By Ruth Troy
Director
Canton Woods is a Food Sense location. Food $en$e is a monthly food buying co-op for anyone who wants to stretch their grocery dollars. This program is open to everyone. The Food $en$e package is $20.50. There are also additional items (specials) available for purchase each month. The deadline for March is 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 12. The order pickup date is Wednesday, March 21. For more details call the center (315) 638-4536.
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.
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. The HIICAP representative will next be available at 10 a.m. Monday, March 5, at Canton Woods. 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!
Weeds of Fortune. Our fore fathers identified most native wildflowers as weeds, today folks understand that native wildflowers are a critical part of our environment. At 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, using PowerPoint, photographs and drawings, Roger Dahlin will provide an overview highlighting the need, barriers, and methods of growing native wildflowers.
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.
Canton Woods has a full afternoon planned for Friday, March 16. Lieutenant Charlie La Prease of the Belgium Cold Springs Volunteer Fire Department will present on fire safety at 11:30 a.m. Fire safety is an important topic at any age!
Please plan to stay and join us for lunch at noon; just call a day or two in advance to make a reservation, and enjoy fish and chips for lunch!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a wee bit early; Rince Na Sonas School of Irish Dance bring festive Irish step dancing to Canton Woods at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 16.
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.
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 Friday, March 2, the menu includes breaded haddock on a whole wheat bun with confetti coleslaw, potatoes O’Brien and a fresh apple. 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.
