Fun Events and Networking Opportunities!
February, 27th 2026- Luncheon Meeting
Please join us Friday February 27th, 2026.
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill
7800 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
12:00 pm – Refreshments
12:30 pm – Buffet luncheon
Buffet:
– Salad
– Bone-in chicken
– Cod
– Roasted potatoes
– Vegetable
– Dessert
Price: $45.00 per person
Jennifer McAndrew from Plymouth Crossroads is going to be our guest speaker.
Plymouth Crossroads is a not-for-profit 501(c(3) organization with an aim to empower at-risk youth, by providing them with crisis supports, outreach and referral services, while gaining and developing skills to transition into independence.
Plymouth Crossroads is able to make a difference in the lives of every youth that comes through their doors because of the contributions they receive from caring donors. No gift is too small and all financial contributions are used to directly support their youth. Your gift is also tax deductible!
View the Plymouth Crossroads Wish List here!
January 30th, 2026 - Business Meeting Luncheon
Please join us Friday January 30th, 2026
Buffalo’s Best Grill & Catering
3700 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Cost: $45.00
Beverages: 12:00 -12:30
Lunch – 12:30 pm
Lunch Buffet to include:
-Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions (GF/DF)
-Chicken Stir Fry (GF/DF)
-Garlic Mashed potatoes (GF)
-Buttered Corn (GF)
-House Garden Salad
This is a Members only lunch as it’s our Annual Business meeting.
Remember 2026 dues are due
Annual Christmas Party-December 16th, 2025
Please Join us Tuesday December 16th, 2025 for our Christmas Party to be held at:
Bobby J’s Restaurant
204 Como Park Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14227.
Start time is 5:30pm
Open bar 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Family style dinner:
Italian Sausage with peppers & Onions
Pasta Side
Chicken Milanese
Salad
Veggie Medley
Rolls & butter
Dessert
Open bar
3 person band
$95.00 per person
The Charity we are collecting for: Department of Social Services – Family Wellness
Gift cards in $5.00/$10.00 denominations to Walmart, Target, Tim Horton’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, etc. they do not accept monetary donations but if you want to donate money, we will certainly purchase the gifts.
November 21st, 2025 - Wine Tasting Luncheon
This is our Wine Tasting Luncheon – our theme is” “Barely Sweet ~ Low on Sugar ~ High on Vibe”. Our guest Sommelier will be Dennis Kozuch. Always a fun afternoon!
Join us Friday Nov. 21st at the:
The Italian Village
6354 Transit Road
Depew NY 14043
Refreshments served at 12 noon and lunch will be served at 12:30
Sit Down Luncheon!
Please note your choice of food when making your reservation and please note if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Chicken Marsala
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Spaghetti Meatballs
All meals come with salad.
Rolls & Butter on table.
Coffee & Tea.
Dessert
November 5th, 2025- Membership Drive
WNYIA Membership Drive – Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Attention Members & Guests to our first Annual Membership Drive!
Where: Buffalo’s Best Grill
3700 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Potential New Members/Guests: Free
Any “current member” bringing a guest – Member pays $25.00 – guest is Free
Beverages and Light snacks will be served from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
We will have prizes, 50/50 and other fun things happening. If guest signs up that evening, pick a prize from the bucket!
October 24th, 2025- Luncheon Meeting
Please join us Friday October 24th, 2025 (please note this is one week earlier than usual due to Halloween)
The Columns Banquets – in the Dorian Room
2221 Transit Road
Elma, NY 14059
12:00 pm Refreshments
12:30 pm Lunch
Speaker to follow Lunch
Menu:
Luncheon buffet is served with Seasonal Vegetable blend, Mediterranean Pasta Salad, Relish Platter, Rolls & Butter
Choice of Dessert, Coffee & Tea
Fresh Garden Salad
Bow Tie Parmesan Pasta
Herb Roasted Chicken
Cranberry Apple Pork
Garlic-Herb Mashed Red Potatoes
Our guest speaker will be Jen Kegler, Youth Program and Outreach Manager of Family Promise of WNY.
Family Promise of WNY Mission is: Family Promise of WNY works alongside families facing homelessness to provide housing solutions and tailored support so that they can find their pathway home.
Their Vision: We seek to build a community that invests in the strength of our families so that every child can have a safe and dignified home.
They are open to monetary or in-kind donations.
Their Wish List:
2025 Golf Outing - Friday Sept. 12th
Click here to download a copy of the flyer.
SPONSORSHIP opportunities are available for this event!
Thursday July 17th, 2025- Summer Party
Come enjoy an evening out with live music. Have fun with your fellow insurance industry friends & colleagues on July 17th, 2025 from 5:30pm for our Summer Party!
Where:
River Grill
70 Aqua Lane
Tonawanda NY 14150
Open Bar – 4 hours.
Menu: Clams Casino, Oysters Rockefeller, Pretzel Balls with Beer Cheese, Scampi Bread, Corn on the Cob, Caesar Salad, Wings, Barbecue Ribs, Lemon Pepper Chicken, Mac Salad and Coleslaw.
Cost: $70 per person
June 27th, 2025 - Luncheon Meeting
The Cowboy on the Lake
3800 Hoover Road
Blasdell, NY
Lunch will include:
-Green salad with Ranch and Balsamic dressings
-Vegetable Medley
-Salt potatoes w/parsley and butter
-Classic Mac ‘n Cheese
-Sliced Roast Beef and gravy served with kaiser and kimmelwick rolls
-Grilled Chicken
-Assorted Cookies and Brownies
-Coffee and Tea
Our speaker this month is Amy Burkett. She will give a brief talk and then open up for Epi Pen, Avi Q, and Neffy training. These are all “ trainers “ that do not contain actual medicine but teaches people how to use them. She will bringing along with her Andrea McGrath with The Greater Buffalo Food Allergy Alliance.
Amy Burkett is a former Licensed and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Special Education Teacher. She currently serves on the Board of The Greater Buffalo Food Allergy Alliance, Inc. This non-profit organization aims to raise and spread awareness through community outreach presentations and events.
Amy’s “moment” in becoming an Allergy Advocate didn’t start when her oldest was diagnosed with severe life-threatening allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and egg, nor when his classmates tried to smear peanut butter in his face. Her moment came when another mother shared her son’s story. He was severely allergic to milk, and at the age of 7- years old, his classmates threw milk all over him.
The consequences of getting the food that you are severely allergic to smeared or thrown on you could be severe and life-threatening. It was in that moment, she knew more had to be done to raise awareness in schools and the community.
She has since become an Allergy Advocate, both locally and for the nation-wide organization called FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education). Amy has traveled to Albany and Washington, DC to advocate for important bills to become laws in order to continue to serve the 33 million Americans with life-threatening allergies. Amy is the event organizer for the Allergy Awareness Action 5K ,which raises money to continue research and awareness efforts locally and nationwide. She also consults with local schools on how to best support students with severe allergies.
Growing up, she enjoyed running, hiking, and skiing. Now she can be found on the sidelines cheering for her 3 young boys.
May 30th, 2025 - Luncheon Meeting
Friday, May 30th, 2025
Curly’s Grille
647 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY
12 noon for refreshments – 12:30 lunch
Our lunch will be as follows:
House Salad
Rolls and Butter
Jerk Chicken
Top Round of Beef w/au jus
Pasta Primavera
Seasonal Vegetables
Potatoes Au Gratin
Assorted Desserts
Coffee and Tea
Our Speaker this month is going to be 7 Hearts Maternity Rescue and they will bring in Puppies.
7 Hearts Maternity Rescue
We provide pregnant dogs, moms with litters & orphaned pups a safe place to go, away from the stress and dangers of euthanasia and disease. We are dedicated to helping to control the pet population through public education about animal rescue and spay/neuter. We are 100% volunteer-based organization.
Click here to download their brochure.
Click here to view their wish list.
$45.00 for member / $50.00 for non-members
April 25th, 2025- Luncheon Meeting
Location: Buffalo Airport Hotel
4600 Genesee Street,
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Menu:
Baby Glazed Carrots
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Pork Loin
Marinated boneless chicken thighs
Salad, rolls, butter, Dessert, coffee and tea
Per our Bylaws, if a reservation isn’t cancelled prior to 48 hours of the said meeting to Connie Smith at: csmith@hoffmanhanafin.com, you will be billed. If you paid and need to cancel 48 hours prior to the meeting, you can request a refund.
6.5 Attendance: Any member with a reservation for a meeting who does not cancel by giving notice to the Secretary prior to 48 hours in advance of the meeting is responsible for the cost of the meeting.
Thank you,
Connie
March 28th, 2025- Luncheon Meeting
Location: Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grille
7800 Transit Road Williamsville, NY
Luncheon Buffet :
Garden Salad
Salmon w/Honey Mustard Glaze
Sausage w/Peppers & Onions
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Dessert – Something Delicious!
We are having guest speaker(s) from Sleep in Heavenly Peace, they are our Golf Charity this year. They build beds for kids so they don’t have to sleep on the floor. We as an Association are looking into having volunteers sign up and help build Twin Beds.
Per our Bylaws, if a reservation isn’t cancelled prior to 48 hours of the said meeting to Connie Smith at: csmith@hoffmanhanafin.com, you will be billed. If you paid and need to cancel 48 hours prior to the meeting, you can request a refund.
6.5 Attendance: Any member with a reservation for a meeting who does not cancel by giving notice to the Secretary prior to 48 hours in advance of the meeting is responsible for the cost of the meeting.
Thank you,
Connie