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Town 

of Chili 

NEWSLETTER 

WINTER/SPRING 2010 

Inside 

2 • Re-name the Park 

Contest 

7 • Recreation 

Programs 

16 • Senior 

Programs 

27 • Community 

Spotlight 

Town 

Supervisor 

David Dunning 

Town Board 

Tracy DiFlorio 

Virginia Ignatowski 

Michael Slattery 

Mary Sperr 

Town of Chili 

Chili Town Hall 

3333 Chili Avenue 

Rochester, NY 14624 

www.townofchili.org 

From the Supervisor 

“Things do not change; we change.” 

– Henry David Thoreau 

Unless, of course, you are 

referring to the Chili Town 

Newsletter. Over the past 

two years, what was once the 

Recreation/ Senior Center brochure 

has evolved into a Town Newsletter. 

Our newsletter now includes news 

and events from the Library, Highway, 

our Historian and so much more. 

With all these changes, it’s time for 

a makeover. I am pleased to present 

a new look to our town newsletter. 

I hope you will take the time to 

look inside to see the programs 

and services provided by the Town 

of Chili. I strive 

to provide our 

residents with 

as much information as I can, so if 

there is something you would like 

to see included in our newsletter, 

please contact me at ddunning@ 

townofchili.org or 585.889.6111. 

I am humbled to have the pleasure 

of serving as your Town Supervisor, 

and look forward to serving you -- the 

residents of the Town of Chili. 

Sincerely, 

Supervisor Dunning

Re-name the 

Park Contest 

The Town of Chili is giving all Chili residents the chance to leave a mark on the community 

which will last for years to come. As part of the ongoing park improvement project at “Baker 

Park,” the Town Board decided it was now time to give the park a proper name. 

Some Background First 

“Baker Park” was purchased by the Town of Chili 

in 1989 from the Baker family for the purpose of 

a creating a town park. Over the years the park 

has been used for many things, including scout 

camping, the Recreation Department’s haunted 

hayrides and the Boy Scout’s Haunted Barn, but 

most notably the park became home to the Chili 

Disc Golf course. The Chili Disc Golf course is considered 

by many people to be one of the finest 

courses in New York State and has hosted many 

tournaments including the 1999 World Disc Golf Championships. 

The park has recently seen the completion of Phase I 

of an improvement project which includes a new picnic shelter, 

restroom facility, and a new parking area. With the help of 

County Executive Maggie Brooks and Supervisor David Dunning, 

the Town of Chili was able to secure a grant for $145,000 

to complete Phase II which will include amenities such as hiking 

trails and a butterfly garden. 

Why Re-name the Park? 

When the Town of Chili purchased the property from the Baker 

family, the land was never formally dedicated a park by the 

Entry Form 

Chili Resident Name: _ ______________________________________________ 

Address: _________________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________________________ 

Phone Number: ____________________________________________________ 

E-mail:____________________________________________________________ 

Park Name:_______________________________________________________ 

Explanation:_______________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________________________________ 

Town Board, or even named for that matter. Over 

the years the property has been called everything 

from “Baker Property”, “Baker Farm Park”, “Chili 

Disc Golf Course Park”, and most recently “Baker 

Park”. With Phase I of the improvement project 

completed and Phase II slated to begin work in 

early 2010, Supervisor Dunning and the Town 

Board felt it was the perfect time to rename the 

park and formally dedicate it as such. 

How the Contest Will Work 

Chili residents of all ages are invited to submit names for the 

park along with a detailed explanation including any historical 

or significant reasons for the park name. A committee 

will review all entries and then narrow the list to the top three 

names. The three selected names will then be presented to 

the Chili Town Board for final approval. The person who submits 

the winning park name will receive the Grand Prize, which 

is TBD. If more than one person submits the winning park 

name, a random drawing of the duplicate entries will determine 

the Grand Prize winner. Upon completion of Phase II of 

the improvement project, the park’s new name will be unveiled 

at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. 

Instructions: 

All completed entries must be 

returned by March 5 to: 

Chili Recreation 

c/o Michael Curley 



Entries can also be e-mailed to: 

namethepark@townofchili.org 

E-mail entries must include same 

information as the form. 

2 • Town of Chili Newsletter 

www.townofchili.org

Town News 

Town 

Clerk’s 

Office 

Richard Brongo 

Town Clerk 

(585) 889-6127 (Clerk) 

(585) 889-6129 (Taxes) 

The Town Clerk’s office 

provides our residents 

with information. 

The office manages all official 

town records such as: 

board and committee meeting 

minutes, expense/revenue 

budgets, and abstracts 

of audited vouchers. Records, 

which are maintained 

by our office, are available 

for public viewing under the 

Freedom of Information Law. 

The town clerk’s office issues 

dog licenses (we provide 

a reduced rate for Seniors 

65 or older). The office also 

issues marriage licenses. 

Conservation licenses hunting 

& fishing activities. 

We also administer handicapparking 

permits and issue 

vendor licenses 

The Tax Department 

The tax department is responsible 

for the collection 

of town and county taxes. 

It is also responsible for the 

collection of the school taxes 

for our four School Districts: 

Gates-Chili, Churchville-Chili, 

Wheatland-Chili and Caledonia-Mumford. 

The department 

assists residents and 

realtors with any property tax 

related questions. 

Tax Payment Schedule 

There is a new tax payment 

schedule that will affect all 

Chili residents paying their 

Town and County Taxes in 

January. Below is a copy of 

this payment schedule: 

FULL PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: 

Jan. 1-Feb. 10: Pay total 

amount of the tax bill to Richard 

Brongo, Receiver. 

Feb. 11-May 31: Pay total 

amount of the tax bill plus 

interest to Richard Brongo, 

Receiver. 

Interest Schedule: 

Feb. 11- 28 1½% 

Mar. 1- 31 3% 

April 1- 30 4½% 

May 1- 31 6% 

INSTALLMENT PAYMENT 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

The first installment must be 

paid by February 10. If the 

first installment is not paid by 

February 10 the payee is no 

longer able to utilize the Installment 

Plan but may opt for 

a new Partial Payment Plan. 

Contact the Chili Tax Office at 

889-6129 for information. 

Jan. 1-Feb. 10: Pay first installment 

to Richard Brongo, 

Receiver. Any payment made 

on or before February 10 is 

interest free. 

Feb. 11-Feb. 28: If first installment 

was paid before 

February 10th then second 

installment is due with 1½% 

interest to Richard Brongo, 

Receiver. 

Mar. 1-Mar. 31: If first and 

second installment were paid 

on time then third installment 

is due with 3% interest. 

Payment is made to Richard 

Brongo, Receiver. 

Apr. 1- Apr. 30: If first, second 

and third installment 

were paid on time then fourth 

installment is due with 4.5% 

interest. Payment is made to 

Richard Brongo, Receiver. 

PARTIAL PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: 

This payment plan is available 

if first installment is not 

County Clerk DMV 

Mobile Unit 

Delivering motor vehicle 

services to the town of 

Chili! 

Hours Hotline: 

585-428-4132 



Tuesdays 

10 am - 3:30 pm 

made by February 10th or if 

any additional installments 

are late. Contact the Chili Tax 

office for further Information. 

A payment of a minimum of 

25% of your taxes plus interest 

is necessary to qualify for 

this plan. 

*Taxes that are unpaid by 

April 30 and a second notice 

of taxes due is processed by 

the County, an additional fee 

of one dollar ($1.00) will be 

levied and added to the tax 

bill. 

Take Further Notice that pursuant 

to the provisions of the 

law, the tax rolls of the Town 

of Chili will be returned to the 

Monroe County Treasury on 

the first day of June 2010. 

After May 31, 2010 all unpaid 

taxes plus interest is payable 

to the Monroe County Treasury, 

39 West Main Street, 

Rochester, NY 14614. 

If your Taxes are not paid 

through your mortgage company 

and you do not receive a 

tax bill by January 8th, please 

contact the Town of Chili Tax 

Office at 889-6129. 

www.townofchili.org Town of Chili Newsletter • 3

Assessor’s 

Office 

Linda Leach 

Assessor 

(585) 889-6132 

Tax Exemption Chart 

Town News 

Application(s) must be received 

no later than March 1, 2010. 

Application Type Basic Requirements Exemption Amount 

STAR 

(RP-425) 

STAR - ENHANCED 

Must be 65 yrs old by 

12/31/2010 

(RP-425) 

SENIOR CITIZEN 

(AGED) 

Must be 65 yrs old by 

12/31/2010 

(RP-467) 

VETERAN 

(RP-458-a) 

COLD WAR 

VETERAN 

(RP-458-b) 

DISABILITY 

(RP-459-c) 

Primary Residence, no income 

or age requirement. 

Proof of residency required. 

Primary Residence 

Age: 65 or older 

Income limit $74,700** 

Proof of residency and income required 


Age-65 or older 

Income limit $37,400** 

Proof of residency and Income required 

Available to Veterans who served during 

a recognized period of war.** 

Assessment limits. 

Available to Veterans 

Service dates 9/2/45-12/26/91 

Active duty and honorably 

discharged or released 


Income limit $37,400 ** 

Proof of residency and Income required. 

$30,000 

Assessment reduction 

School bill only 

$60,100 

Assessment reduction 

School bill only 

Sliding Scale 

Based on Income 

50% assessment limit 

Local option with income limits 


War Vet 


Combat Vets 

Local Option** 

10% 

Assessment limit 

(County Only) 

(10 Year Limit) 

Sliding Scale 

Based on Income 


Local option with income limits 

**Requirements may vary with local options on assessment and income limits for county, town and school 

districts. Please call the Assessor’s office for details or applications. 


www.townofchili.org

Highway 

Department 

News 

David P. Lindsay 

P.E., Commissioner of 

Public Works/ 

Superintendent of 

Highways 

Town News 

(585) 889-2630 

Wood Chips and Leaf 

Mulch 

Wood chips and leaf mulch 

are available for re-use. 

Stockpiles are located behind 

the Highway Garage in 

the lower parking area, past 

the tennis courts. 

Christmas Tree Collection 

The Town of Chili offers free 

Christmas tree disposal and 

will be collected on the same 

schedule as the Debris Pickup 

Program. If you prefer, 

you can drop off your Christmas 

tree at the Highway Department, 

in the back parking 

lot, by the tennis courts. 

Just follow the signs. 

Mailboxes 

The Highway Department 

asks that residents keep 

their mailboxes in good condition 

throughout the year. 

Mailboxes that are neglected 

will surely be affected by 

our plows due to the heavy 

snow from our wing plows. 

Our drivers take extra measures 

to avoid mailboxes, 

but sometimes weather conditions 

restrict the driver’s 

ability to avoid them. If your 

mailbox is damaged during 

snow removal, a post/stake 

and a standard size metal 

mailbox are the only replacements, 

regardless of what 

you had previously installed. 

The highway crew will repair 

any mailbox they damage, to 

serviceable condition, not 

necessarily a new mailbox. 

Debris Pick-up Program 

Town Pick-up Schedule 

First & Third Full Week – 

(Starting on a Monday) North 

& West Chili - north from Chili 

Avenue and west from Chili- 

Coldwater Road. 

Second & Fourth Full Week – 

East from Chili-Coldwater Road 

and south from Chili Avenue. 

Brush and tree limbs must be 

cut and stacked neatly with 

the cut ends facing the road. 

Please stack brush, logs, and 

shrubs separately. Limbs 

should be left as long as possible. 

Logs must be cut as short 

as possible. All material, except 

log pieces, will be chipped. 

Material not chipped will be 

collected by another vehicle, 

possibly the next day. Chips 

are available for reuse at the 

Highway garage storage area 

and by delivery to the home 

upon request. Leaf mulch is 

also available for reuse. 

Green waste, vines, weeds, 

sticks, and shrubs shall be 

in waterproof containers for 

packer pick-up. PLEASE DO 

NOT BAG. WE DO NOT PICK UP 

GRASS CLIPPINGS. Backyard 

composting is suggested. 

Metal items and white goods, 

EXCLUDING dehumidifiers, air 

conditioners, refrigerators, and 

freezers (unless Freon has been 

removed & Red Tagged). Please 

call your private hauler for details 

regarding those items. 

Rocks, concrete, brick, and 

dirt. Must be in pieces not 

larger than 12”. Dirt shall be in 

waterproof containers. PLEASE 

DO NOT BAG. 

Junk cars. By appointment, 

and proof of ownership is required. 

All inquiries should be directed 

to the Department of Public 

Works Office at 889-2630, 

Monday–Friday between 7:00 

am and 3:30 pm NOTE: May 

through September, hours are 

Monday–Thursday 6 am to 

3:30 pm, Friday 6 am–10 am 

Debris Pick-Up Guidelines 

Please have all debris ready for pick-up on the 

Sunday evening preceeding your week of service. 

• No Tires - must be off rims to be collected by your 

private hauler 

• Do not place items in concrete gutters, ditches, or on 

top of storm drains 

• Pile materials separately from items to be collected by 

your private hauler 

• No contractor-generated tree debris 

• No construction debris or building materials 

• No furniture, TVs, fuel tanks 

• Residents having items which are considered hazardous 

waste material should call Monroe County Hazardous 

Waste at 753-7600 for information on disposal. 


From the Historian’s Perch 

Early 

Roads in 

Chili 

(and what we 

first called 

them) 

Bonnie Moore 

Chili Historian 

Town Historian 

Do you know what early 

route in Chili was originally 

called “Sawmill Road”? 

You can probably guess that it 

lead to a sawmill, but where. 

Today, thousands travel that 

road every day and it may 

have some of the heaviest 

traffic in town. It cuts across 

Chili in an east-west direction 

from Rochester through 

Riga. The early settlers in 

1800 called this Indian trail 

Sawmill Road because it led 

to Samuel Baldwin’s thriving 

lumber business. Today 

we call it Chili Avenue. 

There was also a well-traveled 

Indian trail that they 

called “Path to Big Water”. 

It made its way from south 

Chili northward to Lake Ontario. 

It provided a direct 

route to great fishing expeditions 

for the natives. 

Settlers, however, changed 

the name to Braddock’s 

Bay Road and it retained 

that name throughout the 

1800s. Today that road is 

quite busy with ramps feeding 

from the 490 Expressway. 

We now call it by a less 

colorful name-Union Street. 

No one in early Chili would 

mistake what route was 

called the River Road. The 

trail would meander on the 

west side of the Genesee 

River which would regularly 

challenge the path with its 

raging flooding in the 

spring. The path would 

disappear from time to 

time as the angry water 

claimed the land around 

it. Peter Jr and Jacob 

Sheffer attempted to survey 

and construct a road 

that could be used by 

horses and wagons. (Their 

father was the first landowner 

in Chili.)Many generations 

that followed also 

tried to tame the wrath of 

the Genesee with little success, 

that is, until the construction 

of the Mt. Morris 

Dam. Today we call this scenic 

route Scottsville Road. 

Stage Road was the name 

of a branch in 1805 in Chili 

Center that left Chili Avenue 

(then known as Rochester 

Road) and traveled 

south where the present 

ball fields are. From there 

it found its way past Beaver 

Road, snaking its path 

to Stottle Road. Today we 

call it Chili-Scottsville Road. 

Why it claimed itself as 

a stage road when so 

many other routes carried 

stages, we don’t know. 

Another early road moniker 

was Sand Hill Road. If we 

mentioned that along this 

path was a cemetery, a Presbyterian 

Church, a school and 

the southern dogleg leading 

to Chili Avenue and the northern 

part of Stottle Road, you 

would guess Chestnut Ridge 

Road. You would be correct. 

Another very early route was 

Paul Road. It was so named 

for the Paul brothers, Lemuel 

and Zebulon. They built 

their homestead in 1811 

at the eastern end, well 

before the railroad tracks. 

The Pauls were farmers 

from Massachusetts and 

businessmen. Lemuel 

had hoped to tap into the 

business trade when the 

canal came through Chili. 

Yes, indeed, there was a 

canal here that joined the 

Genesee Canal on its way to 

Pennsylvania. Next newsletter, 

we’ll tackle that subject. 

Many thanks to Sue Fuhrman 

who lives presently in the 

Paul house for her extensive 

information on the Paul family 

and the homestead. 


www.townofchili.org


Recreation 


Michael Curley 

Parks & Recreation 

Director 

Happy 

New Year! As we 

all look towards another 

year filled with great 

recreation programs, special 

events, and park improvement 

projects, I would like to 

thank the many people who 

helped make 2009 so special. 

Thank you: 

Supervisor Dunning and the 

Chili Town Board for your continued 

support. 

Recreation Advisory Committee 

for your advice, dedication, 

and hard work at the 

Recreation events. 

Thank you to all the Town of 

Chili staff, but in particular: 

The Parks and Highway crews 

whose help make all the Recreation 

events possible. 

The Senior Center staff who 

help any time I need it and 

allow “the kids” to make a 

mess in their great senior 

center. 

Thank you to the many volunteers 

listed on page 12. 

Without your countless 

hours of help and support, 

many of the Recreation programs 

and events would not 

be possible. 

Finally and most importantly, 

Thank you to the Recreation 

and Community Center 

Staff: 

Marcia Marks, Paula Schweigert, 

Linda Handyside, 

Cindy Kellogg and Elsie Sullivan, 

who make my job easier 

and who’s hard work help 

make Chili a better place for 

all residents. 

Again, thank you to everyone 

who made 2009 a great year 

and I look forward to working 

with you in 2010. 

As always, if you have any 

questions or suggestions for 

new programs, please give 

me a call or e-mail me at 

mcurley@townofchili.org. 

Sincerely, 

Michael Curley 



Info 

Chili Recreation Office 


Rochester, N Y 14624 

Phone: 585-889-4680 

Fax: 585-889-6199 

Office Hours 

Monday-Friday 

9:00 am-5:00 pm 

Recreation Staff 

Michael Curley, Director 

Marcia Marks, Clerk 

Paula Schweigert, Clerk 

Recreation Committee 

James Crelly, Chair 

Tess Crozier 

Mary Fisher 

Marlene Kretser 

Andrew Laughlin 

Nick Mojsovski 

Guy Puglia 

Margaret Sheppard 

Robert Springer 

Chili Community 

Center 

4400 Buffalo Road 

North Chili, NY 14514 

Phone 585-594-2030 

Center Hours 

Mon-Thurs 9 am–9 pm 

Fri 9 am–5 pm 

Sat 9 am–2 pm 

Community Center 

Staff 

Linda Handyside 

Cindy Kellogg 

Elsie Sullivan 

Mission 

Statement 

The mission of the Chili Recreation Department is to 

provide wholesome leisure opportunities and recreational 

facilities to the residents of Chili regardless of 

age or ability. Through a commitment of professional 

excellence, we strive to offer quality programming and 

facilities to enhance the quality of life for residents of 

the community. 

CHILI RECREATION 

DEPARTMENT 


Preschool 

Programs 

RHYTHM-TIME KIDS 

This interactive music program for parent 

(grandparent or provider) and child introduces 

your young one to musical instruments 

and concepts. Through listening and handson 

experience, they learn lessons in rhythm, 

dynamics, imitation and motion. Children 

use instruments, experiencing “ensemble” 

or group dynamics, while adults learn some 

tips on cultivating the musical experience at 

home. 

Who: 

When: 

Session 1: January 28-March 4 

(No classes Feb. 18) 

Session 2: March 11-April 8 

Session 3: April 29-May 27 

Ages 2-5 years old (with adult) 

Thursdays 

Time: 9:15-9:45 am 

Where: Chili Community Center 

Instructor: Angela Zale 

Cost: $35/resident or 

$40/non-resident 

Min: 3 Max: 8 

Beginner Tap, Ballet & Tumbling 

Students will be introduced to basic dance 

techniques in tap and ballet. Children will 

enjoy learning to dance in a fun, creative and 

SAFE environment. Ballet slippers and tap 

shoes are recommended. 

Who: Children ages 3-5 

When: Tuesdays, January 19-June 1 

(no classes Feb. 16 and April 20) 

Time: 4:15-5:00 pm 


Instructor: American Dance Academy Staff 



Recital : June 1 at 5pm 


MELODY KIDS 

Wouldn’t your child or children enjoy singing, 

dancing and creating to fun songs? This class 

is created for young children and parents to 

learn musical skills which are taught to music. 

Your instructor for this fun class is Miss 

Brenda, of Melody Kids. Brenda has a MA 

degree in Education and many years of experience 

teaching young children, as well as 

many years of studying cello and voice. 

Who: Newborns to 5 years old 

(with adult) 

When: Wednesdays 

Session 1: January 27-March 3 

(No class Feb. 17) 

Session 2: March 10-April 7 

Time: 10:00-10:45 am 


Instructor: Brenda Lincoln 



Min: 3 Max: 10 

Community Center Playgroup 

Come to the Chili Community Center and join 

other families on the playground. When the 

weather turns bad, Chili Recreation opens 

the gym at the Community Center for you and 

your toddler. There will be balls, mats, and 

other equipment to use and all of this is free! 

Who: Children up to age 5 (with adult) 

When: Mondays (ongoing) 

Time: 9:30-10:30 am 


PLAYCARE 

Chili Recreation along with A Time to Grow Preschool 

offers a pay-by the day childcare program. 

Two instructors will care for your child 

while you run those daily errands or go to an 

appointment. Children must come with lunch 

and a snack will be provided. Child must be 

registered prior to coming. Call 594-2030 

when you need to reserve a day. 


When: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 

Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm 

Where: 

Cost: 

Chili Community Center 

$12/child or $20/two children or 

$30/three children 

PEE WEE SOCCER 

Chili Recreation is again offering this very 

popular league. This program will introduce 

your child to the game of soccer using age appropriate 

activities. The main emphasis will 

be fun and requires a “feet on” approach by 

all parents. Volunteer coaches are needed. 

Space is limited, so register early. 

Who: Children ages 3 and 4 

When: Saturdays, May 1 -June 12 

(No soccer May 29) 

Time: 

Where: 

Cost: 

10:00 am 

Union Station Park 

$35/resident OR 


Youth 

Programs 

TAP, BALLET & TUMBLING 

For those students ready to take the next step 

and learn new dance techniques in tap and 

ballet. Children will enjoy learning to dance in 

a fun, creative and SAFE environment. Ballet 

slippers and tap shoes are recommended. 



(no classes Feb. 16 and April 20) 

Time: 5:00-5:45 pm 






HIP HOP 

For those students who want to learn the latest 

dance moves, this class is for you. Students 

will learn the moves of their favorite 

popstars, other hip-hop moves, as well as a 

dance routine. This is a high energy, exciting 

class! 

Who: Children ages 7 and up 


(no classes on Feb. 16 and April 20) 

Time: 5:45-6:15 pm 







www.townofchili.org

YOUTH LACROSSE LEAGUE 

BEGINNERS WELCOME!!! NO EXPERIENCE 

NECESSARY!!! Basic skills will be refined in 

a “game” environment. Teams will travel to 

area towns for games as well as play here in 

Chili. Practice will begin in late March/early 

April with games starting by the end of April. 

The season will end in early June. Teams will 

practice & play three days a week. Space is 

Limited. Registration night is January 26th @ 

6:30pm, Chili Community Center, 4400 Buffalo 

Rd. 

Who: 

Cost: 


Grades K-2 Division 

(15 max/team) 

Grades 3-4 Boys Division 

(18 max/team) 

Grades 5-6 Boys Division 

(20 max/team) 

Grades 2-4 Girls Division 

(18 max/team) 

Grades 5-6 Girls Division 

(20 max/team) 

Boys K-2 Division ONLY: 

$60/resident & 


(includes team jersey) 

All other divisions: 

$95/resident or $ 

100/non-resident 

(includes team jersey) 

KARATE 

These Karate classes are designed for students 

of all abilities, from beginner to advanced 

black belts. Instructor Dave Mason 

teaches a diverse curriculum which offers 

belt rankings in Tsunami-Ryu Karate-Do. Registrations 

accepted at all times and fee will 

be prorated. 

Who: Ages 5 and up 

Sessions: January-March, April-June 

When: Tues. & Thurs. 6:00-7:00 pm 

& Sat. 9:00-10:30 am 


Instructor: Dave Mason, 

10 Degree Black Belt 

Cost: $165 resident/3 months 

$170 non-resident/3 months 

FRIDAY EVENING FLOOR 

HOCKEY LEAGUE 

GRADES K & 1 Chili Recreation is pleased to 

announce a Floor Hockey League for your Kindergartner 

or First Grader. This league gives 

kids the opportunity to play floor hockey in 

a fun, non-competitive league. Space is limited 

to 40 players and volunteer coaches are 

needed. 

Who: Children grades K and 1st 

When Fridays, February 5-March 19 

(No games March 12) 

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm (1 hour games) 

Where: 

Cost: 


$35/resident OR 


SATURDAY MORNING 

FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE 

GRADES 2-6 Chili Recreation is once again 

offering its very popular floor hockey league. 

This league gives kids the opportunity to play 

floor hockey in a fun, non-competitive league. 

Space is limited to 40 players per division 

and volunteer coaches are needed. 

Who: Children grades 2 to 3 (Div. 1) 

Children grades 4 to 6 (Div. 2) 

When Saturdays, February 6-March 20 

(No games on February 20) 

Time: 9:00-1:00 pm (1 hour games) 

Where: Chestnut Ridge Elementary Gym 

Cost: $35/res. OR $40/non-res. 

CSI: Chili 

Join the search for clues and analyze evidence 

to solve a mystery at the Chili Community 

Center. The crime scene: an animal skull 

stuffed with cash! Five women have called 

the office to claim the cash as their own. Put 

on your detective badge and determine the 

rightful owner. You will scientifically examine 

“simulated” blood and hair fibers left at 

the scene. We’ll dust for fingerprints and in 

no time, you’ll be thinking like a crime scene 

investigator-just like the ones on TV. Join us 

if you think you can crack the case starting 

January 23. 

Who: Students in grades 3 or 4 

When: Saturdays, Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6 

Time: 9:30-11:30 am 


Instructor: Mrs. Kilner 



Who: Students in grades 5 or 6 

When: Saturdays, Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6 

Time: 12:00-2:00 pm 


Instructor: Mrs. Kilner 





BABYSITTER’S TRAINING 

This course teaches roles and responsibilities 

of the babysitter, including skills in accident 

prevention and emergency recognition. 

All students must bring paper, pencil and a 

bagged lunch. 


When: Tuesday, February 16 (session 1) 

Tuesday, April 20 (session 2) 

Time: 10:00-3:00 pm 


Instructor: EPIC Trainings 

Cost: 

$40/resident or 


(includes Certificate of 

completion) 

HOME ALONE SAFETY: 

WHEN I’M IN CHARGE 

Designed to teach children who are home 

alone the importance of behaving responsibly. 

Topics include but are not limited to first 

aid, what to do when a stranger comes to the 

door, telephone tips, Internet safety as well 

as how to react during a variety of emergencies 

such as power outages and who and 

when to call in an emergency. Knowing when 

your child is ready to stay home alone is a difficult 

decision, but preparation can make the 

transition much easier for you and your child. 


When: Tuesday, February 16 (session 1) 

Tuesday, April 20 (session 2) 

Time: 10:00 -12:00 pm 





A course fee includes: 

Student workbook, Safety Information Packet, 

Emergency Information Contact Sheet, 

House Rules Form (to be completed at home 

with their families), How to call 911/Poison 

Control Card, Child Print ID Kit: Stores fingerprints, 

photo, medical and dental records, 

DNA, and more! 


Teen & Adult 

Programs 

DANCING WITH THE GIRLS - 

Fitness Class 

For those who have always dreamed of becoming 

a Rockette or being involved in a 

Broadway show. If you enjoy moving to all 

types of music, Latin, disco, Country, hip-hop 

and oldies, this class is for you. No experience 

necessary and two “left feet” are always 

acceptable. 

Who: Adults 

When: Thursdays, February 4-April 8 

Time: 6:30-7:30 


Instructor: Pat Dykstra, Certified Fitness 

Professional 



Teen/Adult KARATE 

These Karate classes are designed for students 

of all abilities, from beginner to advanced 

black belts. Instructor Dave Mason 

teaches a diverse curriculum which offers 

belt rankings in Tsunami-Ryu Karate-Do. Registrations 

accepted at all times and fee will 

be prorated! 

Who: Teen to adult 

Sessions: January-March, April-June 

When: Tues. & Thurs. 7:00-9:00 pm 

& Sat. 9:00-10:30 am 


Instructor: Dave Mason, 

10 Degree Black Belt 

Cost: $165 resident/3 months 

$170 non-resident/3 months 

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES 

MEN, WOMEN, AND COED 

Chili Recreation offers a variety of softball 

leagues for men, women, and Co-Ed. Leagues 

played Monday thru Friday. If you have a 

team who is interested, contact our office 

at 889-4680 in late February for the date 

and time of a pre-season meeting. This 

meeting is mandatory for any new team. 

Men’s Open Gym Basketball 

Come join Chili Recreation for weekly pick-up 

basketball games at the Washington Irving 

Gymnasium. The gym has two basketball 

courts and we are running this in conjunction 

with Gates Recreation so there should be no 

problem getting games in. Call for more information. 

Who: Men 25 and older 

When: Mondays, Jan. 4 – May 24 

(no games 4/12 or 5/10) 

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Where: 

Cost: 

Washington Irving Gym 

$30.00 resident 

$35.00 non-resident 

(must register prior to playing) 

Adult Indoor Soccer 

Recreational Pick-Up Games 

Chili Recreation is offering a new indoor soccer 

league for adults. This league gives adults 

the opportunity to play indoor soccer in a 

FUN, NON-COMPETITIVE LEAGUE. There will 

be a mandatory meeting for all participants 

on February 8 at 6:30 pm at the Chili Senior 

Center. Call for more information. 

Who: Adults 18 and older 

When: Tuesdays, Feb. 23-March 30 

Where: Churchville Chili Intermediate 

School 

Time: 

Cost: 

7:30-9:30 pm 

$40.00/resident or 


(must register prior to playing) 


www.townofchili.org


SPORT SAFETY WORKSHOP 

FOR COACHES 

Each year more than five million children visit 

emergency rooms due to sports related injuries. 

Most of these injuries are preventable. 

Developed in partnership with the U.S. Olympic 

Committee and The NATIONAL YOUTH 

SPORTS SAFETY FOUNDATION, INC. (NYSSF), 

this workshop is designed to teach coaches 

how to prepare, prevent and identify sportsrelated 

injuries. Call 889-4680 to pre-register. 

Who: Adults 

When: Thursday, April 8 

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm 



Cost: FREE 

Sports Related Concussion Seminar 

for Youth Coaches. Teachers 

and Parents 

Research on sports-related concussions has 

significantly increased in past years as a 

growing number of professional and amateur 

athletes have left sports due to head concussions. 

Traditional concussion assessment 

techniques such as asking athletes “Where 

are you?” or “How many fingers am I holding 

up?” no longer are deemed comprehensive 

enough to diagnose a concussion or make 

sound decisions regarding an athlete’s return 

to competition. 

The Brain Injury Association of New York 

State (BIANYS) and the Town of Chili will host 

a free sports concussion management seminar 

geared toward teachers and youth sports 

coaches, but the information presented is 

also useful for parents and teachers as well. 

Call 889-4680 to pre-register. 

Topics will include: 

• Prevalence of concussions in athletics 

• Symptoms related to acute and post-concussion 

syndromes 

• Mechanics of a concussion 

• Risk of second impact syndrome 

• Traditional vs. contemporary concussion 

management and return-to-play guidelines 

• Off-field effects of sports concussions 

• Introduction of the ImPACT concussion assessment 

tool 

Who: Teachers, youth sports coaches 

and parents 

When: Wednesday, April 15 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm 


Instructor: Krista Brown, a certified brain 

injury specialist 

Cost: FREE 

Knitting Class 

Participants will complete a small project as 

they learn the basics of knitting. Throughout 

the class students will be encouraged to 

choose and begin their next project. The goal 

of the class is for students to master the basic 

knitting stitches and learn how to read a 

pattern and choose the correct yarn and supplies 

for a successful project. Supplies will be 

provided by the instructor and will cost an additional 

$7 per student and that fee is paid to 

the instructor at the first class. Knitters who 

are not beginners are welcome to enroll in 

this class, come and enjoy the camaraderie, 

and get help with their projects as needed. 

Who: Ages 12 to Adult 

When: Tuesdays 

Session 1: Feb 9, 16, 23 

Session 2: March 2, 9, 16 

Session 3: March 23, 30, April 6 

Time: 7:00-8:30 pm 


Instructor: Lorri Patterson 




Dog Obedience Classes with 

Animal Behavior Specialists, Inc. 

Puppy Kindergarten 

Eliminate problem behaviors before they begin. 

Learn to understand your dog’s personality, 

and how to respond with an appropriate level of 

correction and/or praise in an interactive and 

safe setting. This class focuses on the proper 

socialization between puppies and their human 

counterparts. These skills will also be incorporated 

with ways to handle house training, jumping, 

chewing, etc. This class is designed for 

dogs 8-16 weeks of age. Proof of vaccinations 

required week one. 

Basic Obedience 

Develop a mutual respect between you and 

your dog. Learn to use this relationship to master 

basic obedience commands. (Sit, Down, 

Stand, Stay, Come, Heel) in a class designed 

by a Cornell University Graduate; we use soft, 

effective training methods which enable your 

dog to trust and respect you. This class also 

includes a behavior discussion which covers; 

dominance, nipping, chewing, jumping, digging, 

etc. This class is designed for dogs 4 months 

and older. No dogs attend 

the first class. Proof of 

vaccinations required. 

Intermediate Obedience 

Take your basic obedience 

commands to a new 

level as you and your dog 

begin to work off leash. 

Each class will follow a 

customized curriculum depending on the level 

of advancement of the participants. Jumping 

may be included in some classes. Proof of vaccinations 

required at the first class. 

Canine Good Citizen 

This certification program tests canine behavior 

dogs in simulated everyday situations. Your dog 

will learn how to greet strangers politely, without 

jumping or barking, allow a new acquaintance 

to handle and groom them without distress, 

and to greet other canines socially and safely. 

We identify and reward dogs that have the training 

and demeanor to be community members 

in good standing, as well as a reliable family 

member. All dogs passing the CGC test receive 

a certificate from AKC, and are recorded in the 

Canine Good Citizen Archive. CGC is a valuable 

certification recognized by many agencies such 

as dog parks, insurance companies, and rental 

housing. Proof of vaccinations required at the 

first class. 

Small Breed Classes 

Our small breed classes are designed for dogs 

30 lbs and under. Learn to build a relationship 

with your small breed by using soft and effective 

training methods enabling your dog to build 

trust and respect with its family. This class includes 

basic obedience commands as well as 

behavior discussions covering nipping, chewing, 

jumping, and digging in an interactive and 

safe setting. Some classes include play time, 

which is a valuable socialization tool. 

For dates and times of classes, please call 

585-889-0501. 


Special 

Events 

Valentine’s dance 

Chili Recreation is pleased to announce a 

very special evenings for the girls of Chili. 

On February 6th Chili Recreation will hold its 

Sixth Annual Valentine’s Dance. Any father, 

stepdad, uncle or other adult may escort that 

special girl to the Community Center for an 

evening of fun. There will be dancing, refreshments, 

and goody bags for all the girls who 

attend. Space is limited so buy your tickets 

early. 

Who: 

Girls up to age 12 accompanied 

by an adult 

When: Saturday, February 6 

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm 


Cost: $20/resident family or 

$30/non-resident family 

Tickets go on sale January 4 at the Recreation 

Office. Remember, space is limited so 

buy your tickets early. 

An Animal Adventure 

For all of you animal lovers, Chili Recreation 

has a great program for you. Come and meet 

the animal ambassadors from WOWEE (World 

of Wildlife Educational Encounters) and learn 

about different animal species, habitat, diet 

and other interesting things. Some of the animals 

that may be included in this program are 

“Tora”, the endangered binturong, “Sawabu” 

a serval cat, “Sherman” a coatimundi, a fennec 

fox named “Sahara” and an endangered 

cotton-top Tamarin monkey. 

This exciting evening will also consists 

of a collection of small and furry critters that 

young children can relate to. Depending on 

the size of the group, the children may be 

able to pet some of these adorable and lovable 

critters. Some of these animals may include: 

Sugar Glider, Chinchilla, Silky Chickens, 

Texel Guinea Pigs, Miniature pot belly piglets, 

Hedge hogs, Ferrets, Birds, as well as a variety 

of different types of Bunnies and more. 

Pre-registration is required. 

Who: 

Children of all ages (must be 

accompanied by an adult) 

When: Friday, February 12 

Time: 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm 


Where: 

Cost: 

Chili Senior Center 


$2.00 per child 

(accompanying adults are free) 

AN EVENING WITH THE EASTER 

BUNNY: PIZZA, ICE CREAM SOCIAL 

and ENTERTAINMENT 

The Chili Senior Center will be HOPPIN with 

fun on Friday, March 26, 2010. Children of all 

ages are invited to come out and join the Easter 

Bunny for a pizza dinner and make your 

own ice cream sundae social. Enjoy a fun 

filled evening of food, entertainment and a 

special visit with the Easter Bunny. 

Who: All ages 

When: Friday, March 26 

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm 

Where: Chili Senior Center 


Cost: $5.00/per person 

Tickets go on sale February 8, and are available 

at the Recreation Department (3235 

Chili Avenue) or Chili Community Center 

(4400 Buffalo Road). 

EASTER EGG HUNT 

Please join Chili Recreation on March 27 for 

our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children will hunt 

for candy filled eggs as well as the special 

prizes and the Easter Bunny will be on hand 

for pictures. Please bring your own bags or 

baskets to collect the eggs! 

Who: Children are divided 

into 3 groups: 

Toddlers up to age 4 

Ages 5 to 7 

Ages 8 and up 

When: Saturday, March 27 

Time: 10:00 am Sharp! 

Location: Davis Park 

EASTER EGG-TRAVAGANZA 

DECORATING NIGHT 

Join friends and family at the Chili Senior 

Center for an evening of Easter egg decorating. 

There will be paints, egg coloring, and 

other decorations so you can make the prettiest 

Easter Eggs ever. You need to provide 

the cooked eggs, as many you like, and we 

provide the rest. Please call to 889-4680 by 

March 29 to pre-register. 

Who: All ages (Children must be 

accompanied by an adult) 

When: Tuesday, March 30 

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm 


3235 Chili Ave. 

Cost: FREE 

Family Bingo Night and Pizza 

Dinner 

Looking for a fun and affordable night out 

with the family? Join Chili Recreation for our 

first ever Family Bingo Night. This fun night 

starts off with a pizza dinner then followed by 

lots of Bingo and prizes. Space will be limited 

so by your tickets early. Tickets available at 

the Recreation Office starting January 25. 

Who: Families 

When: Friday, March 5 

Time: 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm 



Cost: $3.00 per person 

INDOOR COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

Looking to find some great deals and want 

to avoid the malls? Join Chili Recreation for 

our second Indoor Community Garage Sale 

on March 12 and 13. There will be many individual 

garage sales under one roof at the Chili 

Community Center. If you are interested in 

renting a space, please call 594-2030 for 

more information. Space is limited, so call 

early. 

Who: Anyone looking for a great deal! 

When: Friday, March 12 from 1pm-7pm 

Where: 

Saturday, March 13 9am-4pm 


4400 Buffalo Road 

North Chili, NY 


www.townofchili.org

Many 

Thanks 

to Chili 


Volunteers 


Recreation Advisory 

Committee 

James Crelly, Chair 

Tess Crozier 

Mary Fisher 

Marlene Kretser 

Andrew Laughlin 

Nick Mojsovski 

Guy Puglia 

Margaret Sheppard 

Bob Springer 

Chil-E Fest Committee 

Members 

Karen Dunning 

Chris Fish 

Dawn Forte 

John Georges 

Debbie Harrington 

Ray Merrow 

Pat Quinn 

Tom Schreck 

Bob Springer 

**Also in memory of Daryl Cox, 

whose hard work and dedication 

to the Chil-E Fest will be missed 

and always remembered. 

Family Fun Day and 

Halloween Party 

Gates Chili High School students 

and teachers 

Flag Football Coaches 

Fred Brightman 

Dave Cercere 

Mike Colucci 

Craig Coykendall 

Jim Hendron 

Dave Keller 

Brian Kelly 

Bill Riddell 

Paul Vogelwede 

Floor Hockey Coaches 

Bob Hartman 

Corey Wehle 

Dan DiFlorio 

Dave Keller 

Dave Patanella 

Fred Brighman 

Greg Wilkes 

Mark Hillman 

Mike Quayle 

Mike Terrana 

Ron Ziegler 

Tim Fogarty 

Tom Cerasuolo 

Tom Landers 

Vinnie Buonomo 

Pee Wee Soccer 

Coaches 

Adam Cummings 

Eric Lauricella 

George Stamoulacatos 

Janelle Kita 

Jason Kuder 

Kate Reina 

Kelly O’Donnell 

Kristen Hotaling 

Lance Strassner 

Michael Antonio 

Phil Passafiume 

Richard Cromer 

Robert Kloch 

Sam Mingolelli 

Scott and Julie Demo 

Shane Murray 

Shannon Costanzo 

Tony Fromm 

Troy Guarino 

Vinnie Bounomo 

Youth Lacrosse 

Coaches and Assistants 

Andrew Goodermote 

Brad Mitchell 

Chris Sheridan 

Dave Tegler 

Dot Wittman 

Doug Naab 

James Liberi 

Jason Tebo 

Jeff Wittman 

Laura Muscianese 

Jim Creighton 

John Buck 

Kerri Noyes 

Pat Bonafede 

Peter Korts 

Rachel Van Aernum 

Ray Brown 

Sara Goto 

Scott Cosgrove 

Scott Wilson 

Sean Marsh 

Thomas Murphy 

Todd Yunker 

Community Christmas 

Events 

DeWayne Scott 

Bob Munger, Chili Special Police 

Breakfast with Santa 

Helpers 

Josh Fisher 

Christina Fisher 

Francesca Clemente 

Kathryn Pietropaolo 

Derek Dunning 


Chili Recreation Registration Form Please copy if needed. 

Program Information 


Program Name_______________________________________________ Program Dates_______________________________________________ 

Days_ ______________________________________________________ Times______________________________________________________ 

Participant Information (Must be completed by parent/guardian if participant is a minor) 

Participant’s Name_ _________________________________________ q M q F 

Date of Birth_ ___________________ Grade_____________ 

Street Address_________________________________________________________ City____________________________ Zip________________ 

Phone________________________________________________________________ E-mail_____________________________________________ 

Chili Resident: q Yes q No 

Volunteer Coach (if applicable): q Yes q No 

Family Information (Must be completed if participant is a minor) 

Mother’s Name____________________________________________Home Phone___________________ Work Phone_ ____________________ 

Father’s Name_____________________________________________Home Phone___________________ Work Phone_ ____________________ 

Street Address_____________________________________________City_ _____________________________________ Zip _________________ 

Release Waiver (Must be signed) 

I hereby waive, release and discharge the Town of Chili, Chili Recreation Department, all officers, agents and employees, from all liability and 

damages that may occur from taking part in the activity indicated in this agreement. I further agree for my child and/or myself, in the event of 

injury while participating in said activities, to indemnify and hold harmless the organization, all employees, to include all contracted individuals, 

and its participants. I further understand that health insurance is not provided, and I must supply health coverage for my child or self. I give my 

permission for treatment by a medical professional to be administered in the event of an emergency. 

Participant Signature_______________________________________________________________________Date_ _________________________ 

(Must be signed by parent/guardian if participant is a minor) 

Instructions: 

This registration form is for 

Chili Recreation programs only. 

Please return this registration 

form along with your check, 

payable to Town of Chili, to: 

Chili Recreation Department 



Chili Recreation Policy Information 

Registration Policy 

1. A registration form must be completed for each individual taking part in a Chili Recreation. 

2. The registration form(s) can either be returned to the Recreation Office in person or mailed to: Chili 

Recreation 3235 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624. NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

3. Complete payment is due at time of registration and must accompany the registration form. 

Refund Policy 

1. If Chili Recreation cancels the activity, a FULL REFUND will be given. 

2. You may withdraw up to one week prior to the start of the activity with a written request submitted 

to Chili Recreation. A refund will be granted less a $10.00 processing fee. Please note that some 

classes or trips may be non-refundable or involve a portion of non-refundable monies. 

3. Within one week of the activity starting or once the activity has begun, refunds will only be given for 

family or medical emergencies. A written request must be submitted and refunds will be pro-rated 

based upon date of request, not the date of injury or emergency. A $10.00 processing fee will still 

apply. *Chili Recreation reserves the right to request a Doctor’s note or further proof of emergency. 

4. NO REFUNDS will be given once the activity has ended. 


www.townofchili.org

Rental fees are $125 for 

residents of Chili, and 

$150 for non-residents. 

Alcoholic beverages are not 

allowed in the park or in 

the lodge. Call 889-4680 

for further information 

and available dates. 

A registration form 

is available at 

www.townofchili.org. 

Chili Parks 

Union 

Station 

Park 

The Town of Chili is proud to offer our lodge at Union Station Park. This facility was completed 

in 2006 and is available to rent for family and community events. Access to the 

park and lodge is off Union Street in North Chili at the end of Rock Island Road. This enclosed 

lodge offers accommodations for up to 80 people, indoor restroom facilities, kitchenette, and 

a full paved parking lot. Recreation facilities surrounding this lodge include playground equipment, 

a nature trail, access to Black Creek, 2 athletic fields, and a new basketball court. 

Explore 


Parks 

Ballantyne Park 

This is a two acre park located 

on Ballantyne Road, next 

to the Arc of Monroe County. 

Park amenities include a 

playing field and playground. 


The Community Center is located 

at 4400 Buffalo Road 

in North Chili and is home 

to various recreational programs, 

special events and 

meetings. The building consists 

of meeting rooms, a 

program room, as well as a 

gymnasium. These facilities 

are available for public, nonprofit 

groups to use. Along 

with the Center, the property 

has a baseball field, basketball 

court, and playground. 

Davis Park 

Davis Park is a 52-acre park 

with two separate entrances. 

The park can be accessed 

from either Chestnut Ridge 

Road or Paul Road. Davis 

Park is home to six base- 

ball fields, five soccer fields, 

two open air pavilions, restrooms, 

tennis courts, and 

two playground areas. 

Hubbard Park 

This seven acre park is located 

in North Chili on Union 

Street near Parkway Drive. 

Hubbard Park consists of a 

baseball field, tennis courts, 

a basketball court, and a 

playground. 

Memorial Park 

Located at 3235 Chili Avenue, 

this 11.6 acre park is 

home to many playing fields, 

a basketball court, tennis 

courts, and a playground. 

Memorial Park playing fields 

include six baseball fields, 

two of which have lights. 

Merante Field, which is a 

premier soccer/football field 

with lights, is also located at 

Memorial Park. 

Yolanda Park 

Yolanda Park, a 3.7 acre 

park, is located on Yolanda 

Drive and consists of a soccer 

field and playground 

equipment. 

Chili Nature Trail 

The Nature Trail is located 

off Chili Avenue, behind the 

Chili Heights Apartment 

complex. This 36-acre park 

is made up of various trails, 

an open field, scenic pond 

and two overlook areas. 

Baker Park 

This 28-acre recreational 

area is located at 400 Chili- 

Scottsville Road. The property 

is home to an 18 hole 

disc-golf course and boasts 

beautiful landscapes perfect 

for hiking. 

A park improvement project 

is underway and includes 

new restroom facilities, walking 

paths, picnic shelter and 

other site improvements. For 

more information, call 889- 

4680. 


Senior 

Center 

Mary Anne Sears 

Director 

Programs for the Aging 

Senior Center 

I 

hope the holidays were 

happy and joyful ones. 

With the New Year upon us, 

many of us choose to make 

a resolution to do something 

different! If you have never 

been to the Senior Center, 

how about coming to see 

what we are all about? We 

still hear stories from people 

who have lived here 30 plus 

years, and weren’t aware 

that we were here! We have 

over 2000 registered members. 

If you would like to consider 

becoming a volunteer, 

we would love to have you 

join our awesome group of 

volunteers (the key to a successful 

center). 

These are just a few of the 

programs that are offered 

and take place at the center. 

We offer a bimonthly newsletter 

which can be picked up 

at the Center, the Town Hall, 

and library or accessed at 

our Town Website. 

If you would like to receive 

more information about our 

Senior Center, please give us 

a call and we will get it in the 

mail to you. Our information 

can also be found by clicking 

on www.townofchili.org. 

Sincerely, 

Mary Anne Sears, Director 

Programs for the Aging 

Senior 

Center 

Info 



Rochester NY 14624 

Phone 585-889-6185 

Fax 585-889-6199 

Senior Center Hours 

Monday-Friday 

9:00 am-4:00 pm 

Senior Center Staff 

Mary Anne Sears, Director 

Mary Doyle, Clerk Assistant 

Stephen Bonacci, Clerk Assistant 

Mission 

Statement 

The Chili Senior Center supports adults in their effort to 

remain healthy, active and independent members of the 

community by providing socially, intellectually, and physically 

enriching activities for senior adults age 55 and over, the Chili 

Senior Center also serves the senior community by acting as 

a resource for senior related issues. 

“Nature gave 

us one tongue and 

two ears, so we 

could hear twice 

as much as we 

speak.” 


www.townofchili.org

Senior Center 

Community 

Resources for 

Seniors 

Elder Source Services 

We have a representative from Lifespan here 

at the center on the second Monday of each 

month, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. If you need 

help with a medical, financial, or legal issue 

and don’t know where to turn, stop in. Are you 

concerned about a family member or a health 

issue or housing, please come and talk with 

our representative. Appointments are not required. 

Foot Care 

Rosemary is licensed and certified in providing 

foot care for our seniors. 30 minute 

appointments include soaking, and nail clipping. 

Cost is $15 per session. Appointments 

must be made in advance. She also offers 

wide arrangements of facial massages, waxings, 

pedicures, manicures, and nail polishing. 

If you want to pamper yourself, give us a 

call. You will wonder why you waited so long. 

889-6185 

Haircuts 

A licensed beautician is here on the first 

Thursday of each month and does an excellent 

job cutting hair. Haircuts are $10 each 

and are available from 9:00 am-11:30 am. No 

appointment is necessary. 

Food Cupboards 

There are many sources of food in the Chili 

area for your needs. If you are running a bit 

low and need some assistance, please feel 

free to contact one. These locations are: 

Pearce Food Cupboard at 594-9488, Angel 

Food Ministries at 571-4620 or Grace Covenant 

Food Pantry at 889-2130. There is no 

reason that anyone should go hungry. All calls 

are confidential. 

Angel Food Ministries 

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, nondenominational 

organization dedicated to 

providing food relief and financial support to 

communities throughout the United States. 

Angel Food is available in a quantity that can 

fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. 

Each month’s menu is different than the previous 

month and consists of both fresh and 

frozen items with an average retail value of 

approximately $60. Comparison shopping 

has been done across the country in various 

communities using a wide range of retail grocery 

stores and has resulted in the same food 

items costing from between $42 and $78. Senior 

boxes are available as well. There are no 

qualifications, minimum income restrictions, 

or applications. Orders and distribution are 

handled by church host sites. Orders are collected 

by the host sites during the first part 

of each month. These orders are available 

at the Chili Senior Center and Stand Strong 

Christian Ministry Center at 3300 Chili Avenue. 

Distributions pick up site is at New Hope 

Community Church in North Chili. Please call 

571-4620 for more information. 

Lunch Club 60 Program 

The Lunch Club 60 Program is a congregate 

meal program for persons with 60 or more 

years of wisdom and is administered by the 

Monroe County Office for the Aging. It was 

created in 1972 as part of the Older Americans 

Act, and is designed to help the older 

person enjoy better health through improved 

nutrition. The suggested meal donation for 

Lunch Club 60 is $2.50. Meal selections 

change monthly. 

Lunch Club 60 programs are located throughout 

Monroe County and each program is 

unique. Most locations offer activities and 

events based on the interests of people who 

attend. The Chili Senior Center offers lunches 

on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have never 

been here, we would like to invite you as our 

guest, so you can see what it is all about. If 

you are interested, please call the Center at 

889-6185 and we would be happy to help 

you out. 

Community Resources 

Handy Phone Numbers 

Chili Senior Center.............889-6185 

Chili Public Library............. 889-2200 

Chili Town Hall................... 889-3550 

Assessment Office.............889-6132 

Lifespan..............................244-8400 

Meals on Wheels................787-8397 

Chili Lions Loan Closet......594-8512 

(free use of medical supplies) 

Wegmans Supper Club......753-6281 

Roberts Dining Room........ 594-6380 

Pearce Food Cupboard .... 594-9488 

Angel Food Ministries........571-4620 

Grace Covenant Pantry......889-2130 

Supper Club 60 

Supper Club 60 is a program for seniors run 

by Wegmans Chili-Paul Market Café and the 

Monroe County Office for the Aging. Seniors 

are invited to attend Supper Club 60 for dinner 

every Tuesday at either 4:15 p.m. or 5:30 

p.m. at the Wegmans Market Cafe, 3175 Chili 

Avenue. If you would like more information, 

please call the Office for the Aging at 585- 

753-6281. 

Lunch Club 60 is funded by 

participants’ contributions, the 

US Administration on Aging, New 

York State Office for the Aging, 

Monroe County Dept. of Human 

Services and the Town of Chili. No 

person shall be denied benefits or 

subjected to discrimination under 

any program or activity receiving 

Federal assistance, on the grounds 

of race, color, sex, religion, national 

origin, disability, or marital status. 

“Enjoy the little 

things, for one day 

you may look back 

and realize they were 

the big things.” 


Home Delivered Meals 

The Monroe County Office for the Aging contracts 

with Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester 

and Monroe County, Inc. (585-787-8313) 

to assist with better health through nutrition. 

Often mealtime becomes a real challenge for 

individuals who are recuperating from an illness 

or who are too ill or frail to prepare a 

meal. Meals on Wheels provides the valuable 

nutrition needed. Anyone can make a request 

for service. 

To be eligible for this service a person must 

be: 

• 60 years of age; 

• homebound; 

• living alone or with someone who is unable 

to prepare nutritious meals and/or is absent 

during the day. 

Visiting Nurse Service has numerous meal 

programs. The meals funded by the Office for 

the Aging have a recommended donation of 

$3.00 per meal. 

Senior Center 

AARP Defensive Driving Courses: 

The Chili Senior Center offers AARP Defensive 

Driving classes, for our Chili residents. 

If space allows, we will accept non residents, 

two weeks prior to the class starting date. 

Classes are held on Tuesday and Friday mornings 

from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. You must attend 

both sessions. The fee for this class is $12 if 

you are a member of AARP. If not the cost is 

$14 per person. Please bring your membership 

card to the first class. You must sign up 

in advance. The class dates are as follows: 

January 19th and 22nd, February 23rd and 

26th, March 16th and 19th, April 20th and 

23rd, May 18th and 21st, June 15th and 

18th, September 21st and 24th, October 

19th and 22nd, and November 16th and 

19th. Please note: Classes are not offered in 

the summer or in December. Plan accordingly. 

Call the Center if you want more information 

at 889-6185. 

Chili Lions Medical Loan Closet 

This is a facility to house medical aids for 

community needs. When a local person is in 

need of supplies for post hospital care, the 

Loan Closet can be contacted and supplies 

may be borrowed. The types of supplies we 

offer are: 

• Hospital Beds 

• Wheel Chairs 

• Walkers 

• Canes 

• Crutches 

• much, much more 

To contact the Loan Closet for medical 

needs, or to make a donation email us, or call 

(585)594-0649 

Inclement Weather 

If a program is cancelled due to the weather, an announcement will be put on 

the recording at the Senior Center as soon as possible. The Center is closed 

when the Churchville Chili School District is closed and /or the Lunch Club 

60 program is cancelled. This will be announced on channels 8, 10, 13 and 

WHAM. Radio. 

Day Trip Participation 

Chili residents will be given the first opportunity to register for Motor Coach 

trips offered through the center. As space allows, trips will then be open to 

non residents. Higher program fees may be applicable. As information becomes 

available we will pass it on to the seniors and the community. 

AARP Tax Assistance 

Once again this service will be offered free of 

charge for our seniors, ages 60 and over. Appointments 

will start in January and can be 

made by calling the Town Hall at 889-3550. 

Please do not call the Senior Center. Thank 

you for your assistance. 

STAR Program 

(Support to Aged Residents) 

The STAR Program is a unique program in 

Monroe County. It is the only program that 

offers individualized services to all frail, elderly 

persons over 60 years of age, either 

by a donation-based or small fee for service 

program. We need your help! Volunteers are 

needed to do simple things that many of our 

elderly neighbors cannot do for themselves. 

It just takes an hour or two of your time each 

month to brighten a life. Services include: 

Essential Transportation, Grocery shopping, 

banking, Medical Transportation, Prescription 

Pick-up. Occasional Needs: Friendly visiting, 

telephone reassurance, yard work and 

chores. For more information please call 262- 

7057. 

Programs for 

2010 

Self Defense for Seniors 

This awesome program will be presented by 

two of our own seniors! Giles Bray is a 5th 

degree Black belt and will be assisted by Gary 

Hults, a 1st degree. They have many years experience 

in Martial Arts. 

A full course description is available at 

the Senior Center. There will be two sessions 

offered at the center. Each session consists 

of two classes and we encourage you to attend 

both classes. 

Who: Seniors ages 55 and older 

Session 1: Tuesday, January 12 and 

Thursday, January 14 

Session 2: Tuesday, January 26 and 

Thursday, January 28 

Time: 

Cost: 

Where: 

10:30-11:30 am 

$5.00 per session 



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Dancing with the Ladies: Senior 

Exercise Fun 

This is a great work out, set to all kinds of music. 

Enjoy country, big band, disco and swing 

music. This is not your sit down kind of exercise! 

If you want a good work out, in a fun 

atmosphere, come and join us. Pat has been 

teaching this class for over 30 years and she 

knows how to keep you moving! Please wear 

comfortable clothing. 

Who: Anyone that wants to dance and 

have fun! 

When: Tuesdays, starting January 12th 

Time: 2:15 -3:15 pm 


Instructor: Pat Dykstra, Certified Fitness 

Professional 

Cost: $2.00 per person per week 

One Stroke Painting 

Back by popular demand! One stroke painting 

is a decorative painting technique that 

blends, shades and highlights in one stroke. 

You will be able to complete a project in one 

session. No prior experience is necessary. 

Who: Seniors age 55 and over 

Session 1: Mondays, January 25, 

February 1, 8, 22 

Session 2: Mondays, March 1, 8, 15 & 22 

Time: 9:00-11:00 am 


Instructor: Linda Maloney 

Cost: 

Senior Center 

$60 for residents, 

$65 for non residents 

(for four week session) 

Hybrid African Violet 

Presentation 

Linda and Bob Springer are so popular, 

that we are bringing them back! If you currently 

have African Violets or would like to 

have some, then be sure to come and hear 

what they have to share. They are a wealth 

of knowledge. Some of the topics to be discussed 

are the best soil to use, proper size 

pots, lighting, temperatures, fertilizing and 

propagation techniques. There will be a free 

hybrid starter plant for everyone. Pre- registration 

is required. 

Who: Anyone who likes violets 

When: Tuesday February 9th 

Time: 10:00-12:00 noon 


Cost: $1.00 per person 

The Getaway Guy 

Mike O’Brian, the Getaway Guy, seen on YNN 

will be coming to the Chili Senior Center. Mike 

will talk about his fantastic career in TV and 

radio, as well as the process of putting together 

a new TV Getaway every week. Hear 

about life on the road and listen as he shares 

some of his favorite nearby Getaways and 

insider travel tips! Plus stick around for the 

book signing and Q&A. Mike will bring copies 

of his book, available for sale at $10 each. He 

will even autograph it for you! 

Who: All are welcome 

When: Friday February 12th 

Time: 11:00 am 


Cost: Free 

Fat Tuesday Breakfast/ 

Mardi Gras Bingo 

Come and enjoy hot pancakes and sausages 

right off the grill. Enjoy Danish, fruit and coffee. 

After breakfast, enjoy unlimited paper 

board BINGO! This is your chance to buy as 

many boards as you want! 

Who: Seniors 

When: Tuesday February 16th 

Time: Breakfast at 8:30 Bingo starts 

Cost: 

at 9:15 am 

$3.00 for breakfast, 

Bingo cards are extra 

Trivia for Senior Citizens... 

A Walk Down Memory Lane 

This is a really fun presentation that has 

proven to be a big hit whenever we put it on. 

This is an “interactive” slide show in a popular 

question-and-answer format. Questions 

range from old T-V shows, to old music, to 

newspaper headlines from years ago. Participants 

have fun taking a trip down “Memory 

Lane.” Keeps your brain working! Refreshments 

will be served. 

Who: All are welcome 

When: Friday February 12th 11:00 am 



Cost: Free! 

Irish Dinner and Concert 

Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner, corned beef, 

cabbage, potatoes, and carrots! After dinner, 

sit back and listen to the great music of 

Paulsen, Garvey and Baker. 

Who: Seniors who like good food 

and music! 

When: Sunday March 14th 

Time: Dinner will be served at 12:30 

Concert starts at 2:00 pm 


Cost: To be determined 

BON VOYAGE! 

If you have always wanted to go on a cruise, 

then come to our meeting! On Friday January 

29th at 9:30 am, we will have representatives 

from various agencies here at the center. We 

will talk about the different cruises, options, 

destinations and cruise lines. Let’s explore 

destinations and see if we can decide on a 

place to go, as a group. Bring your questions 

and we will try to answer them. Please call the 

center for more information. 

Mansions and Millionaires of 

Early Rochester 

Have you ever wondered about the history 

of the beautiful mansions of Rochester, particularly 

those around the East Avenue area? 

Who were the socially elite, rich and famous 

of Rochester? How did they come about of 

their wealth? These and other questions will 

be answered as you go back in time to the 

glory days. 

Who: Interested seniors 

When: Tuesday April 6th 



Cost: Free of charge 

If you are interested in 

a program that has a fee 

involved, payment must be 

made in full before 

registration is complete. 


Senior Center 

Bingo 

Bingo is played every Monday at 1:00 pm. The 

second and fourth Mondays we play double 

BINGO, double the boards and prize money! 

No need to sign up, just show up. 

Craft Class 

Crafts are offered the first Thursday of each 

month. We ask that you sign up in advance, 

so we can have the correct amount of supplies 

needed for the group. Cost will vary, based on 

the projects. 

Weekly 

Activities 

Silver Chords 

If you like to sing, and you are 55 or older, come 

and lend us your voice. We meet every Monday 

from 10:00-11:00 am under the direction of 

Helen Halligan, from Hochstein School of Music. 

We sing at the center as well as go out into 

the community. 

Bridge 

Come and join this fine group of folks on Tuesdays 

from 12:30-3:30 pm. All are welcome, 

but be sure you are here on time. 

Dominoes 

Bring your own, or you can use ours! We play 

on the third Friday of each month at 1:00 pm. 

Chili Woodcarvers 

Like to work with wood? Would you like to 

share your skills and talents, and visit? This is 

a great group of men and women who would 

love to have you join them. If you have never 

carved or whittled, don’t let this stop you. We 

would love to teach you. There are no fees, just 

show up! We meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 - 

11:00 am. For more information, please call 

Eric at 594-8924. 

Chili Senior Center Chain Gang 

The Chili Senior Center Chain Gang meets every 

Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 pm. We knit, 

crochet, and socialize! All items are donated 

to various organizations in the Rochester area, 

as well as Lakeside Hospital and the Hillside 


Children’s Center. New members are always 

welcome. Stop in and see what we do. We are 

always looking for donations for 3 and 4 ply 

yarns as well! 

Euchre and Pinochle Card 

Playing 

This is a fun group of folks that meet every 

Wednesday from 11:30-3:30 pm. Bring your 

nickels and dimes. No partner needed, just a 

desire for a little friendly competition. All are 

welcome. 

Line Dancing for Beginners 

You asked for it and we are doing it! We meet 

every Thursday at 2:30 pm. You do not need a 

partner, just show up! You will learn a few new 

steps each week. Classes will be taught by Will 

and Gerry. Cost is $2.00 per person, per week. 

Bring a friend; they will be glad you did. 

Movies 

Sit back and enjoy movies from long ago. 

Our movies are classics and date back to 

the 1930’s-1960. As so many of our seniors 

say, “Those were the days” These movies are 

shown on the large screen TV and sure take 

you back down memory lane. Monthly movie 

schedules are available at the center. These 

movies are free. All are welcome. 

Lunches 

Lunches are served on Mondays and Thursdays 

at 12:00 noon. Reservations are required, 

please call in advance. Suggested donation 

is $2.50 per person. Call the center for 

more information at 889-6185 

Quilting 

If you enjoy sewing and working together, how 

about coming to the center and quilt with us? 

This is a lost art and not too many places still 

do it. We offer quilting the first and third Thursdays 

of the month at 1:00 pm. We provide everything; 

we just need your help! 

Book Talks 

Join us at the Senior Center on the fourth Tuesday 

of each month, at 2:30 pm. The staff of 

the Chili Library will present informal book reviews. 

We will talk about current books, as well 

as some of your favorite books that you may 

have read. All are welcome. Refreshments will 

be served, bring a friend! 

Wii 

Wii was designed as an innovative, next generation 

video game. The Nintendo Wii has garnered 

an unexpected audience. Many seniors 

who were active in sports when they were 

younger have been forced into a more sedentary 

lifestyle after developing hip pain, shoulder 

pain, and knee pain. The limited mobility 

that comes with arthritis pain forced them to 

give up athletics and become spectators. Now, 

seniors are lining up at senior community centers 

to play and compete against each other 

on the Nintendo Wii sports games. The Chili 

Seniors have a Wii, we use it on a large screen 

TV and we want you to come and join the fun! 

Check the calendar at the center to see when 

you can come in and play! Get your friends together 

for a little friendly competition! 

Who: Anyone looking for fun and 

exercise! 

When: Times vary, check the calendar 


Cost: Free! 

www.townofchili.org

Healthy 

Eating on 

the Run: 

20 Tips 

From the American 

Dietetic Association 

Senior Center 

Many people are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods 

to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s carry-out, food court, office 

cafeteria or sit-down restaurant, there are smart choices 

everywhere. Here are 20 tips to help you eat healthy when 

eating out. 

Think ahead and plan 

1where you will eat. Consider 

what meal options are 

available. Look for restaurants 

or carry-out with a wide range 

of menu items. 

2Take time to look over the 

menu and make careful 

selections. Some restaurants 

may have a special section for 

“healthier” choices. 

3Read restaurant menus 

carefully for clues to fat 

and calorie content. Menu 

terms that can mean less fat 

and calories: baked, braised, 

broiled, grilled, poached, roasted, 

steamed. 

4Menu terms that can mean 

more fat and calories: batter-fried, 

pan-fried, buttered, 

creamed, crispy, breaded. 

Choose these foods only occasionally 

and in small portions. 

5Order the regular or childsize 

portions. Mega-sized 

servings are probably more 

than you need. For a lighter 

meal, order an appetizer in 

place of a main course. 

6It’s OK to make special 

requests, just keep them 

simple. For example, ask for a 

baked potato or side salad in 

place of French fries. 

7Hunger can drive you to eat 

too much bread before your 

meal arrives. Hold the bread or 

chips until your meal is served. 

Out of sight, our of mind. 

8Think about your good 

choices for the entire day. If 

you’re planning a special restaurant 

meal in the evening, 

have a light breakfast and 

lunch. 

9Limit the amount of alcohol 

you drink. No more 

than one drink for women and 

two for men. Alcohol tends to 

increase your appetite and 

provides calories without any 

nutrients. 

Tempted by sweet, 

10creamy desserts? Order 

one dessert with enough forks 

for everyone at the table to 

have a bite. 

Split your order. Share 

11an extra large sandwich 

or main course with a friend 

or take half home for another 

meal. 

Boost the nutrition in all 

12types of sandwiches by 

adding tomato, lettuce, peppers 

or other vegetables. 

A baked potato offers 

13more fiber, fewer calories 

and less fat than fries if 

you skip the sour cream and 

butter. Top your potato with 

broccoli and a sprinkle of 

cheese or salsa. 

At the sandwich shop, 

14choose lean beef, ham, 

turkey or chicken on whole 

grain bread. Ask for mustard, 

ketchup, salsa or low-fat 

spreads. And don’t forget the 

veggies. 

Try a smoothie made 

15with juice, fruit and yogurt 

for a light lunch or snack. 

Enjoy ethnic food such 

16as Chinese stir-fry, vegetable-stuffed 

pits or Mexican 

fajitas. Go easy on the sour 

cream, cheese and guacamole. 

At the salad bar, pile on 

17the dark leafy greens, 

carrots, peppers and other 

fresh vegetables. Lighten up 

on the mayonnaise-based salad 

dressings. Enjoy fresh fruit 

as your dessert. 

Eat your lower calorie 

18food first. Soup or salad 

Soup or salad is a good choice. 

Follow up with a light main 

course. 

Ask for sauces, dress- 

and toppings to be 19ings 

served “on the side.” Then you 

control how much you eat. 

Pass up all-you-can-eat 

20specials, buffets, and 

salad bars if you tend to eat 

too much. 



Public 

Library 

Info 

Chili Public Library 

Library Address 



Phone: 585-889-2200 

www.chililibrary.org 

Hours 

Mon-Thurs 

Friday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

9 am-9 pm 

9 am-5 pm 

9 am-5 pm* 

1 pm-4 pm** 

Library Closures 

The library is closed the 

first Friday of every month 

from 9 am-11 am for staff 

development meetings. 

*The library is open 

on Saturdays from 

September-May. 

**The library is open on 

Sundays from October- 

April. 


Director 

Jeff Baker 


Board 

James Myers, President 

Charles Havens 

Judith Kharbas 

James Lechner 

Glenda Melville 

Chris Reece 

Steven Ziblut 

Mission 

Statement 

Chili Public Library Staff 

The Chili Public Library, 

using its own resources 

and those of the Monroe 

County Library System, provides 

materials and services 

to assist community 

residents in meeting their 

personal, educational, professional 

and recreational 

information needs. The Library 

places special emphasis 

on assisting students 

and on stimulating the enthusiasm 

of young children 

for reading and learning. 

The Chili Public Library, 

through its staff and Board 

of Trustees, will maintain 

an innovative, cost-effective 

and responsible group of services 

and materials in order 

to meet its objectives and 

to provide its patrons with 

convenient and maximum 

opportunity for self-service. 

The Chili Public Library supports 

the American Library 

Association’s Library Bill of 

Rights and the Freedom to 

Read Statement. This mission 

statement is the Chili 

Public Library’s declaration 

of its basic philosophy. 

It serves as the foundation 

for the goals and objectives, 

which the Board of Trustees 

may periodically establish 

and provides the staff with 

the guidance for long-range 

planning. 

Library 

Programs 

Jeff Baker 

Director 


The Big Read is coming to 

town January and February! 

This year’s Big Read 

book is The Call of the Wild 

by Jack London. The story 

is about Buck, a dog that 

is kidnapped from his easy 

life in sunny California and 

shipped to the gold fields of 

the Yukon Territory during the 

Klondike Gold Rush of the 

late 1800s. Buck learns a 

civilized dog may not survive 

in this harsh environment 

and he discovers his true 

wild nature. The Big Read is 

an initiative of the National 

Endowment for the Arts, designed 

to restore reading to 

the center of American culture. 

It provides citizens with 

the opportunity to read and 

discuss a single book within 

their communities. Our hope 

is that you join us and take 

part in the Big Read programs 

offered by the library. 

Read the book and share 

your thoughts with us, your 

friends and family. 

You may register for programs 

right on our website 

at www.chililibrary.org or call 

the library at 889-2200. 

Chili Public Library welcomes 

people of all abilities to participate 

in our programs. 

Please let us know if you will 

need any special accommodations. 

We strive to make 

your library visit an enjoyable 

one! 


www.townofchili.org


Big Read 

Programs 

Family Book Discussion – 

The Call of the Wild 

Tuesday, January 12 from 6:30 pm– 7:30 pm. 

The whole family is invited to come discuss 

this classic adventure! Copies of the book will 

be available at the Circulation Desk. There is 

no registration for this event. 

Books N Brownies – Books 

about Alaska 

Thursday, January 14 from 4 pm–5 pm. This 

is a book discussion for 7th and 8th graders. 

Come in with a book that you may or may not 

have enjoyed and tell us why! There is no registration 

for this event. 

Travelogue – The Canadian 

Rockies and Alaska 

Sunday, January 17 at 1:30 pm. Gene & 

Dorine Jelensperger will share slides of their 

two-week tour of the Canadian Rockies and 

Alaska. Visit the Minter Gardens, Lake Louise, 

sail the Inside Passage and see much more! 

For all ages. No registration is required. 

Seneca Park Zoomobile – 

Animal Adaptations 

Tuesday, January 19 from 6 pm–7 pm. In this 

program for the whole family, the Seneca Park 

Zoomobile will come to speak about animal 

adaptations. What do animals do during the 

winter? How do they find their food and not 

become food themselves? There is no registration 


Family Movie – “The call of the 

wild” starring Charlton Heston 

Tuesday, February 9 from 6:30 pm– 8:30 pm. 

(Rated PG, 1972, 99 mins.). There is no registration 


Make Your Own Dog Toy 

Thursday, February 18 from 10 am–11 am. 

Make a simple toy your dog will love to tear 

apart! This program is for 5-8 graders. Registration 

is required for this event, begins January 

28 and is limited to 20 people. 

Tales for Tails – Therapy Dogs 

Thursday, February 18 at 1 pm. Come and 

read to a therapy dog. For all ages. Registration 

begins February 8. 

Children’s 

Programs 

Infant Storytime 

For babies and toddlers 0-24 months. Storytime 

includes songs, fingerplays and an extended 

play session at the conclusion. Tuesdays 

at 11 am. Registration is not required. 

January 12, 19, 26 

February 2, 9, 23 

March 2, 9, 16, 30 

April 6, 13, 27 

Toddler Time 

For ages 2-3. January 11 – February 12 (5 

weeks) – Registration begins January 4. 

March 29 – April 16 (3 weeks) – Registration 

begins March 15. Choose from the following 

sessions: 

Mondays at 10 am 

Mondays at 1:30 pm 

Tuesdays at 10 am 

Wednesdays at 10 am 

Thursdays at 7 pm 

PreschoolERS Storytime 

For ages 4-5. February 22 – March 19 (4 

weeks) – Registration begins February 8 

April 26 – May 24 (5 weeks) – Registration begins 

April 12 

Choose from the following sessions: 

Mondays at 1:30 pm 

Tuesdays at 10 am 

Wednesdays at 10 am 

Thursdays at 7 pm 

Simply Stories 

Drop in storytimes for all ages. No registration 

required. The following Thursdays at 10 am: 

January 14, 21, 28 

February 4, 25 

March 4, 11, 18 

April 1, 8, 15, 29 

AMERICAN GIRL CLUB 

Recommended for ages 8-12. Meets the first 

Thursday of each month from 4-5 pm. No registration 

required. 

January 7 

February 4 

March 4 

April 1 

Books N’ Nibbles 

Book discussion group for kids in grades 1-3. 

Meets third Thursday of each month from 

4-4:45 pm, no registration required. 

January 21 

February 18 

March 18 

April 15 

Books N’ Bites 

Book discussion group for kids in grades 4-6. 

Meets second Thursday of each month from 

4-5 pm, no registration required. 

January 14 

February 11 

March 11 

April 8 

Chess Club 

Chess club meets the second and fourth 

Thursdays of each month from 3:30-5 pm. For 

ages up to 18. No registration required. 

January 14, 28 

February 11, 25 

March 11, 25 

April 8, 22 

Winter Craft 

Saturday, January 16 at 10 am. For ages 2-12. 

Registration begins January 4. 

Laura Ingalls Wilder Program 

Saturday, February 13 at 10 am. Come hear 

some selections from Laura’s famous books 

and experience some crafts from her time. For 

ages 4-12. Registration begins February 1. 


Learn to Crochet a Scarf 

Tuesday, February 16 from 10 am– 12 pm. 

For ages 9-14. Supplies: One skein of worsted 

weight yarn (Red Heart Super Saver), size G or 

H hook, and a pair of scissors. Registration begins 

February 1. 

Birdfeeder Craft 

Thursday, February 18 at 7 pm. For ages 4-12. 

Join us as we make birdfeeders to help those 

hungry birds during the cold winter months. 

Registration begins February 8. 

Homeschool Library 

Skills Classes 

Wednesday, March 3. For grades K-2 at 1 

pm-1:40 pm. (Main Dewey Decimal classes, 

parts of a book, spine labels, fiction vs. nonfiction, 

book care). For grades 3-5 at 2 pm-3 

pm. (Dewey Decimal System, genres, types of 

reference books, biography). Registration is 

required and begins February 1. 

Family Book Group 

Saturday, March 13 from 10 am-11 am. Read 

any family favorite (any reading level) and 

come join us for lively discussion and conversation. 

Meet other families who enjoy books 

and see what they are reading. No registration 

required. 

Easter Egg Hunt and Craft 

Saturday, March 27 at 1 pm. For ages 2-8. Join 

us for Easter stories, a craft, followed by an 

egg hunt in the Children’s Room. Registration 

begins March 8. 

Spring Break Family Movie 

Monday, April 19 at 6:30 pm. Movie to be announced 

at a later date. No registration. 

Spring Craft with Deb Coller 

Tuesday, April 20 at 1 pm. and 2 pm. For ages 

4-12. Registration begins April 5. 


2nd Annual Homeschooling Fair 

Saturday, April 17 10 am.-12 pm. This is an opportunity for families who homeschool to share 

their knowledge and experiences with families who are considering this worthwhile venture. 

Please contact Jenn Lindsey at 889-2200 ext. 320. 

Star Wars Program 

Thursday, April 22 from 6-8 pm. For all ages. 

Join us for a meet and greet as we host some 

of your favorite Star Wars characters. Come 

dressed as your favorite character. No registration 

required. 

Teen 

Programs 

Junior Friends of the Chili 

Public Library 

If you are interested in volunteering in the community, 

or meeting other young adults who 

share your love for reading, this group is for 

you! For grades 6-12. Junior Friends meet the 

last Tuesday of the month from 6 pm-7 pm. 

Books N Brownies – Books about 

famous African Americans 

Thursday, February 11 from 4 pm–5 pm. This 

is a book discussion for 7 and 8 graders. Come 

in with a book for Black History Month that 

you may or may not have enjoyed and tell us 

why! There is no registration for this event. 

Drawing 101 with Chris Pallace 

Tuesday, February 16 from 2 pm–3 pm. You 

will learn the basics of drawing with a focus on 

faces, expressions, and hands. This program 

is for 5 – 8 graders. Registration is required 

for this event, begins January 26 and is limited 

to 30 people. 

Felt Jewelry 

Wednesday, February 17 from 2 pm–3 pm. 

Create a rocking piece of wearable art from 

felt! This program is for 7–10 graders. Registration 

is required for this event, begins January 


Epic Trainings – 

Babysitting Class 

Friday, February 19 from 9:30 am–2:30 pm. 

This course teaches roles and responsibilities 

of the babysitter, including skills in accident 

prevention and emergency recognition. 

Students are encouraged to bring a bagged 

lunch. For ages 11 – 16. A $40 fee per person 

payable to Epic Trainings is due at registration. 

The fee includes a Certificate of Completion. 

Registration begins January 29. 

Family Games 

Friday, February 19 from 3 pm–4:30 pm. Show 

up with the whole family and have a blast! We’ll 

have a bunch of games here, but if there’s a 

game that you love, feel free to share that too! 

There is no registration for this event. 

Third Annual Teen Photography Contest 

Start taking pictures for the photo contest! We will be accepting photos beginning in April and 

the awards ceremony will take place in May. Be on the lookout in the library and on our blog 

for more information! 

If you are a teenager living in Monroe County and want to explore your creative side, why 

not consider sending in a photo to the Second Annual Teen Photo Contest? This contest is 

open to teens ages 12-18 and living in Monroe County. Amateur photographers only – no 

professionals, please. 

Submission Guidelines: We will need a 4X6 hard copy of your photograph, and an electronic 

copy sent to the email: cplphotocontest@gmail.com as well as a completed entry form. Each 

person is limited to two photos. Photographs featuring people that are “recognizable” must 

be accompanied by a Chili Public Library Photo Release form, one for every person featured, 

which will be available at the library and on the teen blog. If the featured person is under age 

18, the form must be signed by a parent or guardian. Submissions without the release form 

will be ineligible for prizes or use by the library. Photos can feature people, pets, landscapes, 

architecture, or scenery. Photos may be in either color or black and white. The Chili Public 

Library has the right to refuse any submission that is deemed obscene or inappropriate. Each 

person is limited to 2 entries. Submitted photos will not be returned! 


www.townofchili.org


Adult 

Programs 

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES! 

Introductory Internet and Emailing classes are 

held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the 

month. Classes start at 9:15 am and run for 

about one hour. Register at the Information 

Desk or call the library. 

Books N Brownies – Books about 

Green Things 

Thursday, March 11 from 4 pm–5 pm. Come in 

with a book that you may or may not have enjoyed 

and tell us why! This is a book discussion 

for 7 and 8 graders. There is no registration 



Home Alone Safety 

Saturday, March 20 from 9:30 am–11:30 am. 

This course is designed to teach children who 

are home alone the importance of behaving 

responsibly. This program is for teens ages 

7–14. Space is limited to 25 people. An $18 

fee payable to Epic Trainings is due at registration 

which begins February 27. 

Books N Brownies – 

Books of Poetry 

Thursday, April 8 from 4 pm–5 pm. Come in 

with a book that you may or may not have enjoyed 

and tell us why! This is a book discussion 

for 7 and 8 graders. There is no registration 


Basic Crochet 

Monday, April 19 from 10 am–12 pm. You will 

learn the basic crochet stitch. Please bring in 

a size G hook and some worsted weight yarn. 

This program is for teens in 6-10 grades. Registration 

is required for this event, which March 


Crochet a Bowl 

Wednesday, April 21 from 3 pm–4 pm. So now 

that you’ve learned the basic stitch, what do 

you do? Make a bowl of course! Please bring 

in some 100% wool yarn and an appropriate 

sized hook. This program is for teens in 6-10 

grades. Registration is required for this event, 

begins March 29 and is limited to 15 people 

Candy Sushi No-Cook Cook-Off 

Thursday, April 22 from 1 pm–3 pm. Three 

teams will compete for the best tasting and best 

looking “sushi”. This program is for teens in 7-12 

grades. Registration is required for this event, 

begins April 1 and is limited to 15 people. 


Babysitting Class 

Friday, April 23 from 9:30 am–2:30 pm. This 

course teaches roles and responsibilities of 

the babysitter, including skills in accident prevention 

and emergency recognition. Students 

are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch. This 

program is for teens ages 11 – 16 and costs 

$40 per person which is due at registration. 

Please make checks payable to Epic Trainings. 

The fee includes a Certificate of Completion. 

Registration is required for this event and begins 

April 1. 

Family Games 

Friday, April 23 from 3 pm–4:30 pm. Show up 

with the whole family and have a blast! We’ll 

have a bunch of games here, but if there’s a 

game that you love, feel free to share that too! 


Books N Brownies – Books 

with older main characters 

Thursday, May 13 from 4 pm–5 pm. Come in 

with a book for “Older Americans Month” that 

you may or may not have enjoyed and tell us 

why! This is a book discussion for 7 and 8 graders. 


Adult Book Discussions 

Meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 

pm. January 5 – My Antonia by Willa Cather. 

February 2 – Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (2010 

“If All of Rochester Read the Same Book…”). 

March 2 – An Eleanor Roosevelt biography of 

your choice, and April 6 – Brave New World 

by Aldous Huxley. Books for the current discussion 

will be available at the Circulation Desk. 

No registration is required for these programs 

sponsored by the Friends of the Chili Public 

Library. 

Adult CPR 

Saturday, January 23 from 10 am-12:30 pm. 

This class focuses on the adult victim and 

provides single-rescuer CPR training. The participant 

will learn skills such as how to respond 

to choking, perform rescue breathing, and recognize 

and prevent heart attacks and strokes. 

A certification card is issued upon successful 

completion of the course. For ages 16+. A $40 

fee payable to EPIC Trainings is due at registration. 

Registration begins January 4 for both 

CPR and First Aid. If both classes are taken, 

total fee is $68.00. Please bring a lunch if taking 

both classes. 

Blankets of Gratitude 

Saturday, January 16, 12:30 pm-4:30 

pm. It’s Time to Sew the Squares 

Together! Your response has been 

overwhelming! We have over 500 squares 

to sew into blankets for the VA Hospital 

in Canandaigua! Our dear friend Nancy 

Vandivert will be here to show us how 

to assemble the squares into twin-size 

blankets! Mark your calendars and join 

us! No experience needed! Please let us 

know if you will be coming! Students, this 

is a great way to earn some community 

service hours! 


First Aid Basics 

Saturday, January 23 from 12:30 pm-2 pm. 

This course focuses on the skills and techniques 

necessary to prevent, recognize, and 

respond to first aid related emergencies including: 

bleeding control, care for muscle, 

bone and joint injuries as well as treatment for 

heat and cold related emergencies and burns. 

A certification card is issued upon successful 



Registration begins January 4 for both 

CPR and First Aid. If both classes are taken, 

total fee is $68.00. Please bring a lunch if taking 

both classes. 

How to Avoid Fraud, Scams, 

& Identity THEFT 

Wednesday, January 27 at 3 pm. Jim Lynd, 

coordinator of Lifespan’s Scam Prevention 

Service, will present a free, informational program 

on how to protect yourself from the latest 

scams and fraud. Registration is required 

and begins on January 4. 

One Stroke Painting 

Wednesday, February 3 from 6:30 pm-8:30 

pm. Talented Linda Maloney is back and will 

show us how to paint rosebuds on wine glasses! 

Each participant must bring two undecorated 

wine glasses to paint on. There is a $5 

per person supply fee payable to the instructor 

at the class. No prior painting or art experience 

is necessary. Wear old clothes! Registration 

begins January 11. 

Travelogue – “Vieux Quebec” 

Sunday, February 21 at 1:30 pm. Gene Wolfarth 

will lead us on our “trip” to Place Royal, 

the Citadel, Saint Anne’s Canyon, the famous 

Montmorency Falls, and the Basilica St. Anne 

de Beaupre. No registration is required. 

Coffee, Tea and Technology 

Wednesday, February 24, 10 - 11 am Presented 

by CPL’s Young Adult Librarian, Cathy Kyle. 

What in the world is Twitter? Facebook? An 

iPod? Have you been hearing these and other 

new technology terms and you don’t have a clue 

what they are? Don’t feel left out! We will give 

you a brief overview and talk about what some 

of these are. Registration begins February 1. 

(Please note that no formal instruction will be 

given on any of these new technologies.) 


Adult CPR 

Wednesday, February 24 from 6 pm-8:30 pm. 

This class focuses on the adult victim and provides 

single-rescuer CPR training. The participant 

will learn skills such as how to respond to 

choking, perform rescue breathing, and recognize 

and prevent heart attacks and strokes. A 

certification card is issued upon successful 



Registration begins February 8. 

Eleanor Roosevelt – The White 

House and the Years Alone 

Wednesday, March 3 at 7 pm. Brought to us by 

Kathy Krebs of the OSHER Lifelong Learning 

Institute. We will explore her public and personal 

life after 1932, and the unique legacy 

that echoes down the years, inspiring us even 

today. Registration begins February 8. 

St. Patrick’s Day movie 

Wednesday, March 17 at 2 pm. Join us as we 

show the classic movie “The Quiet Man” on the 

big screen in the Barbara Ireland Community 

Room. This 1952 American romantic drama 

film was directed by John Ford and stars John 

Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Victor McLaglen and 

Barry Fitzgerald. Popcorn and beverages are 

provided. No registration required. (Not rated, 

129 minutes) 

Arthritis Self Help Workshop 

Tuesdays, March 23, 30, and April 6 from 1 

pm- 3 pm. Learn how to protect your joints 

during everyday activities, find ways to ease 

pain and depression, identify practical tips to 

help you conserve energy and how to exercise 

safely. This 3-week interactive workshop will 

explore ways that you can “take on life and live 

well,” led by trained Arthritis Foundation facilitators. 

Registration begins March 1, and class 

is limited to 20 participants. 

“Make A Fast Friend” 

Wednesday, March 24, 7 pm Representatives 

from Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester, 

NY, along with several retired racing greyhounds, 

will be here at the library! We will explore 

the history of the breed, how they train 

for the racing industry and what their racing 

career was like, and how they transition to being 

a family pet. Program is open to both adults 

and children. No registration required. 

Adult, Child & Infant CPR 

Plus AED 

Wednesday, March 31 from 6 pm-8:30 pm. 

This course combines CPR training and emergency 

action principles, as well as response 

to choking emergencies for adults, children 

and infants. Participants will also learn to 

recognize heart attack symptoms and prevention 

of heart disease. A certification card 

is issued upon successful completion of each 

course. For ages 16+. A $40 fee payable to 

EPIC Trainings is due at registration which begins 

March 8. 

Travelogue - Travels Through 

the Adirondack High Peaks 

Sunday, April 11 at 1:30 pm. Brian Hoody will 

take us on hikes through the High Peaks of 

the Adirondack Mountains! No registration is 

required. 

Mansions & Millionaires of 

Early Rochester With Warren 

& Pat Kling 

Thursday, April 15 at 7 pm. Have you ever wondered 

about the history of the beautiful mansions 

of Rochester, particularly those around 

the East Avenue area? Go back in time to the 

glory days when gracious hospitality and elegant 

dinners were commonplace in East Avenue 

mansions. Registration begins March 22. 


www.townofchili.org

Community Spotlight 

Looking for ways to make a difference in our community? 

How about volunteering with one of these great organizations? 


Volunteer 

Ambulance 

Seeking Individuals for 

Volunteer Membership 

Are you a motivated individual 

looking for a 

great way to become involved? 

Well look no further. 

The Chili Volunteer 

Ambulance is currently excepting 

applications from 

individuals willing to provide 

quality emergency medical 

services to the residents 

of Chili. 

Perspective members 

must be at 

least 18 years of 

age, hold a valid NYS 

class D drivers license, 

have no criminal record 

(other than minor diving 

infractions), have a high 

school education or GED, 

and pass a basic physical 

and physical agility 

exam. (If accepted, all training 

will be provided.) 

Individuals interested in 

membership should contact 

our corporate offices at 

889-8614. 


Volunteer 

Fire 

Department 

Get On the 

Big Red Truck 

The Chili Volunteer Fire 

Department is currently 

looking for volunteers. If you 

have been interested in getting 

directly involved in your 

community, the Chili Fire Department 

can provide this 

opportunity to you. There is 

an application process that 

includes a background 

check and a physical 

at the expense of 

the department. The 

time commitment is 

averages about three 

to five hours a week. 

All training is provided 

through the resources of the 

department. 

The department also has an 

explorer program for youths 

ages 14 to 18, it provides a 

great opportunity for the youth 

of our town to get involved in 

their community, meet 

friends, and perhaps learn 

skills for a professional career. 

We handle the emergency and 

non-emergency 911 calls for 

the Chili Fire District. We also 

are involved with numerous 

community events throughout 

the year. Get involved, learn 

new skills, meet new friends 

and much more at the Chili 

Volunteer Fire Department. 

If you would like more information 

please contact us at 889- 

2427. 





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