By Ruth Troy
Director
With summer weather here, we want to remind folks that older adults are particularly susceptible to extreme temperatures. Those who are HEAP-eligible and have a medical need may be eligible to receive an air conditioner, including installation, free of charge. You must meet existing HEAP eligibility criteria and income guidelines, which vary by household size, and have at least one member of the household that suffers from a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat. Cooling assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. County departments of social services will accept applications through Aug. 30 or until funding runs out. Your Canton Woods Neighborhood Advisor, Nancy Sullivan can help you apply. Information is also available at ongov.net/dss/heap.
Sounds of summer
The LaFayette Community Band will visit the center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. Enjoy an ice cream sundae at 6 p.m. before the concert. The cost for the ice cream sundae is $3. Make paid reservations by Friday, July 5. The concert is free!
Coming up in the Canton Woods Summer Entertainment Series:
• Jerry Cali: 3 p.m. July 18
• John Vona: 3 p.m. Aug. 8
• George Leija: 3 p.m. Sept. 19
Come on into the Center and enjoy the music! Thank you to all of our generous sponsors: Baker Real Estate, Belle Tours, the B’ville Diner, Falardeau Funeral Home, the Hearth, MKB Insurance Consulting and MVP.
Coming up at Canton Woods
You can support the center by purchasing Canton Woods environmentally friendly reusable grocery bags. Be prepared for the single use plastic bag ban. The reusable bags are available at the center for $3 each. The bags are practical, attractive, and support your senior center!
It is never too late to unearth your inner artist. Retired B’ville art teacher Mike Conway leads an Art Group at Canton Woods that focuses on drawing and painting for beginner and intermediate students. The Art Group meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, and Tuesday, July 23. New participants are welcome!
Make and Take Card Making Workshop is at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. The cost is approximately $2 for supplies. You will go home with a beautiful handmade card or two.
Canton Woods Craft Group meets at 10 a.m. every Tuesday. In July we will be holding a special class for experienced knitters. You will learn to knit fingerless mitts! Call the center for more details. Come on in and join the fun.
Sharing Memories Writing Program meets at 1 p.m. each Wednesday. The group is facilitated by Tina Trainham. Just come with your memories.
Canton Woods Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. The book selected for July is “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. Start reading and join the lively discussion. The Book Club is facilitated by Edwina Hay.
Health and fitness
Zumba Gold will return to Canton Woods in the fall! Join instructor Susan Petrilli for 45 minutes of fun. Class fee is $5 (pay as you go), payable to the instructor. Zumba Gold is an easy to follow program that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. Zumba Gold provides modified low-impact moves for all levels, and is designed for active older adults and beginners. Zumba is invigorating and fun!
A licensed massage therapist will offer chair massage at Canton Woods from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, and Wednesday, July 24. The fee is $10 for a 10-minute massage. Call 315-638-4536 to make an appointment.
Instructor Yvonne Martin brings Kripalu “chair optional” yoga to Canton Woods. Kripalu yoga is a gentle mindful practice that emphasis compassionate self-acceptance, and awareness. Class resumes in September.
Aerobics is held at 9:15 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. There is a fee payable to the instructor September through May. Call the center for summer dates.
Canton Woods offers a free falls prevention class at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday lead by licensed physical therapist Julie Hall. While Julie is spending the summer enjoying her garden, we will be using a DVD featuring Julie leading the class at the usual time. She will return in September.
Canton Woods has a medication return collection unit. This is a safe, environmentally friendly way to dispose of 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
The center is a PEACE senior nutrition lunch site on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Make your reservation by calling 315-638-4536 and stop by at noon for lunch. Suggested donation is $3.50. The nutrition program is open to anyone 60 years of age and older.
Wondering what’s for lunch? On Monday, July 8, the menu includes meat sauce marinara over bowtie pasta, romaine salad with mandarin oranges served with poppy seed dressing and fresh baked lemon cookie. 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 or to register for programs, call 315-638-4536 or visit baldwinsville.org/departments/cantonwoods.
