January 11, 2024

Finger Lakes Connected | January 11, 2024

January 11, 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: "Lowering Cholesterol," "Houseplant Soil and Gnats" and "Low Cholesterol Recipes."As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.

Happy Holidays!

Don

Thompson Offers Perinatal Education Classes

Thompson Health offers a wide variety of online classes to prepare and educate expectant mothers, first-time mothers, and family members.

Call 585-396-6497 for more information and to register for the classes over the phone.

For OB tours and question-and-answer sessions with one of the OB nurses, call the Birthing Center at 585-396-6262.

Certified Athletic Trainer Offers One-on-One Senior Fitness

UR Medicine Thompson Health Senior Fitness Training is a four-week, 10-session fitness program designed to help active seniors maintain a healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance.

Training sessions are one-on-one, with a certified senior fitness instructor. Prior to training, participants receive a fitness evaluation. Results are used to create a customized exercise plan tailored to the participants’ individual needs. The cost is $120 due at the time of the pre-test. Paperwork filled out by a physician is required.

For details, call Thompson Health Rehabilitation Services at 585-919-2649 and ask to speak with Jeremy Herniman, certified athletic trainer.

Wood LibraryWhere Tradition, Technology and Community Meet Wood Library Annual MeetingMonday, January 22 | 5:00 PMAll persons 18 and over, who reside in the Canandaigua City School District are eligible to vote. Contact Cyndi Fordham at [email protected] or call 585-394-1381 for voting details. Adult Programs: AARP Safe DrivingSaturday, January 13 | 10:30AM-4:30PMLearn 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 time of class. Registration required. Stamping Class with SallyMonday, January 15 | 10:00AM-12:00PMCraft your own greeting cards with instructor Sally. The cost is $15 per person and includes everything you need to make four cards with envelopes. Payment due at time of class. Registration required. Book Discussion GroupMonday, January 15 | 2:00-3:00PMThis month we will read and discuss They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. New members welcome. Poetry Event: An Evening with Peter FortunatoThursday, January 18 | 6:00-7:00PMPeter Fortunato, a poet and artist, novelist, certified hypnotherapist, and ordained minister, will read from his latest memoir Desert Wind: My Life in Qatar and from other selections of his poetry. Registration required. Red Cross Blood DriveFriday, January 19 | 1:00-6:00PMCall 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule your appointment. Young Adult Advisory Board MeetingFriday, January 19 | 4:30-5:30PMAdults 18-24. Plan library programs and advocate for Wood Library. New members welcome! This event takes place over Zoom. Registration required.  Teen Programs:  Teen Advisory Board MeetingFriday, January 19 | 3:30-4:30PMGrades 9-12. Plan library programs and be an advocate for Wood Library. New members welcome!  Children Programs:  Sensory PlaytimeFriday, January 12 | 10:00-11:30AMPreschoolers (1-5 years old) with caregiver. Drop in and play with your child at our fun sensory stations! Crafter-School Special: Snowman LanternThursday, January 18 | 4:00-5:00PMGrades K-5. This month we'll be making a glowing snowman lantern! Registration required.  Recurring Programs: Wood Walkers- Mondays | 9:00-10:00AMTai Chi- Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:00-10:45AMChair Yoga- Tuesdays | 1:30-2:30PMOpen Tech Hours- Wednesdays | 3:00-5:00PMBedtime Stories- Wednesdays | 7:00PM Live on FacebookNew Yorker Discussion Group- Thursdays | 3:30-4:30PM Multiply your impact!In 2024, choose to make a monthly gift and boost your support for Wood Library. Your recurring donations compound over time, creating more impact. Even a modest monthly contribution will add up to substantial support for the library over a year, or several years. Setting up a monthly gift is easy. Start by clicking on the donate button. Choose an amount and click on recurring donation. Once you set up your gift, you don't have to do anything until you want to make a change. Your monthly gifts are great for the library too because they provide a reliable source of funding for all the library services and programs you value most. By choosing to donate every month, you join a group of important library supporters called The Book Circle whose collective gifts create opportunities for people to connect, learn, and grow together at Wood Library! See the full list of library programs on our calendar. January 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. 

Roots Cafe - 585-374-9800 - http://rootscafenaplesny.com

Unique Toy Shop 120 S Main St, Canandaigua, NY - (585) 394-2319

    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.

     nytimes.comWhat makes a wine “good”? The answer seems self-evident: If it tastes good, it must be good. But as with so many things involving wine, it’s never that simple, starting with the word “good.” Read more.

    Newest Cocktails at Miles Wine Cellars

    Mist of the Mansion Slushie

    : made with our Ghost wine blended and frozen with pineapple juice

    Coffee with Class:

    hot fresh coffee with Chocolate Whiskey Cream

    New Year, New You:

    Navy Strength Gin, tonic, splash of cranberry & lime

    Peachy Mimosa:

    Caché, our sparkling Riesling, white cran peach juice and a slice of fresh peach

    Frosticcino:

    Maple Liqueur, local coffee syrup and fresh cream

    PB Cup Whip

    : hot chocolate, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cream Liqueur and topped with chocolate whipped cream and PB cup crumbles

    *New Year, New You, PB Cup Whip, Frosticcino Pictured*

    Winter Hours at Miles Wine CellarsFriday-Monday 10-5pm, Closed Tuesday-Thursday607-243-7742 or visit our website.

    Prejean Winery 

    Embrace the winter chill with Prejean Winery's red wines in the Finger Lakes, crafted to perfection for cold weather enjoyment. From the velvety Merlot to the robust Cabernet Sauvignon, each sip envelops you in a rich, full-bodied experience, elevating the cozy ambiance of the season. Nestled amidst the breathtaking winter landscapes, Prejean's commitment to quality shines through, making their red wines the ideal choice for enhancing your cold weather indulgence. Warm up by the fireplace or savor a quiet evening indoors – Cheers to the perfect blend of cold weather charm and exquisite red wine enjoyment!

    Lowering Cholesterol

    Maybe it is a new year’s resolution or maybe your medical team suggested it, but if lowering your cholesterol is on your to-do list, here is some information. High cholesterol increases the risk of heart attack, so it is important to keep track of the numbers. The report will have three numbers, the amount of bad (LDL) cholesterol, good (HDL) cholesterol, and the overall number. All three are important to evaluate your needs. Read More.

    Houseplant Soil and Gnats

    Especially in the winter (because the house is closed up and pretty much recirculating the same air), houseplants can often start having gnats around the soil and, if unchecked, moving around the house. It is annoying especially if they try to fly up your nose or into your mouth. Let’s not even talk about the comments from your mother and/or mother-in-law about sanitation. Read more.

    Low Cholesterol Recipes

    If you are trying to lower your cholesterol and you are dreading the eating plan, don’t despair. You can still have some tasty bites. Learn about spices and herbs that can perk up a reduced risk version of your favorite dishes. Here are a few suggestions: 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. ---

    Blessed Hope Ladies Luncheon

    January 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am to 1:00 pmat LeTourneau Christian Center in  RushvilleMore information---

    Winter Garland Making

    January 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmat 118 South Main St. Naples in  OntarioMore information---

    3rd Annual Finger Lakes Winter Carnival

    January 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Canandaigua in  New YorkMore information---

    Fresh caught Maine lobsters 🦞

    January 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat The Jewelbox in  IthacaMore information---

    Alcohol Ink Workshop

    January 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmat The Cheshire Union in  CanandaiguaMore information---

    Your 2024 Vision

    January 13, 2024 @ 3:00 pm to 6:00 pmat Foundation Of Light in  IthacaMore information---

    Silent Disco at Peacemaker Brewing Company. Saturday, Jan 13th. 6pm - 9. $10

    January 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Peacemaker Brewing Company in More information---

    Star Cider Welcome Back Party

    January 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Star Cider in  CanandaiguaMore information---

    Cielle on Solid Ground @ The Downstairs

    January 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat The Downstairs in More information---

    Johnny Bender Unplugged at the Sunset!!

    January 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat The Sunset Restaurant Auburn N.Y. in More information---

    Mom Prom to Support the Troops!!

    January 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in More information---

    Rick Springfield & Richard Marx - Waterloo, NY

    January 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat del Lago Resort & Casino in  WaterlooMore information---

    Name Brand Covers @ Lakehouse Pub (This Saturday)

    January 13, 2024 @ 9:30 pm to 12:30 amat LakeHouse Pub in  SkaneatelesMore information---

    Girls Afternoon Out

    January 14, 2024 @ 11:00 am to 2:00 pmat Watkins Glen Elks Lodge #1546 in More information---

    Winter Carnival Canandaigua Lake House

    January 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmat The Lake House on Canandaigua in  CanandaiguaMore information---

    Mandala Rock Painting

    January 14, 2024 @ 1:30 pm to 5:00 pmat Sacred Arts Studio in More information---

    Sunday Social Happy Hour w/Garth Clark & Co.

    January 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm to 6:00 pmat Hollerhorn Distilling in  NaplesMore information---

    Echoes of the Soul, Black America in Song and Stories

    January 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat Auburn Public Theater in  AuburnMore information---

    Shackwater @ Lizards Tailgater Lounge

    January 19, 2024 @ 9:30 am to 1:30 amat Lizard’s tailgator lounge, Scott Trickler in  WaterlooMore information---

    The Dean’s List @ Twisted Rail Geneva

    January 19, 2024 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Twisted Rail Brewing Geneva in  GenevaMore information---

    Guitar Concert: Anthony LaLena

    January 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmat Skaneateles Library in More information---

    Watercolors & Doodles

    January 21, 2024 @ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmat The Cheshire Union in  CanandaiguaMore information---

     

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