By Ruth Troy
Director
September is National Senior Center Month. This year’s theme is Find Balance at Your Center. You can find balance at Canton Woods. The Center offers a wide range of programs. Our free Falls Prevention Class resumes at 10 a.m. Sept. 13. This class is taught by a licensed physical therapist. Come and find balance at your center!
The Active Older Adults aerobics class also resumes at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 13. There is a fee for this class payable to the instructor. Time to get moving!
We are very excited about 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. The next session is at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Call the center to sign up at 638-4536.
Canton Woods’ own version of “Antique Road Show.” Bring your collectable or favorite heirloom from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19. A small fee will be charged for each appraisal. Local appraisers Ed Becker and Robert Bacon from Fayetteville will be on hand.
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, Sept. 7 the menu includes Italian pasta fagioli, romaine and Mandarin orange salad served with poppy seed dressing, strawberry mousse and whipped topping, fresh baked garlic bread sticks. 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.
