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Veterans One-stop Center
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Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events
Jan 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PMHoliday Valley Ski Resort, 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, NY 14731, USAJoin us at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, NY for an exciting ski trip events that combine winter sports & scenic beauty. Holiday Valley offers 60 slopes across four mountain faces, a 750-foot vertical drop, and 13 lifts, making it ideal for skiers and snowboarders. Veteran +1.
Feb 02, 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 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHarry Schultz Community Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USACome and join us for a fun evening of Bingo with your fellow veterans. Win gift cards, Bills and Sabres items and VOSC Swag. Veteran +1
Feb 06, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AMFly by Cafe, 2028 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USAMonthly Niagara Co. Breakfast at the Fly By Cafe. Please note, there is a breakfast in both Niagara & Erie counites, Veterans can attend either one but not both. Veteran only.
Feb 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTamo Junto Jiu Jitsu, 113 Elmview Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075, USAThis 6-class beginner course introduces Veterans to the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—how to move, escape bad positions, and stay calm while someone is trying to pin you to the floor. No strength, flexibility, or prior martial arts experience required. Great self defense introductory course. Vet +1
Feb 07, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PMThe Show at Shea's Seneca, 2188 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210, USACandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Buffalo. Discover the music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at The Show at Shea's Seneca under the gentle glow of candlelight. Veteran +1
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!
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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