By Ruth Troy
Director
September is National Senior Center Month! The theme for 2017 is Senior Centers: Masters at Aging! Visit Canton Woods during September and explore all the programs and services available to folks 60 and over. You are sure to find good company and a variety of interesting and fun activities. Senior centers truly are Masters at Aging!
Active Older Adult Exercise lead by a Y instructor has resumed for the fall season. This class is every Tuesday and Thursday. There is a fee for this class payable to the instructor.
Falls Prevention Class returns to Canton Woods after the fall break. This is a free class taught by a licensed physical therapist. Class is held from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
Our Summer Entertainment Series continues with Ronda Helene at 3pm on Sept. 28. Ronda brings a vintage country sound to the center. This concert will include a special Food Truck dining event at 4 p.m Call the center for more details.
Art Group will meet at Canton Woods 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 26. This group is facilitated by retired B’ville art teacher, Mike Conway. The group focuses on drawing and painting. Bring your sketchbook and art supplies.
Canton Woods now has a medication return collection unit. This is a safe and environmentally-friendly way to dispose of your unused medications. You may drop off your unused medication to the return box at Canton Woods from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Senior Nutrition. You can enjoy lunch at the center. Canton Woods is a senior nutrition lunch site on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Make a reservation at (315) 638-4536 and stop by at noon for lunch. The nutrition program is open to anyone 60 years of age and older. Suggested donation is $3.
Wondering what’s for lunch? On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the menu includes Julienne salad topped with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, hardboiled egg and olives, crusty Italian bread and chocolate cream pie! Make a reservation and join us for lunch!
Canton Woods Senior Center is located at 76 Canton St. in Baldwinsville. The center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To learn more, call (315) 638-4536 or visit baldwinsville.org/departments/cantonwoods.
