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December 26, 2024
Finger Lakes Connected | December 26, 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: "Caring for Holiday Plants," "Kids Disappointed in Holiday Gifts," and "New Year's Eve."As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.


Thompson Announces New Year’s Hours for Urgent Cares, Pharmacy, Lab Stations
UR Medicine Thompson Health’s three urgent care centers will all be closed on b New Year’s Day, as will its Canandaigua Medical Group Pharmacy and its two lab draw stations in Canandaigua.
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
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Thompson Stroke Support Group Meets Via Zoom Jan. 2
The regional Stroke Support Group hosted by UR Medicine Thompson Health will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, via Zoom.
The group is open to stroke survivors as well as their loved ones and caregivers. To be added to the invite list for the Jan. 2 meeting, email
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F.F. Thompson Hospital is a New York State Department of Health-designated Stroke Center and has advanced certification from The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. The hospital is also a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines
Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally accepted, research-based guidelines.
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.


250 Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States, New Yorkhttp://sonnenberg.org
Roots Café
If you need a cozy place to be—
is THE place! Boost your mood with a delicious meal and a slice of one of these delectable options:


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.


“In a world where bottle-conditioned ciders, hazy IPAs, and kombucha are all mainstream products, pét-nats aren't really all that strange,” says Phil Plummer, winemaker at Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls, New York. Plummer says that pét-nat's popularity in the Finger Lakes and beyond speaks to the demands of younger wine consumers.

Caché - A Sparkling Riesling
This wine expresses Finger Lakes Riesling in a whole new light! Sparkling with flavors of peach, pineapple and pear. Great for toasting any 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: Ethereal– A delicate sparkling wine with vibrant fruit flavors and aromas. This best seller and medal winner (Gold Medal and Best of Category in the 2023 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition) is perfect for every celebration. Serve with appetizers, Holiday brunches, or New Year’s Eve just to name a few!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.


Caring for Holiday Plants
At this time of the year we often receive plants as gifts or we have purchased them for ourselves. As the holidays wane, we will need to know how to maintain them. Read More.

Kids Disappointed in Holiday Gifts
As parents we all want to give our children as much as we can of our time and gifts. However, as adults we understand that there are limits. Kids don't necessarily understand these restrictions. It can be particularly distressing on both sides when it happens at the year-end holidays. Disappointment is difficult for both the child and parent. Read More.

New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve and the days adjacent are a fun time to experiment with fancy appetizers and snacks. Who knows, you might even decide to serve them at your next party. Read more.

Live and Local Events curated and submitted by Venues
Note: Please contact venue to verify events as events are subject to change. To view our updated events, visit our calendar of events page.
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