Canton Woods Senior Center: Make Canton Woods your first visit on your 60th birthday

By Ruth Troy

Director

When you celebrate your 60th birthday, make Canton Woods the first place you visit after you blow out the candles on your birthday cake! You will be glad you did! The center is the place to be for food, fun and fitness. Take advantage of everything this valuable community resource offers.

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 six-week session starts March 12.

Tai Chi is held at 8 a.m. every Tuesday ant Thursday morning at Canton Woods. There is a small fee for this class; speak to the instructor.

Active Older Americans Aerobics taught by a Y instructor. The class is held 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.

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

Weather related closings. I know we are all looking forward to spring, but winter is not done with us yet.

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.

Join the 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!

Pharmacist Danielle from Walgreens will visit the center at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Topic: Possible Issues with Over the Counter Medications and Your own Prescriptions.

Chef Barbara Moul of Simply Delectable returns to Canton Woods 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 8! Chef will present New Meal Ideas for 2018! Please call the center and make your reservation.

AARP Defensive Driving. The next class is scheduled for Thursday, April 5. The class is 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes fill up quickly. Call Canton Woods for future dates, and to sign up (315) 638-4536.

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, Feb. 28, the menu includes beef Bourguignon, served over buttered egg noodles, lemon garlic green beans, fresh strawberries with whipped topping, fresh baked whole wheat dinner roll. 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.