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Historical gifts from the heart

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Approaching the new year

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Finding joy

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Genealogy 4

Family history gifts .......................... Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits

Buffalo 60 Strong 5

Linda Gellman................................................. Ashley Ziomek

Home & Garden 6

A time to give and receive ......................... Carol Ann Harlos

Feature: FY Faves 10 2021 FY Faves............ Sabrina Kahwaty and Johnathan Ciolek

Let’s Talk About...

17 Fresh approaches to a new year ...................... Judith Rucki

Being Well

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18 Healing happens at joy................................Catherine Stack

Ever y Issue: Resources 3 | Bingo Buzz 8 | Classifieds 20 | Noteworthy 21

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Reflect and rejoice The end of the year is a natural time for reflection. As I tallied this year’s Forever Young Faves, I found myself reflecting on how grateful I am that, against challenging odds, so many of our beloved Western New York businesses and restaurants survived the past eighteen months.

It’s clear from the overwhelming response to our survey that you, our readers, are grateful too. It is loyalty and support from WNY residents that keep our community going.

As you browse this year’s bountiful list of local winners, I hope you’ll make a resolution (for the new year, if you’re so inclined) to support a local business you’ve never patronized before. I have several in mind already!

This year also brought me to Forever Young. I have loved every minute and couldn’t be more thankful for the warm welcome and support I’ve received from readers and staff. May you carry that same warmth with you this holiday season as you enjoy favorite traditions and spend time with

loved ones. Snuggle up with some cocoa and this month’s issue; read your favorite regular column, and choose a Noteworthy activity to fill you with the season’s spirit.

However and whatever you celebrate, thank you for letting us be a part of your lives.

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FOREVER YOUNG *DECEMBER RESOURCES *PLEASE CONTACT EVENT/PROGRAM ORGANIZERS TO CONFIRM INFORMATION PROVIDED Do you have an event or resource to list? Email it to skahwaty@buffalospree.com Buffalo MEDITATION El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave. Free every Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Meditation unites with creative arts and pain management. Practitioner Sondra Holland welcomes people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothes. For information, Sondra: 947-5092; store: 885-6343

Buffalo PARKINSON'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Caregivers only) 4th Tuesday of Each Month, 3 PM. Weinberg Campus 2650 North Forest, Amherst (off in July & August)

Online LAUGHTER WELLNESS Come as you are, just bring your laughter!

Tuesdays at 11 a.m. FREE. Visit www. facebook.com/Buffalo-Laughers for information.

Buffalo PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP United Way – Room 219, 742 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Contact: Stephanie Mruzek . Email: eastamherstDSM@solsticeseniorliving. com. Please visit www.parkinson. org for a full listing of Parkinson's support groups in WNY.

Gowanda HEALTHY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule, visit communityalliance.org; 532-1010

Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT: Coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. Info: 632-3700 or mcguiregroup.com

Niagara Falls SENIOR COMPANION/ FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children.

Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, transportation assistance, and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+ and want to make a difference, call 285-8224 Jennifer Britton (ext. 217) for Senior Companions and Kelly Carr (ext. 228) for Foster Grandparents

Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of WNY offers support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. For information: 852-7743 or pridecenterwny.org

Williamsville MEDICARE EDUCATION PROGRAM offers complimentary services through the WNY Medicare Resource Center. Appointments encouraged, 833-0252 Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS For individuals who have sustained brain injuries, their families, and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement. Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org Southtowns NEW HORIZONS MUSIC Calling all musicians 50+ interested in music. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org.

Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males; call 6260600 or visit alz.org/wnyc for info.

Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Call 706-0060 or visit bcnwny. org for more information.

West Seneca AMANA GARDEN CLUB OF WEST SENECA, is welcoming new members interested in gardening, floral arrangement, and more. For mor information, contact Marie: 884-8543

NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB: An active 50+ crowd. Meet & Greets second Friday of the month at Tim Hortons (8500 Niagara Falls Boulevard); dances third Friday of the month at Buff Social Club (2565 Young St.). For more info: see Facebook: SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB or call 550-1232 TOPS CLUBS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Clubs offer

tools, programs, support, and fellowship for healthy living and weight management.

Akron For info, call Diane 542-4980 Cheektowaga For info, call Karen 247-2334 Cheektowaga For information, call MaryAnn 895-4414 Niagara Falls For info, call Beth 385-7558 Farnham For info, call 934-9619 Lancaster For info, call Eva 407-0539 Tonawanda For info, call 693-5161

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GENEALOGY

CAROL DIPIRRO-STIPKOVITS

Family history gifts N

ot long after we’ve carved the turkey, my email is flooded with inquiries from non-genealogists wanting their family trees done in time for holiday gifts. I agreed to help once at such a late date and learned a lesson—never again! While I compiled as much information as possible to pass on to the client, the results were disappointing. Even with the best intentions, some things can’t be rushed. So, with Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa approaching, I thought I’d share some thoughtful ways you can create gifts inspired by your own family history.

Review your research. I once found a photo of a friend’s greatgrandmother in a book. The photographer was documenting conditions in a struggling area of Ireland and there she was, standing in a doorway. I was lucky enough to locate a copy of the book, so I tagged the page and wrapped it up with a bow. If you’ve found an interesting mention in a book or newspaper, print or copy it on sturdy paper and add a frame to create a treasured gift.

Photographs. Ancestral photos are always appreciated but pulling them

together in a memory box makes them extra special. Include an engagement or wedding announcement to go with that wedding photo for a special touch. A piece of lace, confetti, and a mini silver bell finish it off.

Family tree chart. If you’ve already spent the time building a family tree, share it! Order a blank family tree chart from etsy.com (my fave is at Fresh Retro Gallery), then add family information and a beautiful frame.

Creating it yourself also allows you to add new information as it surfaces.

Lineage certificate. Have you

established that an ancestor is part of Lineage or First Family society?

Of course, there are the Mayflower Society and Daughters/Sons of the American Revolution, but lesser known are state or territory “First Families.” Submit your research now and have the certificate prepared in the name of your relative. (Remember to show descent to the person named on the certificate.) Frame it and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind gift.

Migration map. Although my own family has shallow roots in the US and a straight route to Western New York,

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others moved often. Scratch maps can be a fun way to track family immigration and migration throughout the country or even the world. You can find them on Amazon for under $25.

Census record. Recently seeing wallpaper made from an original homeowner’s census record in a magazine made me consider a room update. (My husband, not so much.)

Heidigoseek.com offers customized coffee mugs with the 1940 census of your family, which are almost as good.

Family cookbook. Most would agree that some of the best memories are made in the kitchen. Maybe the smell of Mom’s shepherd pie floods you with sweet memories of her, but your children don’t know that. Why not create a cookbook that includes personal information or a story about the family member along with the dish they were famous for? Include a couple of your own “famous” dishes along with favorite memories. Wrap it up with a tin of homemade cookies.

I hope you enjoy creating new holiday memories with your family this year. Family history gifts are a small way to share our passion of genealogy and will become cherished treasures for years to come. Happy hunting! FY Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a National Genealogical Society member, Association of Professional Genealogists member as well as a guest lecturer and freelance writer. Carol is also board member and President of the Niagara County Genealogical Society. Send questions or comments to her at noellasdaughter@ gmail.com.

BUFFALO 60 STRONG

Linda Gellman

BY ASHLEY ZIOMEK Local photographer, artist, and Master Reiki Healer Linda Gellman Photo by Elliot Cramer

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ven after death knocked on her door an astonishing five times—or perhaps because of that—Linda Gellman now strides through life with light and positivity. “My obstacles have been varied,” Gellman says of her survival incidents that included a knife attack, viral meningitis, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) diagnosis, among other miscellaneous accidents. “I thank my lucky stars for my beautiful life,” says Gellman. “I am so blessed.”

After the knifepoint attack at age eighteen, Gellman was determined never to feel helpless again. She began lifting weights and, after over twenty years of rigorous bodybuilder training, the self-proclaimed “gym rat” realized that her workout regimen needed adjusting. “I was slinging really heavy weights,” she shares. “I was really buff; I couldn’t put my arms down.” At age forty-five, Gellman rearranged her life and started walking to stay active.

During the pandemic, Gellman began Zoom fitness classes and continued her five-mile daily with her dog.

A health enthusiast and gardener, Gellman also grows her own food. “I have to be conscientious of what I put in my body,” she says. She proudly eats organic and has helped friends adjust their diets as well.

Gellman’s passion for life extends to volunteering. In the early days of the pandemic, she joined “Mask Up Buffalo,” a project started by two fellow block club members. These volunteers provided more than 2,500 masks to

seniors in Buffalo housing centers. Prepandemic, Gellman had taken a first responder training course, so, during the pandemic, she was able to provide neighbors with emergency kits and valuable information.

As if she weren’t busy enough, Gellman also runs her own photography business, organizes neighborhood events, is involved with the Green Code Preservation Committee, serves on the CEPA Gallery board and as president of her local block club. “I’m just always on the go,” she laughs. Gellman is also a Master Reiki Healer, gardener, and artist. She takes pleasure in life’s simple joys, like admiring the sky and watching the bees in her garden.

“I love Buffalo and I love being in my sixties; it’s the best age yet,” says Gellman. Her best advice comes from her late grandmother: “You have to keep moving. Every day: get up, and just keep moving.” FY

Ashley Ziomek is a freelance writer living in WNY.

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HOME & GARDEN

CAROL ANN HARLOS THE CHRISTMAS SOUND OF THE CITY

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ow lucky we are to be gardeners! When people ask, “What would you like as a gift?” we smile and easily provide a list. Even better, gift ideas for others are easy peasy. feeder is hanging, it is impossible for For a beekeeper the answer is obvious: Have you been drying flowers or squirrels to get inside to steal the suet. honey, of course. Thinking about herbs? Make a wreath or two—one (Yes, really!) raising honeybees? Drop hints for a for yourself and one to give. You can Regular bird feeders are another hive. Send the questioner to Masterson’s easily make potpourri in lovely glass in East Aurora. Too expensive? Ask for great option. Look for one that is containers. Have you collected lavender? squirrel-proof and easy to clean. If books on beekeeping. My suggestions: Sew it into little bags (sachet) to create Beekeeping for Dummies, The Backyard including bird seed with the gift, odor-eliminators for dresser drawers. If please do not buy the seed mixes sold Beekeeper, Beekeeping for Beginners. you’re crafty, embroider the bags. in supermarkets. They usually contain Gardeners are often bird lovers, Gardeners can always use another filler seeds, which birds don’t eat. Look as are non-gardeners. Suet and suet pair of clippers. Despite my best feeders are certainly welcome. (Not for black oil sunflower seeds, striped intentions, I confess to frequent everyone wants to take the time to sunflower seeds, and nyjer seed, which clipper loss. (I envision my gardens as can be found at a feed store. make their own suet, so include it with an archaeological dig in the far future I could also use a heated bird bath the gift.) The standard suet feeders, where people will dig up my pruners!) for my winter friends. (Hint. Hint.) which are little more than cages, are Spend the extra money on good I prefer a pedestal, but others prefer easily opened by squirrels. Look for clippers. Cheap ones break easily, get feeders with screw-on tops. When the mounted baths. stuck, or pinch your fingers.

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HOME & GARDEN Gardeners and folks that need to move soil would benefit from a new wheelbarrow. To make life easier for the recipient, purchase one that fits their needs. If the person will be hauling rocks, consider a steel wheelbarrow for strength (and it will be heavy).

However, a plastic wheelbarrow might work just as well. Today’s wheelbarrows are frequently made with only a tire in the front and bracing supports in the back. I personally prefer this as a small person; it doesn’t twist when full and I find it easier to manage. You or the recipient could even fill it with plants!

Through conversations with others, you may learn that they are interested in kokedama. If so, purchase them a kit. Maybe they love orchids or air plants (tillandsia). Try a book on these or other plant topics or simply buy them their favorite plant.

What about amaryllis? (They are really Hippeastrum…aren’t you glad to know that?) I collect them, so more are always welcome. Many will be happy with one from the supermarket, but

ones from a nursery are frequently better cared for prior to sale. They can be treated as disposable plants, but I prefer to keep them and coach them into reblooming. Perhaps buy one for yourself and one for a friend.

If gift cards are more convenient, get one for a local nursery. It is such fun to go to a nursery and choose a plant for little to no cost. Consider a membership to the Botanical Gardens or the Herb Society of America. The possibilities are endless.

Won’t you be my friend? (I hope that made you smile. The world needs joy.

I love hearing from you: caharlos@ verizon.net FY Carol Ann Harlos is an awardwinning retired math and science teacher, Master Gardener, beekeeper, writer, and speaker. She tends extensive gardens, including herbs, and loves learning from others and sharing her knowledge. Send gardening questions and comments to caharlos@verizon.net.

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MATTHEW GLAB POST 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna 7 p.m......................................... 825-3733 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m..................................... 836-0011

TUESDAY AMVETS MEDALLION POST NO. 13 25 Review Pl., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 874-0559 ARMOR VOL. FIRE CO. 4932 Clark St., Hamburg 7:30 p.m..................................... 649-9821 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m.......................................... 681-7251

HARTLAND VFC 8945 Ridge Rd., Hartland 7:30 p.m.

2 p.m. (second Tuesday) OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster 7 p.m.......................................... 683-6522 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m..................................... 892-0425

WEDNESDAY AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST 1770 S. Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 822-6400 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C — SPONSORED BY THE JUSTINETTES 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7 p.m.......................................... 681-7251 ST. ALOYSIUS RCC 156 Franklin, Springville 7:30 p.m..................................... 592-2701 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m..................................... 836-0011

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ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 ST. JAMES DEPEW 500 Terrace Blvd., Depew 7:30 p.m..................................... 683-2746 VFW COL. WEBER POST 989 2909 South Park Ave., Lackawana 7:30 p.m..................................... 823-9605

FRIDAY AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m.................................... 822-6400 ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 876-1038 DALE ASSOCIATION CENT. 33 Ontario St., Lockport 7 p.m (first two Fridays).............. 433-1886 SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m............................ 1-800-421-2464 ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m..................................... 833-1715 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE 950 Lossen Rd., Cheektowaga 7:00 p.m..................................... 668-8370

SATURDAY BUFFALO GAY BINGO/ AIDS PLUS FUND OF WNY Amvets Medallion Post 13, 13 Review Pl., Buffalo 7 p.m (2nd Sat.).......................... 822-0818 CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL 39 O'Hara Rd., Tonawanda 7:30 p.m..........................695-2600 x326 OUR LADY OF BISTRICA 1619 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna 7:15 p.m..................................... 822-0818

Bingo Calendar SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 1 & 7 p.m...................... 1-800-421-2464 ST. AMELIA’S RCC 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 1 p.m.......................................... 836-0011 ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m..................................... 892-0425 ST. JOHN XXIII 1 Arcade St., W. Seneca 7 p.m.......................................... 823-1090

SUNDAY CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL 39 O'Hara Rd., Tonawanda 1 p.m...............................695-2600 x326 DELEVAN VFC N. Main St., Delevan 7 p.m.......................................... 492-1910 LOCKPORT ELKS LODGE 41 6791 N. Canal Rd., Lockport 7 p.m (first and third Sundays)... 434-2798 OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster 2 p.m.......................................... 683-6522

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FY FAVES

FAVES

BY SABRINA KAHWATY AND JOHNATHAN CIOLEK

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021 was the year of reuniting with what we’d missed, including local activities and restaurants. We were excited to see readers respond to our Faves survey with such enthusiasm, and even more excited to share the results here. This year, we revamped our categories to include even more Western New York establishments and hope this list will inspire you to support local by trying something new. Congratulations winners and thanks for making WNY a great place to live!

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Favorite Weekend Activity Walking While many activities (golf, gardening, being with grandkids) received mentions, walking was the far and away favorite.

Especially in the early days of the pandemic, daily walking was one thing we didn’t have to forgo; perhaps that accounts for its overwhelming popularity this year.

Favorite Theater Shea’s Performing Arts Center 650 Main Street, Buffalo; 847-1410, sheas.org What began as a movie theater built by Michael Shea in 1926 is now a campus of three theaters in Buffalo’s theatre district: Shea’s Buffalo, Shea’s 710, and Shea’s Smith. Declared a National Historic Site in 1975, Shea’s Buffalo is a touring house providing a full season of Broadway shows. Things got extra exciting in 2016, when Shea’s was tapped to launch national tours, beginning with Finding Neverland.

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Favorite Outdoor Event Taste of Buffalo tasteofbuffalo.org Taste of Buffalo, presented by TOPS, the largest two-day food festival in the United States, made a welcome return in summer 2021. Attendees enjoyed food and drink from dozens of excellent Buffalo restaurants, food trucks, and wineries, as well as demonstrations from area chefs. Mark your calendars for next year’s Taste: July 9 and 10, 2022.

Favorite Park/Nature Trail Chestnut Ridge Park 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park; 662-3290 While it’s probably best known for its path to the Eternal Flame, a small waterfall with a shale rock base that hosts a seldomextinguished flame created by a natural gas leak, this longtime favorite park features many hikes and nature trails. The Park also received mentions as a favorite place to bring kids.

FY FAVES Favorite Place to Bring Kids Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo; 837-3900, buffalozoo.org The third-oldest zoo in the country features a variety of exhibits that make it an exciting place to spend a day with little ones. In March, the Zoo welcomed two lion cubs, Khari and Zara, and in October, the greater one-horned rhinoceros Tashi gave birth to a female baby (not yet named at press time).

Favorite Outdoor Music Venue Artpark 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston; 754-4375, artpark.net Artpark mainstays like Coors Light concerts and the Art in Park series returned in 2021, as well new engagements such as Sonic Trails, an immersive audio experience presented in a mobile app designed by the Holladay Brothers, curated and coproduced by Sozo Creative.

Luna the polar bear takes a plunge at the Buffalo Zoo. Photo courtesy of the Buffalo Zoo

Favorite Senior Swimming Pool Southtowns Family YMCA 1620 Southwestern Boulevard, West Seneca; ymcabn.org, 674-9622 This YMCA branch offers water fitness classes, lap swim, and swim lessons. After a brief closure this fall, the pool, hot tub, steam room, and sauna reopened to the delight of the community.

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FY FAVES Favorite Senior Center/Favorite Senior Entertainment/ Favorite Senior Outdoor Space Orchard Park Senior Center 4520 California Rd., Orchard Park; orchardparkny.org/departments/ senior-center, 662-6452 The Orchard Park Senior Center (OPSC) is “dedicated to the enhancement of each senior’s life by offering quality programs, services, and activities that contribute to each person’s mental, physical, and social wellbeing by reinforcing the believe that age has no boundaries and that each person has a vital role in his/her community.” It’s safe to say it’s succeeding, as it was the reader favorite for multiple categories. The center offers an overwhelming selection of daily and weekly activities including dining and book clubs, games, guest speakers, movies, art classes, and more. Visit the website for a full list of offerings.

Favorite Senior Living Food Service Fox Run at Orchard Park One Fox Run Lane, Orchard Park; foxrunorchardpark.com, 662-5001 Through its partnership with Morrison Senior Living, Fox Run provides high-quality meals made with fresh ingredients, with new menu items added daily, and a strong focus on healthy options. (Executive Chef Lisa Sanders provided a recipe for butternut squash soup in our September issue!)

The East Aurora Farmers Market offers a variety of locally grown and produced products.

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Favorite Senior Exercise Program Club 99 at Orchard Park Senior Center 4520 California Rd., Orchard Park; orchardparkny.org/departments/ senior-center, 662-6452 The Erie County Department of Senior Services and OPSC’s Senior Nutrition Program have teamed up to present Club 99: free fitness program for ages sixty-plus that uses resist-a-bands to tone and build muscle.

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FY FAVES Favorite Volunteer Opportunity Places of worship Local places of worship offer fulfilling volunteer opportunities, including frequent mentions ushering, collection, and food pantries.

Favorite Farmers Market East Aurora Farmers Market Aurora Village Shopping Center, 123 Grey St., East Aurora; eastaurorafarmersmarket.com The East Aurora Farmers Market has been providing locally grown and produced products since 1978. The market runs from the first Saturday in May until the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Favorite Veterans Program Buffalo VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo; va.gov, 834-9200 This year, the Buffalo VA Medical Center earned special recognition for its COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Set up in a large, climate-controlled tent in the hospital parking lot, the clinic was the first of its kind within the national VA health system. It proved so efficient that other VA health centers began sending unused doses to Buffalo.

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Favorite Garden Shop Gullo’s Garden Center 4767 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg; gullosgc.com, 646-6111 Family owned and operated, Gullo’s has been a WNY mainstay for almost thirty years. The center now comprises more than eight acres of offerings, including 20,000 square feet of greenhouses.

Favorite Liquor Store Premier Wine and Spirits Multiple locations; premierwines.com Premier consists of three independently owned and operated stores in Amherst (3900 Maple Road), Williamsville (7980 Transit Road), and Orchard Park (3410 Amelia Drive). With assistance in every aisle and offering some of the largest selections of premium wines and spirits in the country, Premier Group stores have something for everyone.

Favorite Pet Store Daisy’s Doghouse 1448 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo; buffalopetstore.com, 322-1931 This pet boutique offers everything from holistic food to stylish collars to fun toys, many made by WNY artists and craftsmen. Daisy’s Doghouse has partnered with City of Buffalo Animal Shelter, Dash Dog Running Service, Fix-A-Bull WNY, and Sadie’s Safe Harbor Canine Rescue to make its store a one-stop shop for all pet needs.

Beer mugs line the walls of Fattey Beer Company.

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Favorite Brewery Fattey Beer Company Multiple locations; fattey-beer.myshopify.com With four locations, indoor and outdoor seating, free delivery, and an overwhelming selection of craft beer, wine, cider, seltzer, nonalcoholic drinks, and gourmet snacks, Fattey Beer Company has it all.

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FY FAVES Favorite Eyewear Store Hogenkamp Optics 6404 W. Quaker Street, Orchard Park; hogenkampoptics.com, 662-5050 This family-owned office makes every customer feel like a part of the family. The wide selection of frames and combined experience of Hogenkamp’s three opticians means customers of all ages leave with the perfect shape and style.

Favorite Gift Shop The Olde Steeple 381 Main St., Elma; theoldesteeple.com, 668-2655 When owner Diane Kling drove past an abandoned, fire-damaged Elma church, she thought, “What could be more charming than a hundred-year-old church to showcase a mix of antiques, reproductions, and handcrafted items?” Following an extensive twoyear restoration, the church became home to the Olde Steeple, a popular gift shop offering items for kitchens, gardens, and more.

Favorite Estate Sale Company Sandra D. Ziemer Estate Sales & Household Liquidations 61 Bradfield Drive, East Amherst; sandraziemer.com, 741-2120 or 352-0065 This company has been providing professional estate sale, household liquidation, and appraisal services in WNY since 1978. Free on-site consultations are also available.

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Favorite Winery Spring Lake Winery 7373 Rochester Rd., Lockport; springlakewinery.com, 439-5253 This establishment proudly proclaims it is not just a winery but an experience, and that it is. Take a ride on the Vineyard Express and enjoy the beautiful Niagara countryside, listen to live music, take a tour to learn about winemaking, or enjoy a quality vintage in the café.

Favorite Clothing Shop Danahy’s 3206 Sheridan Drive, Buffalo; danahys.com, 831-0773 For ninety-five years, this family-owned shop has offered everything from office wear to outfits for formal affairs. Danahy’s is also known for its trunk shows and designer lines.

Favorite Bookstore The Bookworm 34 Elm Street, East Aurora; eabookworm.com, 652-6554 This independently owned bookstore and gift shop has been operating in the heart of East Aurora since 1986. It is especially popular for its Book Exchange program, through which customers can exchange previously owned books for store credit.

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Favorite Takeout Place Peg’s Place 4046 Lake Shore Rd., Hamburg; pegsplacehamburg.com, 627-7800 This family-style restaurant has been in business for nearly twenty-eight years, and recently announced they are expanding to brewing and distilling.

Favorite Italian Place Chef’s 291 Seneca St., Buffalo; ilovechefs.com, 856-9187 Famous for its spaghetti parm, this Buffalo eatery is known for plentiful but inexpensive portions, red-checked tablecloths, and a spacious dining area.

Favorite Chinese Chang’s Garden 1753 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca; changsgardenbuffalo.com, 6758888 Serving Buffalo for more than twenty years, Chang’s Garden is a prime lunch and dinner spot for health-conscious Chinese cuisine. All dishes are made with plant oil and low salt.

Favorite Taco Place Mighty Taco Multiple locations; mightytaco.com From classic tacos, burritos, fajitas, nachos, and salads to house favorites like Buffitos and Bowlitos, Mighty Taco fulfills Buf-Mex needs in more than nineteen locations across WNY. Favorite Omelet/Breakfast Poked Yolk Locations in West Seneca and Orchard Park; thepokedyolk.com What better way to start the day than with a specialty omelet, sweet and savory waffles, or fluffy pancakes? This popular breakfast spot is known for creative spins on classic dishes, friendly service, and generous portions. (And if you sleep in, we hear the burgers are worth a try.)

A variety of Paula's Donuts' offerings.

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Favorite Coffeeshop SPoT Coffee Multiple locations; spotcoffee.com Whether you are on-the-go or ready to linger in true coffee shop aesthetic, Spot Coffee is never too far. Enjoy excellent coffee drinks and fresh-made meals and snacks all day.

Favorite Donuts Paula’s Donuts Multiple locations; paulasdonuts.com Family owned and operated for more than twenty years, Paula’s invites customers to indulge in over fifty fresh-made varieties, such as cannoli, peanut stick, cheese, and more. Picking a dozen donuts has never been more difficult.

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FY FAVES Favorite Bagel Bagel Jay’s Multiple locations; bageljays.com Award-winning bagels since 1976, consistently delicious deli favorites, and homemade cream cheese shmears are only a glimpse of what Bagel Jay’s has waiting for you at one of its three WNY locations.

Customers swear it’s the closest you can get to a New York City bagel.

Favorite Deli Sandwich Wegmans Deli Multiple locations; wegmans.com Wegmans is ready with classic cold-cut combos for any occasion. A variety of hot subs, as well as a build-your-own option, are available.

Favorite Hot Dog/French Fries Ted’s Multiple locations; tedshotdogs.com Stop in for hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and chicken sandwiches all cooked over hardwood charcoal. Ted’s spoils its customers with homemade hot sauce, hand-battered onions rings and fries, ice-cold loganberry, and milkshakes made with real ice cream.

Favorite Beef on ’Weck Schwabl’s 789 Center Rd, Buffalo; schwabls.com, 675-2333 The Schwabl family has been serving Buffalo since 1942. The classic sandwich, served on a fresh-baked kummelweck roll, never disappoints.

Favorite Fish Fry Striker’s Lanes 50 Michael Rd., Buffalo; strikers.biz, 674-1104 Come for the bowling, stay for the fish fry. Striker’s hosts bowling leagues and offers open bowling all week, but its famous fish fry is offered on Fridays.

Favorite Pizza Bella Pizza Multiple locations; bellapizza.com Beloved for its crisp crust and perfect sauce-to-dough ratio, Bella’s always has a savory slice available at one of three WNY locations. Feeling adventurous? Try the “Pizza of the Month.”

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Favorite Wings Duff’s Multiple locations; duffswings.com From mild lovers to those who crave “Death Sauce,” Duff’s has you covered with quality wings across the Scoville scale (a measure of a chili pepper’s pungency).

Favorite Greek Salad Alton’s Multiple locations; altonsrestaurant.com You can count on a generous portion, fresh ingredients, and an affordable bill when you order a Greek salad at Alton’s. This restaurant also received some shoutouts for its breakfast in this year’s responses.

Favorite Sponge Candy Watson’s Multiple locations; watsonschocolates.com Best known for the regional favorite, sponge candy, this family owned and operated shop has been handcrafting delicious chocolate treats since 1946.

Favorite Custard Anderson’s Multiple locations; andersonscustard.com Carl and Greta Anderson brought their frozen custard to Buffalo in 1947 and children Keith and Holly are carrying on the tradition.

The two original main products were beef on ’weck and frozen custard; the operation has since expanded to offer handmade ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and grill items.

Favorite Ice Cream Nick Charlap’s Multiple locations; nickcharlapsicecreaminc.com With five locations across WNY, Nick Charlap’s makes it feel like homemade hard ice cream is always just around the corner.

You’ll be itching to try each of its more than forty flavors. FY Sabrina Kahwaty is editor of Forever Young.

Johnathan Ciolek is a Buffalo Spree intern and Buffalo State student studying journalism and photography.

LET’S TALK ABOUT...

Fresh approaches to a new year

BY JUDITH A. RUCKI

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s the new year approaches, our thoughts might turn to resolutions. There are the old standards—lose weight, read more, stop smoking, learn something new. In these cases, it might behoove us to start small. Lose two pounds by February 1.

Read War and Peace by the end of June. Baby steps are less intimidating than saying we are going to lose twenty-five pounds while reading everything Tolstoy ever wrote.

If you’re looking to take a new approach this year, step away from traditional self-improvement.

I started by asking others for ideas.

One colleague says he’s always liked January 1 because the first blank page of a calendar represents a fresh start. No baggage allowed; everything is new. In that spirit, here are some suggestions for different approaches to the new year.

Check in. We all might want to start the new year by taking stock of ourselves. Make an appointment for a well visit. Consider a new exercise program or update your regular workout. If you’re really feeling overwhelmed, book a date with a therapist.

Seek out a change of scenery.

Some folks have favorite “thinking places.” When they want to mull over a problem, they go to this special spot.

(Mine used to be the old sculpture court at the Albright-Knox.) Others find staring at water, especially if accompanied by salty air, is good for the soul. Taking a stroll down an

unfamiliar street can sometimes get the juices flowing. Pay attention to the scenery. Try a coffeeshop, library, or venue to which you’ve never been.

Spruce up your workspace. There isn’t anything new about decluttering— you can’t pick up a magazine without seeing an article about how to do it— but wouldn’t it be nice to work in a streamlined space? Stop visualizing and start tossing! If you’re working from home, try changing rooms. One

friend found she enjoys working in front of the fireplace. If all else fails, repaint or redecorate your workspace.

Rearranging furniture and adding a few plants can do the trick.

Switch it up. If you listen to music while working or driving, try a different genre. You might discover you enjoy big band, new age, or something else that never got your attention. Thumb through a magazine you don’t usually read, take a chance on

a DIY project, sample a recipe, or gain new perspective by reading a firsthand account of how someone dealt with a problem. If you’re really feeling bold, sleep with your head at the foot of the bed for a night or two. Stand up while on the phone.

Embrace the quiet. Try meditating or disconnecting from electronics for twenty-four hours. While the computer is off, take pen to paper and see what creative thoughts emerge.

Explore where your mind goes when you aren’t distracted by social media.

Some folks have moved their TVs not just out of the bedroom, but out of the house, and insist they don’t miss them at all.

Try a new look. Get a new haircut or highlights. Branch out by incorporating a hue or style different from whatever dominates your wardrobe. The other day at a salon, I saw a gentleman getting a pedicure, complete with blue toenails. He was going on vacation and wanted to be someone other than his usual buttoned-down self.

Take a spiritual approach. Go to a service and really listen to the sermon.

Read about different religions. One friend likes to randomly open her Bible and see what words of wisdom await.

Be kind to yourself. If you are inclined to make resolutions, be realistic and set achievable goals. No beating up on yourself if you don’t succeed. There’s always next year! FY Judith A. Rucki is a public relations consultant and freelance writer.

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BEING WELL

Healing happens at joy STORY AND PHOTO BY CATHERINE STACK Cathi Stack's latest source of joy is her pug puppy, Josephine.

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hat do you think of when you think of joy?

That feeling of your heart-bursting happiness when your cup is running over with pure bliss? The tears that come to your eyes when you see a baby for the first time, or watching that baby take her first steps? It could be an elated scream as the roller coaster careens down the track or the way your dog welcomes you home each and every time you come through the door. Joy is present in so much of life, and an important emotion to experience as often as we can.

All emotions have a frequency these higher frequencies, healing happens with fluidity. Negative of vibration. For example, love and joy vibrate at a very high frequency thinking, anger, and fear vibrate (528 hertz, to be specific). At at much lower frequencies. These

frequencies facilitate disease and chronic illness and inhibit the healing process.

Yes, diet, rest, proper supplementation, and medications are part of the healing process, but without joy, laughter, and happiness, it’s an exhausting uphill battle. Joy has more restorative properties than most individuals know. It can reduce pain and blood pressure, and increase immunestrengthening antibodies, making for a longer, higher-quality life.

A former patient of mine, Grace, came to see me while being treated for metastatic breast cancer. She had already had a bilateral mastectomy and radiation and was currently on chemotherapy. Many patients come to me for supplementation, diet optimization, and advice on anything else they can do to improve their situation. By most in the healthcare field, Grace was considered terminal and, if I recall correctly, was given about another year to live.

What surprised me was that Grace was already eating and supplementing for optimal health. Her diet was near perfect for an individual battling cancer and there was little more I could offer. I remember being puzzled as to why she’d come to see me. I was beginning to feel uncomfortable, as I wasn’t going to find her cure or maybe even going to help her for that matter. As the conversation continued, however, I began to see the purpose of her visit.

Grace was making the most of

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the time she had left, but every time she ate the “wrong” foods or celebrated with a drink, she felt as if she was accelerating her cancer. She wanted to travel more and worry less. The bottom line?

She was looking for permission to do things that made her happy. To have an occasional glass of wine or piece of cake without thinking she was doing something wrong.

Telling people what to do is not how I roll; I prefer to make suggestions I believe will help them achieve the goal they came in with. In this case, I told her to book the trip, drink the good wine and enjoy the occasional piece of cake…and she did. We even had the opportunity to travel together.

Grace outlived her diagnosis by nine years. I am not taking any credit for this—she did it. She was also fortunate to have an extremely supportive family that was an asset to her happiness. She was happy and, if you didn’t know it, you would never guess she was ill in the first place. If you ask me, joy bought her time. Not just time, but quality time that she and her family fully embraced.

Here are a few things that cost little to nothing yet fill me with joy: a hug, a smile, a beautiful sunset, being with friends, Sunday dinner with my family, and the most recent addition: Josephine, my beautiful pug puppy.

What brings you joy? If you do not know, seek it out. It will improve your time on this planet.

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Catherine Stack is owner, facilitator, and Doctor of Naturopathy at Journey II Health. She specializes in colon health and bio-identical hormone replacement and is a practicing staff midwife at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Her books, Free Yourself from a CONSTIPATED Life and PUSH, Labor & Delivery from the Inside Out are available on amazon.com. Visit cathistack.com for more info.

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December 10 JoAnn’s Classical Christmas Celebrate the holidays with a collection of traditional classical treasures when JoAnn is joined by operatic soprano and Buffalo resident Sirgourney Cook.

7:30 p.m. at Kleinhans Music Hall; 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 (3 Symphony Circle; bpo.org, 885-5000)

December 3-19 Miracle on South Division St. Buffalonian playwright Tom Dudzick, whose semi-autobiographical Over the Tavern trilogy is well-known to local audiences, takes us back to his South Buffalo neighborhood to meet the Nowak family. Call or check website for showtimes.

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