Non-Competitive Youth Bowling League

Join us for bowling each Wednesday through the fall!

Grades: K-8

Dates: Wednesdays, September 14-November 16

Time: 4:15-5:45 PM

Location: Classic Lanes

Fee: $60

Pre-registration required. You are responsible for transporting your child. This is not a drop-off program; a parent/guardian 18+ must accompany the registered child.

Youth Hockey

Registration open through first week of October.

Ice time begins in early October.

Ice Skating Lessons & Hockey Learn to Skate

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

Session 1: October 15-November 13

Registration in-person only at Lincoln Arena on October 1 & 8, 3-5pm and October 11, 7-9pm.

Session 2: November 19-January 15

Session 3: January 28-March 12

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

Rec Skate Schedule Coming Soon!

Schedules and fees will soon be updated on our website for 2022-23 rec skate and skate & shoot. Check back soon!

Youth Bureau Seeking Student Representatives

The Tonawanda Youth Bureau aims to recognize, empower and develop youth through programming, volunteerism, recognition and the opportunity to speak about the needs and desires of youth today. Our board consists of local students from each of the high schools located in the Town of Tonawanda as well as adults from various schools, organizations and businesses. We meet monthly as well as participate in local events and host the Annual Youth Board Dinner to recognize outstanding youth and adults providing services to youth. 

Current Board Vacancies:

Student Representative, Kenmore West

Student Representative, Kenmore East

Student Representative, Ken-Ton Career & Technical Center

Student Representative, Charter School for Applied Technologies

Join YES for Community Service Hours!

Since 1978, the Town of Tonawanda Youth Engaged in Service (YES) program has been connecting youth volunteers with community organizations in need of help.

If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 and are interested in volunteering, having fun and making friends, then the Town of Tonawanda Youth Engaged in Service (Y.E.S.) Program wants you! Complete and submit an application. You will be contacted once your application is reviewed regarding a New Member Orientation date.

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.

Facility Renovation Update

The AFC is expected to re-open in early September! Our team has been working hard to tear down walls and ceilings, install new flooring, install restroom fixtures, install new lighting, remove old filtration system and install the new one, and so much more!

We can’t wait to show all of our members everything that has been done. 

Set up an appointment with our in-house Registered Dietitian Nutritionist!

Discounted nutrition counseling rates available for AFC Premium Members!

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 through Friday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

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 still $5 for the year.

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.

Senior Picnic

Join us on Friday, September 16 at 11:30 AM at the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center for a Senior Picnic. Lunch, beverages, snacks, ice cream, games, and prizes are included. Entertainment by the Hastings Duo. Cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Signup is ongoing until September 8.

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.

Buffalo Scandals: Millionaires in the early 1900’s: Money, Sex & Booze!

Hold on to your hat as we go back in time to the Dark Side of Buffalo’s

Elmwood Avenue.

Instructor: Ryan Gadazo, Research Analyst, Erie County Department of Senior Services

Friday, October 7, 2022, 1:00 PM

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

Monday, November 7, 2022, 1:00 PM

Halloween Party

Join us for a Halloween Party on Friday, October 28 at 12:15 PM at the Senior Center. Included: roast beef, potatoes, salad, dessert, popcorn, and beverages. There will be games and prizes. Ted Burzynski will perform his magic show. Cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Signup is September 6 to October 21.  

Flu Shots

A Flu Shot clinic hosted by the Senior Center and Rite-Aid will be held on Friday, October 21 between 9 and 11 AM at the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center. Call for an appointment starting on September 6. Most insurances accepted.