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As we prepare for the holidays in these unique times, please remember to visit your local businesses. A lot, if not all, are counting on you to make the rest of their year better.

It's always been a passion of mine to keep local businesses thriving and I am planning on utilizing the tools necessary to keep this passion alive. So join me and spread the word of our initiative to support local businesses. 

You can always help by letting businesses know they can now enter their own business on our online directory for free at

More Flu Clinics Coming Up

UR Medicine F.F. Thompson Hospital has more public flu clinics coming up.

Administered to those 9 and older at these clinics, the standard 2020-2021 vaccine provides protection against four flu viruses, including H3N2 and H1N1. The high-dose vaccine for ages 65 and up protects against four flu viruses and will be available in limited quantities at the clinics and at Canandaigua Medical Group Pharmacy, 335 Parrish St. in Canandaigua, as well as through a number of primary care physicians.

Masks are required at the clinics, and the schedule of remaining clinics is as follows:

  • Monday, Oct. 19, 3-6:30 p.m., Farmington Town Hall, 1000 County Road 8 in Farmington

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3-6:30 p.m., Victor Fire Department, 34 Maple Ave. in Victor

  • Monday, Oct. 26, 3-6:30 p.m., Veterans Park, 6910 Routes 5 & 20 in Bloomfield

  • Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3-6:30 p.m., Hopewell Fire Station #2, 4018 Routes 5 and 20 in Hopewell

  • Thursday, Oct. 29, 3-6:30 p.m., Canandaigua Urgent Care, 699 S. Main St. in Canandaigua

As a courtesy, Thompson Health will bill Medicare, MVP products, BlueCross BlueShield products and commercial insurances. Patients must present an insurance card at the time of the visit. The self-pay cost is $40 and $75 for the high-dose vaccine (cash, check, MasterCard or Visa).  Call (585) 924-1510 for more information.

Stroke Support Group to Meet Nov. 5, via Zoom

UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Stroke Support Group will host an online meeting, via Zoom video conferencing, on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m.

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

To sign up for the Nov. 5 Zoom meeting, email 

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

Sonnenberg Gardens open Thursday - Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm

Please remember your masks - masks required in all buildings and when you can not be socially distant.

Farmington's Farmer's Market: 4-7 p.m. Fridays in Post Office plaza on Route 332.

Canandaigua Farmer's MARKET 

AT MILL STREET PAVILION. Saturday mornings!

Farm Stand at Thompson 

on Monday Afternoons. Mondays, 2:30-5:30 p.m., UR Medicine Thompson Health hosts Fisher Hill Farm. The farm sets up its truck at the front of the hospital – just to the west of the main entrance. This continues every Monday until end of October.

Natural Ways to Maintain Good Health This Fall

We all want to know the secret to staying healthy as the weather turns a colder leaf, and these are just some of the ways you can keep both your physical and mental well-being in check throughout the next few months.

Local Business Updates: Note: Business hours may vary and change last minute, please contact the business itself to verify.Lincoln Hill This Friday we are open 5-10pm with dirty blanket $25 with a pumpkin for admission. Open with impromptu music. Saturday 5-10pm and Sunday 1-6pmJose & Willy's 905-0017 & 943-7732 WE ARE OPEN! Tues, Wed, Thurs, 3pm-1am. Fri, Sat, Sun, noon-1am. Closed MondaysNick's Chophouse 393-0303. SkyDeck open Mon-Thurs 4-9pm Sat/Sun 4-10 pm! No lunches. SkyDeck has elevator access! Chophouse Mon-Thur-4:30-9pm Fri & Sat 4:30-10p!Twisted Rail 3 locations: Canandaigua/Geneva/Honeoye NOW OPEN with outdoor seating! Macedon closed for renovations!NY KITCHEN (585)394-7070. With over 50 New York wines in our Tasting Room to choose from and bring home, we’re your one-stop-shop for exploring wine from around the state! Open 7 days a week. nykitchen.com #TasteNY #ILoveNYGleason's Food & Drinks (formerly Pickering Pub), (585) 905-3056. ROOFTOP/SIDEWALK DINING NOW OPEN! And take out, too - Food/Drink to go menu - just call us or use online portal here! OPEN 12-9/10pm Wed/Thurs. Weekends 12-close.Murphy's Law (585) 412-6414. OPEN for indoor dining and on outdoor deck!! 12-9pm Sunday thru Thurs. Fri/Sat 12-10pm. Both kitchen and bar are open these hours.Eastside Grill & Pub 4520 Rt.364 (East Lake Rd.) Canandaigua, (585) 905-3903. Fri Fish Fry LARGE OUTSIDE DINING AREA & INSIDE! Take out/limited delivery - Wed-Sun 4-9p.Macri's Deli (585)905-0866. *Get the Macri's Deli Ap! DOORS ARE OPEN! Tues-Thur, 9am-2pm and 9am-3pm Fri, Sat 8am-2pm! Take out /delivery w Grub Hub/door dash-Call first! Closed Sun/Mon. CALL ORDER IN OR ORDER ONLINE OR STOP IN!RAY'S Restaurant. 2510 Rochester, Rd. (Route 332). OPEN DAILY 7AM -2PM INDOOR/OUTSIDE GARDEN SEATING! Take Out/Delivery available. (585) 412-6952!Casa De Pasta (585)394-3710. PATIO & INDOOR SEATING NOW AVAILABLE! Walk-ins welcome! Dining Room open T, W, Thu 4-9pm, Fri/Sat/Sun 4-9pm. Curbside pickup still avail, 4-8pm Sun-Sat. Call and we will accommodate you!Bubby's Tavern (former CBC on Phoenix St), (585) 905-3569 WE ARE NOW OPEN!Remedy/7's Brew Pub @ Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 924-3232Closed until further notice.Prosecco, 585-924-8000 INDOOR & PATIO SEATING! RESERVATIONS PLEASE BUT WALK-IN'S WELCOME! Curbside pickup. Online/phone orders start at 10am! Tues-Sun 4-9p! Updated menu on website! Fri Fish Fry.Now accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Day. Happy Hour 4-9pm Tuesday-Sunday bar area.Longshots, Finger Lakes Hotel, 398-7394. NOW OPEN SERVING ON PATIO & LIMITED INDOOR SEATING! !Noble Shepherd Brewery, Bristol (585) 229-7661.INDOOR SEATING/OUTDOOR PATIO OPEN! Wed/ Thurs (3-8p), Fri & Sat (12-9) & Sun (12-5). Pad Thai Catering/incidental music:Reinvention Brewing, Manchester (585)289-7309. Saturday 10/17: Finger Lakes Hots food truck 5-8 & Ryan Consiglio 5:30-7:30 https://fb.me/e/2TyobzRQCSidetrack Bar & Grill, Shortsville, (585) 289-4104. IN HOUSE DINING NOW OPEN! Wed-Sat, 4-8pm. Reservations preferred. Take out/ to go avail too! Menu on FB!The Cottage Hotel, Mendon, (585) 433-9464. Menu/Specials on Facebook! Lunchtime delivery available Mendon/Victor area! Take out/curbside food avail! WE ARE OPEN INSIDE & OUT, WED-SUN LUNCH/DINNER patio reservations only!Mendon 64 Restaurant, Mendon, (585) 624-1390. Check menu.Roots Cafe. Naples, (585) 374-9800 OPEN INSIDE & OUT 6 DAYS/Wk! Lunch 11-3 & Dinner 5-8!  Lunch and dinner under the tent and inside. LIVE MUSIC 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS! Closed Tues.Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples 531-3358. Open Sun-Th, Noon-7p. Fri & Sat Noon-9. Steak night reservation only. Fri 5-8p. Arbor Hill open Mon-Th, 12-5, Fri-Sunday 11-5.Hollerhorn Distilling, Naples, 531-2448. Click here for more detail! NOW OPEN, FRI-SUN! FULL MENU ALL DAY. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! CHECK ONLINE STORE!Bottomless Brewery, Geneva (315)325-4380 LOTS OF OUTDOOR & indoor seating (spaced to regulation!) Thurs 11-6, Fri, 11-8, Sat 11-9 & Sun 11-6! Come for the food: Click here for our menu! Incidental music Fri, Sat, & Sun!F2T (Farm 2 Table) Kitchen & Bar at Ramada Geneva Lakefront, (315) 789-0400WE ARE NOW OPEN! INDOORS, OUTSIDE & BAR! Tables 6' apart. Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-8pm (3-4p close), NOW SERVING OUR FAMOUS F2T BURGER!!! Click here for more!

Lake Street Station & TIKI BAR, Geneva, (315) 325-4089 NOW OPEN!

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October 23, 2020 @ 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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October 15, 2020 - New Yorker Discussion Group 3:00 pm-4:30 pm at Virtual

October 15, 2020 - Virtual Murder Mystery 7:00 pm-7:30 pm at Virtual

October 18, 2020 - Drive-in Movie: The Addams Family 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at Wood Library

October 19, 2020 - Spotlight On: Audrey Wood 5:00 pm-6:00 pm at Virtual

October 19, 2020 - Computer Classes for Seniors: Google Apps 6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Virtual

October 20, 2020 - Fat Burn 4:00 pm-5:00 pm at Virtual

October 21, 2020 - Computer Classes for Seniors: Mango Languages 2:00 pm-4:00 pm at Virtual

October 22, 2020 - Crafter School Special: Spooky Sensory Bottles 8:00 pm-9:00 pm at Virtual

October 23, 2020 - Computer Classes for Seniors: Searching the Catalog 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Virtual

October 24, 2020 - Record Store Day - Drop 3 10:00 am-7:00 pm at Canandaigua Record Exchange

October 24, 2020 - Incidental BBQ feat. Black Hart BBQ & Old World Warblers 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at Reinvention Brewing

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