April 29 2021

Finger Lakes Connected | Already May? Newsletter

April 29, 2021

This week's newsletter features updates from local businesses, life and wellness articles, and a new recipe. We also have local events including art, music, food and wine.

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Surgeons giving Virtual Hernia Screening Clinic May 4

UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a free Virtual Hernia Screening Clinic on Tuesday, May 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants must register for a 15-minute screening online, at

www.ThompsonHealth.com/Hernia

. Space is limited, with a registration deadline of May 3.

The event will feature two general surgeons from Thompson Health Advanced Surgical Services, which is a part of F.F. Thompson Hospital. In addition to performing private, virtual screenings of participants, Dr. A. David Peter and Dr. Joseph Talarico will provide short video presentations via email prior to the event. These presentations will be focused on hernia causes and symptoms as well as benefits of minimally invasive surgery using daVinci

robotic-assisted technology. For more information, email

[email protected]

or call (585) 396-6375.

Music Therapist to Speak to Stroke Support Group May 6

An associate professor of music therapy will be the guest speaker when UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Stroke Support Group hosts a meeting via Zoom video conferencing on Thursday, May 6, at 1 p.m.

Betsey King, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC, is an associate professor at Nazareth College in Rochester and the director of the Graduate Music Therapy Program in the

Creative Arts Therapy Department

at the college. She is also the co-founder of Prelude Music Therapy and the author of “Music Heard So Deeply: A Music Therapy Memoir.” The 2015 book shares stories from 30 years of musical therapy practice, including work with stroke survivors. The title of King’s presentation for the support group is “Music and Therapy: Great Partners.”

This support group is open to individuals who have experienced a stroke, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. The group facilitator is stroke-certified registered nurse Sarah Gallagher, the stroke coordinator at F.F. Thompson Hospital.

To sign up for the May 6 Zoom meeting, email

[email protected]

. Call (585) 396-6965 for more information.

Dr. A. David Peter and Dr. Joseph Talarico

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Saturday hours expand May 1!

In 2020, the Wood Library Board of Trustees adopted a contingency budget to address impacts from the pandemic that included expected loss of revenue from fundraisers and service fees. With that decision came a reduction of hours the library was open to the public. Starting May 1, we will restore Saturday hours to what they were before the pandemic. The library will once again be open from 10AM to 5PM on Saturdays. We are excited to restore these weekend service hours and look forward to serving you!

INTRODUCING OWWL Libraries Learning Academy!

Pioneer Library System's new OWWL Libraries Learning Academy includes 50 virtual lessons on a wide range of tech topics (from Gmail to streaming to LinkedIn to Libby).

Use this free service to explore something new!

Computer Classes for Seniors: Intro to Ancestry 101 -

Sat, May 1 I 10:00AM

For persons age 60+ who reside in Ontario County. For beginners. Learn how to conduct a basic search and use helpful search tools to find relatives. Use your own questions. Ancestry Library Edition is free with your library card!

Register for the Zoom link

. Funded by Ontario County Office for the Aging.

Job Readiness Skills for Women: Introduction to MS Word -

Mon, May 3 I 2:00PM

For women age 18+ who reside in Ontario County. Good word processing skills are fundamental to achieving success at the computer. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the most popular word processing program, Microsoft Word. Sharpen skills with standard formatting and editing tools. Skill with a keyboard and mouse is required. A limited number of laptops and WiFi hotspots are available to borrow.

Register for Zoom link

. Funded by ONYA.

Knitting Konnection -

Mon, May 3 I 7:00PM

A virtual social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome!

Contact Librarian Alexis Lawrence for Zoom link.

Time for Twos -

Tuesdays I 10:30AM

For 2 year olds and a caregiver. Join Children’s Librarian Mrs. Ferris and her puppet helper each week for short stories, rhymes, and fingerplays.

Bedtime Stories -

Wednesdays I 7:00PM

Ages 3-7. Wear jammies and cozy up with a computer, tablet, or phone at home for stories, songs and fun with Mrs. Ferris.

Visit our Facebook page for this LIVE weekly event.

Storytime Online -

Thursdays I 10:30AM

Ages 3-5.

for stories, fingerplays and fun on the flannel board.

Mother Goose Time -

Fri, May 7 I 10:00AM

For children age 6-24 months and caregivers. An early literacy program on YouTube featuring nursery rhymes, songs and stories.

Register to reserve a program materials bag

to pick up at the library before the program. Or enjoy the program using materials from home.

Canandaigua Writers Group -

Fri, May 7 I 11:00AM

Share original stories, poems, memoirs, and more in a supportive, learning community of fellow writers.

Message Librarian Alexis Lawrence for Zoom link.

Tea Party for Mommy and Me! -

Fri, May 7 I 1:00PM

For preschoolers and caregivers. Dress up, pour some 'tea', and set out cookies to enjoy at home while you join Mrs. Ferris online for an almost-Mother's Day story program on

Facebook Live

. A recording of this program will appear on YouTube following the program.

Computer Classes for Seniors: Streaming Services -

Fri, May 7 I 2:00PM

For persons age 60+ who reside in Ontario County. Learn what streaming is, how it works, and what technology you need to “cut the cable cord.” Review some of the most popular streaming services on the market right now and their costs.

Register for Zoom link

INDUSTRY

10 New York State Wines to Drink Now

nytimes.com

New York is the third largest wine-producing state in the country, after California and Washington. Yet it doesn’t get nearly the respect it deserves. Not that its numbers mean a whole lot. But over the last 20 years, the quality of New York State wines has evolved rapidly, particularly in the two leading winemaking regions, the Finger Lakes and Long Island.

Momosa Day at Miles Wine Cellars

Bring your mom in for a tasting and get a free Momosa (pineapple juice & cache') or slushie (wisteria). Plus enjoy our tasting room special: Cache 2 for $30 and Wisteria 2 for $15. We are doing tastings. No groups visiting Miles should exceed 4 guests.

168 Randall Crossing Rd Himrod, NY 14842

Phone: (607) 243-7742

Order local award-winning wine with free shipping on a case! PrejeanWinery.com

Check out this photo taken across the lake of the pink moon over

Ventosa Vineyard

on Seneca Lake. Photo credit: Michaele Boncaro

Lilac Festival is ON! May 7-9, 2021, May 14-16, 2021, May 21-23, 2021 at 10:30am – 7:00pm

Rochester, New York may not be the first city you think of (even in New York State) when it comes to being world-renowned for something—but perhaps it should be. Learn about the history of Highland Park and the Lilac Festival.

Make Your Yard More Pet-Friendly

When you’re relaxing on a lounge chair on your patio, deck, or lawn, it’s likely your pet isn’t far behind. At the same time, it’s important to keep in mind the type of environment your backyard provides for your pets and to be cautious about the plants, decorations, and other items they have access to.

Peach, Fig, and Arugula Salad with Spicy Lemon Honey Vinaigrette

This salad is a celebration of taste and texture. There are juicy peaches and luscious figs tossed with bitter arugula and studded with sweet little pieces of date. The vinaigrette ties it all together with the hit of sriracha and lemon. The chopping and slicing takes a bit of time, but the result is worth it.

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FLX BBQ food truck & Live Music by MBB @Reinvention

at Reinvention Brewing Company

April 30, 2021 @ 5:00 pm