West Valley Central School
Home of the Wildcats
Community Education Program
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We're excited to offer a diverse range of classes and activities designed to enrich your personal and professional life. From practical workshops on financial planning and estate management to engaging courses in pickleball and cookie decorating, there's something for everyone. Please review the important registration guidelines and class details carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
We look forward to your participation in one or more classes this fall!
Classes & Activities
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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MONEY FROM MEDICAID AND A NURSING HOME
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MONEY FROM MEDICAID AND A NURSING HOME
Les Robinson, CLTC
Long-Term Care and Medicaid are the biggest threat to your retirement security. This planning system works to bring together Retirement and Long-Term Care Planning to protect you from losing your money, income and independence to Long-Term Care and Medicaid Events. Topics discussed will include: protecting your personal choices and financial independence, removing the hidden financial threats to your money, understanding the consequences of having or not having a plan for your money and income stream, avoiding spend down mistakes, maintaining Medicaid eligibility, long-term care options and developing a safe and secure plan.
Location: Multi-purpose Conference Room, West Valley Central School
Date: Wednesday, October 2
Time: 6-8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration deadline: September 25
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PICKLEBALL
PICKLEBALL
Enjoy pickleball for fun and exercise. Some instruction will be given. (Students 16 and older may attend with an adult participant.)
Location: Gymnasium, West Valley Central School
Date: Each Monday from October 21 through December 2
(No pickleball on November 11)
Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Registration deadline: October 5
*Dates/times may be adjusted in the event of home sporting events.
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LEARN TO DECORATE COOKIES
LEARN TO DECORATE COOKIES
Kelly Gorczyca, Owner Carmela’s Cookie Shop
If you want to learn the art of cookie decorating, then this course is for you. You will learn to work with royal icing, frosting consistency techniques, and how to use tools that will make your cookie decorating easier. You will get to decorate and take home 8 Halloween-themed cookies and a cookie scribe.
Location: Cafeteria, West Valley Central School
Date: Tuesday, October 22
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $45
Registration deadline: October 11
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CORNHOLE
CORNHOLE
Enjoy cornhole for fun and exercise. Some instruction may be given. (Students 16 and older may attend with an adult participant.)
Location: Gymnasium, West Valley Central School
Date: Each Wednesday from October 23 through December 4
(No cornhole on November 27)
Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Registration deadline: October 15
*Dates/times may be adjusted in the event of home sporting events.
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SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE PLANNING
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE PLANNING
Matthew McAnulty, Sgroi Financial
This class will cover what everyone needs to know about Social Security and Medicare. Often when one is planning to retire he/she ponders, will my Socials Security be taxed? When should I take Social Security? Will my spouse receive benefits? Can I receive benefits from an ex-spouse? Will working affect my Social Security Benefit? What does Medicare Cover? When can I enroll in Medicare? Get answers and more to help make the best Social Security and Medicare decision for you!
Location: Multi-purpose Conference Room, West Valley Central School
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration deadline: October 22
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WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES
WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES
Matthew McAnulty, Sgroi Financial
This class will cover what everyone needs to know about Estate planning. Often when one is planning their legacy, they will wonder how their assets will be transferred when they're gone. They will often ask: Do I need a will? How do beneficiary designations work? Do I need a Trust, and if so, what kind do I need? How do taxes factor into estate planning? What should I do for long term care? What does Medicaid cover? Should I have a Power of Attorney? Get answers to these questions and more, to help make estate planning easier.
Location: Multi-purpose Conference Room, West Valley Central School
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration deadline: October 22
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SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING FOR WOMEN
SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING FOR WOMEN
Elizabeth Evanisko
Social Security for many is a key part of a retirement income plan and it's important to know the facts to make the right decision. We will be exploring the basics of Social Security so you can understand how much you will receive and how taking it early or delayed will affect the amount you receive throughout your lifetime. We will be doing a deep dive into the factors you should consider if you are single, married, divorced or widowed and how to coordinate your own benefit with a spouse or widow benefit if applicable.
Location: Multi-purpose Conference Room, West Valley Central School
Date: Tuesday, November 19
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration deadline: November 5
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Registration
Please complete a separate registration form and payment for each person and each class. Copies or 3x5 cards are acceptable. Be sure to include the correct course name. Registration and payment can be dropped off at the school or mailed to the address below. Reminder: we will not accept cash as a form of payment.
Register by Mail
West Valley Central School
Community Education Office
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171Checks Payable to
WVCSD
Important Notes
Registration and payment with the Continuing Education Office are required BEFORE you will be permitted in class. Instructors will not accept course payment or registrations. They will accept lab fees ONLY, where noted. Please adhere to registration deadlines.
- You will NOT be notified if you have successfully registered.
- You will be notified if you have been closed out or if a course is canceled. In these instances your check will be returned.
- We will not accept cash. No phone registrations will be accepted.
- Students in the program must be at least 21 years old unless otherwise noted.
- Registration is required for all classes, even those that are free.
- Classes will not run if West Valley Central School District's day or evening activities are canceled due to inclement weather. In the event of such closing, you should attend the next scheduled class. In the case of single classes, you will be notified of a rescheduled date.
- Once class begins, there are no refunds except for verified medical conditions.
Entering Our School
As part of the district’s security protocol, the only exterior door that will be unlocked is the main entrance in front of school.
Weather Closings
When school is closed due to inclement weather, all night classes are cancelled as well. Monitor local TV stations throughout the day for closing information or visit the school district website at: www.wvalley.org.
Contact Us
Email: ksolly@wvalley.org
Phone: 716-942-3100, ext. 4104 from M-F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m