By Ruth Troy

Director

The New Year offers a perfect time to try something new. It is also an opportunity to make healthier choices. Canton Woods can help with both. Canton Woods offers several fitness programs from Falls Prevention to Armchair Aerobics. Find the one that is right for you and start moving.

Kripalu “Chair Optional” Yoga has returned to 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 new session started this month.

Active Older Americans Aerobics, taught by a Y instructor, takes place at 9:15 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. There is a fee, payable to the instructor.

The Falls Prevention Class takes place at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Woods. This is a free class taught by a licensed physical therapist.

Armchair Aerobics takes place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. This is led by a volunteer.

Winter closings reminder: Winter weather can sometimes mean closings. Canton Woods Senior Center is closed only when the village of Baldwinsville is closed. The PEACE senior lunch program is cancelled when the Syracuse City School District is closed.

George Leija returns to Canton Woods at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Join us for an afternoon of your favorite tunes.

Art Group will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. This group is facilitated by retired B’ville art teacher Mike Conway. The Art Group focuses on drawing and painting. Bring your sketchbook and art supplies.

Canton Woods is a senior nutrition lunch site at noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Make a reservation by calling (315) 638-4536. The nutrition program is open to anyone 60 years of age and older. Suggested donation is $3.

Wondering what’s for lunch? On Friday, Jan. 19, the menu includes sliced turkey on a whole wheat Kaiser roll with lettuce and tomato, hearty minestrone soup and tiramisu parfait.

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.