Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Free for Ken-Ton residents!

No on-site dining this year due to Bills game at 12:30 PM.

Call 874-3595 by November 15 to reserve your meal.

Thanksgiving Day Take Out: Meals will be ready between 11:45 AM and 12:15 PM on Thanksgiving day at door 6 (south lot) of the Parkside Village Community Building, 169 Sheridan Parkside Dr.

Home Delivery: We will deliver a complete meal with all the trimmings to your home on Thanksgiving day between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

Organized by Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels. Sponsored by Ken-Ton Kiwanis, Kenmore Lions, Zonta Club of Kenmore, and Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation.

Ice Skating Lessons & Hockey Learn to Skate

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels offered Saturdays or Sundays for ages 3+.

Session 2: November 19-January 15

Registration in-person only at Lincoln Arena on November 15, 7-9 PM.

Session 3: January 28-March 12

More information: Email Paddy at paddykim@aol.com or Gina at ginabuffalo@aol.com.

Upcoming AFC Pool Adjusted Hours

The ENTIRE POOL AREA will be closed for the whole day on Sunday, November 13

3 Month Basic Memberships Available!

3-month Aquatic & Fitness Center Basic Memberships will be available for purchase! The purchase of a 3-month membership can be converted into an annual membership, if desired. However, the annual membership difference must be paid in full.  

Pricing Info:

Youth - $60

Adult - $75

Senior - $60

Veteran - $60

Family - $125 

GroupFit & HydroFit Classes

All HydroFit & GroupFit classes are included with the AFC Premium Membership. All AFC Basic Members or other general public patrons must pay the daily class fee of $10 per class. 

As classes continue to become more and more popular, we HIGHLY recommend for all class participants to pre-register. This includes premium members! By pre-registering, your spot in the class is guaranteed.  

Swim Lessons

The Giant Inflatable!

Join us every Sunday to try out the Giant Inflatable. It will be in the water and available for use all day during operational hours! 

Upcoming American Red Cross Courses

Full Lifeguarding Course (Blended)

Dates: Saturday 11/19/22, 9:30-11:30 AM; Saturday 11/26/22, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday 12/3/22, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday 12/10/22, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (must attend all sessions)

Premium Member Price: $165              

General Public Price: $180

Location: Aquatic & Fitness Center

Course Registration Code: 464040-02

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer & First Aid FULL Course

Dates: Tuesday 11/15/22 & Thursday 11/17/22, 5:00-9:00 PM

Premium Member Price: $75       

General Public Price: $90

Location: Aquatic & Fitness Center

Course Registration Code: 464020-02

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer & First Aid REVIEW Course (must have current certification)

Date: Saturday 11/26/22 4:30- PM

Premium Member Price: $50    

General Public Price: $65

Location: Aquatic & Fitness Center

Course Registration Code: 464021-02

Online or in-person registration is available for all American Red Cross Courses.

Save the Date: Winter Artistic Swimming Spectacular!

Kids Club

Activities include homework help, arts and crafts, sports, field trips, special events, and use of gymnasium, game room, lounge, computer lab, playground, and outdoor fields. Children ages 4-6 participate in our Funland Program. We provide adult supervision and will be open most school holidays including early release days.

Ages: 4-12 (up to and including 7th grade)

Dates: Monday-Friday, September 6, 2022-June 22, 2023

Hours: 2:45-6:00 PM on regular school days. We will open early for Ken-Ton early release days.

Fees: Full-time & part-time membership options available; review our flyer for more information.

Transportation: Bussing to Jefferson may be available to students in the district through the Ken-Ton Transportation Department. You must submit a request form for alternate transportation directly to them. You can contact them directly at 874-8611.

Vacation Club

We are open 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on many school breaks/days off.

Registration required at least two weeks in advance (while space allows).

Membership

The cost to belong to the Senior Center is $17 for a resident and $25 for a non-resident. Memberships are good for a year from when it is paid. The cost to have the bulletin mailed to you is $5 for the year.

Erie County Stay Fit Dining Nutrition Program

The Erie County Stay Fit Dining “Dine-In Program” is offered at the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center. The frozen meal program is still in place. Feel free to take part in both programs if you wish. You must be pre-registered. Call the Senior Center at 874-3266 for more information.

Transportation

Our transportation service is up and running. Doctor appointments take precedent, but we will try to fit grocery shopping, hair appointments, banking, etc. if there is room on a given day. If you are in need of transportation, you can reach the dispatcher at 875-1029 Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

Free Activities

The Senior Center will offer Exercise on Mondays and Thursdays, Preventing Falls on Fridays and Bingo on various days at no charge to our members. No pre-registration is necessary. Call the Center for more information.

University Express/RSVP Classes

In conjunction with Erie County, the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center will be holding RSVP classes. These are one session seminars, open to all senior citizens in Erie County and are free: Call the Senior Center at 874-3266 to register.

Who Was That Man?

As the president’s wife, Jacqueline Kennedy was assigned her own Secret Service agent for her personal protection. Who was that man that jumped onto the limousine after the shooting and what were his thoughts on being given the job of securing the safety of the first lady instead of the president? Learn about his tenure with Mrs. Kennedy and about the book he eventually wrote after decades of silence. Based on the book, Mrs. Kennedy and Me, by Clint Hill.

Instructor: Theresa Wiater, retired teacher, Clarence Center Elementary School

Date: Monday, November 7

Time: 1:00 PM

Holiday Fundraiser

The Senior Center will hold a Holiday Fundraiser on Saturday, November 19 at 3:00 PM. There will be a theme basket auction and a bake sale. Cost is $7 (non-refundable) and includes pizza, chips, pop & coffee. Tickets will be available at the Senior Center until November 10. All proceeds will benefit children in need in the Ken-Ton area.

50+ Wedding Anniversary Party

The Town of Tonawanda will host a 50+ Wedding Anniversary Party at the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center on Thursday, November 10 at 5:30 PM. If you and your spouse have been married to each other for at least 50 years and you are a Town of Tonawanda or Village of Kenmore resident, you are invited! A catered dinner will be served. Cost is free for couples celebrating 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 or 75 years of marriage. All other couples celebrating 50 or more years of marriage may attend for only $15 per couple. You must show proof of residence and a marriage certificate to receive your tickets. Tickets are available at the Senior Center until November 4. All tickets are pre-sale; tickets will not be available at the door. Call 874-3266 for further information. 

Tree Trimming Party

Help us decorate the Senior Center’s Christmas tree and enjoy an old-fashioned sing-along with our choral group. This event will be held on Friday, December 2 at 1:00 PM. Cost is $3 for members and $5 for non-members and includes pizza, popcorn, ice cream, cookies, pop and coffee. Tickets are available until November 23. Pre-sale only; no tickets at the door.