The Clarence Senior Center is located at 4600 Thompson Road. For information on any programs, call 633-5138.

“The mission of Clarence Senior Citizens Inc. is to provide social, recreational, educational and nutritional programs, as well as opportunities for volunteerism, to persons in the community who are age 55 and older.”

Every Week

Monday: So-sewers, 9 a.m.; Stretch & Tone, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; chess, 9:30 a.m.; woodworking, 9:30 a.m.; tap dancing, 10:15 a.m.; lyrical jazz, 11:30 a.m.; billiards, noon; poker, 1 p.m.; Wii bowling, 1:15 p.m.

Tuesday: Men’s bridge, 9 a.m.; women’s bridge, 9:15 a.m.; blood pressure screening, 10 a.m. to noon; resistance training, 11:30 a.m.; tai chi, 11:30 a.m.; billiards, noon; poker, 1 p.m.; chair Pilates, 1 p.m.; intermediate bridge, 1 p.m.; shuffleboard, 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday: So-sewers, 9 a.m.; beginner line dancing, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; euchre, 9:30 a.m.; woodworking, 9:30 a.m.; line dancing, 9:30 a.m.; computer support, 10 to noon; billiards, noon; bridge, 12:30 p.m.; watercolor painting, 1 p.m.; poker, 1 p.m.; bocce ball, 6 p.m.; pinochle, pool and Wii, 6:30 p.m.; woodworking, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday: Full-body workout, 9 a.m.; beginner bridge, 10 a.m.; billiards, noon; duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m.; poker, 1 p.m.; bingo, 1:15 p.m.

Friday: Intermediate bridge, 9 a.m.; senior outreach program, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; resistance training, 11:30 a.m.; billiards, noon; pinochle, 1 p.m.; poker, 1 p.m.; dominoes, 1 p.m.

Center Lunch Menu

• Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. daily for a suggested donation of $2.50.

Wednesday, Sept. 1: Hot dog on bun, baked beans, German potato salad, mixed vegetables, orange

Thursday, Sept. 2: Penne pasta with sauce, broccoli, fruit punch, lemon sherbet or julienne salad

Friday, Sept. 3: Omelet with pepper/ onion, diced potatoes, seasoned spinach, rye bread, pineapple chunks

Monday, Sept. 6: The center is closed for Labor Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 7: Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, chef salad, tropical fruit

Wednesday, Sept. 8: Cheeseburger, hamburger roll, baked beans, orange juice, apricot halves

• Menu is subject to change. The suggested donation for lunch is $2.50 for those 60 years of age and older. Guests younger than 60 are welcome for a suggested donation of $4.50.

Events

Classic Movie

1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1 — “An American in Paris,” starring Gene Kelly and Oscar Levant, will be shown.

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Independent Health

10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 — A government programs specialist will be available to answer questions concerning a current policy or the rules of Medicare.

Introduction to Astronomy 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 — CSC Member Dr. August Cenkner will be doing a series of presentations on astronomy. This session’s topic will be “Moon Phases and Eclipses.” Sign up in the office.

Labor Day — The Center is closed.

Computer Club

10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 — The newly formed computer club will meet the first Tuesday and the third Friday of each month. This session’s topic will be “Keyboarding and Keyboard Shortcuts.” Any Center member is welcome to attend.

Beginning Line Dance

9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 — Have you ever thought of trying line dancing, but maybe feel intimidated about joining in with our experienced dancers? Line dancing is wonderful exercise and a great way to meet new friends. Miss Kitty will be offering a beginner line dance class for those wishing to learn the basics. The fee for this class will be $2.00. Please register in the office.

CSC Travelers Meeting

10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 — All members interested in travel are invited to attend today’s meeting to discuss upcoming travel plans.

BlueCross BlueShield

10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 — A representative from BlueCross BlueShield will be available to answer questions you may have concerning your current policy or the rules of Medicare.

Picnic in the Park

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 — Lunch will be served at 12:30 for a suggested donation of $2.50. Cards, bingo and dominoes will be played after lunch. Sign-up on the Nutrition Board. The center is closed for maintenance.

Book Group

1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 — We’ll be discussing The Power of Half y Kevin Salwen. All are invited to join our discussion!

The Aging Eye

1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 — Ophthalmologist Dr. Saralyn Notaro-Rietz will give a presentation on the aging eye. Notaro will cover topics such as retinal and macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. Sign up in the office.

Antiques To Go

1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 — Boxes have been made for centuries in all shapes and sizes, out of all kinds of materials, to hold everything and anything. So what about them? Come, bring some, and we’ll find out.

Widows & Widowers

2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 — All are welcome for friendship and conversation. Light refreshments will be served.

Birthday Lunch

12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 — Cake will be served with lunch and those celebrating a September birthday will receive a gift. The suggested donation for lunch is $2.50. Sign up on the designated birthday sheet on the nutrition board.

Movie

1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 — “Date Night,” starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey, will be shown. Encore presentation at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.

Mexican Train Dominoes

1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 — Learn the basics of Mexican Train dominos. This class will be repeated on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Sign up in the office.

Early Bird BBQ Dinner

5:30 p.m. (Doors will open at 5:15 p.m.) Wednesday, Sept. 15 — Pulled pork sandwiches, beverages and dessert will be served prior to the start of the movie and evening activities. Enjoy this evening for only $2. Van service is available. Sign-up in the office.

Nature Explorers – Tifft Farms

9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 — Tifft Nature Preserve is a 264-acre nature refuge dedicated to conservation and environmental education. Meet at the Center by 9:30 a.m. for carpooling. Sign up on the Nature Explorers bulletin board.

Theatergoers

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra 2010-11 Coffee Concert Series — The cost is $120 per person and includes five concerts and van transportation. Sign up and pay in the office.

Day Trips and Travel

“Harvey:” The Shaw Festival

Friday, Oct. 22 — Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. Leave the Senior Center by motor coach at 9:15 a.m. and arrive by 11:15 a.m. at Betty’s Restaurant in Niagara Falls, Canada, for lunch. After lunch, depart for the Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a performance of “Harvey”—the story of Elwood Dowd and Harvey (a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit), who become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places. The cost is $99. Sign up and pay in the office.

Wheeling, WV Festival of Lights & Pittsburgh, Pa.

Nov. 15 – 18 — Enjoy the Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights, the nation’s largest light show, featuring more than 70 displays and one million lights spread over 300 acres. This fantastic trip also includes a holiday dinner show in Wheeling; visits to Colonel Oglebay’s Mansion Museum and the Glass Museum & Artisan Center; an overview tour of historic Wheeling; a guided tour of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and a ride on the Duquesne Incline to the top of Mt. Washington. Transportation will be by chartered motorcoach. The cost for this trip is $479 per person based on double occupancy. Sign up in the office.

“Billy Elliot”

Wednesday, March 30 — The Canon Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Ca.: With a score by Elton John, “Billy Elliot: The Musical” is “a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one young boy’s triumph against the odds.” The cost for this trip is $149, which includes chartered motorcoach transportation from the Senior Center and a buffet luncheon at the picturesque Old Mill Inn. Sign up in the office with a $50 deposit. Call 633-5138.