By Ruth Troy
Director
Canton Woods’ final flu clinic is from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Walgreens will administer the vaccine. 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 through 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.
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.
The National Grid Consumer Advocate is available at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. 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.
The Baldwinsville Community Band will be at Canton Woods 7 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 9. The program will include patriotic music in honor of Veterans Day. Everyone is welcome.
Canton Woods Craft Group will hold a craft sale from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8. This is a chance to purchase handmade mittens, scarves and much more.
Coffee with the Lysander Town Clerk is set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. If you have questions for the clerk, stop by, enjoy a cup of coffee and a treat too.
Open Hand Theater will bring a special program to Canton Woods at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. The event will be a Musical Puppet Review.
Chef Barbara Moul Presents Holiday Appetizers! At 3:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, Chef Moul will be preparing holiday appetizers, offering free samples and recipes to everyone who attends. Please mark your calendar and attend. You will be glad that you did!
Bunco for November is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. Call Canton Woods to sign up and join the fun.
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? Thanksgiving Dinner! On Friday, Nov. 18, the menu includes oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, homestyle mashed potatoes, lemon glazed baby carrots, fresh baked whole wheat roll and pumpkin pie! Make your reservation for this special dinner by Nov. 2 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.
