• Lions Families…Proud, Strong, & Empowered!

    Ongoing

    FIDELIS Care will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. 

    Open to assist anyone navigating the NY State Health Marketplace. Walk-ins welcome.  No appointment or registration is necessary.  Families are encouraged to contact their current coverage provider to ensure they are all set to renew for 2023.  Please call Xenia Chu at Fidelis at 716-446-7613 with any questions. No registration is necessary. Find out more here.

    Family Peer Support Group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month - starting Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 10:00-11:30 AM.
    Open discussion format. Walk-ins welcome.  Advance Registration is encouraged. Find out more information here.
    New Directions Youth & Family Services
    Please call Alicia Vanderwalker at 716-343-0058 or email avanderwalker@ndyfs.org to register in advance.

    Workshops

    CPR Training 
    Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 4:30-7:30 PM


    This workshop is provided by CPR 2 YOU LLC and will cover adult, child & infant CPR, AED/Defibrillator use, and choking relief methods. The course is taught according to the American Heart Association.  You will receive a CPR certificate.  The workshop is free. If you want an AHA-accredited certificate, there is a $35 fee.  The AHA certification may be used to satisfy CPR requirements for employment. For more information click here.
     
     
    American Sign Language - Beginner Series (lessons 1-4) 
    Thursday, October 5, 2023-Thursday, October 26, 2023
    Time:  4:30-5:30 PM
    Who: Lockport Students, Parents, Staff, and Community members.
     
    The American Sign Language series, sponsored by the Lockport Sunrise Optimist Club, will be an introduction to ASL and provide participants with the ability to communicate with anyone, with or without hearing loss. Space is limited. Find more information here.
     Registration link:  https://forms.gle/HpFttCmKWRt99n946
     
    American Sign Language - Intermediate Series (Lessons 5-8)
    Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - Tuesday, October 24, 2023
    Time:  4:30-5:30 PM
    Who: Lockport Students, Parents, Staff, and Community members.
     
    The American Sign Language series, sponsored by the Lockport Sunrise Optimist Club.  The Intermediate Series is offered for anyone who has already attended the beginner ASL Series (lessons 1-4) or has previous knowledge and experience of the ASL alphabet & signs. This series will expand participants' ability to communicate using American Sign Language.   Space is limited.  Find more information here.
    Registration link:    https://forms.gle/5tbeN8f5cT2syKtM6
     
    American Sign Language - PRESCHOOL Series. (3-5 year olds & their Adult)
    Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - Tuesday, October 24, 2023
    Time:  3:45-4:15 PM
    Who: Lockport Students, Parents, Staff, and Community members.
     
    The Preschool ASL series, sponsored by the Lockport Sunrise Optimist Club, will be an introduction to AS for young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult to engage and learn together. Space is limited. Find more information here.
     
    Hidden Mischief 
    Wednesday, October 4, 2023 OR Thursday, November 16, 2023
    Time:  6:00-7:30 pm
    Who: ALL Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Community adults.
     
    This is an interactive workshop that gives participants a hands-on opportunity to learn about signs and symptoms of youth substance use, drug paraphernalia, and concealment techniques, and all adults are encouraged to attend. The workshop is provided by Northpoint Council, Inc. Space is limited. 
     
     
    College Selection - Strategies for Success
    Wednesday, October 11, 2023
    Time:  6:30-7:30 PM
    Who:  All Parents, Caregivers, and Students who are or will be starting the College search and application process.
    The workshop will share strategies for searching for and applying to college.  What makes the application stand out from all the rest?
    Registration link:  https://forms.gle/ma4HuZrVRryfG3bm9