Healthy Happenings January 2020

January 7. Webinar vs. IEP. 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 504 Plans, eligibility vs. children and individualized education plans. 716-332-4170. www.parentnetworkwny.org.

January 8, 22 and Feb. 5. Got Stress? 3-Part Series. Coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety for families of children and adults with disabilities. 716-332-4170. www.parentnetworkwny.org.

January 8. Free Blood Pressure Screenings. 1 to 3 pm. St. Francis Park, 5229 So. Park Ave., Hamburg. 10 min. appointments; reservations required. Call 716-649-1205. Must be 18 years.

January 14. Legal Aid for Breast Cancer Survivors with Attorney Rachel Baldassaro. 6 to 7:30 pm. Basic legal issues and free services for breast cancer patients and survivors. Optional support group 7:45 pm. Breast Cancer Network of WNY, 3297 Walden Ave., Depew, 14043. 716-706-0060, info@bcnwyn.org.

January 14. Making Good on Your 2020 Intentions. 6 to 8 pm. Unova Coworking, 29 Mechanic St., Springville 14141. 716-759-4552, $19, kq.lifecoach@gmail.com, www.kqcoaching.com.

January 16. Stop Hustling for Happiness: A Workshop About Finding True Fulfillment. 6:30 to 8 pm. Her Sanctuary, 1438 Hertel Ave., Buffalo 14216 $19. 716-759-4552, $19, kq.lifecoach@gmail.com, www.kqcoaching.com.

January 18 and 25. Community Mental Health First Aid Training. 9 am to 1 pm. Community Health Center of Buffalo, 34 Benwood Ave., Buffalo 14214. Free. Contact Sunday Lamwaka at 716-986-9199 ext. 4351 or slamwaka@chcb.net by Jan. 16.

January 20. 12-2 pm. Winter Blast, MLK Jr. Park Casino & Basin. Free pond ice-skating (weather dependent), skate-rental, Healthy Zone Cruiser, Albright Knox Art Truck, face Painting, interactive fun, cookie decorating, healthy snacks. www.bfloparks.org/winterblast2020.

January 21. Cooking for Home Care Workers. 4:30 to 8:30 pm. Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, 14303. Learn to cook healthy, safe, and flavorful food for your clients Cool and eat a meal as part of the class. Receive a certificate of completion following training. First class series of two. Limited seats available, Must be a homecare worker, and registration required www.healthcareworkersrising.org/cooking1.

January 25. Wine and Chocolate Festival. 6 to 9 pm. Buffalo Grand Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo. Wine and gourmet food. Jewelry and unique gifts 1 to 4pm and 5 to 8pm. Tickets $10-30, 315-471-9597.

January 15. Ninth Annual Niagara Wine and Beer Fest. 5 to 9 pm. Kenan Center Arena, 195 Beattie Ave., Lockport, $30-$55. www.niagarawineandbeerfest.com.

January 25. Music is Art. 7:30 to 11 pm. Babeville Asbury Hall, $10 in advance $15 at door. www.babevillebuffalo.com/events/music-is-art-presents-winter-jam-2020.

January 26. Tenth Annual Buffalo Soup-Fest. 11 am to 5:30 pm. Buffalo Riverworks, 359 Ganson St., Buffalo, www.buffalosoupfest.com.

January 29. Parent Network Information Session. 6 to 8 pm. Do you have concern about how your child is developing and learning? A parent’s perspective on how to work with your child’s school and discuss disability-related topics.716-332-4170. Cloverbank Elementary School Auditorium 2761 Cloverbank Road Hamburg, NY 14075 www.parentnetworkwny.org.

January 30 & Feb. 1. WNY Farm Show. Local farming population and services necessary for daily operations. Vendors include feed, seed, and equipment dealers, farm service providers, and non-for-profits specializing in agriculture education, promotion, and advancement. Harvest Theater at the Agriculture Discovery Center at Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg 14075. 716-649-3900.

Ongoing Events:

Albright Knox Various Events and Classes. https://www.albrightknox.org.

BlueCross BlueShield Events. See http://tinyurl.com/yycuzauc.

Buffalo RiverWorks. 342-2292, www.buffaloriverworks.com.

Canalside. See full calendar for updates on open ice skating hours, ice bumper car & ice bike rentals, etc.www.canalsidebuffalo.com, 574-1537.

Kaleida Health. www.kaleidahealth.org/events.

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. https://buffalohealthyliving.com/niagara-falls-memorial-medical-center-events

Rotary Rink Free Ice-Skating, Nov. 30 to March 15 weather permitting. 716-856-3150

Sketches of Santa, collection of hand-drawn ink sketches of Buffalo Scenes. Ashker’s Bistro Gallery, 1002 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo 14222. Free.

Tai Chi. Year-Round Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing Classes Throughout WNY. Great for health, balance, etc. Various locations in Buffalo, N. Buffalo, Williamsville, W. Seneca. See https://www.taoisttaichi.org/locations/buffalo-center.

Zoo Lights at the Zoo, Various Dates. Enjoy the Zoo after hours and enjoy dazzling light displays, holiday music, and live performances, warm winter treats and a visit with Santa! Children 23 months and under free. https://buffalozoo.org.

Support Groups

Addictions. 6:30 pm Mondays, Hamburg Community Center, 107 Prospect Ave. 836-0822, Ext. 164 or clloyd@wnyil.org.

Alzheimer’s Respite Services, Education, Training, Memory Wellness. 716-626-0600.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 4:30 to 5:30 pm. 3rd Monday monthly 800-272-3900.

Brain Injuries and Other Disabilities. Headway of WNY, 2635 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, 716-408-3100. PEER Support 1st & 3rd Tues. 6:30-8 pm; Caregivers 1st Tues. 6:30-8 pm.

Breast Cancer Network, Exercise & Restorative Classes, Tai Chi Mon. 9:30 am; Yoga, Mon. 6 pm, Fri 10:30 am; Qigong Wed. 1 pm; Zumba Wed. 6 pm; Exercise Fri. 9 am, Art Thurs. 6:30 pm; Network Support Groups, Second Tues. 8pm, first Wed. 11 am, third Wed. 7 pm; Support Group for Young Survivors second and third Wed. 7 pm; Support Group for those with metastatic disease Tues. noon, twice monthly. Education Series, 2nd Tues. 6 pm; Presentations on survivorship; Bella Moglie Building, 3297 Walden Ave, Depew, www.bcnwny.org, info@bcnwny.org, 706-0060. Free.

Eating Disorders. 412 Sweet Home Road, Suite 1, Amherst, 380-4035, edcatt2@gmail.com.

Memory Care. Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, Wives support 3 pm, Daughter’s support 5 pm second Wed. monthly, 632-3700.

US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group. St Joe’s hospital, third Tues, 716-836-4761.