December 19, 2024

Finger Lakes Connected | December 19, 2024

December 19, 2024

This week's newsletter features updates from local businesses and numerous local events for art, music, food and wine. There are also life and wellness articles: "Types of Chrismas Trees," "Dark Circles Under Eyes," and "Holiday Cocktails."As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.

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Thompson Announces Holiday Hours for Urgent Cares, Pharmacy, Lab Stations

UR Medicine Thompson Health’s three urgent care centers will all be closed on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as will its Canandaigua Medical Group Pharmacy and its two lab draw stations in Canandaigua.

Hours for Christmas Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 24) are as follows:

Canandaigua Urgent Care, Farmington Urgent Care, and Newark Urgent Care will all be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Canandaigua Medical Group Pharmacy will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The lab draw stations at the hospital and the Canandaigua Medical Group will be open from 7 to 11:30 a.m.

Hours for New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 31) are as follows:

Canandaigua Urgent Care, Farmington Urgent Care, and Newark Urgent Care will all be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Canandaigua Medical Group Pharmacy will have its normal hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The lab draw stations at the hospital and the Canandaigua Medical Group will have their normal hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, visit

www.ThompsonHealth.com

Free Breastfeeding Class January 9 at Thompson

Thompson Hospital is hosting a free breastfeeding class from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, in the hospital’s ground-floor Thompson Conference Center (TCC).

Taught by Rachael Jagger CLC, CCE, from Ontario County Public Health, this class is intended for expecting parents who are looking for the basic skills to get their breastfeeding journey started off with confidence. They encourage support partner(s) to attend and offer a fun, interactive class that is supported with up-to-date, research-backed lactation information.

Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register over the phone, contact Rachel Jagger at 585-217-1175.

Wood LibraryWhere Tradition, Technology and Community Meet HOLIDAY HOURS:Closing at 6 PM Monday, December 23Tuesday, December 24-Wednesday, December 25Tuesday, December 31-Wednesday, January 1 ADULT PROGRAMS: AARP Safe Driving CourseFriday, January 3 | 10:30AM-5:30PMLearn proven driving techniques to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Cost: $25 for AARP members, $30 for non-members. Payment due at class. Registration required. Canandaigua Writers GroupFriday, January 3 | 11:00AM-1:00PMThe Canandaigua Writers Group welcomes anyone who has an interest in writing. Share original stories, poems, memoirs, and more in a supportive, learning community of fellow writers. Registration required. CHILDREN PROGRAMS: Biblio-Bop Dance PartySaturday, January 4 | 10:30-11:15AMPreschoolers with caregiver. Let's dance! Start with a fun story and then dance and move to favorite spooky songs. January Storytimes-All-Ages StorytimeMondays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 10:15-10:45 AMThursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 10:15-10:45 AM Baby StorytimeAges 0-2 with caregiverMondays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 9:30-10:00 AMFriday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 | 9:30-10:00 AM RECURRING PROGRAMS: Wood Walkers- Mondays | 9:00-10:00AMZumba- Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30PMOpen Tech Hours- Wednesdays | 3:00-5:00PMNew Yorker Discussion Group- Thursdays | 3:30-4:30PM See the full list of library programs on our calendar. December Newsletter DONATE OWWL Catalog Help Find Wood Library at 134 N Main St, Canandaigua. Visit woodlibrary.org and look for us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Downtown Canandaigua

Grounded By Yoga

250 Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States, New Yorkhttp://sonnenberg.org

Roots Café

If you need a cozy place to be—

@roots.cafe

is THE place! Boost your mood with a delicious meal and a slice of one of these delectable options:

•Carrot Cake with vanilla cream cheese frosting and toasted walnuts•Chocolate Toffee Caramel cake; chocolate cake layers with vanilla bean Italian buttercream, dulce de leche filling and milk chocolate toffee ganache•Spiced Lemon Fig cake; lemon sour cream cake, fig jam filling, frosted with ginger lemon cream cheese frosting and topped with Biscoff crumble•Pistachio Flourless Chocolate cake with pistachio Italian buttercream, dark chocolate ganache and crushed pistachios (not pictured) GF

Roots Café in Naples, NY

Scratch, local and fresh! From the breads to the craft cocktails.We make it all here!Hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat - 11am-3pm, 5pm-8pmSun -11am-3pm BrunchRoots Cafe - 585-374-9800 - http://rootscafenaplesny.com

Belhurst Castle and Winery

Belhurst Castle is a historic landmark located in Geneva, NY, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Built in the 19th century, this stunning stone castle offers a blend of history, luxury, and scenic beauty. It features a hotel, a winery, a spa, and fine dining, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking a unique and elegant experience in the Finger Lakes.

https://www.belhurst.com/ 315-781-0201

Ventosa Has Multiple Wins at Wine Challenge f ltimes.com

Ventosa Vineyards notes that its quality wines have been awarded several prestigious medals at the 2024 East Meets West Wine Challenge. This annual competition, which brings together top wines from the U.S. and around the world, recognized Ventosa Vineyards for the excellent quality of its wines across various categories. Read More

Holiday Wine Picks

Discover three versatile wines—Miles Wine Cellar’s Ghost, Merlot, and unoaked Chardonnay—and many others that will pair perfectly with Holiday dishes, adding elegance and flavor to your holiday celebration.

Miles Wine CellarsNew hours: Mon-Thursday, Closed.Friday - Sunday, 10am-5pm.

68 Randall Crossing Rd, Himrod, NY 14842(607) 243-7742 - http://MilesWineCellars.com

Unique Wines for the Holiday Season

Today’s Feature: Proprietor’s Red – This gold medal winning, best seller is a medium dry red blend (blend of Corot Noir, Noiret and Marechal Foch) that has berry and black pepper aromas and flavors. Pairs well with red sauces, charcuterie, cheese, beef and spicy dishes. R.S. 0.85%Prejean Winery

Prejean Winery is open year-round, 7 days a week.Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSunday-Thursday: 10:00 am -6:30 pm Friday & Saturday

Wines available in the tasting room or our online wineshop.

Prejean Winery - 2634 State Route 14, Penn Yan, New York 14527

Types of Christmas Trees

Firs and Pines and Spruces...oh, my! How to decide on the type of Christmas tree.

To most of us an evergreen looks the same as any other evergreen. How can you tell the difference between the three types? Look at the needles. Not the color or length but how they are attached and grouped. Read More.

Dark Circles Under Eyes

The first look in the mirror in the morning and what do you see? Ugh! Dark circles, again.

The primary causes are from fatigue and good old fashioned aging. However, other causes could be allergies, exposure to the sun, rubbing your eyes, or even eczema. While not overly attractive, dark circles should not be a concern. However, if you want to help your appearance, there are some medical treatments as well as homeopathic options to minimize their appearance. Read More.

Holiday Cocktails

Who doesn’t enjoy a little imbibing during the holidays? In fact, there are some good choices here for a holiday party or for New Year’s Eve, which is just around the corner. Read more.