low stress” class, we'll discuss the types of anxiety, how anxiety may impact |
Health | ||
2:00 PM |
Why We Love the Element Gold | Learn all about GOLD! Its cosmological origin, its physics, its utilization in art, |
Natural Sciences | ||
5:30 PM |
Drum4Health/Bringing Rhythm to Life | We will introduce you to the magic, fun, & healing power of |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:30 AM |
Adult Protective Services - What We Can & Cannot Do | Join for a discussion on all the services that Erie County Adult Protective Services |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Ask the Genealogist | Got genealogy questions? Bring them to this Q & A session where Rhonda Hoffman, |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
History of the Herschell Spillman Motor Company | Calling all automobile enthusiasts! From 1901 to 1924 more than 200,000 engines |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Weathering the Storm | Western New Yorkers pride themselves as being “winter tough.” While winter |
Current Events | ||
2:00 PM |
History of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library & the Significance of its Collection | The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library began with the Young Men's |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
COL Bennet Riley: Defender of Buffalo | As one of the largest and most important cities in America following the success of |
History | ||
2:30 PM |
Cooking with the Commish - Tailgate Style! | There might not be a bigger Buffalo Bills fan than our favorite Commissioner, |
Current Events | ||
6:00 PM |
The Five Star Admirals that helped win WWII; potluck @5pm | ||||
12:30 PM |
Basic Table Tennis 101 (Doubles) | Discover the essentials of pickleball in this comprehensive class. Explore the health |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:00 PM |
Italian Immigration: Coming to America | Italians migrated to Buffalo in the latter part of the 19th century escaping |
Humanities | ||
1:30 PM |
Yoga: The Eight-Limbed Path | When we hear the word yoga, we think of yoga poses |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 AM |
A Young Woman's Remembrances of the Civil War | A Young Woman's Remembrances of the Civil War |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Landlubbing on the Buffalo River | From the comfort of your chair, “sail” down the Buffalo River with its rich industrial |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
What is the Core? | Discover the importance and function of core muscles in this entry-level class. Gain |
Health | ||
10:00 AM |
A Time Against Race | The 8th book in the Orphans and Inmates series, focuses on the early 1920's, when |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
Identity Theft & Credit | Let's talk about ways to ensure your identity is protected, how to avoid identity theft |
Current Events | ||
10:30 AM |
The Cloud | In this class, you'll learn how to harness the power of the |
Technology | ||
11:30 AM |
Weathering the Storm | Western New Yorkers pride themselves as being “winter tough.” While winter |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Club 99: Work Out With Us! | Learn about Erie County Senior Services' free fitness |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
1:30 PM |
Introduction to Native Plants | Habitat loss from destruction, fragmentation and degradation is a threat to the native |
Natural Sciences | ||
2:00 PM |
The Golden Age of Disney (1937-1942) | Learn the beginnings of one of the most iconic American movie companies, Walt |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
What Your Survivors Need to Know - Creating a Legacy Document | End-of-life presentations typically cover advanced directives, wills, and |
Law & Finance | ||
1:30 PM |
Irish & the Erie Canal | The Erie Canal was intended to be built with local labor, however, the further west |
History | ||
1:30 PM |
The Genius of Charles Burchfield: Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary | Charles Burchfield lived where we live, walked the same streets and fields we walk. |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Cancer Education Services | Join Us for education about breast, cervical and colorectal health - including |
Health | ||
1:00 PM |
Laughter Yoga Wellness | Mind, body, and spirit are engaged as participants combine |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
3:00 PM |
Meditative Self-Healing | You'll be guided on a Meditative Journey that will result in |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 PM |
Understanding Your Annuity: A Comprehensive Educational Workshop | This comprehensive workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and |
Law & Finance | ||
10:30 AM |
William Who? | In this class, participants will dive into learning about who Shakespeare was in his |
Humanities | ||
12:45 PM |
The Golden Age of Disney (1937-1942) | Learn the beginnings of one of the most iconic American movie companies, Walt |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Landlubbing on the Buffalo River | From the comfort of your chair, “sail” down the Buffalo River with its rich industrial |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Understanding & Coping with Depression | In this “uplifting” class we'll discuss ways to identify and cope with |
Health | ||
1:30 PM |
Streaming Media | Discover the art of streaming media in this class, where you'll |
Technology | ||
1:30 PM |
Why We Love the Element Gold | Learn all about GOLD! Its cosmological origin, its physics, its utilization in art, |
Natural Sciences | ||
3:00 PM |
Erie County Parks History | Learn the history of the five main heritage parks of Erie County's Parks System! |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
Identity Theft & Credit | Let's talk about ways to ensure your identity is protected, how to avoid identity theft |
Current Events | ||
10:00 AM |
Indian Boarding Schools | The history of boarding schools for Native American children as told through the |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Mindfulness | Want to learn about mindfulness but don't know where |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 PM |
Jacquline Kennedy - A Style Icon | Jackie Kennedy was not only the President's wife; she was a style icon who captured |
Humanities | ||
5:30 PM |
Waterway of Change: Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal | May 2025 marks the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. Plans are underway to celebrate |
History | ||
6:00 PM |
What Was that Star Over Bethlehem? | Of the four canonical Gospels, only Matthew writes about the marvelous Star which |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
18 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days | In 1971, John List murdered his entire family and disappeared for 18 years. After |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia | This course covers basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and |
Health | ||
1:00PM-3:30PM |
Hands Only CPR-AED | This class will teach you the skills needed to perform hands only CPR on adults and |
Health | ||
1:30 PM |
Reach Out to 911 | Everyone knows how to dial the number, but not everyone knows WHEN! Let us |
Current Events | ||
2:00 PM |
Jacquline Kennedy - A Style Icon | Jackie Kennedy was not only the President's wife; she was a style icon who captured |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
Meditative Self-Healing | You'll be guided on a Meditative Journey that will result in |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 PM |
Understanding Condos, Townhouses and Patio | Learn the answers to commonly asked questions about |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
10:00 AM |
Strengthening the Canine-Human Relationship | A dog's friendship is like no other. But did you ever wonder why they do some of |
Current Events | ||
10:30 AM |
Brews & Bites | The art of perfect pairing, just like wine, is paired with different foods, you can do |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
Who Knew? | When recalling some of Buffalo's well-known movers and shakers, names like |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Historic Places of Buffalo/WNY | Information about historic locations, buildings, homes and places in our community, |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Christmas Shopping in Buffalo | Do you remember being in downtown Buffalo at Christmastime? This talk will bring |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Painting with Acrylics for Beginners | Follow this step by step guide to create a stunning wreath on canvas using acrylic |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
What Does AI (Artificial Intelligence) & What Does it Mean to You? | ||||
1:30 PM |
A Time Against Race | The 8th book in the Orphans and Inmates series, focuses on the early 1920's, when |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
Diamonds & Emeralds & Rubies! Oh My! | Come learn the secrets other jewelers do NOT want you to know! For most people, |
Current Events | ||
1:00 PM |
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body | 60-minute or 30-minute options available. Learn about research in the areas of diet |
Health | ||
1:30 PM |
What Ever Happened to Campaign Songs? | The Whigs of the 19th century invented insulting and sometimes bawdy songs to |
History | ||
2:00 PM |
Merry Christmas from Buffalo | Christmas here in Buffalo and throughout this nation was first a religious celebration |
Humanities | ||
10:30 AM |
Landlubbing on the Buffalo River | From the comfort of your chair, “sail” down the Buffalo River with its rich industrial |
History | ||
1:00 PM |
Internet Privacy & Safety | Learn ways to keep your personal information safe online |
Technology | ||
6:00 PM |
Waterway of Change: Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal | May 2025 marks the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. Plans are underway to celebrate |
History | ||
10:30 AM |
Merry Christmas from Buffalo | Christmas here in Buffalo and throughout this nation was first a religious celebration |
Humanities | ||
1:00 PM |
Understanding & Coping with Anxiety | In this “low stress” class, we'll discuss the types of anxiety, how anxiety may impact |
Health | ||
1PM-3:30PM |
Stop the Bleed | In life, you are more likely to use “Stop the Bleed” skills than CPR skills. Stop the |
Health | ||
2:00 PM |
Understanding Health Care Inflation and Medicaid Risk to your Money | ||||
2:00 PM |
Yoga Dance & Meditation | Experience somatic (body) awareness through fun and |
Wellness and Personal Enrichment | ||
2:00 PM |
The Origins and Evolution of Popular Musical Instruments | ||||
2:30 PM |
Historic Places of Buffalo/WNY | Information about historic locations, buildings, homes and places in our community, |
History | ||
10:00 AM |
What is the Core? | Discover the importance and function of core muscles in this entry-level class. Gain |
Health | ||
1:00 PM |
A Time Against Race | The 8th book in the Orphans and Inmates series, focuses on the early 1920's, when |
Humanities | ||
2:00 PM |
Winter Sowing & Native Plants | Winter sowing is an effective way to grow native plants, annuals and vegetable seeds |
Current Events | ||
10:00 AM |
Spot that Scam! By Being an Educated Consumer | What are some common scams? What are the red flags one should watch for to |
Law & Finance |