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Erie/Niagara County Upcoming Events

  • Buffalo Science Museum
    Buffalo Science Museum
    Sun, Nov 24
    Buffalo Science Museum
    Nov 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Buffalo Science Museum, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211, USA
    This event is for Veterans and their kids/families!
  • Coffee Chat
    Coffee Chat
    Mon, Nov 25
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Nov 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    For Veterans only.
  • Photo Club
    Photo Club
    Mon, Nov 25
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Nov 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans only. Come be a part of this creative and fun group. Don't have a fancy camera? No problem!
  • Wood Whittling
    Wood Whittling
    Wed, Nov 27
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Nov 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans only. Come to whittle a little something and chat a while.
  • Safe Driver Academy
    Safe Driver Academy
    Tue, Dec 03
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Take the Safe Driver Academy Defensive Driving Class and save 10% on your auto insurance for three years, and reduce up to 4 points from your DMV record. This class if offered FREE for Veterans plus a guest of their choice. The twist? This is actually a FUN course- you'll laugh while you learn!
  • Photo Club Shooting Waterfalls Class
    Photo Club Shooting Waterfalls Class
    Wed, Dec 04
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    For Veterans only. An instructor will be coming in to discuss how to properly shoot waterfalls in the field!
  • Dungeons and Dragons
    Dungeons and Dragons
    Thu, Dec 05
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans are welcome to bring a guest! Come enjoy a D&D adventure at VOSC.
  • Niagara Breakfast at FlyBy Cafe
    Niagara Breakfast at FlyBy Cafe
    Fri, Dec 06
    FlyBy Cafe
    Dec 06, 2024, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    FlyBy Cafe, 2028 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USA
    For Veterans only!
  • Ax-Throwing at Buffalo Battleground
    Ax-Throwing at Buffalo Battleground
    Sat, Dec 07
    Buffalo Battleground
    Dec 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Buffalo Battleground, 1888 Niagara Fls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA
    For Veterans only. We're going to have a blast, don't miss out!
  • Art Expressions with Robin
    Art Expressions with Robin
    Tue, Dec 10
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans are welcome to bring a guest. Come be creative!
  • Helium Comedy Club
    Helium Comedy Club
    Wed, Dec 11
    Helium Comedy Club
    Dec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
    Veterans only. Let's have some laughs!
  • Photo Club Meeting
    Photo Club Meeting
    Wed, Dec 11
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Our monthly photo club meeting for Veterans only. Come join us! You can use your phone as a camera if you want to!
  • Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
    Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
    Thu, Dec 12
    Texas Roadhouse
    Dec 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Texas Roadhouse, 3755 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225, USA
    Veterans only. Hope to see you there!
  • Family Day at the YMCA
    Family Day at the YMCA
    Fri, Dec 13
    Lockport YMCA
    Dec 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lockport YMCA, 5833 Snyder Dr, Lockport, NY 14094, USA
    This event is for Veterans to enjoy with their kids and partners!
  • Family Day at the JCC
    Family Day at the JCC
    Sat, Dec 14
    JCC
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    JCC, 2640 N Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068, USA
    This event is for Veterans and their kids/families!
  • Football League Party for Bills Game
    Football League Party for Bills Game
    Sun, Dec 15
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    Veterans only. Come watch the game and have a good time!
  • Doc's Archery
    Doc's Archery
    Tue, Dec 17
    Doc's Archery
    Dec 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Doc's Archery, 908 Niagara Fls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, USA
    Veterans only. Come enjoy an evening at Doc's Archery!
  • Whittling Club
    Whittling Club
    Wed, Dec 18
    Veterans One-stop Center
    Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Veterans One-stop Center, 1255 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
    This event is for Veterans only. No experience necessary!
Rick Ammerman Peer Support Specialist

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. 

Katrina Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Katrina Ciesinski

Katrina Ciesinski is a 33-year-old mother of two twin boys, and is a self-described people-person. She equally enjoys the social aspect of her job as well as the opportunity to connect Veterans and their families with resources and services they need. Katrina will be creating free meaningful events that are specifically family-centered for Veterans and their families in Erie and Niagara counties.

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