Chili Senior Center

Good morning, Chili.
Let’s make it a great day.

Our Chili Senior Center volunteers have been busy helping the Easter Bunny prepare for one of Chili’s favorite spring traditions.

Over the past few weeks, they’ve been hard at work stuffing thousands of eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Take a look at the post below to see how our seniors helped make the magic happen for the kids in our community.

Join us this Saturday for a festive afternoon of live music at the Chili Community Center! The Brockport Big Band returns for a one-hour holiday concert on Saturday, December 13 from 12–1 PM.

Bring the whole family and enjoy classic big band sounds, holiday favorites, and an unforgettable performance that’s perfect for all ages. This concert is free and open to everyone—no registration required.

Kick off your weekend with music, community, and holiday cheer!

ChiliCares Holiday Basket Drive — A Reminder

We are partnering with the Lions Club Of Chili!

As we work toward our goal of providing complete holiday meals for Chili families in need, we want to share an important reminder about how this food drive works.

Our Holiday Basket Drive is not a traditional open-ended food drive. Each basket is a curated meal with specific items that ensure families receive everything they need for a full holiday dinner, dessert, and pantry staples.

While all generosity is appreciated, items not on the list cannot be used in these baskets, and our volunteers must then find alternative ways to redistribute them. To help us honor their time and ensure every family receives a complete meal, please shop directly from the provided list.

Most Helpful Option:
Donate a full basket (one of every item on the list), bagged for a family. Estimated cost: $15–25.

Also Helpful:
Individual items from the list, these will be used to support larger families or complete partial baskets.

The Lions Club of Chili will add a $25 grocery gift card to each basket so families may choose their preferred protein.

Donations accepted: November 1–December 12

Your support helps us bring comfort, dignity, and a warm holiday meal to our neighbors. Thank you for helping us care for Chili families this season.

We’re excited to partner with graduate students from Nazareth University and the Monroe County Aging Alliance to host a community Focus Group right here at the Chili Community Center.

This conversation is designed for residents 50 years and older. We want to hear what matters most to you as we work together to support a community where people of all ages can live well, stay active, and feel connected.

📅 Wednesday, November 13
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Chili Community Center – 3237 Chili Ave

Your experiences and insight help shape real planning and programming — your voice is important.
No registration required. Please feel free to share with a neighbor or friend.

Breaking Stereotypes, One Cheer at a Time!
Meet the spirited Chili Senior Center Cheer Team a group of inspiring older adults proving that age is just a number! From pom-poms to parades, they bring energy, laughter, and community pride everywhere they go.

This team shows how staying active, social, and connected can be fun at any age. They’ve performed at schools, community events, and local celebrations and they’re always looking for new members to join the squad!

Read their full story and see why this group is turning heads and changing perceptions:

Pompoms, Spirit and Sparkle Grandma cheerleaders break stigmas and stereotypes By Maggie Fitzgibbon   [caption id=attachment_6557 align=alignright width=500] For the the Chili Senior Center Cheer Team, it’s all about staying active, social: front row left to right: Cathy Markert, 65; Marta Reitema, 76; June Lintz, 65; Betty...