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. Please be patient and understanding if issues arise!
Check back regularly to see if we have added any classes to the schedule!
| Date - Time | Topic | Course Description | Location | Category | Instructor |
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1 PM |
Let's Talk Sports: "One Bills Drive - The Buffalo Bills' Greatest Home Games, 1973-2025" | Join two long-time friends and veteran sports reporters from |
Orchard Park Senior Center Register |
Current Events | |
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2:00 PM |
A Historical Look at the Origin & Traditions of Halloween | Witches, black cats, goblins and bats all contribute to this |
West Seneca Public Library Register |
History | Henry Pogodzinski |
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10:00 AM |
Instacart | Groceries delivered to your door? Yes, please! Learn how |
Orchard Park Senior Center Register |
Technology | |
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1:00 PM |
Life After Power: Seven Presidents & their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House | Presidents have an unusual place in American history and |
City of Tonawanda Public Library Register |
History | Bren Price |
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1:00 PM |
Where's the Beef? Vegetarian Cooking for even the most Committed Carnivore | Taste delicious vegetarian recipes and explore the benefits of |
Akron-Newstead Senior Center Register |
Health & Wellness | Janice Nowak |
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2:00 PM |
Inside the DA's Office: Investigation, Prosecution and Crime Prevention | As part of District Attorney Mike Keane's ongoing effort |
Lancaster Senior Center Register |
Current Events | Gary Ertel |
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1:00 PM |
Digging up the Erie Canal | Rachelle became fascinated with presidential history, and specifically the Fillmore family history, when the Fillmore Museum opened in 1979, quickly becoming a docent there and later his biographer. This year her double biography of "The Two Wives of Millard Fillmore" was published. As social studies instructional leader for the OP elementary schools, she wrote curriculum for both local and statewide distribution, as well as five books on local history with her history club. She is also a fiber artist, avid gardener, traveler and frequent Chautauqua presenter. |
Akron-Newstead Senior Center Register |
History | Rachelle Francis |
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1PM |
Batteries Everywhere | Join us for a lively discussion about rechargeable batteries |
Town of Aurora Senior Center Register |
Natural Sciences | Amy Alduino |
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1:00 PM |
Vincent Van Gogh, Validated | This overview of Van Gogh's life and many of his works, |
Akron-Newstead Senior Center Register |
Humanities | Jean Serusa |
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11:45 AM |
Spot that Scam! By Being an Educated Consumer | Learn how to identify scams and the red flags to watch for. |
Tosh Collins Senior Center Register |
Current Events | Jennifer Andres |
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10:00 AM |
Art's Up: The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy and Its Impact Near and Far | Learn about the BFAA, its history, and its influence on |
Orchard Park Senior Center Register |
Humanities | Explore Buffalo |
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1:00 PM |
Buffalo's First Ladies: Abigail Powers Fillmore and Frances Folsom Cleveland | This class focuses on the women behind Presidents Fillmore |
Cheektowaga Senior Center Register |
History | Explore Buffalo |
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2:00 PM |
The Silver Age of Disney (1950-1967) | Explore the return of feature-length storytelling and Walt |
Akron-Newstead Senior Center Register |
History | |
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11:45 AM |
Positive Attitude (You Can Be Better Not Bitter) | Gain insight into living with a positive attitude after |
Tosh Collins Senior Center Register |
Health & Wellness | Sister Judy Beiswanger |
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12:30 PM |
The Israel-Iran Conflict | This talk will discuss the prospects for peace, if any, in the |
Lancaster Senior Center Register |
Current Events | |
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1:15 PM |
Great Tales of the Great Lakes | Why is the story of a ship tragedy on Lake Erie known to every |
Akron-Newstead Senior Center Register |
History | Doug Kohler |
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10:00 AM |
Three Surgeons | The Civil War produced an appalling loss of life. The three |
Orchard Park Senior Center Register |
History | Henry Pogodzinski |
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1:00 PM |
Backyard Wildlife | Learn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard! Do's |
Clarence Senior Center Register |
Natural Sciences | Greg Bittner |
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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 |
West Seneca Senior Center Register |
History | Docent, Education Committee, Graycliff |
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1:00 PM |
Stay Safe Online | Learn 4 key behaviors to lock down your online accounts and |
Clarence Senior Center Register |
Current Events | Jennifer Andres |
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10:30 AM |
UE BOOK CLUB! | Join us for our November UE The Book Club meeting! |
Lancaster Senior Center Register |
Special Events | Katherine Earl |
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1:00 PM |
Let's Talk Sports: "One Bills Drive - The Buffalo Bills' Greatest Home Games, 1973-2025" | Join two long-time friends and veteran sports reporters from |
West Seneca Public Library Register |
Current Events | Budd Bailey & Stu Boyar |
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10:00 AM |
The 10 Most Influential Films | A look at how 10 films changed the way movies were made. |
Orchard Park Senior Center Register |
Humanities | Alan Nowicki |
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1:00 PM |
Medication Management for Seniors | This class is intended to discuss common issues seniors may |
West Seneca Senior Center Register |
Health & Wellness | Sarah Hopseker |
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1 PM |
Smart TV Basics | Turn your TV into a smart entertainment hub! Get to know |
Cheektowaga Senior Center Register |
Technology | Brendan Chella |
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1PM |
What Does It Mean to Dry Dock USS The Sullivans? | Many people have heard the term "dry dock" but many of |
Town of Aurora Senior Center Register |
Current Events | Shane Stephenson |
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1 PM |
The Cloud | Meet the invisible yet powerful cloud that lets you store |
Cheektowaga Senior Center Register |
Technology | Brendan Chella |
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10 AM |
Using FamilySearch Full-Text Search for Genealogy | Harness the power of artificial intelligence for genealogy |
Orchard Park Senior Center Register |
Humanities | Rhonda Hoffman |
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1:00 PM |
AI (Artificial Intelligence) - What Next? | Learn about the rapid evolution of AI and its impact. Discuss |
Orchard Park Senior Center Register |
Technology | David Stott |
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3 PM |
Watt's Up with Your Electric Bill? | Curious about how your electric bill works - and how to reduce |
Lancaster Senior Center Register |
Law & Finance | Sarah Sanford |
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2:00 PM |
When & How to Call 9-1-1 | The Reach Out to 911 program educates the public on when |
West Seneca Public Library Register |
Current Events | Elizabeth Forkl |
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1PM |
Library Downloadables | Your library card just got smarter! Discover how to download |
Town of Aurora Senior Center Register |
Technology | Brendan Chella |
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10:00 AM |
Winter Sowing and Native Plants | Learn to grow native plants and vegetables through winter |
Cheektowaga Senior Center Register |
Natural Sciences | Kathleen Contrino |
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10:00 AM |
What Was that Star Over Bethlehem? | Of the four canonical Gospels, only Matthew writes about |
Orchard Park Senior Center Register |
Humanities |