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Veterans One-stop Center
Connect / Educate / Collaborate
Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events
Feb 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAThis is our monthly meeting for those interested in photography. All are welcome.
Feb 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 3rd Fl., 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAFuel Your Body, Fit Your Lifestyle! Join us for A Balanced Plate—a fun, practical series designed to help Veterans create meals that support health, energy, and personal preferences.
Feb 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMAKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, USAJoin us for a short, guided tour of selected exhibits at the AKG followed by an art class based on what we saw on the tour. Veteran only.
Feb 12, 2026, 5:45 PM – 9:00 PMNiagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USALearn the secrets to the most perfect steak you'll ever make! Reverse-searing is an easily customizable skill set, and you'll be astounded with the gorgeous steak you'll make (and eat!) You'll have steakhouse-style dinners at home! Vet only.
Feb 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 3rd Fl., 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA🎤 Open Mic, Open Hearts Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and community at Veterans One Stop’s Harry Schultz Community Center on February 13 at 5:30 PM. Veterans and guests are invited to share poetry, music, or simply listen and enjoy the heartfelt performances.
Feb 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMStrikers Lanes, 50 Michael Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224, USAVeterans, come bowl with us! Bring your best aim—or your best excuses. Either works. Bowling with pizza, soft drinks and laughs guaranteed. Strikes… not so much. Veteran +1
Feb 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 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; bring your determination and a willingness to sweat! Learn basic techniques: jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts plus footwork and defensive moves. Vet+1
Feb 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAHave ever thought about learning to sail? This could be your opportunity. We will go over the requirements for a learn to sail program offered by the Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club. The course will be four classes, 4 hrs. each, on Saturdays in May. Veteran only.
Feb 19, 2026, 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
Feb 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMHerschell Carousel Museum , 180 Thompson Street North Tonawanda, NY 14120Come enjoy the beauty, artistry and fun of antique carousels.
Feb 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMKeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203, USAGet ready for the event that will change everything you thought you knew about freestyle— Monster Jam Freestyle ManiaTM, presented by Spin Master. Monster Jam® trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills. Veteran + family
Feb 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMBuffalo, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA🎽 COUCH TO 5K TRAINING PROGRAM 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Ready to make a change? This beginner-friendly, 12-week program will help you go from zero running experience to completing your first 5K. Each week workouts and challenges will be sent to you to complete at your own pace!
Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1280 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAShow what you know! Bring your smartest friend (or your loudest guessers) and join us for an evening of trivia and fun. Expect confident wrong answers, prizes, laughs, and the occasional "wait—I KNOW this!” Win Gift Certificates and Bills and Sabres swag!
Feb 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 3rd Flr., 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAStretch Your Dough – Make Every Dollar Count! Join us for Session #4 of the What’s Cooking Series for Veterans Plus One and learn how to create budget-friendly, nutritious meals without sacrificing flavor.
Feb 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USAArt with Jenn is a supportive, judgment-free space to unwind, create, and share a few laughs with fellow veterans. No art experience is required—if you can hold a paintbrush (or at least point at one), you’re good to go. Veteran +1- Feb 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMRapids Lanes, 9524 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USAVeterans, lace up those stylish bowling shoes and join us for a laid-back bowling event full of strikes, spares, and laughs. All skill levels welcome—gutter balls not included but feel free to add. Veteran +1
Feb 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PMHoliday Valley, 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, NY 14731, USALessons offer personalized attention that can help you break boundaries, master new techniques, or simply enjoy the thrill of gliding down a snowy slope. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or just have fun, our expert coaches are here to make every day your best day on snow.
Mar 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM1255 Niagara St, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USATeam meeting for the Veterans One-Stop Center Co-Ed Softball Team
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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