By Ruth Troy

Director

Summer Open Rec has started! The center is open to residents 60 and older for Open Rec from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays throughout the summer.

Bunko at Canton Woods at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9. Call the center to let us know you plan to play.683-4536

National Grid Consumer Advocate visits Canton Woods at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. If you have any questions about your National Grid account, this is your opportunity to get answers. Our advocate is taking July and August off and will return in September.

Canton Woods Book Club’s June meeting is at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. We meet in the Canton Woods library. Our book for June is “The Rosie Project,” by Graeme Simsion. Join us for vigorous discussion.

News Channel 3 Chief Meteorologist Wayne Mahar will visit the center at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. Mr. Mahar will be at Canton Woods to discuss Central New York weather. You won’t want to miss this interesting and informative dialogue.

Summer Entertainment Series continues at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 30. Musician Howie Bartolo will play your favorite tunes from across the decades. Come into the center and enjoy an afternoon of lively music. This free concert is sponsored by MVP. 

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!

Looking ahead to July, Canton Woods is excited to partner with the Cannonball Run 5K! The race is July 17 at Van Buren Park, finishing off with a jump in the pool at the end of the race. Summer Market Festravaganza begins immediately following the race. Plan to stick around for live music, barbecue and farmers market vendors including local produce, flowers, artisans and crafters. Canton Woods is going to benefit from the proceeds of this race. If you run, register at willowhwc.com. Support Canton Woods Senior Center and your own wellness!  

Two of Canton Woods major fund raising events are just around the corner. Canton Woods’ Classic Car Show is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8 (rain date is Aug. 15). This has become a summer favorite and is always a fun evening in on the Canton Woods grounds.

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, June 17, celebrate with an early Father’s Day dinner! The menu includes sliced oven-roasted beef, fresh rosemary roasted red potatoes, garlic buttered Français blend vegetables and spice cake with walnut cream cheese frosting. 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.