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Finger Lakes Connected: Passing the Torch

Finger Lakes Connected: Passing the Torch

October 09, 2020

Dear locals, I'm Don Stevens. I love the Finger Lakes region, have a passion for wine, and a commitment to local businesses. Through Cornell University, I received my certification in digital marketing and help local businesses with their online brand with my agency, Finger Lakes Copywriting. Additionally, I am also a realtor and author of the Finger Lakes wine mysteries.

I’ve known Donna Bennett for over a decade and have worked with her professionally. When she approached me about Finger Lakes Connected I was ecstatic. There is a pure joy of connecting with local businesses, especially wineries and breweries, and discovering their unique stories. I plan on keeping the newsletter going with local events and promotions. Plus I will continue to spotlight local businesses, including blogging and keeping the community spirit and culture alive. Digitally, FLC is now featuring local business listings on the

website

The online directory is unique because it is for local residents of the Finger Lakes. While most directories are built for tourism, which is wonderful in itself, ours was crafted with a community focus. The listings are a new way for the community to discover and connect with local businesses, including services. We will also feature events online as well, allowing users to also submit their own events.

I am so happy to have the opportunity to connect with you!

Cheers! --Don

Local News:

Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua Holds its Annual Meeting, Awards Honors to Kiwanians

Canandaigua, NY – The Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua held its annual meeting in September, honoring award winners, milestone anniversaries and inducting new board members. The event was held at the American Legion in Canandaigua, home base for the club’s weekly meetings.The event marked a change in Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua’s leadership. Heidi King was named Past President, 2020-21, and was honored for her success in leading the club through a prosperous year, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was also honored for the leadership she showed for the club’s golf tournament, “Chipping in for Kids.”

Lou Loy was installed as the 2020-21 Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua President.

This was a year nobody expected,” said Loy. “I admire the decisions Heidi made and am so impressed with her leadership. We’re all volunteers, and we’re all in this together.”

At this year’s event, Christen Smith was named 2019-20 Kiwanian of the Year, while Judy Corino was named 2019-20 New Kiwanian of the Year.

Along with President Loy, a new slate of officers were installed for the 2020-21 year including President Elect Elisha Everson, Past President Heidi King, Treasurer Kim Bagley and Secretary Pam Metting. Four Kiwanians were elected as members of the Board including Alex Farnsworth (three year term), Kim Sandic (three year term), Chet Starowitz (three year term) and Christen Smith (1 year term).

Current Board Members were also recognized (2018-2021): Philip Alamond and Cyndi Fordham, and those serving 2019-2022: Fran Lupiani, Don Muller and Jodee Case Rizzo.

Outgoing Board Members (2017-2020) were thanked for their service. They included Nanci Bentley, Mark Brown, Steve Fantuzzo and Jim Hough.

Kiwanis New York District Governor Joseph Ruggiero and First Lady Debbie Rought were presented a check on behalf of the Finger Lakes Division for $500 towards the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Other highlights of the night included those awarded for perfect attendance: 1 year: Christen Smith; 2 years: Kim Bagley, Elisha Everson, Marianne Gallagher, Heidi King, Lou Loy and Pam Metting; 4 years: Kat Purbeck; 13 years: Phil Alamond; 14 years: Deb Rought; 22 years: Trish Hook; 31 years: Pat Cooney and 32 years: Don Muller.

Legion of Merit awards were awarded to those members who had completed 5, 10, 15 and 20 years as members of Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua. This year’s honorees include: 5 years: Nanci Bentley, Chris Harvey, Chet Starowitz; 10 years: Dave Metting and Pam Metting; 15 years: Marie Blair; and 20 years: Bill Fuge and Kim Snyder.

Special Legion of Honor pins and certificates were given to Marcella Burkhard, Trish Hook and Paul Snipes for 25 years of Kiwanis membership. Trish Hook and Paul Snipes were also honored as past presidents of the club.

The Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua meets weekly at the American Legion in Canandaigua – all are welcome to join or be a meeting guest. "Serving the Children of the World," Kiwanis is a service organization of over 800,000 individuals with one single purpose, to serve our communities. For more information, visit CanandaiguaKiwanis.org.

Hosmer Winery Featured in Wine & Spirits Top 100

newyorkwines.org

Hosmer Rieslings receive recognition in both Top 100 Wines of 2020 and Top 100 Best Buys of 2020. Hosmer Winery is known for its wide portfolio of estate-grown Rieslings. In the most recent Special Issue of Wine & Spirits, not one, but two of Hosmer’s Rieslings are recognized in their Top 100 series.

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CNA Training Course Starts Soon. In partnership with Finger Lakes Community College, UR Medicine Thompson Health is offering a five-week training course for individuals interested in becoming certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. Classes start Tuesday, Oct. 20, and students will participate from home, using a desktop or laptop computer with a video camera. The classes are full-time, primarily Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attendance is mandatory. Thompson Health covers the full tuition, and participants each receive payment while taking the class. They are hired into a CNA position at M.M. Ewing, a 178-bed skilled nursing facility. The position will most likely be part-time, on a specific unit, and will include weekends and holidays. After academic and clinical training is complete, course participants are scheduled to take the New York State CNA Examination. Upon successful completion of the certification exam, participants are assigned an hourly rate and go through an additional three-week clinical orientation, with preceptors on their specific units. All participants must agree to remain employed by the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center – in a full- or part-time position – for at least one year from certification. For more details and to apply for the course,

CLICK HERE:

UR Medicine F.F. Thompson Hospital has several more public flu clinics taking place in October.

Administered to those 9 and older at these clinics, the standard 2020-2021 vaccine provides protection against four flu viruses.This year there is a high-dose flu vaccine for those 65 and older. It protects against four flu viruses and is 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 clinic. The schedule:

www.ThompsonHealth.com/flu

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.

FARMINGTON 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.

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.

See website for details.

TEXT (585)298-0116 OR CHECK FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES! Nutrition, Life coaching & 5 ZOOM classes/week! $5/session or all (UNLIMITED) for only $50 per month!

www.Canandaigua3D.com

Wood Library is open!

Visit woodlibrary.org and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Sign up for our eNewsletter. Teen Pizza and Movie Night: The Grinch, Charlie Brown Christmas, and Frosty the SnowmanThursday, December 13 | 6:00—8:00 PM, Grades 6—12,. Watch the movie with friends and eat pizza! (All NR, total runtime 126 min)Teen Pizza and Movie Night: The Grinch, Charlie Brown Christmas, and Frosty the SnowmanThursday, December 13 | 6:00—8:00 PM, Grades 6—12. Watch the movie with friends and eat pizza! (All NR, total runtime 126 min)Teen Pizza and Movie Night: The Grinch, Charlie Brown Christmas, and Frosty the SnowmanThursday, December 13 | 6:00—8:00 PM, Grades 6—12. Watch the movie with friends and eat pizza! (All NR, total runtime 126 min)

Help us solve the mystery! Who killed Ann Putnam?

Your favorite library staff members are featured in this virtual murder mystery based on the Salem Witch Trials. Tune into our Facebook page to collect the clues. The first clue will be presented on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00PM. Check the calendar for details.

Drive-in movies @ Wood Library!Wood Library and the City of Canandaigua are pleased to present drive-in movies on Saturday nights in October. A limited number of parking spaces are available each night. Registration is required. For details check our calendar.

Baker Park StoryWalk: Through OctoberFamily activity. Our featured storybook is No Roses for Harry by Gene Zion. Take a walk and read a story along the path in Canandaigua's Baker Park.

Rock the Pumpkin Hunt!: Through OctoberFamily event. Find 14 pumpkin rocks hidden on library property. Mark their locations on a map (get one from library staff or download) and look for the letter on the underside. When you put the letters together, they spell out a message. Do not move the rocks! Email your completed map to Mrs. Ferris or drop it in the book drop on the outside wall of the library. Turn in your map for a prize!

The Great Give Back!: October 1-17Help us refresh the shelves of The Spot with snacks for children in the Canandaigua City School District. Donations of single-serve packages of Goldfish, pretzels, granola bars and oatmeal/mac-n-cheese cups can be dropped off at Wood Library for distribution to the school district. Questions? Contact Cyndi Fordham.

Time for Twos: Tuesdays I 10:30AMAge 2 with parent or caregiver. Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children's Services Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet on Facebook.

Fat Burn: Tuesdays in October I 12:00PMJoin Canandaigua Fitness for a weekly exercise class. No weights required. A series of 10 cardio fat-burning exercises that use your own bodyweight! Spend one min on each exercise then move on to the next. Do one circuit for a 20 min fat burn or both for 20/20 perfect vision! Registration required.

Bedtime Stories: Wednesdays I 7:00PMAges 3-7. Wear your jammies and cozy up at home for stories, songs and fun with Children's Services Librarian Mrs. Ferris on Facebook.

Preschool Storytime: Thursdays I 10:30AMAges 3-5. Join Mrs. Ferris on Facebook and our YouTube channel for Storytime online! New stories, fingerplays, and flannel board fun every Thursday morning.

Computer Classes for Seniors: Facebook for Beginners: Fri, Oct 9 I 2:00PMFor persons age 60+ who reside in Ontario County. Learn how to create an account, post a status update, upload photos, and more. Attendees must have an accessible email address. This class takes place via Zoom. Registration required.

Wood Cafe: Wed, Oct 14 I 10:00AM A virtual social gathering. Join us and catch up with your friends! Message Librarian Alexis Lawrence for the Zoom link.

Travelogue: Life in the Past Lane: Wed, Oct 14 I 6:30PMWhen traveling along New York's highways, history is always around the bend. Step into the 1800s to explore the engineering marvels of the Erie Canal and its influence on the development of cities and the women's rights movement. Tour fascinating homes, presidential sites, and even carousels visited by Lisa Wemett and Terry Mulee in their travels. Registration required for Zoom link.

VIRTUAL NUTRITION COACHING! NO MEETINGS NEEDED. Different lessons each month! Text me below to sign up! $20/month :) OCTOBER TOPIC IS SEEDS, SEEDS AND MORE SEEDS! YOU CAN JOIN ANYTIME!

Mention this ad and receive a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SAUNA SESSION at Chosen Sauna!So....only $30 for two 30 minute sessions!ASK US ABOUT OUR ATHLETIC FACILITIES, TOO

Now (more than ever) smart nutrition choices are imperative to stay fit and healthy for you and your family! Nourish your body! ASK ABOUT OUR LIFE COACHING SERVICES, TOO! Text me today at (585)298-0116

Local Business Updates: Note: Business hours may vary and change last minute, please contact the business itself to verify.

Jose & Willy's, 905-0017 & 943-7732WE 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 4-10pm! 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. This week’s Wine Flight Spotlight features Atwater Pinot Gris, Sheldrake Point Riesling, Hounds Tree Pinot Noir & 21 Brix Merlot. 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 FryLARGE OUTSIDE DINING AREA & INSIDE! Take out/limited delivery - Wed-Sun 4-9p. NEW MENU! Facebook has daily specials and info on Aug Clam Weekend!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) 905-3569WE ARE NOW OPEN!Remedy/7's Brew Pub @ Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 924-3232Closed until further notice.Prosecco, 924-8000 *HELP WANTED: Pizza maker, Line Cook & Dishwasher! 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.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. Check out events below!Sidetrack 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. STARTING SEPT 17, ADDING THURSDAY DINNER!Roots Cafe. Naples, (585) 374-9800 OPEN INSIDE & OUT 6 DAYS/Wk! ! Lunch 11-3 & Dinner 5-8! Closed Tues! COME CHECK OUT OUR TENT! LIVE MUSIC 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS!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!