Virtual Classes
Welcome to our virtual registration page!
You may register for classes individually below. You will receive an email confirming your registration status after you register. This email will contain the information you need to join the class.
This semester we will be livestreaming classes from several senior centers and we are very excited. This option is still new for us, so we ask that you please be patient and understanding if issues arise!
Check back regularly to see if we have added any classes to the schedule!
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1:30 PM |
The Horror of March 31st 1954; The Cleveland Hill School Fire | The local news story of the 20th Century in Cheektowaga; the worst school fire in New York State history. Back for another University Express series following last fall’s presentations tha |
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1 PM |
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop | This workshop will explore the many resources to help you save money on your energy bill and increase the comfort and safety of your home. Come join us and get a free DIY energy savings kit! |
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10:30 AM |
Queer History | The LGBTQ+ community has a rich and vibrant history that is largely unknown. In efforts to share and preserve this history (or history, as we call it), the Pride Center is proud to introduce one of its newest trainings! Learn about queer history and what you can do to preserve it! (*This class is VIRTUAL only.) |
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2 PM |
USS The Sullivans, the Sinking and the way forward | In April 2022, the World War II destroyer, USS The Sullivans, sank at the pier. Learn how this occurred, and what’s been done since and what will happen as we move into the future. |
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10 AM |
Russia & Ukraine in Trump's Second Term | This talk will discuss the prospects for peace, if any, in the ongoing conflict from February 2022 until today. |
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1 PM |
Not Just a Pretty Face (Medicinal Native Plants) | Native plants, trees and bushes are critical to ecological resilience and biodiversity. Native plants have an additional value as they have been used medicinally by indigenous populations for centuries. This presentation will discuss medicinal natives and their many uses while also touching upon some important herbs that can be grown in container gardens or sunny borders. Many of these medicinal plants are important food sources for pollinators and critical to the environment. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only and not intended to provide information to treat or diagnose any medical problem. |
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1 PM |
Pony Express | When the US Mail took weeks, even months to reach California from the east, the Pony Express filled that period in record time. Travel with the Pony Express and its riders and experience the dangers of the isolated Western United States. |
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1 PM |
James K. Polk the Eleventh President of the United States | He was a strong advocate of manifest destiny. He expanded the United States from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. A controversial chief executive and one of the most aggressive and independent presidents to ever occupy the White House. Who is James K. Polk? You will be able to answer that question when this presentation is completed. |
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10 AM |
Russia & Ukraine in Trump's Second Term | This talk will discuss the prospects for peace, if any, in the ongoing conflict from February 2022 until today. |
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1:15 PM |
Medication Management for Seniors | This class will discuss common issues seniors may face regarding medications. We will discuss medication adherence, tips for minimizing side effects, best practices for taking common medications, drug interactions, including over-the- counter medications, and nonpharmacological recommendations for common disease states. |
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10 AM |
What's Wrong with my plant? | Your plant looks unhealthy. What to do! Is it a disease, a creepy crawler, too much or too little water, food, light. Let’s find out. |
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12:30 PM |
AI (Artificial Intelligence) - What is the Latest? | AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, with groundbreaking developments redefining our world every day. These innovations are not just transforming technology—they’re reshaping our perceptions of AI, for both its promise and its peril. In this discussion, we’ll dive into the profound impact of these changes and what they mean for the future. If you attended one of my sessions last year, prepare for an entirely new landscape of urgent and thought-provoking issues. |
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1:00 PM |
Libby | Discover how to borrow and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks using the Libby app for free with your library card. |
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1 PM |
Using Google | Master the basics of Google Search and other Google tools, including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Docs, to enhance productivity and simplify tasks. |
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10 AM |
Superstitions and Magical Thinking | Most superstitions are examples of basic patterns of thinking, which postulate mystical interconnections and causations in nature. In this talk such patterns of thinking are explored, shown to be based on six distinct principles, and explained with reference to a number of different superstitions collected by Dr. Stevens – and provided by the audience (bring along your favorites!). Such principles are universal, found in all cultures and periods of history and prehistory, which suggests that they represent fundamental ways in which the brain works. |
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