Continuing Education

The Great Home Clutter Reset

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter in your home? You’re not alone. Over time, closets fill, storage spaces overflow, and everyday items quietly accumulate until your home begins to feel heavier than it should. Join professional declutterer Kristen Patterson of Sorted & Staged Decluttering and Home Staging Services for a focused, 3-hour breakthrough intimate & interactive workshop to give real clarity and results—not just ideas. You’ll gain insight into why clutter builds up, and more importantly, how to start letting it go with confidence. Through simple decision-making strategies and practical approaches to tackling clothes, papers, keepsakes, and everyday household items, you’ll create a realistic plan to reclaim your space. Walk away feeling motivated, equipped, and ready to make your home feel lighter, calmer, and more manageable. Ages 18+

(I) Mon Jun 8, 6-9pm
(II) Sat Aug 8, 9am-12pm
GEARS CC, Senior Center
$75/session ($85 NR)*

*The same material will be discussed in each session date.

Banking Basics

New to banking? This class is a great place to start. Join M&T Bank to learn the basics of how to earn more, save more, and protect your finances. We’ll break down different types of accounts and services that banks offer their customers and how these tools can benefit you now and for the future. Perfect for teens who are just getting started or anyone with questions about their existing accounts. Ages 13+

Tue Aug 11
6-7pm
GEARS CC, Senior Center
FREE, registration required

Social Security Workshop

Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you'll make. This informative class will help you understand your benefit options, key claiming strategies, and the factors that can affect your lifetime income. You'll learn how age, work, taxes, spousal and survivor benefits, and coordination with your overall retirement plan can influence your decisions, giving you the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices for your financial future.

The class is presented by Len Bodnar, RICP®,

Wed Sept 2
6-7:30pm
GEARS CC, Senior Center
FREE, registration required

Medicare Madness

Intro to Medicare: If you are about to turn age 65 and confused by Medicare, this class is designed specifically for you! The basics of Medicare will be explained, including how and when to sign up for Medicare, what is covered by the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C and D), and what the difference is between a Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) and a Medicare Advantage plan. Additionally, we will walk through how to find a plan that best fits your needs. This class is beneficial for seniors because it clears away the confusion, answers many questions, and empowers participants through education.

Thur Sept 24
6-8pm
GEARS CC, Senior Center
$15 ($21 NR)

Wills, Trusts & Estates

What is a Will? What happens if you do not have one? How do you make a Will? What is a Trust? Do you need/want one? What do you do if you have to administer an Estate? This class is designed to be an introductory course to give you a working knowledge of the law in the Estate area. Questions about particular circumstances will be welcome. Instructor, Thomas Beckley, is an attorney who devotes a large portion of his practice to Estate Planning and Administration. Ages 18+

Thu Oct 15
6-8 pm
GEARS CC, Senior Center
$10 ($16 NR)

Tax-Smart Retirement Planning

Learn practical strategies to help make your retirement savings last longer by minimizing taxes and maximizing after-tax income. This class explores how different retirement accounts are taxed, the impact of required distributions, Roth conversion strategies, Social Security taxation, and ways to create a more tax-efficient retirement income plan. You"ll gain valuable insights to help keep more of what you've worked so
hard to save.

The class is presented by Len Bodnar, RICP®,