By Ruth Troy
Director
The holiday season is the perfect time to support Canton Woods Senior Center. As you reflect on your year-end and holiday giving, consider Canton Woods Senior Center. Canton Woods is an active center serving vital, engaged older adults. Your contribution will stay in Baldwinsville and help local seniors. Your donation to Canton Woods Senior Center is tax-deductible. Your contribution will help us accomplish our mission of helping seniors remain active members of the community. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
The winter weather has arrived. Listed below are reminders of policies for inclement weather.
Weather related closings:
- If Syracuse schools are closed, there is no PEACE lunch.
- Meals on Wheels is closed if the Baldwinsville and/or Liverpool schools are closed.
- Canton Woods is closed only when the village of Baldwinsville is closed.
- B’ville Express will not pick up riders if the Baldwinsville schools are closed. It will be the responsibility of the rider to cancel any appointments for that day.
As always, use your best judgment for staying safe in the winter months.
Canton Woods Craft Sale is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, at the center. This is a perfect chance to purchase quality hand crafted goods and do some of your holiday shopping.
HEAP 2016-17 (Home Energy Assistance Program) is now open. If you need assistance with a HEAP application, please contact your outreach workers at 638-4536.
National Grid Consumer Advocate will be at Canton Woods at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. If you have any questions or concerns about your National Grid bill this is the opportunity to get answers.
Winter is also cold and flu season. At 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, Danielle, a local Walgreen’s pharmacist, will speak on How to Stay Well during Flu Season. Stop in and learn how to stay healthy this winter.
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 Friday, Dec. 16, the lunch menu includes glazed homestyle meatloaf, O’Brien scalloped potatoes, Francais blend vegetables, mandarin oranges, fresh baked sweet roll. Make your reservation and join us for a delicious lunch served at noon!
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.
