Date: Friday March 13th, 2026, 8:00am--4:00pm Location: Brocton Central School, 123 West Main St, Brocton NY 14716
Please join Statewide Senior Action Council along with over 70 vendors for the 8th Annual Southwestern Independent Living Center's Family School and Community Connections Symposium hosted by Brocton Central School District. Event features include:
Multiple mobile health units on site providing free hearing, vision, and dental screenings, basic physicals, and more. NO INSURANCE REQUIRED
Multiple Food Trucks on site from local businesses
Guest lecturers throughout the day from such organizations as the Center for Elder Law and Justice, Key Bank, Veterans Affairs, and NYS Department of Education
Free giveaways throughout the day
Free round-trip transportation for via CHQ Transit to the first 100 participants who call for a ride to and from the event. Call 716-665-6466 or 716-366-4500, limited to residents of Chautauqua County.
The Symposium is free to attend and open to the public. For more information on vendors or to register for the lectures, please see the flyer in the link above.
WNY: Medicare 101 Presentation at Lackawanna Public Library 6:00 pm
– March 18, 2026
Date: March 18th, 2026 6:00pm--7:00 pm Location: Lackawanna Public Library, 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna NY 14218
Please join Statewide Senior Action Council and Outreach Coordinator Aaron Snyder for a Medicare 101 Presentation, hosted by the Lackawanna Public Library. This presentation is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please call the library directly at 716-823-0630.
WNY: Medicare 101 Presentation at Leroy R. Coles Library 3:00 pm
– March 24, 2026
Date: March 24th, 2026 3:00pm--4:00pm Location: Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library, 1187 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
Please join Statewide Outreach Counselor Aaron Snyder for a presentation on all of the ins and outs of Medicare. The presentation will cover Medicare basics, the different parts of Medicare, the enrollment process, and other important Medicare-adjacent programs. This presentation is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but to RSVP please contact the library direction at 716-896-4433. Hope to see you there!
WNY: Current Medicare Scams and Frauds Presentation at Lackawanna Public Library 6:00 pm
– April 1, 2026
Date: April 1st, 2026 6:00pm--7:00 pm Location: Lackawanna Public Library, 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna NY 14218
Please join Statewide Senior Action Council and Outreach Coordinator Aaron Snyder for a presentation on the latest scam and fraud schemes targeting Medicare beneficiaries, hosted by the Lackawanna Public Library. This presentation is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please call the library directly at 716-823-0630.
Date: April 21st, 2026 3:00pm--4:00pm Location: Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library, 1187 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
Please join Outreach Counselor Aaron Snyder for a presentation on the latest scams and fraud schemes to target Medicare beneficiaries. The presentation will cover the various fraud schemes out there, how to spot them, and what to do if you or a loved one has fallen victim to a scam or fraud scheme. This presentation is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you'd like to RSVP please contact the library directly at 716-896-4433. See you then!
WNY: Essential Documents for End of Life Planning Presentation at Lackawanna Public Library 6:00 pm
– April 22, 2026
Date: April 22nd, 2026 6:00pm--7:00 pm Location: Lackawanna Public Library, 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna NY 14218
Please join Statewide Senior Action Council and Outreach Coordinator Aaron Snyder for a presentation on the Essential Documents for End of Life Planning and how to navigate the process of obtaining them, getting them in order, and who they need to go go, hosted by the Lackawanna Public Library. This presentation is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please call the library directly at 716-823-0630.
WNY: Managing Affairs After a Loved One's Death Presentation at Lackawanna Public Library 6:00 pm
– April 29, 2026
Date: April 29th, 2026 6:00pm--7:00 pm Location: Lackawanna Public Library, 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna NY 14218
Please join Statewide Senior Action Council and Outreach Coordinator Aaron Snyder for a presentation discussing all of the in's and outs of how to navigate the complicated process of managing and settling the affairs of a loved one after they have passed, hosted by the Lackawanna Public Library. This presentation is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please call the library directly at 716-823-0630.
Location: Convention Center Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y.
Transportation: Plans are being made to provide free charter buses to Albany.
Briefing Time — 11 AM. After briefing, attendees to meet with State Legislators from their regions.
Now more than ever, your voice is needed! This is your chance to meet with lawmakers, share your story, and push for policies that support the health, financial security, and well-being of older adults.
Date: May 12th, 2026 3:00pm--4:00pm Location: Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library, 1187 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
Please join Outreach Counselor Aaron Snyder for a presentation on Navigating Medical Debt. The presentation will discuss financial resources available during the medical billing process, how to advocate for yourself or your loved one, your financial rights as a patient, and federal and state programs designed to ease the burden of medical debt. This presentation is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you'd like to RSVP please contact the library directly at 716-896-4433. See you then!
