By Ruth Troy

Director

Canton Woods Car Show, a favorite summer tradition, is just a week away! The 10th Annual Car Show is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. The rain date is Monday, Aug. 12. Plan to spend a fun evening enjoying classic cars, great music and maybe even a burger at Canton Woods! 

The Rotary Senior Citizen Summer Picnic at Canton Woods will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. This is a free picnic for Baldwinsville Seniors age 60 and over. To make a reservation, call Canton Woods Senior Center at 315-638-4536 by Friday, Aug. 16.

Canton Woods Summer Entertainment Series brings you John Vona at 3 p.m. Aug. 8 and George Leija at 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.

You can support the senior center by purchasing environmentally friendly reusable Canton Woods 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!

Get creative

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. Tuesdays, Aug. 6 and 20. New participants are welcome!

Make and Take Card Making Workshop is at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. 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. 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, Aug. 20. Call the center for the current book selection. 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. Wednesdays, Aug. 7 and 21. 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 Sept. 9.

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 led by licensed physical therapist Julie Hall. While Julie will be spending the summer enjoying her garden, we will be using a DVD of her leading the class at the usual time. She will return to lead the class Sept. 17.

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 Wednesday, Aug. 7, the menu includes turkey deluxe sandwich on rye with lettuce, tomato and bacon mayo, chunky basil tomato soup, and fresh strawberries with whipped topping. Make a reservation and joins 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.