By Ruth Troy
Director
We all experienced our first blast of winter weather. Winter weather can sometimes mean closings. Always put your safety first when the weather is challenging.
Weather related closings:
· Canton Woods Senior Center is closed only when the village of Baldwinsville is closed.
· The PEACE senior lunch is canceled when the Syracuse City School District is closed.
Did you know Canton Woods has two Neighborhood Advisors/Outreach Workers available to assist seniors 60 and over in the towns of Lysander and Van Buren? They can help you with information and referral, as well as determine if you may be eligible for benefit programs. Call or come by and meet with your Neighborhood Advisor.
Art Group will meet 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, and Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Canton Woods. This group is facilitated by retired B’ville art teacher Mike Conway. The Art Group focuses on drawing and painting. Bring your sketch book and art supplies.
National Grid Consumer Advocate will be available at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Canton Woods. This is a perfect opportunity ask questions about your National Grid Account.
Canton Woods Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. They will be discussing “New York: The Novel,” by Edward Rutherfurd. Get reading and join the lively discussion.
A presentation of S.H.A.P.E, (Sheriff’s Accessible Parking Enforcement) is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11. The program utilizes the services of community volunteers to provide educational awareness and enforcement activities relating to accessible parking and fire lane parking violations in Onondaga County. If you have questions about parking spaces, parking permits or special license plates be sure to attend.
At 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, George Leija will return to Canton Woods. Join us for an afternoon of your favorite tunes.
Kripalu “Chair Optional” Yoga at Canton Woods! The class is taught by Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Yvonne Martin. Kripalu Yoga is a mindful soothing practice that emphasis compassionate self-acceptance, and is adaptable to every person and everybody. If you are new to Yoga and not sure if a mat or a chair is right for you, this is an ideal setting to come find out what works best for you. The next session begins on Jan. 8. Register by Jan. 3, and you pay the early bird price of only $50!
Active Older Americans Aerobics taught by a Y instructor. The class is at 9:15 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. There is a fee, payable to the instructor.
Falls Prevention Class at Canton Woods. This is a free class taught by a licensed physical therapist. The class is held at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
Canton Woods has a medication return collection unit. This is a safe 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 (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, Dec. 20, the menu includes vegetable lasagna rolls, chef salad, cantaloupe and crusty Italian bread. 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.
