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Children & Family Programs:
☺ Folk Dance Lessons - Open your eyes & bodies to new cultures. Have fun and exercise while learning the
dances and their history. Free 10-10:55am Saturdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7. 10am-11am.
Girls & Boys. Young & Old. Everyone Welcome! Ages 4 & up. Augustana Lutheran Church 3143 Eggert rd.
832-5720 or tmsdance@yahoo.com http://tmsdance.tripod.com
☺ Family Fun Line Dance Class - 11-11:55am Saturdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7. $5/class
10% off when 2 or more people sign up together.
Join your kids, husband, friends for a fun hour of physical activity for ages 8-108. We will learn the Electric
Slide, Macerena, Cupid Shuffle & more! All Children under 13 Must have Adult enrolled in class.
Place: Augustana Lutheran Church 3143 Eggert rd. Phone: 832-5720 email: tmsdance@yahoo.
com http://tmsdance.tripod.com
Kids Tae Kwon Do Program Build focus, confidence, discipline – total body fitness. Dates: May 5th – June
13th Where: 1200 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Contact: Michel-Elise Burnett or Todd Patterson
for times of classes. Cost: $49.95 Phone: (716) 875-0560
Movin’ and Groovin’ Fitness and Fun (For children ages 15 months – 6 years)
Your child will enjoy 45 minutes of stretching, bending and moving to a healthy beat!
He or she will also develop fine and gross motor skills, cooperative behavior, positive interaction with peers,
and good listening skills! When: Thursdays beginning May 8th for 6 weeks Time: 5:15pm Leader:
Tracy Gibas Cost: $30 for 6 sessions Church of the Nativity United Church of Christ
1530 Colvin Blvd. Phone: (716) 875-3365
☺ Folk Dance Lessons - Open your eyes & bodies to new cultures. Have fun and exercise while learning the
dances and their history. Free 10-10:55am Saturdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7. 10am-11am.
Girls & Boys. Young & Old. Everyone Welcome! Ages 4 & up. Augustana Lutheran Church 3143 Eggert rd.
832-5720 or tmsdance@yahoo.com http://tmsdance.tripod.com
☺ Family Fun Line Dance Class - 11-11:55am Saturdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7. $5/class
10% off when 2 or more people sign up together.
Join your kids, husband, friends for a fun hour of physical activity for ages 8-108. We will learn the Electric
Slide, Macerena, Cupid Shuffle & more! All Children under 13 Must have Adult enrolled in class.
Place: Augustana Lutheran Church 3143 Eggert rd. Phone: 832-5720 email: tmsdance@yahoo.
com http://tmsdance.tripod.com
Kids Tae Kwon Do Program Build focus, confidence, discipline – total body fitness. Dates: May 5th – June
13th Where: 1200 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Contact: Michel-Elise Burnett or Todd Patterson
for times of classes. Cost: $49.95 Phone: (716) 875-0560
Movin’ and Groovin’ Fitness and Fun (For children ages 15 months – 6 years)
Your child will enjoy 45 minutes of stretching, bending and moving to a healthy beat!
He or she will also develop fine and gross motor skills, cooperative behavior, positive interaction with peers,
and good listening skills! When: Thursdays beginning May 8th for 6 weeks Time: 5:15pm Leader:
Tracy Gibas Cost: $30 for 6 sessions Church of the Nativity United Church of Christ
1530 Colvin Blvd. Phone: (716) 875-3365
1 Day Programs:
American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR Course. 1 Day only. Sat. May 17th 1-5pm $35 per person -
includes 2 year certification card, Text book & C-D. Must register by May 12th. Space is limited. Augustana Lutheran
Church 3143 Eggert rd. Register: 832-5720 or tmsdance@yahoo.com
Handlebars Bike Rodeo- Sat. June 7th 10am-noon Hoover Middle School Parking Lot. Join us for a morning full of
fun! We'll have youth bike safety including Bike safety check, Helmet Fit & Riding Drills. For children ages 4-12.
Contact 835-0334
American Diabetes Association & Bayer Healthcare Know Your Healthy Steps “A Guide to Better Diabetes
Management” This program will educate those living with Diabetes on the importance of being healthy. Those in
attendance will receive a free pedometer and information booklet. Patients who have diabetes will also receive a free
blood glucometer. Reservations are required. Space is limited. Date: Thursday, June 5th Time: 5pm RSVP by
6/2: (716) 835-0274 Location: Kenmore Community Center—Sr. Activity Rm, 135 Wilber Ave, Kenmore
Learn to Become an Ex-Smoker! -Learn what works to stop smoking. Free starter kits for eligible smokers. 14
nicotine patches included When: Wednesday, June 4th Time: 6:30-8pm
Leader: Dr. Michael Cummings, Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Roswell Park Hospital, and Director of
the NY State Smokers’ Quit Line. Cost: Free, but please pre-register to assure a place by calling 875-3365.
Sponsor - Church of the Nativity United Church of Christ 1530 Colvin Blvd.
Is Joint Replacement Right for You? May 7th : Kenmore Mercy Hospital is #1 in Buffalo for Joint Replacement!
Doctor Peter Shields will explore joint replacement options and help you discover when and if joint replacement can
help you or a loved one. Time: 6:30pm Refreshments being served. Call to register: HealthConnection line @ 447-
6205
Are you at risk for Stroke? May 21st: Kenmore Mercy Hospital is a NYS Certified Stroke Center! Cathy Mulwaka,
our Stroke Specialist, and members of our Health Connection team will explore stroke symptoms and risks. Learn
about the growing phenomenon of stroke in children. Sign up for a free blood pressure and cholesterol screening.
Time: 6:30pm Refreshments will be served. Call to register: HealthConnection line @ 447-6205
When Inner Wounds Won’t Heal: the Process of Forgiveness: June 4th: Kenmore Mercy Hospital is a Christian
Hospital where Spiritual Care is a fundamental form of healing! Christine Kesterson, M.Div. walks you through the
effects of symptoms and of emotional pain. This presentation will help you find methods of inner healing and explore
the process of forgiveness, as well as provide people with the skills to comfort and heal themselves when old wounds
seem to keep surfacing.
Time: 6:30pm Refreshments will be served. Call to register: HealthConnection line @ 447-6205
Kenmore Mercy Hospital is opening a Cancer Treatment Center! Breast, Prostate and Colon Cancer are some of
the leading cancers that strike out population. The Doctor will discuss prostrate cancer risks, symptoms and
treatment options. Our Health Connections department will provide information on colon and breast cancer, as well
as teach how to do self breast examinations. Sign up for a free prostate cancer screening. Pick up a free colon cancer
screening packet. Call HealthConnection for time and date @ 447-6205 .
American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR Course. 1 Day only. Sat. May 17th 1-5pm $35 per person -
includes 2 year certification card, Text book & C-D. Must register by May 12th. Space is limited. Augustana Lutheran
Church 3143 Eggert rd. Register: 832-5720 or tmsdance@yahoo.com
Handlebars Bike Rodeo- Sat. June 7th 10am-noon Hoover Middle School Parking Lot. Join us for a morning full of
fun! We'll have youth bike safety including Bike safety check, Helmet Fit & Riding Drills. For children ages 4-12.
Contact 835-0334
American Diabetes Association & Bayer Healthcare Know Your Healthy Steps “A Guide to Better Diabetes
Management” This program will educate those living with Diabetes on the importance of being healthy. Those in
attendance will receive a free pedometer and information booklet. Patients who have diabetes will also receive a free
blood glucometer. Reservations are required. Space is limited. Date: Thursday, June 5th Time: 5pm RSVP by
6/2: (716) 835-0274 Location: Kenmore Community Center—Sr. Activity Rm, 135 Wilber Ave, Kenmore
Learn to Become an Ex-Smoker! -Learn what works to stop smoking. Free starter kits for eligible smokers. 14
nicotine patches included When: Wednesday, June 4th Time: 6:30-8pm
Leader: Dr. Michael Cummings, Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Roswell Park Hospital, and Director of
the NY State Smokers’ Quit Line. Cost: Free, but please pre-register to assure a place by calling 875-3365.
Sponsor - Church of the Nativity United Church of Christ 1530 Colvin Blvd.
Is Joint Replacement Right for You? May 7th : Kenmore Mercy Hospital is #1 in Buffalo for Joint Replacement!
Doctor Peter Shields will explore joint replacement options and help you discover when and if joint replacement can
help you or a loved one. Time: 6:30pm Refreshments being served. Call to register: HealthConnection line @ 447-
6205
Are you at risk for Stroke? May 21st: Kenmore Mercy Hospital is a NYS Certified Stroke Center! Cathy Mulwaka,
our Stroke Specialist, and members of our Health Connection team will explore stroke symptoms and risks. Learn
about the growing phenomenon of stroke in children. Sign up for a free blood pressure and cholesterol screening.
Time: 6:30pm Refreshments will be served. Call to register: HealthConnection line @ 447-6205
When Inner Wounds Won’t Heal: the Process of Forgiveness: June 4th: Kenmore Mercy Hospital is a Christian
Hospital where Spiritual Care is a fundamental form of healing! Christine Kesterson, M.Div. walks you through the
effects of symptoms and of emotional pain. This presentation will help you find methods of inner healing and explore
the process of forgiveness, as well as provide people with the skills to comfort and heal themselves when old wounds
seem to keep surfacing.
Time: 6:30pm Refreshments will be served. Call to register: HealthConnection line @ 447-6205
Kenmore Mercy Hospital is opening a Cancer Treatment Center! Breast, Prostate and Colon Cancer are some of
the leading cancers that strike out population. The Doctor will discuss prostrate cancer risks, symptoms and
treatment options. Our Health Connections department will provide information on colon and breast cancer, as well
as teach how to do self breast examinations. Sign up for a free prostate cancer screening. Pick up a free colon cancer
screening packet. Call HealthConnection for time and date @ 447-6205 .
Nutrition Programs:
Nutrition for Healthy Living - 10-11am 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 and 6/7 Provides participants with the knowledge
and motivation to make lifestyle and dietary changes to help achieve weight loss and healthier living. Caryn Hufford,
certified Dietician. $5 per person per class. Call 308-8626 for more info or to register. Augustana Lutheran
Church 3143 Eggert rd.
Healthy Lifestyle Management System - Market America This is not a diet – it is a lifestyle change. You will learn
how to eat healthy using the low glycemic system. It includes foods you already enjoy, but won’t affect your blood
sugar levels. Dates: (6) Wed 5/7 to 6/11 Time: Call Sharon @ 634-6274 Cost: $12.00 per class Where:
Williamsville Holistic Solutions – 5893 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221
Nutrition for Healthy Living - 10-11am 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 and 6/7 Provides participants with the knowledge
and motivation to make lifestyle and dietary changes to help achieve weight loss and healthier living. Caryn Hufford,
certified Dietician. $5 per person per class. Call 308-8626 for more info or to register. Augustana Lutheran
Church 3143 Eggert rd.
Healthy Lifestyle Management System - Market America This is not a diet – it is a lifestyle change. You will learn
how to eat healthy using the low glycemic system. It includes foods you already enjoy, but won’t affect your blood
sugar levels. Dates: (6) Wed 5/7 to 6/11 Time: Call Sharon @ 634-6274 Cost: $12.00 per class Where:
Williamsville Holistic Solutions – 5893 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221
Physical Fitness Programs:
Latin Fitness - Add Flexibility and toning while doing a low impact aerobic workout to the latest Latin Music. 6-week
course 5:30-6:10pm Thursdays May 8 - June 12. $5/class. No partner needed. Great for all ages. Augustana
Lutheran Church 3143 Eggert rd. 832-5720 or tmsdance@yahoo.com http://tmsdance.tripod.com
Salsa into Summer - Get healthier & learn a new dance while doing it. This 6- week course will help you with both
your fitness & dancing goals. 6:15-7:10 Thursdays May 8-June 12. $8 /class. No Partner needed. Fun for all.
All Children under 16 Must have Adult enrolled in class. Augustana Lutheran Church 3143 Eggert rd. 832-5720
or tmsdance@yahoo.com http://tmsdance.tripod.com
Health is Wealth – Hers Build A Body. Body, mind & spirit wellness circuit training Date: 3 days a week for 6
weeks Where: 1106 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, NY 14216 Cost: Free Contact: Jacquelyn 877-4097 or
jzlivnthim@hotmail.com
Master Khechen’s TKD Thai Program Get in the best shape of your life. Total body fitness, wellness and self-
defense. Contact: Michele-Elise Burnett or Todd Patterson for times and dates of classes.
1200 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Cost: $49.95 Phone: (716) 875-0560 Email: me@masterkhechen.com
Team Beach Body with Coach Emily Kukura Beachbody.com Six week program with Free online Gym with peer
support and daily prizes for participation. Contact your coach Emily Kukura @ www.riveitup.com for information.
Latin Fitness - Add Flexibility and toning while doing a low impact aerobic workout to the latest Latin Music. 6-week
course 5:30-6:10pm Thursdays May 8 - June 12. $5/class. No partner needed. Great for all ages. Augustana
Lutheran Church 3143 Eggert rd. 832-5720 or tmsdance@yahoo.com http://tmsdance.tripod.com
Salsa into Summer - Get healthier & learn a new dance while doing it. This 6- week course will help you with both
your fitness & dancing goals. 6:15-7:10 Thursdays May 8-June 12. $8 /class. No Partner needed. Fun for all.
All Children under 16 Must have Adult enrolled in class. Augustana Lutheran Church 3143 Eggert rd. 832-5720
or tmsdance@yahoo.com http://tmsdance.tripod.com
Health is Wealth – Hers Build A Body. Body, mind & spirit wellness circuit training Date: 3 days a week for 6
weeks Where: 1106 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, NY 14216 Cost: Free Contact: Jacquelyn 877-4097 or
jzlivnthim@hotmail.com
Master Khechen’s TKD Thai Program Get in the best shape of your life. Total body fitness, wellness and self-
defense. Contact: Michele-Elise Burnett or Todd Patterson for times and dates of classes.
1200 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Cost: $49.95 Phone: (716) 875-0560 Email: me@masterkhechen.com
Team Beach Body with Coach Emily Kukura Beachbody.com Six week program with Free online Gym with peer
support and daily prizes for participation. Contact your coach Emily Kukura @ www.riveitup.com for information.
Walking Programs:
Beginning Walking Group - Start with walking half a mile. When: Mondays starting May 5th for 6 weeks.
Time: 6:30pm Leader: Stacie Dopko Sponsor - Church of the Nativity United Church of Christ
1530 Colvin Blvd. Phone: (716) 875-3365 Email: office@nativityucc.org
Morning Walking Group - Walk up to three miles
When: Wednesdays starting May 7 for 6 weeks. Time: 9:00 am Leader: Sherill Quinn Sponsor - Church of the
Nativity United Church of Christ 1530 Colvin Blvd. Phone: (716) 875-3365 Email: office@nativityucc.org
Walking Group to meet on Thursday evenings at Church 32 Landers Rd.
Start Date: May 8th Time: 7pm Contact: For information call the church at 875-5091
Open to the community.
Walking Club : Indoor walking in the Boulevard Mall. Sponsored By :Kenmore United Church of Christ
When: Saturdays starting May 10th for 5 weeks Time: 10am Cost: Free Where: meet at the Food Court in the
Boulevard Mall Leader: Rev. Rich Luh Phone: 716-875-1725 Email: infor@kenmoreucc.org
Youth Center Walk A Thon: Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. Elementary kids join in at
Kenmore Youth Center and walk the hallways for an hour keeping track of the distance covered. Prizes for the most
distance. Dates: May 15th Time: 4-5pm Where: Kenmore Youth Center 165 Wilbur Ave., Kenmore NY
Cost: Free to Youth Center members
Mang Park Walking Club: Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. Take a walk on the marked
walking track in Mang Park. After your walk come in the Youth Center and see Dennis. He’ll be there waiting to punch
your Healthy Strides card. Dates: Monday-Friday May 6th -June 13th Time: 3-6pm Where: Mang Park on
Wilbur Ave., Kenmore NY Cost: Free
Memorial Day Parade: Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. Walk with us in the parade.
Meet and join other Healthy Strides participants and earn another punch on your card.
Date: Monday, May 26th Time: TBA Contact: Dennis or Mary Jo for information 831-1001.
Walk your Pet Day! : Dress your pet and join us for a walk through Mang Park. Prizes awarded to the most original &
cutest costumes. Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 10am Where: We’ll start at Kenmore Community Center on Wilbur Ave., Kenmore, NY
Cost: Free Contact: Dennis or Mary Jo @ 831-1001
Beginning Walking Group - Start with walking half a mile. When: Mondays starting May 5th for 6 weeks.
Time: 6:30pm Leader: Stacie Dopko Sponsor - Church of the Nativity United Church of Christ
1530 Colvin Blvd. Phone: (716) 875-3365 Email: office@nativityucc.org
Morning Walking Group - Walk up to three miles
When: Wednesdays starting May 7 for 6 weeks. Time: 9:00 am Leader: Sherill Quinn Sponsor - Church of the
Nativity United Church of Christ 1530 Colvin Blvd. Phone: (716) 875-3365 Email: office@nativityucc.org
Walking Group to meet on Thursday evenings at Church 32 Landers Rd.
Start Date: May 8th Time: 7pm Contact: For information call the church at 875-5091
Open to the community.
Walking Club : Indoor walking in the Boulevard Mall. Sponsored By :Kenmore United Church of Christ
When: Saturdays starting May 10th for 5 weeks Time: 10am Cost: Free Where: meet at the Food Court in the
Boulevard Mall Leader: Rev. Rich Luh Phone: 716-875-1725 Email: infor@kenmoreucc.org
Youth Center Walk A Thon: Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. Elementary kids join in at
Kenmore Youth Center and walk the hallways for an hour keeping track of the distance covered. Prizes for the most
distance. Dates: May 15th Time: 4-5pm Where: Kenmore Youth Center 165 Wilbur Ave., Kenmore NY
Cost: Free to Youth Center members
Mang Park Walking Club: Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. Take a walk on the marked
walking track in Mang Park. After your walk come in the Youth Center and see Dennis. He’ll be there waiting to punch
your Healthy Strides card. Dates: Monday-Friday May 6th -June 13th Time: 3-6pm Where: Mang Park on
Wilbur Ave., Kenmore NY Cost: Free
Memorial Day Parade: Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. Walk with us in the parade.
Meet and join other Healthy Strides participants and earn another punch on your card.
Date: Monday, May 26th Time: TBA Contact: Dennis or Mary Jo for information 831-1001.
Walk your Pet Day! : Dress your pet and join us for a walk through Mang Park. Prizes awarded to the most original &
cutest costumes. Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department. Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 10am Where: We’ll start at Kenmore Community Center on Wilbur Ave., Kenmore, NY
Cost: Free Contact: Dennis or Mary Jo @ 831-1001
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Please remember to
check with your Doctor
before starting
any Fitness program.
check with your Doctor
before starting
any Fitness program.
Please contact each provider to register for classes!
Warning: Healthy Strides programs are intended to help get you started making improvments in your health.
However Healthy Strides information and activities cannot be taken as medical or other health advice pertaining to
your specific health and medical condition. There may be risks associated with any form of exercise or significant
changes in daily health habits. Please consult with your physician before starting any health changing program.
Sending in this registration states that you have read and understand the above warning.
However Healthy Strides information and activities cannot be taken as medical or other health advice pertaining to
your specific health and medical condition. There may be risks associated with any form of exercise or significant
changes in daily health habits. Please consult with your physician before starting any health changing program.
Sending in this registration states that you have read and understand the above warning.
Please contact each provider to register for classes!