Canton Woods: B’ville Express seeks volunteer drivers

By Ruth Troy

Director

B’ville Express always needs volunteer drivers! B’ville Express drivers provide transportation for seniors 60 years of age and over to essential services. This is an incredibly valuable service which helps Baldwinsville seniors to remain in their own homes, in their community. B’ville Express operates out of Canton Woods if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ellen at (315) 638-4536.

Sharing Memories Writing Program at Canton Woods. The Sharing Memories Writing Program is held at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. This is a dynamic group who come to together to share their memories and put them down on paper. Experience this engaging process under the guidance of Tina Trainham. Your memories will come alive!

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 new session started this month.

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

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

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

Winter weather can sometimes mean closings.

Weather related 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 Schools are closed.

HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program) offers free and unbiased information and assistance. This program is brought to you from the Onondaga County Office for Aging. If you would like to connect with a HIICAP representative, call Canton Woods for more information.

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 by calling (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, Jan. 31, the menu includes cranberry walnut chicken salad served on a croissant, chunky tomato Florentine soup and pineapple tidbits. 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.