By Ruth Troy
Director
We are in flu season. Canton Woods’ flu clinics are from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and Friday, Oct. 28. Rite Aid/Walgreens will administer the vaccine. Please call the Center 638-4536 to let us know you are coming. Bring all your insurance cards.
Open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage takes place from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. The HIICAP representative will be available at Canton Woods at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7. HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance) is free, unbiased information on supplemental health insurance, Medicare and prescription coverage options.
Canton Woods is a Food $en$e location. Food $en$e is a monthly food buying co-op for anyone who wants to stretch their grocery dollars. The Food $en$e package is $20.50. The October deadline is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17. For more details, call the center at 638-4536.
Lt. Mike Lockwood of the Baldwinsville Police Department will visit Canton Woods at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Lt. Lockwood will present on Safety Tips.
Art Group meets again at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. Beginner and intermediate students welcome. The group is facilitated by Mike Conway and will focus on drawing and painting. Please bring a sketchbook.
The Office for Aging (Adult and Long Term Care Services) will hold a public hearing from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Canton Woods. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is an opportunity to express your concerns as an older adult, caregiver or interested individual. Your comments help the Office for Aging plan for future programs.
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, Oct. 17, the menu includes Gianelli sweet Italian sausage, served with shells and marinara sauce, Italian blended vegetables, Mandarin oranges and fresh baked garlic bread stick. 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.
