Afternoon Tea Party for Tenants of People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living in Amherst

What: Afternoon Tea Party for Tenants of People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living in Amherst When: Wednesday, August 29, 2012; noon-1:30 p.m. Where: People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living, 160 Robin Road, Amherst One of the most important factors in aging successfully is social connectivity. Tenants at People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living will enjoy a catered afternoon Tea Party. Staff members will serve the tenants as they enjoy lunch with their fellow friends. Desserts have been generously donated by DiCamillo Bakery. For seniors age 62 or older, People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living apartments include a living room, one bedroom, kitchen with appliances and accessible bathroom. Monthly rent is based on income. The exceptionally maintained apartment building includes a furnished community room, laundry facilities, 24 on-call building services and group transportation to grocery stores. Service coordinators are available to provide necessary supports. For seniors who like to remain active, there are a variety of activities held throughout the year. People Inc.’s Daffodil Senior Living Apartments in Amherst is located in a suburban neighborhood between Williamsville and Tonawanda. The Audubon Library, Amherst Senior Center, churches, restaurants, walking paths and shopping districts are nearby. Tenants can enjoy the beautiful gardens at the apartment building while relaxing in the courtyard. People Inc. manages 17 senior apartment locations throughout Western New York providing safe, affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older who meet income requirements. For more information about other locations, call 716.817.9090. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.

Assistive Technology Expo

This Expo is brought to you by Early Childhood Direction Center, Parent Network of WNY, and People Inc. Thursday, October 4, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lucarelli's Banquet Center 1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna Join us for a dynamic and fun presentation by our keynote speaker and two panel presentations by AT Specialists. Learn what technology is out there and how to incorporate it across all settings to enhance quality of life of individuals who use AT. To download a copy of the brochure and registration form click here . About the Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Campbell Jonathan has an extensive background working with children with special needs as an Assistive Technology Specialist and as a Paraprofessional. He also spent several years working for Apple as a computer trainer providing one to one support and performing workshops for both children and adults. He uses his knowledge of video production and podcasting to enhance the projects he works on. He has a passion for technology, which he uses to promote and inform about the benefits of assistive technology.  Agenda Registration and Vendors ................. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Welcome and intro ...........................9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Keynote Vendor/Exhibitor Assistive Technology Panel Lunch (provided) Assistive Technology Funding Panel About the Panels Experts will share knowledge and strategies in the areas of utilizing assistive technology in the following areas: Assistive Technology Panel - What is it and how to use it. Assistive Technology Funding Panel - How to fund it. Scholarships There is a limited amount of scholarships available for AT users and their families, funded by the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. For more information please call,Tracey Kosmoski at 716-817-7484. Registration fee is: $35 Registration Deadline is Sept, 17 To register by mail please click here to download the registration form and make check payable to People Inc. and send to: People Inc., Attention Tracey Kosmoski 1219 North Forest Williamsville, NY 14221 Specify if you have any special needs (sign language interpreter, diet, other). Deadline for accommodations is Sept. 17, 2012. To register online please click here .

Groundbreaking for 18th Affordable People Inc. Living Apartments

Senior apartments rejected by Orchard Park to be greeted with open arms in Springville What: Groundbreaking Celebration for People Inc.’s Orchard Senior Living  When: Thursday, August 23, 2012; 1 p.m. Where: 276 Waverly Street (Commerce Drive) Springville, NY 14141 (Erie County) Who:  Springville Mayor William Krebs; Village of Springville representatives; staff from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); People Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Boles, Ed.D.; People Inc. Chief Operating Officer Rhonda Frederick; community leaders; and People Inc. Senior Living staff will be in attendance. Why:  After trying unsuccessfully to develop this senior living opportunity in the Town of Orchard Park, People Inc. worked closely with the Village of Springville and surrounding areas to provide safe affordable senior living for Springville and its adjacent communities. “Due to the unfortunate controversy in the Town of Orchard Park, we took the $6 million dollar award to the Village of Springville where they greeted us with open arms,” said Rhonda Frederick, People Inc. Chief Operating Officer. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Springville; its business community and especially its aging people that want to stay in an area where they raised their families.”   People Inc. is responding to the needs of a growing elderly population within the community with its 18th Senior Living location. Located in Springville, People Inc. Orchard Senior Living will be home to independent seniors, age 62 and up, who meet the federally mandated income guidelines. Once construction is completed, People Inc. Orchard Senior Living will include 42 one–bedroom apartments that are handicap adaptable, with a unit specifically designed for individuals who are vision/hearing impaired. Additionally, a community room, laundry facilities, secure entrance with key cards and a 24-hour on call emergency service will be provided. The rental apartments will consist of one bedroom, kitchen, living/dining area and an accessible bathroom. People Inc. Orchard Senior Living will be a smoke-free community and is expected to open in late spring of 2013. People Inc. operates Senior Living apartment complexes throughout Western New York in Akron, Amherst, Angola, Blasdell, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Grand Island, Hamburg, Lackawanna, Lockport, Orchard Park, North Buffalo, South Buffalo, West Seneca and Wheatfield. For more information about People Inc. Senior Living, call 716-817-9090. Thanks!

People Inc. Hosts 11th Annual Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tournament

Teams Play for Specific Programs and Services What: People Inc. Foundation’s 11 th Annual Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tournament When: Monday, August 20, 2012 The afternoon round of golf with registration and lunch begins at 11 a.m.; tee-off starts at 12:30 p.m. Cocktails along with live, silent and basket auctions begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and an awards presentation at 7 p.m. Saxman Slim will perform during the tournament’s evening program and dinner. Where: East Aurora Country Club, 300 Girdle Rd., East Aurora Who: Local business and community leaders, along with People Inc. representatives. John Gurtler II will emcee the evening program. He is an American sportscaster from Orchard Park, NY. Gurtler II is most known for having succeeded Ted Darling as television play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Sabres, a position he held from 1992 until 1995. He currently serves as the radio play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bandits and has served as the public address announcer for the Buffalo Bills. The golf tournament chairperson is Robert O’Leary of Parkview Health Services and Beth Montague is the Golf Auction Chairperson. Committee members also include:  Mark C. Byrne, Vanner Insurance Agency; Roger Hoffman, Northeast Mechanical; Joseph Lanigan, MD, Cardiologist; Jim Sutherland, Allied Mechanical; and Gay Meyers, a participant of People Inc. Inc.’s services and a volunteer for the agency. Hole-In-One Sponsors are: Allied Mechanical, KeyBank and Parkview Health Services. Eagle Sponsors are: Aftermath Restoration, Calamar, CSI, Lawley Service Insurance Group, Northeast Mechanical, Towne Auto and Vanner Insurance Benefits. Why: Proceeds of the golf tournament will benefit People Inc.’s programs and services. In an effort to closely link the annual Golf Tournament and Auction with the agency mission, teams will play on behalf of a specific People Inc. programs and site locations. Instead of receiving a trophy, the winning golf teams will have the opportunity to present a prize to the group that they played for.

People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living Apartments in Amherst Hosts Open House and Ice Cream Social

People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living Apartments will host an open house and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 2, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at 160 Robin Road in Amherst . Seniors looking to downsize or looking for affordable housing and family members helping their loved ones are encouraged to attend to receive a tour and learn about income eligibility. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Don Paul, meteorologist from WIVB-TV Channel 4. For seniors age 62 or older, People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living apartments include a living room, one bedroom, kitchen with appliances and accessible bathroom. Monthly rent is based on income. The exceptionally maintained apartment building includes a furnished community room, laundry facilities, 24 on-call building services and group transportation to grocery stores. Service coordinators are available to provide necessary supports. For seniors who like to remain active, there are a variety of activities held throughout the year. People Inc.’s Daffodil Senior Living Apartments in Amherst is located in a suburban neighborhood between Williamsville and Tonawanda. The Audubon Library, Amherst Senior Center, churches, restaurants, walking paths and shopping districts are nearby. Tenants can enjoy the beautiful gardens at the apartment building while relaxing in the courtyard. For more information about the Open House and Ice Cream Social, call 716.625.6081. People Inc. manages 17 senior apartment locations throughout Western New York providing safe, affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older who meet income requirements. For more information about other locations, call 716.817.9090.

Tenants of People Inc. Marigold Senior Living in Grand Island Celebrate 10 Years

What: People Inc. Marigold Senior Living 10 Year Anniversary Celebration When: Monday, July 9, 2012; noon Where:  People Inc. Marigold Senior Living              3026 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island, NY 14072 It’s a birthday party for People Inc. Marigold Senior Living! Tenants and staff will share stories and celebrate 10 years. The event will include music, poetry and refreshments. Tenants will be awarded certificates.  Applications are currently being accepted for People Inc. Marigold Senior Living. For more information, call 716-773-0907. People Inc. manages 17 senior apartment locations throughout Western New York providing safe, affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older who meet income requirements. To learn more about other locations and eligibility requirements, call 716-817-9090. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.

People Inc. Willow Senior Living Hosts Open House and Yard Sale

Applications Accepted for Affordable Senior Apartments in Wheatfield/North Tonawanda Border July 5, 2012: If your mom or dad is looking for affordable housing or if you are a senior looking to move, consider People Inc.’s Willow Senior Living. To showcase its apartment building, People Inc. Willow Senior Living will host an Open House and Multi-family Yard Sale on Friday, July 13, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at 3990 Forest Parkway in Wheatfield . Located on the border of North Tonawanda, the affordable senior living complex is conveniently located to restaurants and shopping areas near Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda and Tonawanda. Whether thinking of downsizing, removing the burden of owning a home or avoiding an expensive apartment, People Inc.’s Willow Senior Living provides seniors the chance to live affordably. Apartments are for seniors, age 62 and up, who meet federally mandated income guidelines. Applications are being accepted and tours will be available during the Open House. A multi family yard sale will be held in conjunction with the Open House event. Household goods, furniture, books, games, clothing and more will be available for sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the tenant fund to support activities. For more information about the Open House or Multi-family Yard Sale, call 716-694-1486. People Inc. manages 17 senior apartment locations throughout Western New York providing safe, affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older who meet income requirements. For more information about other locations, call 716-817-9090.

People Inc.’s Arts Experience Day Habilitation Presents “Grease” Production

What:  “Grease” Production by participants of People Inc.’s Arts Experience Day Habilitation Program   When:   Friday, June 29, 2012, 11 a.m.            Meet and greet the cast after the performance   Where:  The Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, Buffalo (Theatre District)   For the past two years, the artists involved in the musical theater class of People Inc.’s Arts Experience Day Habilitation program have worked to produce their own adaptation of the popular musical “Grease.” “It has been a two-year process that began when artist Mary Ann Gregory shared her lifelong dream to perform in the musical “Grease.” Her fellow artists expressed a desire to create their interpretation of the beloved classic,” shared Kim Petri, program manager and teaching artist.   People Inc.’s Arts Experience Day Habilitation showcases the talents of adults with developmental disabilities. The musical theater class has been rehearsing for the past two years to present their show to the community. “One of the challenges faced by the artists has been the rehearsal schedule. The musical theatre class meets once a week for two hours. This is very different from the typical rehearsal process,” said Petri.   Different classes from the Arts Experience program have been involved with the production from stage work to costumes. There will be 13 individuals performing “Grease.” Staff members will assist back stage with set up and costume changes. Phil Cercone is Danny Zuko and Jen Giolando is Sandra D.   The Arts Experience Day Habilitation offers classes in visual art, theatre, music, dance, jewelry design, fitness dance and creative writing. For more information about People Inc.’s Arts Experience, call 716.635.6526.

People Inc. Initiates Cemetery Restoration at the Niagara County Almshouse Cemetery

June 7, 2012: Staff and volunteers from People Inc., Western New York’s largest human services agency, will soon be hard at work restoring the Niagara County Almshouse Cemetery on Niagara Street Extension in Lockport. James M. Boles, Ed.D., president of People Inc., received permission from county officials to begin this project. This is the fourth institutional cemetery in which this agency has been involved. Dr. Boles will conduct a presentation about the history of the project to a Buffalo State College Anthropology class on Monday, June 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, Juron Conference Room, 5526 Niagara Street in Lockport. The cemetery recorded burials from 1830-1912 and estimates that more than 1,400 people who resided at the Niagara County Almshouse are buried there most with anonymous graves. The burial grounds, above the former location of the Almshouse or Poorhouse, are quite overgrown with vines and bushes. Professors and students from the Buffalo State College Anthropology Department will use ground penetrating radar to determine the exact location of the cemetery. Anthropology Department Chairperson and Associate Professor Lisa M. Anselmi will have her students conduct the work as a summer project. The ground penetrating radar machine will help locate remains and determine boundaries of the cemetery. Records will be transcribed from the Niagara County Historian’s Office and the Museum of disABILITY History, a project of People Inc., to create a searchable database. People Inc. will install a monument and hold a Ceremony of Remembrance at the conclusion of the project. Research has shown that the individuals of the Niagara County Almshouse were considered “sick, insane and crippled.” It is one of the first institutions of care that were provide to people with disabilities, said Boles. The restoration endeavor is an example of the strides that have been made in the treatment of people with disabilities and to acknowledge their history. “We have completed cemetery restoration projects in two Gowanda cemeteries and installed a monument in Perrysburg,” said Boles. People Inc. would like to acknowledge the community members that have been instrumental to help initiate this cemetery restoration project: Niagara County Sheriff’s Office; Craig E. Bacon, Deputy Niagara County Historian; Robin DeVoe, Niagara County Building and Grounds Commissioner; Melissa Dunlap, Niagara County Historical Society; Catherine Emerson, Niagara County Historian; Undersheriff Michael Filicetti; Wayne Jagow, Niagara County Clerk; George Maziarz, New York State Senator; William L. Ross, Chairman Niagara County Legislature; and Sheriff James Voutour. The Niagara County Division of Buildings and Grounds, the Aktion Club and many other volunteers will be assisting with the project. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dave Mack-Hardiman, director of Training, at dmack@people-inc.org or 716-629-3606.