By Ruth Troy

Director

Canton Woods Car Show was awesome! It was a perfect summer evening. Forty gorgeous and very shiny cars graced the grounds of Canton Woods. As always, the Baldwinsville community was incredibly generous. DJ Thomas Fox provided the tunes for the event courtesy of Evans Chevrolet. Hudson and Mowins treated all the car owners to ice cream, and many merchants donated to our raffles.  The show was truly a success because of community support and the hard work of dedicated volunteers. Thank you See you all next year!

The summer continues to be busy at Canton Woods. The center’s next big event is Walk for the Woods 2016! The Walk for the Woods 2016 is set for Saturday, September 17.  Everyone is welcome to tie up their sneakers and Walk for the Woods. Registration forms are available at Canton Woods and on the village of Baldwinsville website.  Join the Walk for the Woods 2016!

 This summer has also been very hot and dry. It is important to stay hydrated especially when temperatures rise. Canton Woods will host a speaker on Hydration Education at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Registered dietitian Laura Zirilli will present on healthy hydration. Join us and learn the importance of proper hydration.

Art group gathers at Canton Woods. Canton Woods is very pleased to announce that Mike Conway, newly retired art teacher, has agreed to facilitate an Art Group at Canton Woods. Call the center to sign up at 638-4536.

Summer Entertainment Series continues with local favorite George Leija. George will return to Canton Woods at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. The concert is free and sponsored by Kay Brosh, independent insurance consultant. Make a reservation and stay for lunch at noon. The menu includes spiedie marinated grilled chicken, fresh spinach salad, fresh corn on the cob and strawberry angel food cake delight.

AARP Defensive Driving returns. The next class is Thursday, Sept. 8. The class time is 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you are a member of AARP the fee is $20 and if you do not belong to AARP the fee is $25. Call the center at 638-4536 to register. Classes fill up quickly.

The Senior Activity Group Hot Dog Tuesdays are at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Stop by the center and enjoy these seasonal favorites. Everyone is welcome. The price is $2.25 per hot dog or coney. This is a fun and tasty fundraiser. See you at the center!

Canton Woods now has a medication return collection unit. This is a safe and 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 (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 $2.75.

Wondering what’s for lunch? On Monday, Aug. 22, the menu includes fruit-glazed baked ham, homestyle macaroni salad, steamed spinach, vanilla ice cream and wheat bread. Make your reservation and join us for a delicious 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 638-4536 or visit baldwinsville.org/departments/cantonwoods.