By Ruth Troy
Director
Less than a month until Walk for the Woods 2016! The Walk for the Woods 2016 is set for Saturday, Sept. 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!
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.
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.
Summer Entertainment Series continues with Eddie Fagan. Eddie will return to Canton Woods at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The concert is free and sponsored by The Hearth Premier Senior Living. This is a party you do not want to miss!
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.
Coffee with the Mayor. Mayor Richard Clarke will visit the center at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. This is your opportunity to catch up on village happenings and ask any questions you may have.
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 Wednesday, Aug. 31, the menu includes homemade Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, homestyle mashed potatoes, whole kernel corn and juicy diced peaches. 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.
