On Wednesday, June 24th, the Area Office of the Aging (AOA) held an Elder’s Resource Fair at the Cattaraugus Community Center in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Our Elders enjoyed a day filled with valuable resources and community connections, including breakfast, lunch, a free T-shirt, and door prizes! Nya:wëh to all the caregivers, departments, […]
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Elders Attend Buffalo Bisons Game for Native American Heritage Night
Submitted by Patti Brisley Nya:wëh to the Council Office on behalf of the Elders for sponsoring a trip to the Buffalo Bisons Game at Sahlen’s Field. The game took place on Saturday June 20th and was also Native American Heritage Day. All the pics can tell what great fun it was in Suite Seating with […]
Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026
This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join us in affirming our commitment to Honor and Protect our Elders. That commitment was strengthened when the Nation enacted the Seneca Elder Protection Code in January 2024. In developing this new law, the Nation’s government worked closely with the Area Office of the Aging, the Health System, various […]
Elders Dance Held at Seneca Fire!
Congratulations to our Elders Dance royalty! It was a fun-filled afternoon at the Elders Dance held on May 7th! Esther & Elliott Tallchief were crowned King & Queen, and Sharon & Scott Patterson as Prince & Princess. Elders enjoyed a delicious BBQ luncheon, lively music from DJ Darelyn Spruce, and exciting dance contests and derby […]
Elders Resource Fair
Join us for the Elders Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Allegany and Cattaraugus Community Centers! Enjoy info booths, giveaways, lunch, and door prizes. Scan the code, follow the link below, or call Brittany Seneca at (716) 577-4707 to register. We can’t wait to see you there! Registration […]
Sporting Events for Elders Sponsored by the President’s Office
On behalf of the elders, AOA would like to say “Nya:wëh” to the President’s Office for sponsoring an afternoon out to the Knighthawks game on April 19th for Native American Heritage Day. A charter bus was provided to pick up the elders in Allegany and Cattaraugus. On Saturday, June 20th, the Council office is sponsoring […]
May 2026 Activities
Wini Kettle Senior Center & Seneca Allegany Senior Center Submitted by Brittany Seneca Stop down to the Allegany Senior Center or the Wini Kettle Senior Center and enjoy daily activities throughout the month of May. For more information call Stephanie John at (716) 945-8990 (for Allegany) OR Adrian Carry-Moccasin at (716) 532-5777, ext. 5501 for […]
April 2026 Activities
Wini Kettle Senior Center Submitted by Adrian Carry-Moccasin Stop down to the Wini Kettle Senior Center and enjoy daily activities throughout the month of April. For more information call Adrian Carry-Moccasin at (716) 532-5777, ext. 5501 for Cattaraugus. Allegany info not available at the time of print. Please note: Calendars are subject to change. Schedule […]
Notice from AOA: New Broadcast System
AOA is now using Blooming Health to send important announcements to Elders. You may have already received calls from the following number: 716-575-2998. Please save this number in your phone as “AOA Broadcast” so you don’t miss any important messages. If you are not receiving these messages and would like to , please contact your […]
$25 Walmart Gift Card Distribution for Seneca Elders
Monday-Wednesday, March 23rd-25th, 2026 From 10am-2pm Cattaraugus AOA – 28 TIS Dr., Irving Allegany AOA – 3644 Admin. Dr., Salamanca Buffalo Office – 24 Wiley Pl., Buffalo Erie Office – 2101 Peninsula Dr., Erie PA One per household and must sign IN PERSON or provide a WRITTEN DESIGNEE. For more information, please call Patti Brisley, […]










