UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING

Wednesday, May 16 - Kick off at Dwyer Stadium 8am.  Volunteers will come together to do projects throughout Genesee County. Volunteers are asked to bring a non perishable food item with them to the kick off for local food pantries. If you would like to help or donate to the United Way Day of Caring call Eric Fix at 343-8141 or email Eric at  erik.fix.@uwrochester.org   

Volunteer Firefighters Needed

The Genesee County Fire Service is looking for Volunteer Firefighters, EMT personnel, emegency vehicle operators, traffic managers, support staff. Apply today at www.readygenesee.com

Chronic Disease Management Program

The Independent Living of Genesee Region Center, 113 Main Street, Batavia, will begin a six week program on Chronic disease self management, Tuesday, May 22, 9am. The program will continue through July 3. Medications, nutrition, exercise, communication skills, and techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, and isolation will be covered. Seating is limited. Call 585-815-8501 x 411 to enroll.

GCC Student Art Show

Student art will be on display in the Roz Steiner Art Gallery, on the Genesee Community College, Batavia Campus, from from May 3 to June 28th. Exhibitions are free and open to the public. For open hours, please visit www.genesee.edu/gallery

UMMC HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES 

United Memorial Medical Center Healthy Living, offers classes on Childbirth, MOMS program, Breast Feeding, Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support, Diabetes Education Classes, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support . No Cost Mammography is also offered. Call 344-5331 for more information as to dates and registration.

GIVE TO YOUR UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

Have you made your pledge yet to the United Way? Every dollar donation you give to the United Way stays right here in Genesee County to help your neighbors. All Babies Cherished, Western NY Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America - Iroquois Trail Council, Genesee County YMCA, GCASA, CASA, Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern, Girl Scouts of Western NY, Home Care & Hospice, Literacy Genesee, Regional Action Phone, PathStone, The Salvation Army, and YWCA of Genesee County depend upon your support. The United Way also has a number of community organizations that you can support with your dollars as giving opitions, such as local fire departments, Habitat for Humanity, Crossroads House, Genesee ARC, and many more. Our community faces many challenges, but together we can make a difference. Make a direct gift or choose payroll deduction. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Life United! Call 343-8141 or go to www.uwgeneseecounty.org