Calendar
Events in August–October 2025
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- Western NY Chapter Meeting
Western NY Chapter Meeting Western NY Chapter Meeting
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August 11, 2025Date: August 11th, 2025, 10:00am--11:00am
Location: Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226- Intro
- Pledge/Invocation/Welcome
- Review of Previous Minutes
- Coffee & Refreshment Service
- Meeting Agenda
- Presentation: "What Is Statewide?"--Tiffany Erhard, SMP Director
- Discussion of upcoming Statewide events
- Reminder: Registration for Statewide Annual Convention is open!
- Intro
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- Jefferson County Office for the Aging Senior Health Expo
Jefferson County Office for the Aging Senior Health Expo Jefferson County Office for the Aging Senior Health Expo
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August 14, 2025The NY StateWide Senior Action Council will be tabling at the Jefferson County Office of the Aging Senior Health Expo on August 14th 2025 at the Jefferson Community College 1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY 13601 from 9am to 1pm. If you have any questions or would like more information about this event, please feel free to contact the Jefferson County Office of the Aging or for information about StateWide, contact Sarah Askew at NY StateWide Senior Action Council sarah@nysenior.org 1.800.333.4374
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- Salamanca City Central School District Health & Wellness Fair
Salamanca City Central School District Health & Wellness Fair Salamanca City Central School District Health & Wellness Fair
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August 22, 2025Date: August 22nd, 8:00am--3:00pm
Location: Salamanca High School, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca NY 14779Join Statewide and a host of other vendors for a free, full day, community-centered event focused on health, wellness, and connection. Community members of all ages are welcome! Resources for seniors, children and families, veterans, caregivers, and many others will all be in attendance.
Free light breakfast available!
Lunch for purchase from the following vendors:
-The Wanderer Hut
-Fired Up Catering LLC
-Clymer Sherman Food Truck (student run!)
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- Western NY Chapter Meeting
Western NY Chapter Meeting Western NY Chapter Meeting
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September 8, 2025Date: September 8th, 2025, 10:00am--11:00am
Location: Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226Meeting Agenda
- Intro
- Pledge/Invocation/Welcome
- Review of Previous Minutes
- Coffee & Refreshment Service
- Meeting Agenda
- TBD
- Intro
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- City of Buffalo Senior Olympics
City of Buffalo Senior Olympics City of Buffalo Senior Olympics
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September 12, 2025Date: September 12th, 2025, 9:00am--2:30pm
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr Park, Buffalo NY 14211Join Statewide Senior Action Council, as well as a host of other community vendors, at the 2025 Senior Olympics, hosted by the City of Buffalo!
This family-friendly event is an exciting way for older adults to stay active, engage with their peers from senior centers citywide, and showcase their physical, mental, and social athleticism in a supportive environment.
If you would like to participate as a competitor, please call the City of Buffalo Division of Senior Services at 716-851-4141. Registration for participants is due by Friday, September 5th

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- North Country Chapter NY StateWide Senior Action Council Meeting
North Country Chapter NY StateWide Senior Action Council Meeting North Country Chapter NY StateWide Senior Action Council Meeting
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October 2, 2025Join us for our North Country Chapter Meeting first Thursday of the month October 2nd at 11am at The Lobster House restaurant 95 S Main St Norwood, NY 13668. You will be able to order lunch from the menu and the meeting will follow. If you have any questions contact Barb McBurnie at 315-261-2980.
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- Puptoberfest by Friends of Ellicott
Puptoberfest by Friends of Ellicott Puptoberfest by Friends of Ellicott
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October 4, 2025Date: October 4th, 2025, 12pm--4pm
Location: Ellicott Island Bark Park, 10 Creekside Drive, Tonawanda NY 14228Join Statewide Senior Action Council, as well as a host of other community vendors, at this year's Bark Park Puptoberfest! This fall event is free to attend and open to the public. Proceeds will benefit Friends of Ellicott Island Bark Park, a non-profit dedicated to the continued operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Ellicott Island Bark Park.
Event features include:
- 50/50 drawing & other games of chance
- basket raffle
- spin to win
- goodies for your 4-legged friend
- food trucks
- over 40 craft & vendor tables
- Dog Costume ContestFor more information, see the website at https://friendsofellicott.com/puptober-fest
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- Statewide & NYSARA Health & Resource Fair For Older Adults
Statewide & NYSARA Health & Resource Fair For Older Adults Statewide & NYSARA Health & Resource Fair For Older Adults
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October 24, 20252025 NYSARA Health & Resource Fair Flyer
Date: October 24th, 2025, 10:00am--12:30pm
Location: UAW Region 9, 35 George Karl Boulevard, Buffalo NY 14221Statewide is proud to partner with the New York Alliance for Retired Americans (NYSARA) to present a Health and Resource Fair For Older Adults. This event is Free and Open to the Public. Features include:
Informative Presentations:
-Learn about New York State's Master Plan for Aging, and how recent Federal and State policy changes are shaping the future for older adults
Connect With Local Resources
-Meet with healthcare providers, community groups, and support services focused on senior wellness
Enjoy Free Perks
-Health Screenings and giveaways will be available from our vendors
-A boxed lunch and refreshments will be provided for all attendees!REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
To register, please call 800-333-4374 to reserve your spot, or if you have questions regarding the event.