By Ruth Troy
Director
May is Older Americans Month. This year the theme is “Blaze a Trail.” Blaze a Trail to your senior center, which promotes activities and wellness for older Americans. May is another very busy month at Canton Woods.
Canton Woods Summer Entertainment Series continues at 3 p.m. Monday, June 6. Take a short trip to Broadway with “Sentimental Serenade!” This free concert is sponsored by MVP.
Music is in the air at the center all month. At 3 p.m. Friday May 20, The Village Singers will share some summertime favorites. Feel free to join in. The Baldwinsville Community Band will kick off the Memorial Day holiday at the Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. The band will play patriotic tunes and marches, which always create a festive atmosphere!
Canton Woods welcomes guest speaker Tracey Clark from the Food Bank of CNY at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 13. Tracey is knowledgeable regarding the SNAP (Senior Nutrition Assistance Program) and all of the Food Bank’s programs.
The PREVNAR-13 pneumonia vaccine will be offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, at Canton Woods. Please call the center to sign up and be sure to bring all of your insurance cards.
Canton Woods will hold its annual Health and Wellness Event from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 19. Come by and learn about the full range of services available to you in the community.
If you are due for your AARP Defensive Driving Class, call the center at 638-4536 to sign up. The next class is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16.
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 (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 $2.75.
Wondering what’s for lunch? On Friday, May 13, the menu includes house-made meatloaf with gravy, whipped potatoes, dilled fresh zucchini, Ghirardelli chocolate chip brownie and fresh baked bread stick. Make your reservation and join us for a delicious 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 638-4536 or visit baldwinsville.org/departments/cantonwoods.
