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Daytime Education at Recreation

We are excited to offer classes and lectures to our consortium of lifetime learners. Engaging in intellectual, socially viable, cognitive activities help keep our minds sharp and alert, while reducing the risk or delaying the onset of age-related concerns. Daytime Education at Recreation (DEAR - formerly OwlsWho) has become an important staple to adults who understand the significance of this idea and would like to reshape the way they spend leisure time, meeting new and interesting people along the way.

Join the national movement to learn and share life experience with others; explore the multitude of free programs available!

Senior Perks

Members of DEAR are eligible for savings opportunities through our membership in the Better Benefits Club. The Better Benefits Club is a sponsor of the DEAR program and may earn a commission when you use one of their links to make a purchase. Use the password provided by your DEAR coordinator to access.

Local and NY Theatre - RBTL, OFC Creations, Blackfriars, Broadway

Museums - including the RMSC, Corning Museum of Glass, and the Genesee Country Village and Museum

City Pass - saves nearly half the cost of visiting the most popular attractions when you visit major cities.

Hotels - including discounts for AARP

Movie Tickets - featuring the Little Theatre

Free DEAR Classes

Hello DEAR Friends! We are back to offering most classes in person at Penfield Community Center. If you would like to attend a program in person, please register online or use a registration form and the activity number. You must register in advance to attend a class. See all the current classes by clicking on the Program Calendar link on the left menu. Check back often for new classes and updates.

A grab-and-go/curbside pickup lunch prepared in our kitchen will also be available to purchase on Tuesdays at our new DEAR Sandwich Counter. Stop by the Sandwich Counter and order from a selection of delicious sandwiches and soups, all made to order! Weekly specialties, too!

OwlsWho and OwlsWhoSave is a program for older adults at the Penfield Recreation Center on Baird Road, Penfield, NY.