Notes and upcoming events
Former Buffalo Bills coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marv Levy will be the keynote speaker during the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Men’s Health Day from 7 a. m.-2 p. m. Sept. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester.
More than a dozen top specialists will lead discussions on how men ages 45 and up can maintain their health. Topics scheduled for discussion include: recognizing the symptoms of a stroke, prostate health and sexuality, and more. The day also includes health screenings, breakfast, lunch and giveaways. Cost is $10 and includes parking at the hotel. The reservation deadline is today. Call (585) 275-2838.
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BADMINTON: The Badminton Club of Greater Buffalo is accepting registrations for Monday night indoor sessions at Lindbergh Elementary School in Kenmore. Sessions run from September-November at 9:15 p. m., doubles courts only. Call 873-9800.
FLOOR HOCKEY: New Era Park is accepting registrations for teams and individuals for its fall/winter 12-under, 15-under and adult leagues which start in October. To register, visit www.newerapark.com or call 823-3001.
GOLF: Tri-County Country Club will host the “Build a Bridge” scramble golf tournament starting 9 a. m. Sunday with proceeds going to fund repairs necessitated by the Aug. 10 flood. Among the items up for auction is an opportunity to play in a foursome with Angola native and former Duke University and NBA star Christian Laettner. The cost of the shotgun tournament is $115 per person, which includes golf, cart, continental breakfast and lunch. Call 965-2053 or visit http:// www.tricountycountryclub.com . . . . The annual Hope Center Classic, a charity golf tournament that raises money for the Hope Center children’s orphanage in Honduras, will take place Sept. 12, at Holland Hills Country Club. Registration opens at 10:30 a. m. with shotgun start at noon. The cost is $100 and includes golf, cart, prizes, lunch and dinner. Sponsorships are available at various levels, as are dinner-only reservations. Contact Glenn Orser at 863-5601 or e-mail him at info@ergoworks1.com .
ICE SKATING: Learn to skate classes for figure skaters and hockey players will be held at Hockey Outlet beginning the week of Sept. 7. Classes are 4:30-5 p. m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information or an application, visit www.mitchellskating.com or call 636-7401.
SOFTBALL: The North Buffalo Wildcats travel teams will hold tryouts for 10-under, 12-under and 14-under teams from noon to 2 p. m. Saturday at Shoshone Park, off Hertel Avenue. Tryouts for the 16-under team will be noon-2 p. m. Sept. 12 at Shoshone Park. Call Joe Bellanti at 602-4678. ... The Tonawanda Storm 16U and 14U travel softball teams will hold a tryout at 1 p.m. Sunday at Veterans Park on Adam Street in the City of Tonawanda. The teams will compete in the Metro league and play in five local and one out-of-town tournaments. Call Jay Hall at 481-1587 or John Partridge at 440-8641.
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