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December 7, 2023
Finger Lakes Connected | December 7, 2023
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: "Keepng Kids Focused During the Holidays" "December Birthstones" and "Holiday Appetizers."As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.
Cheers,
Don
Lymphedema Support Group Meets December 19
Thompson Health’s Lymphedema Support Group will meet on Tuesday, December 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Canandaigua Rehabilitation Center, 699 S. Main St., Suite 3 (this is in the building known to many locals as “the old Wegmans”).
This group welcomes all looking for support in dealing with all types of lymphedema. This month’s meeting will cover nutritional lymphedema.
For more information, call 585-396-6050.
Thompson Recognized by American Heart Association
The American Heart Association has once again awarded UR Medicine Thompson Health national gold-level recognition for its commitments to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2023 Workforce Well-being Scorecard™.
The Scorecard brings together the latest research and insights from industry experts to help business leaders build a science-backed, employee-centric culture of health and well-being. The tool allows employers to evaluate how their policies and procedures compare to leading best practices in areas such as mental health support, addressing burnout, financial well-being, health equity considerations, and more.
Thompson, which also received gold-level recognition in 2022, promotes health and wellness via a variety of initiatives, group activities, and fun challenges.
“Within Thompson Health, our associates come first. The American Heart Association’s Workforce Well-being Scorecard helps us stay on top of the latest advancements in workforce health and well-being so we can create the best environment possible for our people and our business,” said Vice President of Associate Services/Wellness Jennifer DeVault. “We are dedicated to building a culture that helps everyone thrive, both in and out of the workplace.”
To see a list of current openings at Thompson, visit
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Wood LibraryWhere Tradition, Technology and Community Meet We will be closed Friday, December 8 for staff training. Explore Craigslist and Facebook MarketplaceThursday, December 7 | 2:00-4:00PMOntario County resident 60+. Learn how to use the popular websites Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. Look for items to buy and post items for sale. You do not need a Craigslist account to explore or to create most posts. Registration required. Finger Lakes Photography Guild Art ReceptionThursday, December 7 | 6:00-8:00PMMeet the photographers and see their work! Photographs are professionally framed and most are available for purchase. Food Resource FairSaturday, December 9 | 11:00AM-1:00PMJoin Wood Library for our first Food Resource Fair! You’ll have the opportunity to chat with local organizations and learn about the many resources available in our area for food pantries, hot meals, delivery services and much more. Genealogy & Lunch ClubSaturday, December 9 | 11:00AM-1:00PMAre you just starting your family tree, or have you run into a brick wall tracing a distant ancestor? In this Genealogy group you will learn how to conduct a basic search and use other helpful search tools to find relatives. All levels of experience are welcome! Don't forget to bring a lunch and your own basic search questions. Registration required. Stamping Class with SallyMonday, December 11 | 6:00-7:30PMCraft your own greeting cards with instructor Sally! The cost is $15 per person and includes everything you need to make four cards with envelopes. Registration required. Computer 101Tuesday, December 12 | 10:00AM-12:00PMOntario County resident 60+. A one session course for beginners with little to no knowledge of computers. Course will cover very basic computer skills and knowledge of computer parts. Registration required. Spotlight On: Jon AgeeTuesday, December 12 | 1:00-2:00PMAges 3-5. We are shining our spotlight on the picture books written and illustrated by Jon Agee! Stories, crafts, snacks, and fun activities based on his books. Registration required. SNAP Education: Fun with LeftoversWednesday, December 13 | 10:00-11:00AMLearn creative ways to repurpose food items that the whole family will enjoy! Recipes will be available for participants to take home. Registration required. Alzheimer's Association: Managing Money- A Caregiver's Guide to FinancesWednesday, December 13 | 11:00AM-12:00PMLearn how caregiving affects finances, review legal and financial documents, and prepare for useful discussions about financial decisions and planning. Registration required. Project Eats: Make a Gingerbread Boy or Girl!Thursday, December 14 | 4:00-5:00PMFor grades 3-5. Run, run, as fast as you can, to learn how to make a gingerbread man (or woman)! We'll measure and mix the ingredients, roll the dough, bake the cookies and decorate them. Each participant will also get extra dough to create a cookie at home. Registration required. Teen Pizza and Movie NightThursday, December 14 | 6:00-8:00PMBring blankets to make forts, wear comfy clothes, eat pizza, drink hot chocolate and watch The Polar Express (PG, runtime 1 hr 40 min). Sensory PlaytimeFriday, December 15 | 10:00-11:30AMAges 1-5 with caregiver. Drop in and play with your child at our fun sensory stations! Taylor Swift Watch Party!Saturday, December 16 | 10:30AM-2:30PMSwifties of all ages are welcome to join us for an epic viewing party of her tour! Dress your best to watch the movie, make friendship bracelets, participate in Taylor Swift trivia, have fun with photo ops, and DANCE! Registration required. 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.
Try our newest menu selections! Roots Cafe in Naples, NY - http://rootscafenaplesny.com
CJ Morse Painting & Construction - http://cjmorsepainting.com
When you purchase a $100 Belhurst gift certificate, you’ll receive a
FREE $20
voucher
for wine in our Wine & Gift Shop! You can purchase a gift certificate in person at Belhurst’s front desk, over the phone by calling
Ext. 2, or online below, and we’ll take care of the details. We’ll even mail the gift certificate to the recipient at your request.
Ithaca Concert Band - Holiday Concert 2023
Saturday, December 9th at 7pm, at Ithaca College Center for Music
Join ICB on Saturday evening, December 9, at 7 p.m. at Ithaca College's Ford Hall (Whalen Center) for a holiday concert under the baton of co-conductor Arthur Carichner. A lovely program is planned, with a theme of “music past and present throughout the season.” Free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. This program is made possible in part with funding from the Triad Foundation and the Community Foundation of Tompkins County - Ridenour-Shady Family Fund. This program is also made possible with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts and Tompkins County, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
The Sun That Nurtures New York’s Grapes Now Powers Many New York Wineries Written by Kathleen Willcox & Robin Shreeves for the New York Wine & Grape Foundation
The ritual of popping a cork on a bottle of wine after a long day at work or before a weekend meal comes with many things. Your favorite corkscrew. Your favorite glassware. The feeling of stress leaving your body when you hear the cork pop, you pour the wine, and then inhale the captivating aromas. The indescribable satisfaction of the first sip. What that ritual probably doesn’t come with is the question in your mind: I wonder if this wine was made using solar energy?Wine is often described as bottled poetry, a product of the sun, soil, and water, we don’t often think about the sun also powering the cellar that ferments and ages that poetry. Read more.
New Featured Cocktails at Miles!
Merry Cherry Slushie $9
: Made with our Ghost wine blended and frozen with a blast of cheery cherry
Coffee with Class $12:
Hot Fresh Coffee with Chocolate Whiskey Cream
Naughty Toddy $12:
Hot Black Sweet Tea, Local Mule Mix and Maple Whiskey
Nice Nog $12:
Eggnog w/Maple Liqueur & a Sprinkle of Cinnamon
Santa's Little Helper $12:
Hot Chocolate, Whiskey w/Real Whipped Cream & a Peppermint Candy Cane
Spirit of Miles $12:
Our Ghost wine warmed w/Brown Sugar, Spice, & Fresh Oranges
*All prices are tax included. Available only in tasting room.
Prejean Winery
Now is a perfect time to stock up on wine for Holiday Celebrations, gift giving and your own fireside sipping! We have a full compliment of Prejean Wines (sorry folks, still no Gewurztraminer) including 6 dry red wines, our best selling Ethereal Sparkling Wine and our Cabernet Franc Dry Rosé which we have found to make a lovely pairing with holiday dinners.
Keeping Kids Focused During the Holidays
The end of the year is a tough time for kids. Their attention is diverted in so many ways with parties, anticipating gifts, lots of food with an emphasis on sweets, and an influx of relatives and friends. Read More.
December Birthstones
Here we are at the last month of the year and for those born this month, they probably lose a few gifts because of all the holidays. What they are not cheated out of is a birthstone since there are three to choose from. Read more.
Holiday Appetizers
During this last month of the year, it seems there are lots of parties and you are often asked to bring some goodies to share. It is also a popular time to entertain in your own home, whether a gathering for the family or friends, or just you and your sweetie. Here are some ideas for snackables. 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 a specific area, visit our calendar of events online and enter your city/town. --
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland - The Smith Opera House, Geneva
December 7, 2023 at Smith Opera House in More information---
Aaron Lipp @ The Social
December 7, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat The Social at The Naples Hotel in More information---
Homebrewed Comedy at Prison City Brewery
December 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmat 251 North Street in AuburnMore information---
Shine Bright for Children Gala
December 8, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Ventosa Vineyards in GenevaMore information---
Holiday Open Farm Days at Shepherds Creek Alpacas
December 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pmat Shepherds Creek Alpacas in TrumansburgMore information---
Santa's Arrival
December 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 4:00 pmat Ithaca Commons in More information---
Toys For Tots @ Santa's Arrival
December 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 4:00 pmat Downtown Ithaca in IthacaMore information---
Permanent Jewelry Pop Up
December 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Point of the Bluff Vineyards in HammondsportMore information---
Needle Felted Tree
December 9, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat The Cheshire Union in CanandaiguaMore information---
Naples Brew Co Light Up Naples Party!
December 9, 2023 @ 4:30 pm to 8:30 pmat Naples Brewing Company in More information---
Vision Banquet - LeTourneau Christian Center
December 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmat LeTourneau Christian Center in RushvilleMore information---
Waterloo Sportsman's Club Dinner Dance.
December 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat 2654 Edwards Rd in WaterlooMore information---
Twisted Rail's 10 Year Anniversary!
December 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat Twisted Rail Brewing Geneva in GenevaMore information---
Diana Jacobs Band @ Britches' Dance Bar - Auburn, NY
December 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Britches’ Dance Bar in More information---
Ithaca Concert Band - Holiday Concert 2023
December 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat Ithaca College Center for Music in More information---
Rockin Boots @ Lizards THIS Saturday
December 9, 2023 @ 8:30 pm to 11:30 pmat 40 Church St in WaterlooMore information---
Ugly Sweater Party
December 9, 2023 @ 9:00 pm to 1:00 amat Rio Tomatlan in CanandaiguaMore information---
History's Hometown Holiday Traditions
December 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 1:00 pmat City of Auburn, NY – auburnny.gov in More information---
Festive Finds Makers Market
December 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 4:00 pmat Star Cider in CanandaiguaMore information---
Holiday Traditions Open House
December 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Seward House Museum in AuburnMore information---
2023 Holiday Pop Up Shop
December 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm to 6:00 pmat Melody’s in More information---
Sunday Social Happy Hour w/Jackson Cavalier
December 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm to 6:00 pmat Hollerhorn Distilling in NaplesMore information---
New York Human Rights Film Festival
December 13, 2023 @ 9:30 am to 11:00 amat Tompkins County Public Library in More information---
Happy Hour with Nate Michaels
December 13, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmat Ventosa Vineyards in GenevaMore information---
Bravery Winery - Reserve Wines - Release Party at True Roots Kitchen
December 14, 2023 @ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pmat True Roots Kitchen @ Laurentide Beer Company, Maiden Lane, Penn Yan, NY, USA in Penn YanMore information---
Cheeseboard Workshop at Weis Vineyards
December 15, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 7:30 pmat Weis Vineyards in More information---
Breakfast with Santa
December 16, 2023 @ 9:00 am to 11:00 amat Throop Fire Department INC. in AuburnMore information---
2nd Annual "A Very Merry FLXMAS"
December 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pmat Three Brothers Wineries and Estates in GenevaMore information---
Geneva Jingle Markets
December 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 2:00 pmat 35 Lakefront Dr, Geneva, NY 14456, United States in More information---
Holiday Open Farm Days at Shepherds Creek Alpacas
December 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pmat Shepherds Creek Alpacas in TrumansburgMore information---
Crown Jewelry 76th Anniversary Sale
December 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 6:00 pmat Crown Jewelry in SyracuseMore information---
Into the Light
December 16, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 12:30 pmat The Smith Opera House in GenevaMore information---
The Night Before Christmas
December 16, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 12:30 pmat Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum in CanandaiguaMore information---
🎄 "A Christmas Carol" - Live Performance 🎄
December 16, 2023 @ 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmat Cheshire Community Church in More information---
The Dean's List + Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest
December 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmat Watershed Brewing Company in More information---
Drive Thru Living Nativity
December 16, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Auburn Alliance Church in AuburnMore information---
Downtown Geneva Film Festival
December 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat 82 Seneca St in GenevaMore information---
Reindeer Run 2023 Penn Yan Christmas Pub Crawl
December 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 12:00 amat 12 Maiden Lane in Penn YanMore information---
A Christmas Story: A Dickens Christmas Radio Play
December 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat Auburn Public Theater – Main Stage in AuburnMore information---
Jackfire Band @ Britches' Dance Bar - Auburn, NY
December 16, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Britches’ Dance Bar in More information---
2nd Annual Merrymaking Holiday Makers Market
December 17, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 4:00 pmat New York Kitchen in CanandaiguaMore information---
Make and Take Ornament Workshop & Brunch
December 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm to 3:00 pmat in More information---
Sunday Social Happy Hour w/Aaron, Ric, Richie & Chris
December 17, 2023 @ 4:00 pm to 6:00 pmat Hollerhorn Distilling in NaplesMore information---
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