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.

 

West Side Seniors will be closed for the holidays from December 22 through January 2. We will resume programming on January 5, 2026.

 

Weekly Schedule

Weekdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Mondays – Bingo, puzzles, and seasonal arts and crafts at West Side Community Services

Tuesdays – Bingo, puzzles, and cognitive exercises at West Side Community Services; creative writing at Baptist Manor (click Creative Arts below for more information)

Wednesdays – Bingo, puzzles, and seasonal arts and crafts at West Side Community Services

Thursdays – Bingo, puzzles, and seasonal arts and crafts at West Side Community Services

Fridays – Bingo, puzzles, and seasonal arts and crafts at West Side Community Services

 

At this time, we are not able to provide transportation.

 

In addition to our weekly schedule listed above, we also offer fitness classes, creative arts, educational lectures, and more. Click the images below to learn more.

 

Year-End Schedule

West Side Community Services

The community center building at 161 Vermont Street will be closed to the public from December 22 - January 2, except for youth programs which will run as usual December 22-23.

  • West Side Seniors - CLOSED December 22 - January 2 (this includes yoga and tai chi)

  • West Side Kids - CLOSED December 24 - January 2

  • West Side Teens - CLOSED December 24 - January 2 (Youth Employment Program members who are scheduled to work at Provisions 139 pantry should present for their hours as scheduled.)

 

Provisions 139 Food Pantry

  • Wednesday, December 24 - CLOSED

  • Thursday, December 25 - CLOSED

  • Saturday, December 27 - Open special hours (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) for pre-packed bag pickup only. (No shopping on this day.)

  • Wednesday, December 31 - Open regular hours (12-3 p.m.) for shopping

  • Thursday, January 1 - CLOSED