January 2017 Attention small and large business owners! If you want a great way to reach out to the local community, here is your chance. Advertise in the Gillam-Grant Newsletter! Have we peaked your interest? E-mail [email protected] or call the center 494-1621 and Inside this issue: Senior Programs 2 Extended Trips 6 Adult Programs 7 Fitness Programs 4 Survey 3 Help Wanted 7 Lacy Katzen LLP would like to invite members of the Byron-Bergen / Gillam-Grant community to join us in dedicating the “parlor” at the Gillam Grant Community Center in honor of Attorney Leon Katzen. The room will now be known as the Leon Katzen Conference Room. The dedication ceremony and reception to follow will take place on January 26, 2017 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. If you would like to attend please RSVP to the Gillam Grant Community Center at (585) 494-1621 no later than January 18, 2017. Leon Katzen began serving the legal needs of the Bergen community in 1950 and we are proud to continue this commitment to the residents of Bergen through our partnership with the Gillam Grant Community Center. The Community Center will serve as a convenient location for area residents to meet with our Form a team for this fun game of teamwork and strategy! Played with rubber coated foam balls, this game can be played by ANYONE! Get off your couch and get a workout in a fun competitive way! Play Format: 6v6 with a max of 10 persons per roster. Must be at least 18 yrs of age. Teams may be co-ed, but there is no required ratio. $175.00 per team for all 5 weeks! Refs provided. Dates of Play: Saturdays - Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Teams will be taken on a first come basis, so register ASAP! Forms are available at the Center or download forms at gillamgrant.org. Registration deadline is January 13th.
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January 2017
Attention small and large business owners! If you want a great way to reach out to the local
community, here is your chance. Advertise in the Gillam-Grant Newsletter! Have we
peaked your interest? E-mail [email protected] or call the center 494-1621 and
Inside this issue:
Senior Programs 2
Extended Trips 6
Adult Programs 7
Fitness Programs 4
Survey 3
Help Wanted 7
Lacy Katzen LLP would like to invite members of the Byron-Bergen / Gillam-Grant
community to join us in dedicating the “parlor” at the Gillam Grant Community Center
in honor of Attorney Leon Katzen. The room will now be known as the Leon Katzen
Conference Room. The dedication ceremony and reception to follow will take place on
January 26, 2017 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. If you would like to attend please
RSVP to the Gillam Grant Community Center at (585) 494-1621 no later than January 18, 2017. Leon
Katzen began serving the legal needs of the Bergen community in 1950 and we are proud to continue this
commitment to the residents of Bergen through our partnership with the Gillam Grant Community
Center. The Community Center will serve as a convenient location for area residents to meet with our
Form a team for this fun game of teamwork and strategy! Played with rubber coated foam balls, this game can be played by ANYONE! Get off your couch and get a workout in a fun competitive way! Play Format: 6v6 with a max of 10 persons per roster. Must be at least 18 yrs of age. Teams may be co-ed, but there is no required ratio. $175.00 per team for all 5 weeks! Refs provided. Dates of Play: Saturdays - Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Teams will be taken on a first come basis, so register ASAP! Forms are available at the Center or download forms at gillamgrant.org. Registration deadline is January 13th.
Senior Programs
February 13th Gathering at 5:30pm
February’s Menu: Creamy Ham, Potato, & Leek soup
Mini Shepherds Pie Valentines Cookie Cups with a
Hot Cocoa Ganache After dinner, enjoy the acoustic stylings of Ghostriders. This classic country band will
make you want to swing your partner round and round!
Cost: $5M/$10NM*
Deadline to register by phone or online is
Feb 10th. *Special Valentine’s Pricing
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Quilters Gather: Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:00pm! Come work on projects & share ideas.
LUNCH CLUB Once a month go to a restaurant to enjoy lunch &
socialize. Transportation leaves the Center at 11:30am. Cost: $5M/$7NM with lunch on your own.
Monday, January 9th ~ Stone’s Countryside Monday, February 27th ~ Log Cabin
Please sign up online a week prior to lunch date.
Classes on Mon. Wed. & Fri. from 9-10am at the Gillam-Grant Center. Gillam-Grant Members qualify!
Gillam-Grant offers transportation for weekly grocery shopping. Bus reservation MUST be made by NOON the day before the scheduled trip. Round trip fee: $3 donation. Call the Center for details at 494-1621. Scheduled weekly trips: TUESDAY: Brockport ~ Wal-Mart / Wegman’s By appointment trips: WEDNESDAY: Churchville ~ ANG /Dollar General
Gillam-Grant
Shuttle
Next show
FEBRUARY 1ST
Sylvia
Empty nesters Greg and Kate relocated back to Manhattan after two decades of raising their family in the suburbs. As Kate observes: “The dog phase
of my life is definitely over.” When Greg finds Sylvia, a street-smart Labra-doodle, in Central Park
and brings her home, she becomes a bone of contention between Greg and Kate, testing their
marriage to howlingly hilarious and touching effect. Shuttle leaves at 1:00pm. Cost: $43M / $50NM
Next show on March 8
Upcoming Social Supper TECHNOLOGY CLASSES Gillam Grant will be hosting Technology Classes to those who are interested on the following topics:
February 7th from 10am-12pm "Connect with Family and Friends"
This class will go over the basics of how to use Facebook/Messenger, Pinterest, and Skype! You can use these various programs to connect with family and friends easily and quickly that are living in another state or are at college.
February 21st from 10am-12pm
"Getting to know Google and Gmail" These classes are meant for anyone who has never used the internet or would like to know more about doing so! Space is LIMITED so don’t
Can't make it to the Social Supper? We do offer take-out! Just register for the event, pay
online or over the phone, and let us know who will be picking your meal up for you and their phone num-
ber! (If you pay online please e-mail [email protected] with whom is picking your meal
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First Name: __________________________________________
Yoga ~ Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm Next session: Jan 12th - Feb 16th
Yoga is designed to increase flexibility, build strength, and melt away tension. Yoga is a great way to exercise linking breathing with movement. All ages & levels of
Total Body Fitness ~ Tuesdays 6-7pm This class offers body sculpting for all muscle groups with weights & ball to achieve a healthy
balance. Bring a water bottle & floor mat. Certified instructor Jane Slack.
Current session: Jan 10th - Feb 14th Cost: $37M/$47NM
Walk-ins WELCOME Cost: $8M/$10NM
Fitness/Exercise Room— Sept. 7—Dec. 21 at
BB High School. Open Mon., Wed., & Fri. evenings 6-8pm, except school holidays. A usage card is
required. Fee: $50M/55NM Next session: starts Jan. 4—Apr. 28
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COMMUNITY NEWS
On January 14th, 2017 St. Brigid Catholic Church on Gibson Street in Bergen will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 7PM at the Church Parrish Center.
Jan. 7,14,21,28 Feb. 4,11,18,25 Mar. 4,11,18 At the B-B Elementary School Gym and Cafetorium; Karate, a martial art, promotes physical fitness and
gives improved coordination. It builds confidence and self esteem. The program includes conditioning exer-cises for stamina and strength. Karate promotes disci-pline and mental focus and is a fun activity in for the
whole family. Open to students ages 5 and older, teens
and adults. Its not too late to join.
KARATE FOR BEGINNERS All ages 10:15-11:15am
WHITE/YELLOW/ORANGE/JUNIOR GREEN BELT
10:15am - 11:15am
GREEN/BROWN/BLUE/BLACK BELTS 9:00am—10:00am
KALI (stick) IAIDO (sword) 11:30 - 12:45pm
JEET KUNE DO/KUNG FU (ages 10 and up) 1:00pm-2:00pm
ADULT BEGINNER CLASS
Have you always wanted to try a martial art? Start with this beginner ADULT and YOUTH class.
Class time 10:15-11:15am. Cost: $40 for new beginners!
NEW CLASS STARTING FEB 8th!!
INSPIRE FITNESS
Wednesday’s from 6-7pm
This class is designed to help you reach your fitness goals. It is a combination of Pilates, Yoga, Circuit & Interval training all in one class! 6 week session.
Instructor: Nicole Cummings
Session: Feb 8th - Mar 22nd No Class: Feb 22nd
Clogging
Thursdays ~ Jan 12th - Mar 9th
Beginner class: 6:00-6:45pm
Requirements: Left and Right feet. Positive attitude, Water bottle and comfortable clothing/
footwear. Join us to learn the folk art of Clog Dancing. Clogging is a fantastic way to
“exercise” and impact can be high or low depending on your personal preference. No
partner is required, as most modern clogging is performed in a line. The beginner class will
focus on providing you, a foundation of basic clogging steps. No shoes/equipment to buy, no long-term commitment. If you would like more
information or a demo of clogging, visit www.barnshakersclogging.com
Intermediate class: 7:00-7:45pm
New dances and old favorites will be the focus of the intermediate class. If you have a desire to
Visit all these wonderful sights: Colorado’s “Natural Wonder”-the Royal Gorge, United States Air Force Academy, Historic town of Manitou Springs, at the base of Pike’s Peak, the breathtaking tour of the Garden of Gods, a magnificent park of red sandstone formation & Glen Eyrie Castle.
This 11 day / 10 night tour includes many interesting stops along the way as we travel. We will see the Gateway Arch Riverfront, the world famous symbol of St. Louis, stop at the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum, check out the Prairie Museum of Art & History, Smokey Hill Museum in Kansas, and the Winston Churchill Memorial.
Travel with us is care-free and includes: Comfortable deluxe motor coach Ten nights hotel stay; four in scenic Colorado Ten breakfasts and eight dinners Knowledgeable tour guides highlighting area attractions All bus driver & tour guide tips
Experience the beautiful costal region on your trip to Maine. From the state’s largest city-by-the-sea, Portland, to America’s most photographed lighthouse. Visit the Seashore Trolley Museum and take a
ride through the Maine countryside on a streetcar. Tour the elegant historic Victoria Mansion and enjoy free time at the historic Portland waterfront. Take a guided tour of Kennebunk and drive along the
Atlantic Ocean! Travel with us is care-free and includes:
Comfortable deluxe motor coach Four nights hotel stay in Maine Four breakfasts and four dinners Knowledgeable tour guides highlighting area attractions All bus driver & tour guide tips
The Learning Center offers Academic Services to students in Kindergarten thru 12th grade.
Tutoring Homework Help Enrichment/Review Classes Summer Camps
Homework Help for Grades K-12
Monday-Thursday 2:30 to 4:30
$8/hour session or prepay 10
Sessions for $60
We help with daily homework assignments and weekly packets. We encourage good study habits and teach students how to be
more independent. Students may join the program anytime during the school year.
Students may come everyday or just the days you need it due to busy schedules.
Need childcare after Homework Help?
Special pricing package available!!
Kid Zone* after Homework Help for an
additional $5 each day. *Paperwork must be completed 24hr in advance.
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Wednesday Preschool
Story time
Program is FREE. Story time is every Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am. Each week there are entertaining stories, activities and snack. Age 2-4 years attend with a parent/caregiver. No registration needed.
Registration & program fees are due 1 week prior to class date. Decisions to cancel classes due to low
enrollment are made one week prior to the start date.
Legos needed!! Have your kids outgrown
Legos? Consider donating them to the
Learning Center.
Drop in Math
Tutoring Wednesdays
6:00pm-8:00pm Every Wednesday the Center will have math
instructor, Cyndy Belfield available to help
students with algebra, geometry and trig.
Suitable for 7th-10th grades.
Only $5/visit. Scholarships are available.
Art Lessons Studies show learning ART helps
students in overall learning.
Call the center if interested in individual or small group art
lessons.
Classes forming soon!
NYS Pre-licensing Feb. 18th starting at 9am-1:30pm This class is required for new drivers to get their
license. Students must have NYS learner's permit to attend. Registration is required. Class begins promptly at 9:00 Late students will not
be admitted. NO refunds given. Bring your own snack/beverage for break. Cost:$30M/$35NM
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Lego ROBOTICS Club New club starting in the spring.
Watch for fliers from school.
LEGOs & LEARNING!
Lego Building Club Friday, January 6th 3:30-5:00
Grades 3-6 $10
Building Challenge: Wearable Lego
Friday February 3rd 3:30-5:00
Grades 3-6 $10
Building Challenge: Favorite Dessert
Register online!
Baking with the Gillam-Grant Grandmas
Valentine’s Edition February 14th 3:00-5:00 Grades k-6 Cost $10
We need Grandparents and grandkids!!! Does your grandma live far
away? Grandparents are your grandkids not in the area? Adopt each
other and bake cookies together. Participants will bake with Grandma Eunie Ely and go home
with a plate of Valentine chocolate treats and frosted sugar cookies.
Students register online. Grandparents call the center at 494-1621.
Congratulations to the Bionic Bees and Lego Bees for a great season. We are proud of your performance at the FLL quarterfinal Competition in Webster on November 19th!!
The GGCC has made every effort to prepare this newsletter as accurately as possible. However, errors may occur. There
may be circumstances where adjustments may need to be made to program dates, times, fees, etc. The Center reserves the
right to make any changes as necessary. The GGCC also reserves the right to charge a $40 fee for returned checks.
GILLAM-GRANT COMMUNITY CENTER
Visit our website: www.gillamgrant.org Register your household for on-line “easy” registration.
The Alzhemier’s Association is returning to Gillam-Grant and they want to get the whole family involved this time! They will be holding a FREE class on the Basics of Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's. Learn about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, causes and risk factors, how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, how to get a thorough diagnosis, the stages of the disease and treatments that can help. Class will be held on January 23rd from 6-7pm. Call the center to register!
