By Ruth Troy

Director

B’ville Express needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for seniors 60 years of age and over to essential services. B’ville Express operates out of Canton Woods. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Ellen at 638-4536.

Flu season is just around the corner. Canton Woods’ first flu clinic takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Rite Aid pharmacy will administer the vaccine. Call the center at 638-4536 to let us know you are coming. Bring all your insurance cards.

National Grid Consumer Advocate. A National Grid Consumer Advocate is available at Canton Woods at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. National Grid Consumer Advocates assist low-income and special needs customers facing financial hardship. Advocates are available to provide early intervention, information on a variety of assistance programs, crisis bill pay management, outreach and education. If you have any question about your National Grid bill, this is the time to get answers.

Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP). A HIICAP representative from Onondaga County Office for Aging is available at Canton Woods 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3. They offer free and unbiased information and assistance regarding: Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Advantage, Medigap Supplemental Plans, EPIC- NYS Prescription Benefit for Seniors, Extra Help Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Saving Program.

AARP Defensive Driving returns. The next class is Thursday, Oct. 6. 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.

Looking ahead to October, the annual Limburger Cheese Party is almost here! The party will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. You must make paid reservations by Sept. 30. The cost is $6. This is Senior Activity Group event. They are able to keep the cost down thanks to a generous donation from Barnes Memorial. Stop by Canton Woods and make your reservation.

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, Oct. 5, the menu includes beef Bourguignon served over buttered egg noodles, lemon garlic green beans, fresh strawberries with whipped topping and fresh baked whole wheat dinner roll. 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.