Departments Elders

Elder’s Corner

AOA Director’s Update

Submitted by Bethany Lay, Acting AOA Director

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We are excited to announce that our Elder Centers are fully reopening August 2nd. The Wini Kettle Senior Center and the Seneca Allegany Elder Center will be open to Elders from 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

Elders are welcome to stop in and enjoy our facilities. Play a game, work on your crafts, do a puzzle or just enjoy a cup of coffee with friends. All activities will be self-directed until we are back to normal staffing levels. Please note that we are still following our COVID safety precautions, including: temperature screenings, physical distancing and mask wearing for unvaccinated individuals. Lunch will continue to be served from 12-1pm each day at:

• Wini Kettle Senior Center, 28 Thomas Indian School Drive, Irving, NY (daily)
• 44 Seneca Street, Salamanca, NY (daily)
• Seneca Allegany Center, 3644 Administration Drive, Salamanca, NY (Thursdays only)

Please remember to call for lunch reservations by 3pm the day before: Allegany (716) 945-8414 , Cattaraugus (716) 532-5777.

Also this month, AOA bus trips will resume on both territories. Capacity is limited so please stop in or call ahead to reserve your spot. Our clean and comfortable buses are air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Schedules are included in this issue of the Newsletter.

Cattaraugus Elders heading to Walmart on the AOA bus

We hope you are enjoying your summer and staying safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Farmers Market Coupons Still Available!

If you haven’t applied for your Farmers Market coupons yet, please do. These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from Farmers Markets across New York State. You can apply in-person at our offices in Cattaraugus or Allegany, or fill out an easy online form to have them mailed to your home. Apply online at: https://form.jotform.com/211535457013145 Farmers Market coupons are available to anyone age 60 and up.