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Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events

  • Dinner for Veterans
    Dinner for Veterans
    Tue, Oct 15
    Forno Napoli
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Forno Napoli, 1280 Sweet Home Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228, USA
    Veterans only
  • Family Day at the YMCA
    Family Day at the YMCA
    Wed, Oct 16
    Lockport YMCA
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lockport YMCA, 5833 Snyder Dr, Lockport, NY 14094, USA
    Veterans, bring your kids and family!
  • Erie County Bowling
    Erie County Bowling
    Fri, Oct 18
    Striker's Lanes
    Oct 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Striker's Lanes, 50 Michael Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224, USA
    Veterans can bring a guest!
  • Family Day at the JCC
    Family Day at the JCC
    Sat, Oct 19
    JCC
    Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    JCC, 2640 N Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068, USA
    Veterans, bring your kids and family!
  • Healthy Cooking with Buffalo Go Green
    Healthy Cooking with Buffalo Go Green
    Tue, Oct 22
    VOSC
    Oct 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    VOSC, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans, bring a guest with you!
  • Halloween Party
    Halloween Party
    Wed, Oct 23
    VOSC
    Oct 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    VOSC, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans, bring your kids and family!
  • Coffee Chat
    Coffee Chat
    Mon, Oct 28
    VOSC
    Oct 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    VOSC, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans Only
  • Photo Club Orientation
    Photo Club Orientation
    Mon, Oct 28
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Oct 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Call for new members! Come see what the Photo Club is all about. No experience is necessary!
  • Whittling
    Whittling
    Wed, Oct 30
    VOSC
    Oct 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    VOSC, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans Only
  • Breakfast at FlyBy Cafe
    Breakfast at FlyBy Cafe
    Fri, Nov 01
    FlyBy Cafe
    Nov 01, 2024, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
    FlyBy Cafe, 2028 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USA
  • VA Home Loan Boot Camp
    VA Home Loan Boot Camp
    Fri, Nov 01
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Nov 01, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans only
  • Visit to Niagara Aquarium
    Visit to Niagara Aquarium
    Sat, Nov 02
    Aquarium of Niagara
    Nov 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, USA
    Veterans, bring your kids and family! Meal provided.
  • Bowling- Niagara County
    Bowling- Niagara County
    Tue, Nov 05
    Classic Lanes
    Nov 05, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Classic Lanes, 1840 Military Rd, Kenmore, NY 14217, USA
    Veterans can bring a guest!
  • Cookie Decorating Contest
    Cookie Decorating Contest
    Wed, Nov 06
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Nov 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    This event is for Veterans and their kids/family!
  • Dinner at Mooney's
    Dinner at Mooney's
    Thu, Nov 07
    Mooney's
    Nov 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Mooney's, 1531 Military Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217, USA
    For Veterans only.
  • Family Day at the YMCA
    Family Day at the YMCA
    Fri, Nov 08
    Lockport YMCA
    Nov 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lockport YMCA, 5833 Snyder Dr, Lockport, NY 14094, USA
    Veterans bring your kids/family!
  • Safe Driver Academy
    Safe Driver Academy
    Tue, Nov 12
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Nov 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    The fun defensive driving class! Save 10% on your auto insurance for 3 years, plus reduce up to 4 points from your DMV record! Veterans only. Food & refreshments provided.
  • Art Expressions with Jenn
    Art Expressions with Jenn
    Thu, Nov 14
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Nov 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans can bring a guest!
Rick Ammerman Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Rick Ammerman

Rick Ammerman, NYSCPS-P,  is a dedicated Peer Support Specialist certified in New York State.  A proud Air Force Veteran, he is committed to empowering and assisting Veterans. Rick draws on his professional training and his personal journey of recovery from alcoholism and trauma to provide empathetic guidance and foster a supportive sense of community for his fellow Vets. Rick is passionate about promoting their resilience and wellness. 

Katrina Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Katrina Ciesinski

Katrina Ciesinski is a 33-year-old mother of two twin boys, and is a self-described people-person. She equally enjoys the social aspect of her job as well as the opportunity to connect Veterans and their families with resources and services they need. Katrina will be creating free meaningful events that are specifically family-centered for Veterans and their families in Erie and Niagara counties.

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