It was a wonderful time to visit and exchange memories over food & entertainment! The annual Elders Summer Event took place August 17, 2023 at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. It is always a fun day to celebrate our Elders. This year’s theme, “An Afternoon of Glitz & Glamor” was a tribute to the […]
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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Coupons
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Coupons are still available. The last day coupons may be issued is 9/30/23 and may be used until 11/30/2023. Highlights of the Program: Each SFMNP coupon booklet is worth $25.00 and contains five (5) coupons. The coupon color for this program year is dark green. Eligibility is determined by […]
Native American Group to Digitize 20,000 Archival Pages Linked to Quaker-Run Indian Boarding Schools
August 24, 2023 | By Luis Andres Henao | religionnews.com For decades, documents related to Quaker-operated Indian boarding schools have been largely unstudied, as they exist in remote and dispersed collections with limited access. NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition advocating for Native American people traumatized by an oppressive system of boarding schools for Native […]
Upcoming Seneca Elder Events
Sign-up sheets for shows will be available 1 MONTH prior to the event. Numbers are turned in to the Casino 1 week prior, if you have a change in plans please cancel before then. Please arrive 2 hours prior to show for the buffet. Be sure you will be attending when you sign-up as there […]
SEPTEMBER 2023 Activities
Seneca Allegany Elder (Senior) Center Submitted by Stephanie John Stop down to the Allegany Elder Center and enjoy daily activities throughout the month of August. For more information call Stephanie or Dorsie at (716) 945-8990. Schedule of events listed below:
Thomas Indian School Reunion
Thomas Indian School (TIS) Alumni and guests are invited to attend the Annual TIS Reunion on Saturday, September 16th at the Cattaraugus AOA (Wini Kettle Senior Center) Dining Hall from 11am-2pm. Please bring a dish to pass and an auction item. Questions can be directed to Mae Shongo’s daughter Loretta Cheney via phone at 716-969-3617.
Upcoming Seneca Elder Events
Submitted by Irma Cortes Sign-up sheets for shows will be available 1 MONTH prior to the event. Numbers are turned in to the Casino 1 week prior, if you have a change in plans please cancel before then. Please arrive 2 hours prior to show for the buffet. Be sure you will be attending when […]
AOA Public Meeting
Learn about AOA Services & Meet AOA Staff and Advisory Council Stop on down to your local Elder Center to learn more about the services offered at AOA. AOA Staff and the Advisory Council will be there for a meet and greet. Come share your concerns, comments and input about Elder Services! 8/29/23- Allegany Elder […]
Attention Elders: NYS Fair Update
Submitted by Irma Cortes We apologize for the confusion! We WILL BE TAKING THE AOA BUSSES to the NYS Fair on Friday, September 1st, 2023. Bus departs at 7:30am. Please sign-up at AOA.
AOA Public Meeting
Learn about AOA Services & Meet AOA Staff and Advisory Council Stop on down to your local Elder Center to learn more about the services offered at AOA. AOA Staff and the Advisory Council will be there for a meet and greet. Come share your concerns, comments and input about Elder Services! 8/29/23- Allegany Elder […]