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September 2016
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Join us for a free celebration happy hour at Batavia Downs
Gaming & Race Track in recognition of our fabulous volunteers.
Enjoy appetizers and spirits, followed by some exciting racing! Be
part of the Gillam-Grant family in congratulating our dedicated
supporters and volunteers. Make your free registration by calling
494-1621. You can also stay for dinner “on your own” after happy
hour while watching the races; we will reserve a table for you!
Free play is provided by the Downs and EVERYONE is invited.
This year is extra special as we celebrate Shirley Wade’s
dedication to the community center as a Board Member and staff
member. Come join us as we send Shirley
into another retirement!
BE PART OF OUR NEXT AMAZING TRIP….
Program Coordinator: Seeking individual to
coordinate and oversee programming,
including community education, recreation,
and senior programs. Communication and
organizational skills necessary. Ability to
learn and work with on-line registration
required. PT 15-17 hours per week. Send
letter of intent and resume to
peggy@gillamgrant.org.
Homework Help Assistant: Learning Center
at Gillam-Grant is seeking responsible
qualified person to assist middle school and
elementary students with daily homework
and study skills. PT 8-10 hours per
week. Send letter of intent and resume to
tracey@gillamgrant.org.
Afterschool Instructor: Learning Center at
Gillam-Grant is seeking qualified individual
to facilitate afterschool enrichment
programs 1-2 days a week. Send letter of
intent and resume to
tracey@gillamgrant.org.
Pre-School Aide: PT Position assisting in Pre
-School. Applications avail. at GGCC. Apply
within.
More info on positions at gillamgrant.org.
Visit all these wonderful sights: Colorado’s “Natural Wonder”-the Royal Gorge, United States Air
Force Academy, Historic town of Manitou Springs, at the base of Pike’s Peak, the breathtaking
tour of the Garden of Gods, a magnificent park of red sandstone formation & United States
Olympic Training Center.
This 11 day / 10 night tour includes many interesting stops along the way as we travel. We will
see the Gateway Arch Riverfront, the world famous symbol of St. Louis, stop at the Eisenhower
Presidential Library & Museum, check out the Prairie Museum of Art & History, Smokey Hill
Museum in Kansas, and the Winston Churchill Memorial.
Travel with us is care-free and includes: Com fortable delux e m otor coach  Ten
nights hotel stay; four in scenic Colorado  Ten breakfasts and eight dinners Knowledgeable
tour guides highlighting area attractions All bus driver & tour guide tips
Call for details 494-1621.
Get an up-close view of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains!
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Fantastic Theatre is just a
short drive down the road!
NOVEMBER 2
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way
to the Forum
A Tony Award-winning rollicking romp is fast-paced,
witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musical
comedies ever written. Crafty slave Pseudolus, will
do anything to win his freedom, including trying to
win the hand of beautiful (but dim) courtesan-nextdoor for his young master. With hilarious twists and
turns, mistaken identity, slamming doors (and a
showgirl or two), Forum has something for
everyone! For more details check our next
newsletter or online.
Next show on FEBRARY 1 ~ Sylvia
Geneva’s Rose Hill Mansion &
Johnston House Trip
September 29
Tripadvisor Review states:
“An unexpected treat”
Built in 1839, the elegant Rose Hill Mansion, a
Greek Revival house was the center of a busy
and productive farm. Guided tour focuses on the
Swan family, transplant from NYC, used scientific
innovation like the drain tile to make the farm
more productive and profitable. Also visit
neighboring Johnston House built by Scotch
immigrant John Johnston in 1822. The house
originally sat on important farm where Johnston
become a well-known advocate of improved
farming techniques. He was the first American
farmer to use agricultural drainage tiles to
increase productivity on his farm.
Lunch on your own in the Finger Lakes beautiful
downtown Geneva. Transportation leaves the
Center at 8:30am returning approx. 4:15pm.
Seating limited sign up early. Cost: $45M/ $53NM
Sign up online at our website!
Classes on Mon. Wed. & Fri. from 9-10am at the
Gillam-Grant Center. Gillam-Grant Members qualify!
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Harvest Social Supper
September 19
Gathering at 5:30pm
Join the community as we come together to
celebrate fall. All community members are invited
to come join us for our social supper.
After dinner, enjoy professional piano and sax
duo, Standard Time. This group specializes in
jazz and pop standards from the 1920s though
1960s. Cost: $10M / $15NM
Register online before noon on Sept. 12
Coffee with the
BPO!
Friday, October 7
Join us as we travel to
Buffalo’s Kleinhan’s
Music Hall and have
coffee and donuts before
the full length concert!
Then swing along with the BPO Big Band and
Orchestra, Sal Andolina and Stefan Sanders as they
pay tribute to the life and music of “The King of
Swing,” the one and only Benny Goodman. Take
chart-topping hits like Sing Sing Sing, You Do
Something to Me, Bugle Call Rag and Why Don’t You
Right, add the unsurpassed musicianship of the BPO
and you have a concert to remember! After the
concert, enjoy lunch on your own at a local
restaurant. Transportation leaves the Center at 8am
and returns approximately 3pm. Cost: $66M/ $71NM
LUNCH CLUB
Once a month go to a restaurant to enjoy lunch &
socialize. Transportation leaves the Center at
11:30am. Cost: $5M/$7NM with lunch on your own.
Monday, September 12 - Castaways
Wednesday, October 12 - Hedges 9 Mile Pt.
Monday, November 14 – Colby’s Restaurant &
Bakery
Please sign up online a week prior to lunch date.
Gillam-Grant offers transportation
for weekly grocery shopping. Bus
reservation MUST be made by
NOON the day before the
scheduled trip.
Round trip fee: $3 donation.
Call the Center for details at 494-1621.
Scheduled weekly trips:
Quilters Gather: Thursdays from 9:30 to
12:00pm! Come work on projects & share
ideas.
TUESDAY: Brockport ~ Wal-Mart / Wegman’s
By appointment trips:
WEDNESDAY: Churchville ~ ANG /Dollar General
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Pre-Registration and payment are required for all classes.
Offered in cooperation with the Byron-Bergen School District. Register on line or by phone (494-1621) or in-person at Gillam-Grant Community
Center. Registration and payment with GGCC is required 1 week prior to the program, unless otherwise indicated. GGCC reserves the right to
cancel programs for any reason including lack of participation. Decisions to cancel classes due to low enrollment are made 1 week prior to the
start date. If a class within a given program is cancelled, Gillam-Grant will make every effort to reschedule the class on a similar day, at a similar
time. If this is not possible, the class may need to be made up on a different day and/or time. Registration fees will only be reimbursed to those
with a physician’s medical excuse one week prior to the start of class.
Share with the Gillam-Grant family the interesting locations your find on your
travels. We are asking for pictures of you holding the Gillam-Grant
newsletter in all the places that you travel. Let’s see how many different
states, countries and interesting locations we can compile!
So take us (well, a newsletter) with you as you hit the road.
Pictures will be shared with the rest of the Gillam-Grant family.
Send pictures to Cheryl@gillamgrant.org
Turbo Kick Live
Wednesdays: Sept. 21-Oct. 26 from 6-7
Turbo kick live combines traditional kick boxing
moves with high intensity interval training
(HIIT) for an unbelievable calorie burn. You'll
have a blast getting into knockout shape.
Learning hard hitting combos and edgy dance
moves while torching fat and carving lean
muscle in the most empowering class you've
ever taken. Fee for 6 weeks: $32M/ $42 NM
No gloves. No bags. Just results.
Certified instructor: Ashley Muniz
Delightful Afternoon Excursion
SPRING LAKE WINERY
Join us on a leisurely fall ride out to
Spring Lake Winery in Lockport. Stroll
through the vineyard and enjoy a tasting
at the scenic winery. Do some shopping
in the wine shop… pick up a pint of Wine
Ice cream. Head back home on a colorful
fall day. Cost: $20M/$25NM includes
transportation & tasting. Transportation
leaves 1pm returns near 5pm.
Basic Personal Defense at Gillam-Grant with
Rochester Personal Defense
Gillam-Grant is hosting Rochester Personal Defense, LLC
for a three-week series that will help you will learn more
about body language, non-verbal communication, and
pre-attack indicators. A Certified Instructor from
Rochester Personal Defense, LLC will also talk about
how the predators among us use what is called "Target
Selection" and picking a victim. Physiological and
psychological reactions to an attack will be discussed as
well. Participants will also learn some basic skills to
counteract an aggressor's actions.
Subjects Covered:
· Building a "Winning Mindset" (some call it a
'Survivor's Mindset')
· Movement and positioning in varying situations
· Learning to counter the most basic and common
attacks (wrist grabs, hair pulls, punches, etc)
· Situational scenarios
Please wear comfortable clothing –jeans or sweats,
sweatshirt or T shirt and sneakers. (No high heels,
sandals, flip flops, or hard-soled shoes.) This class is on
the low end of being physically demanding and you are
encouraged to participate at your own ability. Additional
information about Rochester Personal Defense:
http://www.safeinrochester.com/
Class times: Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & 10 from 6pm-9pm
Fee: $ 85 (includes all three sessions)
Register at www.gillamgrant.org
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Clogging at Gillam-Grant!
Thursdays ~ Sept. 15– Nov. 3
Beginner class: 6:00-6:45pm
Requirements: Left and Right foot. Positive
attitude, Water bottle and comfortable clothing/
footwear. Join us to learn the folk art of Clog
Dancing. Clogging is a fantastic way to
“exercise” and impact can be high or low
depending on your personal preference. No
partner is required, as most modern clogging is
performed in a line. The beginner class will focus
on providing you, a foundation of basic clogging
steps. There are always new steps and dances to
learn. Country, Pop, Bluegrass, Christian, Oldies
or anything with a good beat, is the music of
Clogging. No shoes/equipment to buy, no longterm commitment. If you would like more
information or a demo of clogging, visit
www.barnshakersclogging.com
Intermediate class: 7:00-7:45pm
New dances and old favorites will be the focus of
the intermediate class. If you have a desire to
learn, laugh and exercise, this is the class for you.
We will have a time of warm-up, a time dedicated
to learning new material and we will have a time of
dancing previously taught material.
Clogging classes are suggested for ages 12+
Cost: $25M/$35NM for 8 weeks.
Instructed by Lisa Garino
10 week session starts October 1st
Have you always wanted to try a
martial art?
A fast paced vinyasa flow that will burn calories, build
muscles, and leave you feeling cleansed and
energized. A challenging workout for the entire body.
Instructed by Kathy Merritt. Cost: $32M/$42NM
Yoga ~ Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
Sept. 22-Oct. 27
Next session: Nov. 3-Dec. 15 (no class 11/24)
Yoga is designed to increase flexibility, build strength,
and melt away tension. Yoga is a great way to
exercise linking breathing with movement. All ages &
levels of experience and fitness welcome. 6 week
session. Certified Instructor: Kathy Merritt, RYTl.
Cost: $32M/ $42NM Walk-ins $8M/ $10NM
Total Body Fitness ~ Tuesdays 6-7pm
Sept. 13—Oct. 18
This class offers body sculpting for all muscle groups
with weights & ball to achieve a healthy balance.
Bring a water bottle & floor mat. This six week class
fee: $37M/$47NM. Walk-ins $8M/ $10NM Certified
instructor Jane Slack.
Next session: Oct. 25—Dec. 6
Fitness/Exercise Room— Sept. 7—Dec. 21 at
BB High School. Open Mon., Wed., & Fri. evenings 68pm, except school holidays. A usage card is
required. Fee: $50M / 55N M
Next session: starts Jan. 4—Apr. 28
SWIMMING LESSONS
Karate, a martial art, promotes physical
Saturdays starting in September
fitness and gives improved coordination. It
Extended class time to allow for
builds confidence and self esteem. The
greater instruction time! Swimming
program includes conditioning exercises for
levels from Beginner I, Beginner II,
stamina and strength. Karate promotes
Intermediate I, Intermediate II &
discipline and mental focus and is a fun
Advanced as well as Toddler classes
activity for the whole family. Open to students will be offered. Lessons will be under
the direction of Randall Henning,
ages 5 and older, teens and adults. Class held
Certified Water Safety Instructor.
at the B-B Elementary School Gym and
Cost for 8 lessons: $60M/$68NM.
Cafetorium. Supervised and instructed by
Hanshi Cyndy Jones.
Registration forms are available at Gillam-Grant
ADULT BEGINNER CLASS AVAILABLE
Start with this beginner ADULT and YOUTH class.
Class time 10:15-11:15am. JEET KUNE DO / KUNG FU
(ages 10 and up) is now offered on Saturdays , based on
Bruce Lee’s Art.
and will be sent home with children at BB
Elementary. Various class times are available and
may need to be adjusted based on enrollment.
Registration in office only. Call for more information
494-1621
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Pinterest Party
Project Workshop
Visit the “City that Never Sleeps”! Enjoy guided tours of
New York City including Central Park, Rockefeller Center,
the glittering Broadway lights of Time Square, the hustle
and bustle of Wall Street and more. Set sail for Liberty
Island to visit the majestic Statue of Liberty and then go on
to famous Ellis Island as part of this New York City
vacation! This expanded five day trip is sure to give you
the “Big Apple” experience you are looking for.
Travel with us is care-free and includes:
Comfortable deluxe motor coach  Four nights hotel
stay in the NYC area  Four breakfasts and four dinners
Knowledgeable tour guides highlighting area
attractions
All bus driver & tour guide tips
Cost: $616Members-double occupancy,
$676 Non-members double occupancy
$100 Non-refundable deposit due upon registration
October 25 at 7pm
Come and bring a
friend to share
Pinterest success
stories and failures.
Bring your favorite
Pinterest recipe to
share with the group
and try a new
Pinterest project
together. This
workshop will focus on
DIY T-shirt crafts.
Cost: $5M/ $7NM
Bring your
suggestions
on which
Pin to try
next time!
Let’s Talk Grapes and Hops!
The Gillam-Grant Early PreSchool Program is appropriate
for 3 to 4 year olds (Must be 3
by 12/1/16), and is offered on
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 9:30-11:45am.
Children begin their learning
experience in a playful yet
structured environment.
Children will experience letter,
number and name recognition.
Sharing and positive
interactions with other
youngsters will be enhanced.
Begins in September and
concludes in May. Instructed by
Paula Wade
The owners of Five Sons Winery will chat with our group about wine
making and brewing. Stroll through the vines (weather permitting)
and then use your complimentary voucher
for flight of wine or beer or use your
complimentary voucher for one drink with
your choice including wine, beer, cocktail
or wine slushy. After the presentation,
enjoy a some time to relax and socialize.
October 11 shuttle departs the
Center at 6:15pm estimated return at
8:15pm. Cost: $24M/ $29NM
Legos needed!!
Have your kids outgrown Legos? Please consider
donating them to the Learning Center.
KID
ZONE
The Kid Zone Program is a before & after-school program. The
program is coordinated to offer children in Kindergarten through
6th grade an environment of social, recreational, and
instructional opportunity. Kid Zone is open based on the school
calendar. The program runs week days from 6:30-8:45am and
3:30-6:00 pm. Call GGCC for additional info at 494-1621.
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E-mail: Tracey@gillamgrant.org ~ On the Web: www.learningcenteratgg.org
The Learning Center offers Academic Services to students in Kindergarten thru 12 th grade.
Tutoring
 Homework Help
Enrichment/Review Classes
Homework Help
for Grades K-12
Begins Monday, October 3
Monday-Thursday 2:30 to 4:30
$8/hour session or prepay 10
Sessions for $60
We help with daily homework
assignments and weekly packets. We encourage
good study habits and teach students how to be
more independent. Students may join the
program anytime during the school year.
Students may come everyday or just the days
you need it due to busy schedules.
Need childcare after Homework Help?
Special pricing package available!!
Kid Zone* after Homework Help for an
additional $5 each day.
*Paperwork must be completed 24hr in advance.
Lego ROBOTICS Club
(3rd-6th Grade)
Jr Lego ROBOTICS Club
(K-2nd grade)
Meets Weekly Afterschool 3:30-5:00
Transportation to center provided by BBCS.
Clubs meet weekly for 6 weeks to build motorized machines. Students learn to program
the robots to move and complete tasks.
Register online! Begins in October.
Registration & program fees are due
1 week prior to class date. Decisions to cancel
classes due to low enrollment are made one week prior
to the start date.
Summer Camps
NYS Pre-licensing Class
Saturday, September 17th from 9:15-1:45pm
This class is required for new drivers to get their
license. Students must have NYS learner's permit
to attend. Registration is required. Class begins
promptly at 9:15. Late students will not be admitted. NO refunds given. Bring your own snack/
beverage for break.
Wednesday
Preschool
Story time
Starts September 21st!
Program is FREE. Story
time is every Wednesday
from 10:30-11:00am. Each week there are
entertaining stories, activities and snack. Age 24 years attend with a parent/caregiver. No
registration needed. Instructed by Marilyn
Pocock.
Lego Make and Takes
One Friday a month 3:30-5:00
All ages
Come build the project of the month!
Have fun with friends
Take home your creation
Register online
www.gillamgrant.org
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LEARNING THE ARTS!
Piano lessons
All ages welcome  Tuesday
afternoons  30 minute lessons
Instructor: Elaine Bezon, lifelong piano player and retired Byron-Bergen
teacher. Call the Center at 494-1621 to arrange
piano lessons. Cost: $15M/$17NM / lesson
(additional book fees not included)
Lego Building Club
(3rd-6th Grade)  3:30pm-5:00pm
Jr. Lego Building Club
(K-2nd grade)  3:30pm-5:00pm
Join us each month for a different building
challenge. Sign up now for our back to school
special!
Register online for the whole year to get
one class FREE*
Seven sessions for $60 or $10 for each month.
*Must register online before the first meeting to receive discount.
THEMES
MONTH
Olympic Events
September
Building Bridges
October
1/2 Day Camp*
November
Wearable Lego
January
Favorite Desserts
February
Mystery
March
Outer Space
April
Things that Grow
May
Art Lessons
Studies show learning ART helps
students in overall learning.
Call the center if interested in
individual or small group art
lessons.
Coming this Fall
Drop in Math
Tutoring
Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
Starting October 5th
Every Wednesday the Center will
have math instructor,
Cyndy Belfield available to help students with algebra, geometry and trig.
Suitable for 7th-10th grades.
Only $5/visit. Scholarships are available.
$8.00 / Per Pot or $15 / 2 pots
Each pot is 8 inches. Assortment of
colors available. Lovingly grown at
Delre’s Greenhouse. Order forms available at the
GG website or at GillamGrant. You can also drop
in to purchase pots.
Benefits the FIRST Lego
League.
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Tuesday September 27th 6 - 7:30
Tuesday October 25th 6 - 7:30
“Estate Planning 101: How to
Protect Your Legacy and Last
Wishes”
“Elder Care Planning and the Top
Myths About Protecting Your
Assets”.
Karen Schaefer, Esq. and her team at Lacy Katzen
LLP, have been working with individuals and
families for over 35 years to help them create Wills,
Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney and Health
Care Proxies to ensure their assets are protected
for themselves and their families. Karen helps
individuals ensure their last wishes will be carried
out as they planned, minimizing taxes and
unnecessary costs, and ensuring assets are not
exhausted to pay nursing home and other long
term care costs. Karen will address the elements
of estate planning and answer your questions.
Each family has a different story, different
concerns and different financial
wherewithal. Terry Emmens and our team of
attorneys and paralegals at Lacy Katzen LLP have
worked with hundreds of families to customize a
plan to secure the long term care their loved ones
require and protect a substantial portion of their
assets. We work with families and individuals who
are faced with the reality for the need for skilled
medical care. You have worked a lifetime to
achieve your financial goals. We are passionate
about ensuring that your loved ones will be well
cared for and knowing that the future your
families worked so hard to achieve is secure. In
this presentation, Terry Emmens, Esq. will share
the top myths related to elder care planning and
how you can protect your home and assets.
The presentations are FREE, however we ask that
you register on-line at gillamgrant.org or by calling
the office at 494-1621.
Light refreshments will be served.
.MARK
1st
YOUR CALENDARS…
Gillam Grant’s
Annual Halloween Ball
We are excited to present this first
annual fundraiser, and cordially
invite you to attend!
Tickets are available on a first
come-first serve basis, with a
limited number of VIP and
general admission available.
General Admission $35 per
person and VIP Package $75 per
person
Tickets include….Music (Live AND
DJ), catered food, drink ticket,
open bar, costume contest with
local celebrity judges, games,
raffles, and more….
Please call Gillam Grant to
register your admission!
Don’t miss this exciting event!
All proceeds will directly benefit
our programming, facility and
growth!
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NYS PISTOL PERMIT
CLASS
SEPTEMBER 24TH
9am-Noon
The New York State Pistol Permit
Class – also known as the “Concealed Carry Permit
Class” or the “Firearms Safety Course“, is required to
be completed before applying for the Erie, Niagara,
Orleans & Genesee County NYS Pistol Permit process.
The NYS Pistol Permit class (Concealed Pistol Permit
Class) is certified to apply for a New York State Pistol
permit in many counties. The focus of this course
is SAFETY. Subtopics covered include: Article 35 and
NY laws pertaining to the use and carry of your Pistol,
Safe handling of a handgun in your home & on the
range. This class is taught by Certified NRA Instructor,
Cheryl Schenne. 3 hour course includes materials and
a Certificate of Completion (required for Erie, Niagara,
Orleans & Genesee County Pistol Permit application process).
Cost: $60.00 Pre-Registration Required / 21yrs &
older
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Think of Gillam-Grant Community
Center, as you make your United
Way giving decisions. Use GillamGrant’s code (1319) on your United
Way paperwork to direct your giving.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR
SUPPORT!
When you do your shopping on
Amazon, shop at
smile.amazon.com
AND choose Gillam -Grant
Community Center as your
charitable organization
THEN Gillam -Grant will receive
a donation from Amazon of ½% of your eligible
purchase. Just sign in at smile.amazon.com - ALL
your previous account information remains the
same!
Would you like to Volunteer to
be a Driver?
No special license required. Call the Center
to get more details on ways you can help.
Gillam-Grant Wish List—Donations Needed
ALZHEIMER’S
PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION
A presenter from the University of Buffalo will be
at Bergen Meadows on Tuesday, September 20th.
Anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s is invited to attend. Please call 494-2168 to
sign up.
LOCATION: Bergen Meadows, 6619 N. Lake Rd.
Bergen NY
Hall & Tent
Rentals
Are you planning a birthday,
anniversary, family reunion or
graduation party? Consider
using the Gilliam-Grant hall or
pavilion. Or, if you are
looking for party tents, we
have two 20x20 white tents available. Call Della at
GGCC during office hours for information!
Upright Freezer
Legos
Kitchen Playset
Follow us on FACEBOOK
and see what people are
saying!
Visit our website: www.gillamgrant.org
Register your household
for on-line “easy” registration.
The GGCC has made every effort to prepare this newsletter as
accurately as possible. However, errors may occur. There
may be circumstances where adjustments may need to be
made to program dates, times, fees, etc. The Center
reserves the right to make any changes as necessary. The
GGCC also reserves the right to charge a $40 fee for returned
RECREATION
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Youth Recreation Sponsors - Thank you!
The youth recreation summer programs, including soccer, baseball, and softball, are
supported each year by local businesses and organizations. Please help thank our
sponsors by supporting their businesses and organizations.
Robert Rowland Services
Liberty Pumps
Harris Wilcox, Inc.
Bonduelle USA, Inc.
Rose Garden Bowl
OXBO
Pocock's Repair
Sons of American Legion
#575
Bergen Family Chiropractic
Batavia Restaurant Supply
Tonawanda Valley FCU
Byron Hotel
ANG Market
State St. Animal Hospital
Little Hands Pre-School
J. Best - Nothnagle
Maple Lawn Farm
Western NY Concrete
Pontillo's Pizzeria - Churchville
H.E. Turner & Co.
Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac
Mike and Sue Maggiulli
William Kent, Inc.
Sackett Merril White Post
Byron Bergen Faculty Association
Pumpkin Hill Veterinary
MASTER CYNDY JONES INDUCTED INTO THE
ISSHIN-RYU KARATE HALL OF FAME
This past July, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Master Cyndy Jones was inducted
into the 2016 Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Isshin-Ryu Hall of
Fame is to recognize and honor outstanding Isshin-Ryu Karate-Ka for their
contributions to the Art of Isshin-Ryu Karate.
Master Jones started Collamer-Jones Karate, Inc. in 1986 and has been
teaching karate as well as self-defense ever since. In her early years, she was
an active competitor in National AAU and IWKA Karate Competitions. In
recent years, she has concentrated on taking her tournament team to
competitions
Master Jones is a Senior Instructor in both the Filipino Martial Arts and JKD
Kung Fu under Sifu Kevin Seaman. She is a Yon-Dan in laido under Shihan
John Drouin. She teaches these martial arts in addition to lsshin-Ryu Karate at her school, which is located
in Bergen, NY. Master Cyndy Jones has also overseen the Gillam-Grant Karate program since it’s inception.
Her other martial arts training includes the rank of Ni-Dan in Kyokushin Karate under Shihan Michael
Monaco, as well as Thai Boxing under Sifu Seaman.
After a serious bout with cancer, Master Jones started her karate training at the age of forty. She feels
strongly that karate contributed much to her well-being and that it is never too late for a person to start
training. Whether practicing alone, taking a class, or teaching a class, Master Jones always finds something
new and enjoys herself. Master Jones is married to Evan Thomas Jones. They have four children and nine
grandchildren.
CONGRATULATIONS Master Jones on this amazing achievement.
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SUMMER DAYCAMP…
Another GREAT year
of Fun!
The Gillam-Grant Daycamp
program experienced another
awesome summer of FUN.
Swimming, Sports, Crafts, Roping, Improv Fun, Hip Hop
Dancing, Friends, Counselors,
Field Trips, Water Fun, T-Shirt
Painting, Ice Cream Making,
and list goes on! Each week
was packed with memorable
experiences for the kids. We
will see you all again next year!
Join us at Gillam-Grant for the BACK TO SCHOOL Movie Night. Bring a chair & blanket and
enjoy the movie. Shows begin at dusk out back of
Gillam-Grant. Concessions will be available. *Weather permitting.
SEPTEMBER 9th*
The Jungle Book
In this reimagining of the classic collection of stories by
Rudyard Kipling, director Jon Favreau uses visually stunning CGI to create the community of animals surrounding Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a human boy adopted by a pack
of wolves. The appearance of a villainous tiger named
Shere Khan (voiced by Idris Elba) forces Mowgli's
guardian, the panther Bagheera (Ben Kingsley), to shepherd the child to safety in the "man village." Along the
way, the boy meets an affable, lazy bear named Baloo
(Bill Murray), as well as a snake with hypnotic powers (Scarlett Johansson) and an orangutan (Christopher Walken)
who wants to harness the power of fire. Lupita Nyong'o, Giancarlo Esposito, and Garry Shandling also lend their
voices to this adventure tale. Author: Tom Ciampoli PG
GILLAM-GRANT CONTACTS (585) 494-1621
Peggy Swapceinski, Executive Director
Peggy@gillamgrant.org
Tracey Phelps, Learning Center Coordinator
Tracey@gillamgrant.org
Della Bartz, Office & Bookkeeper
Della@gillamgrant.org
Cheryl Donovan, Community Education
Cheryl@gillamgrant.org
Sheila Woodrich, Pre-School & Kid Zone
Sheila@gillamgrant.org
Paula Wade, Early Pre-School
Paula@gillamgrant.org
OFFICE HOURS: Begins Sept 6th
Monday thru Friday 9am-4:30pm
6966 West Bergen Rd.
Bergen, NY 14416
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit #17
Brockport, NY 14420