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West Side Community Services offers a wide variety of programming for older adults under the umbrella of “West Side Seniors.” Programs meet at several locations throughout the City of Buffalo.
Weekly Schedule
Weekdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Coffee and toast is provided each morning. A hot lunch is offered every weekday through the Erie County Department of Senior Services’ Stay Fit Dining Program. To register for the lunch program, please contact our older adult programs manager, Aileen Gonzalez-Marti, at 716-884-6616 x101.
*NEW* West Side Seniors is at Santa Maria Towers (255 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, NY 14213) on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays! Only registered members of our program and residents of the Towers may attend. Please contact us to register.
Mondays – Bingo, puzzles, and seasonal arts and crafts at Santa Maria Towers
Tuesdays – Bingo, puzzles, and cognitive exercises at Santa Maria Towers; creative writing at Baptist Manor (details below)
Wednesdays – Bingo, puzzles, mobility exercises, and yoga (details below) at West Side Community Services
Thursdays – Bingo, puzzles, and seasonal arts and crafts at Santa Maria Towers
Fridays – Bingo, puzzles, and mobility exercises at West Side Community Services
At this time, we are not able to provide transportation.
Yoga with Candace at West Side Community Services
Wednesdays – 9:15-10:30 a.m. (mat yoga)
Wednesdays – 10:45-11:45 a.m. (seated and standing yoga)
Yoga classes are open to all adults. Drop in if you would like to try a class, no pre-registration necessary. Yoga with Candace is pay-what-you-can. To make a payment, please see yoga instructor Candace Caprow during class.
The Scribblers Creative Writing Group at Baptist Manor
Tuesdays – 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Baptist Manor (276 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209)
The Scribblers is a weekly creative writing group for seniors that is open to the public. Attendees work on and share all kinds of writing projects, including poetry, novels, short stories, memoirs, and more. Lunch is provided at each meeting.
Upcoming Special Events & Programs
In addition to our weekly programs, West Side Seniors also hosts guest lectures, holiday parties, and other special activities.