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Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program

LACKAWANNA SENIOR CENTER – LUNCH MENU & ACTIVITY NEWSLETTER FOR JULY 2024

Lackawanna seniors (age 60+) are invited to the Senior Center at 230 Martin Road for dine-in lunch weekdays during JULY. Lunch price is $3 per meal. The menu image is posted below – click/expand to view.

A few things to keep in mind:

– Meals must be ordered A WEEK IN ADVANCE, with the deadline being each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
– To place a lunch order, call 827-6669.
– Those ordering lunch should arrive at no later than 11:45 a.m. on the day(s) you ordered.

Please help us share this information with other Lackawanna seniors. Thank you!

The Senior Center’s newsletter, which includes a schedule of all daily activities, information about medical & senior van services and days the Senior Center will be closed due to holidays, can be found on the city website at  Senior Center Newsletter

Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program - Frozen meals

Frozen Meal Pick-Up Program July 2024

          As part of the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program, the Lackawanna Senior Center is now participating in the Frozen Meal Pick-Up Program.  The program is available to Erie County residents 60 years of age and older.  Meals are available in 3, 5, 6, 8 or 10 pack varieties.  Simply thaw, reheat and enjoy when you’re ready.  Frozen meals are especially convenient for those who have days when they’re not feeling well enough to prepare a meal, or a caregiver is not available to prepare one.  This way, you know you have easy access to hot nutritious meal options in your home.

To register for this program, stop in to the Senior Center on Martin Road to fill out the appropriate paperwork.  If you currently go to the Senior Center to participate in the lunch program, you are already registered.  Meals must be ordered by Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. for the next week.  Meals MUST be picked up.  There is no delivery service.  Meals are available for pick up on Tuesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  The suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal and is to be paid when meals are picked up.

The menu for July 2024 is attached.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Senior Center at (716) 827-6669.

Click for PDF

Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program

LACKAWANNA SENIOR CENTER – LUNCH MENU & ACTIVITY NEWSLETTER FOR June 2024

Lackawanna seniors (age 60+) are invited to the Senior Center at 230 Martin Road for dine-in lunch weekdays during June. Lunch price is $3 per meal. The menu image is posted below – click/expand to view.

A few things to keep in mind:

– Meals must be ordered A WEEK IN ADVANCE, with the deadline being each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
– To place a lunch order, call 827-6669.
– Those ordering lunch should arrive at no later than 11:45 a.m. on the day(s) you ordered.

Please help us share this information with other Lackawanna seniors. Thank you!

The Senior Center’s newsletter, which includes a schedule of all daily activities, information about medical & senior van services and days the Senior Center will be closed due to holidays, can be found on the city website at  Senior Center Newsletter

Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program - Frozen Meals

Frozen Meal Pick-Up Program June 2024

          As part of the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program, the Lackawanna Senior Center is now participating in the Frozen Meal Pick-Up Program.  The program is available to Erie County residents 60 years of age and older.  Meals are available in 3, 5, 6, 8 or 10 pack varieties.  Simply thaw, reheat and enjoy when you’re ready.  Frozen meals are especially convenient for those who have days when they’re not feeling well enough to prepare a meal, or a caregiver is not available to prepare one.  This way, you know you have easy access to hot nutritious meal options in your home.

To register for this program, stop in to the Senior Center on Martin Road to fill out the appropriate paperwork.  If you currently go to the Senior Center to participate in the lunch program, you are already registered.  Meals must be ordered by Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. for the next week.  Meals MUST be picked up.  There is no delivery service.  Meals are available for pick up on Tuesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  The suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal and is to be paid when meals are picked up.

The menu for June 2024 is attached.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Senior Center at (716) 827-6669.

Click for PDF

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LACKAWANNA FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM BEGINS JULY 8!

We’re happy to announce that the free Summer Lunch Program will begin on Monday, July 8 – Friday, August 16 at various Lackawanna playgrounds. Please note that the lunch program runs Monday- Friday, we do not serve lunch on the weekends. Program details can be found in the image below. Please share with those who don’t follow/have access to the city Facebook page or website.

SHAKESPEARE IN DELAWARE PARK “A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS” TOUR PRODUCTION RETURNS TO GALANTI PARK - MONDAY, JULY 8th @ 7:00PM!!

This year’s show is “Classic Tale of the King and Queen of the Fairies,” an hour-long production featuring scenes and sonnets from Oberon & Titania, and their sidekick in mischief, Puck, meddling with the lives of four confused lovers, and a ragtag troupe of would be actors.
Free event open to the public. This is a lawn seating event so be sure to bring your favorite outdoor chair or blanket to enjoy the show – picnic coolers are welcome!
Hope to see you there!

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Lackawanna Opens New Youth Soccer Facility in Partnership with U.S. Soccer Foundation, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Independent Health Foundation

On Monday, October 18th, the City of Lackawanna celebrated the grand opening of its new youth soccer mini-pitch at Victory Playground on South Park Avenue.

This new facility, funded by a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, will provide greater access to soccer programs for Lackawanna’s young residents. The U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success program partner at Independent Health Foundation played an integral role in site selection.

‘The City of Lackawanna is honored to receive this generous grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to expand our youth soccer programs,’ said Mayor Annette Iafallo. ‘Through their generosity, made possible by the Independent Health Foundation, boys and girls throughout Lackawanna with now have even more opportunities to enjoy the game of soccer under the guidance of skilled volunteer coaches committed to creating an inclusive and fun learning environment.’

Representing Lackawanna at the event were Mayor Iafallo, Third Ward Council Member Dean Moretti, Recreation Director Brian Lakso and several members of the Lackawanna Police Department, who served as volunteer coaches for the Soccer for Success activity portion of the event. Representatives from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Independent Health Foundation were also on hand.

The event was covered by several local media outlets including WKBW, WGRZ, WIVB, SPECTRUM News and the Buffalo Challenger newspaper. The press release can be viewed on the city website at http://lackawannany.gov/…/Media-Release-Victory-Playground-…

The City of Lackawanna extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to each of these wonderful foundations, as well as to the Lackawanna Recreation and Public Works departments, for their roles in bringing the new mini-pitch facility to Victory Playground. We look forward to exciting soccer programming here next season!

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR GIRLS & CO-ED YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS!

Registration is now open for the popular Soccer for Success youth programs sponsored by the Independent Health Foundation.
Two programs are being hosted in Lackawanna – girls-only at Victory Playground starting April 22 and co-ed at Taggart Playground starting April 23.
Details for each program are listed in the flyer below. Online registration is required to participate: www.buffalosoccerforsuccess.com

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR LACKAWANNA LEGENDS LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL!

Secure your child’s spot today! Registration closes April 5th. Direct questions to the phone number and/or email on the image below.

CITY SWIM PROJECT LOOKING FOR SWIM INSTRUCTORS

See below for details. Qualified and interested candidates should contact Coach Mike by phone or email as listed in the flyer.

Lackawanna Legends Little League Baseball

Lackawanna Little Loop

Lackawanna Little Loop Football and Cheerleading

For more information visit their webpage:

https://www.lackawannalittleloop.com/

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