WELLNESS Event Archives

The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC) believes that, as a good community neighbor, a focus on assisting community members remains a mission.

“Our community outreach team alerts us to the needs. BFNC continues to focus on how the agency can help residents overcome life obstacles,” stated Chandra Redfern, BFNC CEO.

Redfern added, “BFNC will continue to serve the needs of community members through our services and programs.”

BFNC’s upcoming programs are designed to help fill some of the needs of community members. The Community is invited to:

•The BFNC Weekly Food Pantry – Opened Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 1:00 pm BFNC Neighborhood House 76 Orange Street

•The monthly “Mommy Matters” Dinner and Conversations evenings. The next one is on August 18th.

•August 22 is the Community Health and Wellness Fair at 2365 Main St. – Activities that provide a guide and uplift Community Members including live music, wellness information, health screenings, free food, backpack giveaway and more!

•September 15- A YOUTH CONVERSATION with Presentation at the BFNC Moot Center- Registration Required. PLEASE CALL 716-852-5065 EXT. 100.

•September 27- A “Mommy Matters” luncheon for mothers and their children – 11:00 am -2:00 p.m.- Registration Required

•October 3rd – Attend the annual Fall Fest@ at 76 Orange St. – A community event that celebrates community. Various activities, delicious food (while supplies last), and music.

We ask that all community members follow our lineup of activities and ongoing programs on BFNC.org and social media.

About Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC): The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC), a community-based agency, has a collaborative history of over 130 years serving the Buffalo community. We provide a safety net of human services to assist residents of Erie and Niagara Counties on their path to success. Learn more at www.bfnc.org. Follow our stories on Facebook: buffalobfnc, on Instagram, and LinkedIn. Listen to the conversations on the “BFNC Living podcast and BFNC CONVERSATIONS on YouTube

https://www.buffchallnews.com/health/bfnc-supporting-community/article_0f8b80bf-367e-4f46-8c52-397abd88ffbb.html

A Community Wellness Festival for Youth and Families

Open to All
MAY 6, 2023 | 1PM TO 5PM | 12:45 REGISTRATION OPENS
Activities • FREE Catered Menu • Wellness Vendors • Inspiring Words to Uplift

WHERE: Doris Jones Family Resource Building and Lawn
3001 9th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14305

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SCHEDULE

12:45 Registration Opens

1:00pm– Event Begins – Enjoy the ACTIVITIES
Outdoor Activities:- Bounce Obstacle Course, Creativity Tent, Face Painting & Balloon Art
*** Activities will be available all day ***

1:10pm – Opening Remarks

INSIDE ACTIVITIES

1:15pm Yoga with Mari

Healthy Eating Demonstration – CHECK FOR TIMES

Hair Cuts for boys and young men(Touch of Class Barbershop) – CHECK FOR TIMES

Healthy Eating Demonstration – CHECK FOR TIMES

Hair Cuts for boys and young men(Touch of Class Barbershop) – CHECK FOR TIMES

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM TALK BY Maia Chaka – (Doris Jones Resource Center Auditorium)

2:30-2:45- Q&A with Maia Chaka

2:45- 3pm Meet & Greet with Maia Chaka

MEET & HEAR A TALK BY MAIA CHAKA
THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN HIRED BY THE NFL AS AN ON-FIELD OFFICIAL. MAIA IS ALSO A NATIVE OF ROCHESTER, NY.

TALK Followed by Q&A with Maia Chaka

Meet & Greet with Maia Chaka *** LIMITED SEATING *** REGISTER at Eventbrite SPRINGFEST 2023
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springfest-2023-a-community-wellness-festival-for-all-tickets-607719374007

Where: Doris Jones Family Resource Building Auditorium
3001 9th Street 3001 9th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

3:15pm – Yoga Session II

OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

ENJOY ACTIVITIES ALL DAY and DELICIOUS FOOD ENTREES
Where: On the Lawn of the Doris Jones Family Resource Building
3001 9th Street 3001 9th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305

SCHEDULED OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

ENJOY A MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND INSPIRATIONAL REMARKS BY MARSHA MCWILSON
4:15pm-4:30pm- Niagara Falls’ Own Marsha McWilson
Where: On the Lawn and EVENT TENT
3001 9th Street 3001 9th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305