February 3, 2021

Finger Lakes Connected | Game Day!

February 04, 2021

This week's newsletter features updates from local businesses, life and wellness articles, another recipe for the BIG GAME, plus local events including art, music, food and wine. Make sure you visit our sponsors below and let them know you saw them on Finger Lakes Connected.

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Kaufman Joins Surgical Team at Thompson

Dr. Theodor Kaufman recently joined Advanced Surgical Services at F.F. Thompson Hospital, an affiliate of UR Medicine. A resident of Keuka Park in Yates County, Kaufman is the division chief for UR Medicine Regional Surgery, coordinating efforts for the UR Medicine Faculty Group physicians who serve the UR Medicine affiliate hospitals. He earned his medical degree from the SUNY Downstate at the Brooklyn College of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Mary Imogene Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Thompson’s Advanced Surgical Services is located in Suite 305 at the Thompson Professional Building, which is at 395 West St. on the main Thompson Health campus in Canandaigua. For more information about Advanced Surgical Services, its team and team members’ specialties, visit www.ThompsonHealth.com/GeneralSurgery.

Hospital, Skilled-Nursing Facility Receive Federal Support UR Medicine Thompson Health recently earned federal support for both its hospital and its skilled-nursing facility, through the Provider Relief Fund established via various stimulus bills passed over the course of the pandemic.“Due to this distribution and incredible hard work on the part of our associates in minimizing COVID-19’s impact while continuing to provide excellent care, our nonprofit health system finishes 2020 with a positive operating margin,” said President/CEO Michael F. Stapleton Jr., noting Thompson had bi-partisan support from advocates including Sen. Chuck Schumer as well as Congressmen Tom Reed, Chris Jacobs and Joseph Morelle.According to Senior Vice President of Finance/CFO Mark Prunoske, F.F. Thompson Hospital received more than $2.1 million in Phase 3 funding due to revenue lost in the first half of 2020 after temporarily suspending elective surgeries and procedures. The M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center received nearly $125,000 in Quality Incentive funding related to infection control and its lower-than-average infection rates, Prunoske said.Prior to this most recent round of funding, the hospital had received $3.1 million in stimulus funding and the continuing care center had received $1.2 million. Clark Meadows at Ferris Hills – the health system’s enriched living community – previously received $54,000, Prunoske said.Stapleton announced the news of the most recent federal funding to Thompson’s more than 1,800 associates in conjunction with news that the number of Thompson patients being treated for COVID-19 is trending downward. The hospital recently closed its dedicated COVID-19 unit. However, surge plans remain in place, should numbers begin to climb again.As of Thursday (Feb. 4), the health system had administered approximately 5,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to those in Phases 1A and 1B of the state’s distribution system, with additional doses slated for distribution by the end of the week.“As I reflect on the last year, we have so much to be proud of,” Stapleton said in a memo to associates. “We were made for this. This is why so many of us made the decision to go into health care – to serve others. You have all made an incredible impact.”

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Wood Walkers -

Mondays I 9:00AM

A walking club for seniors. Meets at various places around Canandaigua.

Contact Elaine Walker for information.

Books Sandwiched In -

Mon, Feb 8 I Noon

Wood Library's annual book review series continues with a discussion of

Home Place

by Canandaigua author Sally Crosiar.

Register for Zoom link.

Spotlight On: Robert Kraus -

Mon, Feb 8 I 1:00PM

Ages 3-5. Stories, crafts, and activities based on the picture books about by author/illustrator Robert Kraus.

Register to reserve a materials bag

Take and Make Truffles -

Mon, Feb 8 I 5:30PM

Ages 17+.

Follow along on Facebook

to learn how to make truffles for Valentine's Day. Limited supply kits will be available at the library on a first-come, first-served basis.

Time for Twos -

Tuesdays I 10:30AM

For two-year olds and a caregiver. Short stories, songs, and finger plays.

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

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page for this LIVE weekly event.

The New Yorker Discussion Group -

Thursdays I 3:00PM

Fans of this popular magazine meet weekly to discuss articles.

Contact Librarian Alexis Lawrence for Zoom link.

Teen Game Night -

Fri, Feb 12 I 6:00PM

Grades 6-12. Join us on the Discord server and play virtual games with friends.

Registration required for Zoom link.

Presidential Visits -

Mon, Feb 15 I 7:00PM

Ontario County Historian Preston Pierce will present a lecture about the presidents who have visited Canandaigua over the years, from John Quincy Adams to George W. Bush.

Registration required for Zoom link.

Trivia Night -

Sat, Feb 20 I 7:00PM

Ages 17-30. Join our Discord server for a fun round of Team Trivia around your favorite Nickelodeon shows from the 2000s!

Registration required.

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Congratulations to Tammy Benziger from Canandaigua!

We will have another giveaway soon.

Next #openlocalwine Night Planned for April 10, 2021

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Things are better today for local wineries, overall. Few are thriving, but most are hanging on and I think we’re all hopeful that the newly available vaccines will help us all get back to some semblance of normalcy at some point in 2021.

That said – local wineries still need the support of their biggest fans. That support is the only reason they’ve been able to make it to this point.

Wine Makes the Best Valentine Shipping Special

from Miles Wine Cellars offer 14% of all wines until Feb14. (

http://mileswinecellars.com/wineshop

)

Check out Prejean Winery's customer favorites to curl up and uncork with:

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This pic from

Seneca Lake Wine Trail

shows a frigid but beautiful vineyard.

Set a Spark This Valentine's Day

Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other or your gal pals, Valentine’s Day is all about the love. If you’re racking your brain for a non-traditional way to celebrate, grab your special someone, and cozy up by the fireplace for a night that no one will forget!

Organizing a Game Room 101

Whether it’s your kids’ playroom or a game room for the whole family, recreational rooms are supposed to be fun, not stressful. These rooms, however, have the potential to accumulate clutter because of the loose items they house. If you’re looking to tidy up your playroom or game room, follow these organizational strategies.

The Best Wing Duo for Game Day

If it’s game day, you need to be serving appetizers. Wings are among the most popular, but the same old hot wings can get boring. Mix it up with these buffalo and beer and Korean fried chicken wings!

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Gallery Night Ithaca ~ Virtually and Traditionally (In-Person)

at Downtown Ithaca

February 5, 2021 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm