Virtual Classes

Cindy took some watercolor lessons and found that watercolor is a fun and calming outlet for creativity. When asked if anyone wants to try art, they usually respond that they can't draw stick people. But you don't need to be a professional artist to try your hand at art. The classes Cindy has had in the past provided seniors with a sketch, direction and Watercolor supplies. Time to try something new. Cindy will give you a supply list so you can get your own supplies and continue to paint on your own. Paint the flowers in your garden, paint a beautiful landscape, paint from your vacation photos. You can be artistic, you just need to try.

This session will simplify this process by breaking down this significant life challenge into seven more manageable pieces. Decision making -how to know when it's time to go/what do I need to be concerned about/how do I organize my ideas? Personal property - donate/sell/give to family? Financial and legal - who to talk to/what to talk about? Timeline for moving - what is this and how does it work best? What about repairs and municipal requirements - can I sell "as is" or is it better to do some things? Areas of worry that frequently accompany real estate will be identified and simple solutions will be presented. Participants will walk away with tools to successfully handle all aspects of this potentially thorny real life problem.

This class dives into the chaos and wonder of the 1960's, one of the most monumental eras of our times. There are four major elements of the 1960's discussed in the class starting with the music explosion and the Beatles. The second element overshadowing everything was the Vietnam War. There were rallies for and against. It was also a time of political violence including the assassination of President Kennedy. During the 1960s the country also lived through the sometimes-bloody civil rights movement with its degree of violence. Enjoy the fun and heart ache of the Crazy 1960's.

Discussion of historic locations, buildings, homes and places in the WNY area. This talk will feature an overview of the 250 locations included in the book Historic Places of Buffalo & WNY, including photos and history of the properties discussed.

Format: Lecture + Simple Drawing Activity
Description:Participants embark on a visual journey through the architectural wonders of the Islamic world-from Moroccan mosques to Persian madrasas. The session highlights how geometric design expresses spirituality and balance.
Key Activities:
Visual slideshow of architectural gems
Pattern drawing on large, easy-to-see worksheet

The latest research indicates that on average, every American receives communication from scammers more than daily. Scammers are clever, new technology makes their schemes harder to detect, and we are all targets. In this course you will: Master the key concepts of grandparent scams, from foundational principles to advanced techniques.
Apply your knowledge through hands-on practical exercises designed to build real skills and practice those skills in a safe environment.
Evaluate your understanding with comprehensive assessments to solidify your learning.
Learn about free tools that can help you keep your scam-protection skills sharp and your level of vigilance high.

Get introduced to the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in this beginner-friendly class. We'll cover creating simple documents in Word, organizing information and basic formulas in Excel, and building easy presentations in PowerPoint.

Polish immigration to Buffalo began in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The Poles came from a region divided among three empires in the 18th century. The Poland that we know of today did not exist until after WWI. Still, those who came were fierce in their tenacity to hold onto their cultural identity. One of the best examples of this is the Polish enclave that formed in the east side of Buffalo known as "Polonia". Drawn to migrate to Buffalo with the promise of Catholic parish communities, the first of which was St. Stan's, the Polish began coming in earnest in the 1870s.
The Polish culture is still going strong in Buffalo today. With the many festivals, foods, dance and singing, we can celebrate the Polish culture that has been preserved by the descendants of the original immigrants.

Hardly a day goes by that we are not bombarded by statistics. Clever advertisers and policy advocates use them to sell us something or get us to back a policy they are pushing. This course presents a number of examples and suggests ways to detect the inappropriate use of statistics.

Buffalo's Gilded Age: The Beauty, The People In the Mansions and What is their Present Use

This course covers basic info on Alzheimer's and dementia, stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments.

Walt Disney had dreams of creating a theme park that explored many of his own dreams and wishes. Learn of his inspirations, the construction and completion of the "Happiest Place on Earth", along with many of the inventions that changed the industry.

Just because a plant is for sale doesn't mean it should be planted in your garden. Let's take a look at some plants that you will regret ever planting!

This class offers a tour of the Statler, highlighting the hotel's significance in Buffalo's history, the details of how it was built, and the remarkable legacy of Ellsworth Statler, and the almost Kennedy_like mystery that surrounds the Statler family. This class covers some darker topics.

Health care today shields us from the processes of death once so familiar in the parlors of our forefathers. Chronic illness is our most common challenge, and it places new emotional demands on the end of life. Patients and families can be empowered to manage their own dying experience while respecting the dignity of personhood. This seminar will describe death's patterns and expectations, though it won't stop our yearning for visiting hours in heaven.

Hear the story of how the 4th largest steel plant in the country came to the shores of Lake Erie and explore the legacy of Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna.

On a warm, breezy summer day, that sweet aroma wafting over the city will tell you they're making Cheerios. But why here in Buffalo? And how did breakfast become a thing, what is the connection to health sanitariums? Hear the story of how Cheerios came to be made in Buffalo and how dry, ready to eat cereal right out of the box began in central New York, and even cereal's connection to Mar-a-Lago!

Thinking of a Hip Replacement? Learn what to expect before, during and after surgery.