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Veterans One-stop Center
Connect / Educate / Collaborate
Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events
Dec 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USACome swap stories & sip some coffee. No speeches, no pressure—just good brews, a few donuts, maybe a bad joke or two, and better company. Veteran only.
Dec 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Shultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAFamily fun decorating cookies for the holidays. Veteran + family (with children only).
Dec 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBuffalo Riverworks, 359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USAJoin us for a day of icy excitement and friendly competition! Whether you're a seasoned curler or new to the game, open to all skill levels. Come for the curling, stay for the camaraderie! Veteran +1
Dec 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAAll Veterans are welcome to attend our monthly Photo Group. Improve your photographic skills & knowledge! Veteran +1
Dec 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAJoin us for an evening of gratitude, fellowship, and holiday cheer as we honor our veterans and their guest. Enjoy a festive meal, holiday music, and good company in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Veteran +1
Dec 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMRapids Lanes, 9524 Niagara Fls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USAMonthly Niagara County bowling at Rapids Lanes. 2 hours of bowling with Pizza and Drinks. Veteran +1
Dec 14, 2025, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAJoin us for the Bills vs Patriots away game featuring a sizzling showdown where, home cooks and chili fanatics compete for the VOSC Chili Championship Belt! Whether you like it smoky, spicy, or sweet—there’s a bowl for every tastebud. Let the chili fly and the best flavor (and the Bills) win!
Multiple DatesDec 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ESTHarry Schultz Community Center, 3rd Flr., 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USASeries of workshops designed to help Veterans in their career pathway. Join us for one, or join us for all workshops. Register for each one and attend all!
Dec 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAArt class with local artist Jenn Barton. Veteran +1
Dec 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAJoin us for a joyful holiday celebration dedicated to our veterans and their families! This special evening is all about family, gratitude, and festive fun. Guest appearance by you know who! This event is for Veterans with children.
Dec 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 3rd Floo, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA🎨 Cozy Creativity Awaits! ❄️ Join us for a magical Winter Paint Party featuring a decadent Hot Cocoa Bar. Warm up, sip, and let your imagination flow!
Dec 18, 2025, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PMFight Night Boxing Club, 2421 Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USAHigh-energy beginner-friendly class blends the fundamentals of boxing with heart-pumping cardio to deliver a full-body burn. No experience needed—just bring your determination and a willingness to sweat! Please arrive 7:00pm, class starts promptly at 7:15 Veteran +1
Dec 19, 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AMGolden Cup Coffee Cafe, 1323 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, USABreakfast in Erie County at the Veteran owned Golden Cup Coffee Cafe. Please note, there is a breakfast in both Niagara & Erie counites, Veterans can attend either one but not both. Veteran Only
Dec 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 3rd Flr., 1255 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAAre you a veteran facing consumer challenges? Discover how the New York Attorney General’s Office can support you in protecting your rights and resolving issues. Join us for an empowering session tailored to veterans and their families.
Dec 20, 2025, 3:15 PM – 5:30 PMBuffalo Battle Ground, 1888 Niagara Fls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150, USAA thrilling, team-based combat simulation where players use replica firearms that shoot small plastic BBs. It blends strategy, physical activity, and adrenaline in a safe, controlled environment. Variety of games include Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, King of the Hill. Veteran Only.
Dec 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMBuffalo Golf House, 1242 Niagara Fls Blvd, Tonawanda Town, NY 14150, USAExperience the Course — Rain or Shine! Veteran Only
Dec 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMCornerstone Ice Arena, 1 Grigg Lewis Wy, Lockport, NY 14094, USAGrab your skates (and maybe some padding)— it’s time to glide, slide, and maybe even gracefully fall together! Free skating, laughs, and hot cocoa.
Jan 05, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMFight Night Boxing Club, 2421 Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USAStart the New Year off and burn some of those holiday calories. High-energy beginner-friendly class blends the fundamentals of boxing with heart-pumping cardio to deliver a full-body burn. No experience needed—just bring your determination and a willingness to sweat! Vet +1
Peer Support Manager
Tim Fleming
Tim Fleming is the Peer Support Manager at the Veterans One-stop Center. He enlisted in the Army Reserve as a Combat Engineer before serving on AGR as a Recruiter & Career Counselor and retired after 25 years. His multiple assignments included a deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom, serving in Kuwait, Qatar, and Afghanistan. He will take the time to talk with and assist his fellow Veterans and ensure they are taken care of. He is quick with a joke but understands the seriousness of assisting fellow Veterans. Married for over 28 years, he is a Dad and Grandpa for 1 (and counting). He strives to balance his professional mission with his role as a family man, committed to make a positive impact both at home and in his community.
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.
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