May 6, 2021

Finger Lakes Connected | Mother's Day Edition

May 06, 2021

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! We don’t say it enough, but we really appreciate all that you do for us every day.

This week's newsletter features updates from local businesses, life and wellness articles, and a new recipe. We also have local events including art, music, food and wine.

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Thompson Salutes Its NursesWith the observance of National Nurses Week May 6 through 12, UR Medicine Thompson Health is saluting its nurses, who bring to mind this unattributed quote: “Where the needs of the word and your talents cross, there lies your vocation.”Within Thompson and within the community, needs were never greater than over the past year, but nurses were there, sharing their talents and taking care of patients and long-term care residents. Before the pandemic, Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer Hazel Robertshaw used the words “compassionate, intelligent and creative” to describe Thompson’s nurses. She has since added a new adjective, and it is “fearless.”“They faced the unknown with courage and compassion,” she said. “The novel virus resulted in nurses working collaboratively and innovatively to create a safe environment for themselves, their colleagues and patients. I am in awe.”Thompson urges community members to show their appreciation to nurses this week as well! Tours Now Available at Thompson’s Senior Living CommunitiesFerris Hills at West Lake, UR Medicine Thompson Health’s independent living community off West Lake Road in Canandaigua, is once again offering scheduled tours to prospective residents.To learn more about Ferris Hills, visit www.FerrisHills.com. To schedule a tour, call (585) 393-0410.Clark Meadows at Ferris Hills – a 48-apartment enriched living community – is offering scheduled tours as well. These tours include limited areas of Clark Meadows, and those taking them must first be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and have their temperatures checked. To learn more about Clark Meadows, which is for seniors who need a little assistance with daily tasks and/or medication management, visit www.ClarkMeadows.com. To schedule a tour there, call (585) 393-4330.

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Look for Proposition #4 on the Canandaigua City School District Ballot

A proposition for Wood Library Funding will appear on the Canandaigua City School District ballot on Tuesday, May 18.

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. Library Director Jenny Goodemote will make a

community presentation

on Tuesday, May 11, at 7PM.

Baker Park StoryWalk

Family activity. Take a walk in Canandaigua's Baker Park and read a story! This month we are featuring Rita Gray's beautifully crafted story:

Have you Heard the Nesting Bird

Spotlight On: Author David McPhail -

Mon, May 10 I 1:00PM

Ages 3-6. David McPhail has written and illustrated over 100 stories about bears, farm animals, and children. We’ll explore them on YouTube with stories, crafts, and fun activities.

Register for an activities bag to go with the program.

Computer Classes for Seniors: Introduction to Mac Pages -

Mon, May 10 I 2:00PM

For Ontario County residents age 60+. Get acquainted with Apple’s powerful word processor application that offers everything you need to create stunning-looking documents and excellent readability. This class is designed for Mac computer users.

Registration required for Zoom link.

Funded by Ontario County Office for the Aging.

Time for Twos -

Tuesdays I 10:30AM

For 2 year-olds and a caregiver. Join Children’s Librarian Mrs. Ferris and her puppet helper each week for short stories, rhymes, and fingerplays.

Computer Classes for Seniors: Intro to hoopla -

Wed, May 12 I 10:00AM

For Ontario County residents, age 60+. Learn how to create an account, search the catalog, download movies, comics, audiobooks, and more. Course will cover basic knowledge of this digital media platform. Attendees must have an accessible email address.

Register for Zoom link

. Funded by Ontario County Office for the Aging.

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 Facebook page for this LIVE weekly event.

Storytime Online -

Thursdays I 10:30AM

Ages 3-5.

for stories, fingerplays and fun on the flannel board.

Job Readiness for Women: Effective Communication and Interviewing Skills -

Thurs, May 13 I 6:00PM

For Ontario County residents, age 18+. Be prepared for your next interview. Learn what to expect and how to showcase your best qualifications for a competitive edge.

Register for Zoom link.

Teen Game Night -

Fri, May 14 I 6:00PM

Grades 6-12: Join the Wood Library Discord server and play games with friends!

Registration required.

Four generations later, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery isn’t slowing down anytime soon

How the Finger Lakes pioneer re-emerged from the pandemic better than ever

Written by Maiah Johnson Dunn for newyorkwines.org

When considering how COVID-19 has affected her family’s business, Meaghan Frank doesn’t wonder what would have been; she’s too focused on the future. She does take a moment to genuinely think about what Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery would be doing if there weren’t a global pandemic and seems stumped. “I feel like so much energy and time has been spent thinking outside the box that I don’t even know what we would have done inside the box.”

And of course, because big, forward thinking is in her blood. Meaghan’s great-grandfather, Dr. Konstantin Frank, wrote the blueprint for the wine country you see today. Konstantin’s first Vitis vinifera plantings took root on the western shores of Keuka Lake in 1957, transforming the region as others followed suit. Prior to his influence, winemakers were only growing hybrid grapes with any success. Meaghan’s grandfather, Willy, established one of the region’s first méthode champenoise programs, which is world-renowned today. And her father, Fred (and the current President), has spearheaded growth in acreage, a global market distribution and awards recognition that is unmatched.

The future brings a fourth generation to run the winery. Much like her great-grandfather, Meaghan is a voracious learner, with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Adelaide. She brings expertise in both winemaking and the wine business that is evidenced in her modernization of the family business, all while staying true to its roots. When praised for her accomplishments, she calls it a joint effort: “we have so many great people on our team and everyone has such good ideas. It’s nice to put some of them into action.” You can tell Meaghan loves what she does, and who she does it with.

2020 was a busy year for the Dr. Frank team. In early March, Meaghan was showcasing their wines at a tradeshow in Tokyo. She arrived at home a week before the region shut down but Fred got stuck in Florida through June. “I’ve never felt that much pressure. There was a real fear that we were going to be totally shut down–like not be able to do vineyard work, not be able to bottle or do any production work,” she remembers as running the business would suddenly fall solely on her shoulders for the first time during a pandemic. “Thankfully, we were deemed an essential business, so that really saved us.”

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Momosa Day at Miles Wine Cellars

Bring your mom in for a tasting and get a free Momosa (pineapple juice & cache') or slushie (wisteria). Plus enjoy our tasting room special: Cache 2 for $30 and Wisteria 2 for $15. We are doing tastings. No groups visiting Miles should exceed 4 guests.

168 Randall Crossing Rd Himrod, NY 14842

Phone: (607) 243-7742

Order local award-winning wine with free shipping on a case! PrejeanWinery.com

This week's photo is from

Fox Run Vineyards

. You can see some bud swelling out in the vineyards. Fox Run is located on the west side of Seneca Lake.

Best Mother's Day Surprises

Every mom deserves the best, (not just on Mother’s Day), but it can be hard to come up with new ways to celebrate her special day from year to year. If you think Mom would enjoy a break from the traditional, give one of these new ideas a try!

All the World’s a Garden

An award-winning author and internationally recognized expert on edible wild plants, Samuel Thayer reveals what watered the seeds of his lifelong fascination with foraging

Grilled Cedar-Plank Salmon

Is there anything more delicious than fresh, grilled seafood? The cedar plank bed infuses the salmon in this recipe, giving it an added depth of flavor and smokiness that’s irresistible.

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

at Downtown Ithaca

May 7, 2021 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm