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November 30, 2023
Finger Lakes Connected | November 30, 2023
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: "November Flowers" "Exercising and the Holidays" and "Autumn Cakes."As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.
Cheers,
Don
New Director of Practice Management for Thompson
Karina Anderson of Pittsford has accepted the role of Director of Practice Management for UR Medicine Thompson Health effective Dec. 4.
Karina Anderson
Anderson holds a bachelor’s in Business Administration from Colorado Mountain College and a master’s in Leadership in Health Care Systems from the University of Rochester. She first joined UR Medicine ten years ago, serving as manager of OB/GYN, the Perinatal Center, the Nursery and OB Education for Highland Hospital in Rochester. In 2017, Anderson came to Thompson as its patient access manager. Most recently, she has served as a per diem IT Analyst in Thompson’s Consolidated Business Office while working as the full-time operations manager for Highland Hospital’s Highland Family Medicine.
In her new role with Thompson, she will oversee 13 primary care practices spread out over a three-county area. She will assist the health system with continuing to grow its primary care base, which currently encompasses approximately 62,000 patients and is the largest primary care network in the Finger Lakes. Next year, Thompson primary care practices will be transitioning to a new electronic health record system, with Anderson at the helm.
For a listing of the health system’s primary care practices, visit
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Thompson Now a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Already designated by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence for both Hernia Surgery and Robotic Surgery, Thompson Hospital recently received a new SRC distinction: Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
“We are thrilled for our surgeons and for our patients. This achievement is a reflection of the commitment on the part of our surgeons to continually elevate their skills, enhancing the surgical options available to our community,” said Thompson Health Executive Vice President/COO Kurt Koczent. He noted many of the options involve the hospital’s state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi robot. Acquired in 2020 to replace an older model that had been in use for many years, it offers surgeons enhanced imaging and intricate manipulation of the patient’s surgical site via a remote console adjacent to the operating table.
Based in Raleigh, N.C., SRC is a nonprofit, patient safety organization that provides accreditations for surgical facilities and medical professionals. The new accreditation it recently awarded to Thompson lasts through 2026. It followed a rigorous inspection. At the same time as the hospital received the designation, three surgeons – Drs. A David Peter, Andrew Powers, and Joseph Talarico – were each recognized by SRC to be Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Peter and Dr. Talarico are both designated as SRC Master Surgeons.
Earlier this year, both the Robotic Surgery and Hernia Surgery programs at Thompson received re-accreditation from SRC following a deficiency-free survey.
Wood LibraryWhere Tradition, Technology and Community Meet Medicare 101Thursday, November 30 | 4:15-5:00PMOur Elder Benefit Specialist will outline the different parts of Medicare and Medicare Supplements, Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plan options. Registration required. Coffee with the LibrariansFriday, December 1 | 8:30-10:00AMChat up the librarians and learn how your support for Wood Library makes a difference! Coffee, tea, and breakfast treats offered. Seating is limited. Please register to reserve a seat at the table. Canandaigua Writer's GroupFriday, December 1 | 11:00AM-1:00PMThe Canandaigua Writer's Group welcomes anyone who has an interest in writing. Share your original stories, poems, memoirs, and more in a supportive, learning community of fellow writers. Purse & Jewelry Pop Up SaleSaturday, December 2 | 10:00AM-2:00PMDid you miss Pursapalooza? Need a last minute gift for a special someone?Pop over to Wood Library for amazing deals on purses and jewelry! All purses are just $5 and jewelry is 2 for $5. Biblio-Bop Dance PartySaturday, December 2 | 10:30-11:15AMLet's dance!!! We'll start with a fun story and then dance and move to our favorite songs. For preschoolers and their parents or caregivers. Remarkable Women of the Finger Lakes Book SigningSaturday, December 2 | 1:00-2:00PMNew York's Finger Lakes region has produced incredible women who have left their mark on American history. Local author Julie Cummins will give a short presentation on several of these women - from medical pioneers like Elizabeth Blackwell to aviators like Blanche Stuart Scott. The region also produced a silent film star who filmed some of her work in the Finger Lakes! The presentation will be followed by a book signing and books will be available for purchase. This event is in partnership with Ontario County History Society. Knitting KonnectionsMonday, December 4 | 7:00-8:30PMA social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome! Learning How To Use Your ChromebookTuesday, December 5 | 10:00AM-12:00PMOntario County resident 60+. Learn how to use your Chromebook efficiently and effectively with keyboard shortcuts, touchpad tips, and general navigation help. Registration required. Alzheimer's Support GroupTuesday, December 5 | 2:00-3:00PMAlzheimer's Association offer peer or professionally-led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease. Explore Craigslist and Facebook MarketplaceThursday, December 7 | 2:00-4:00PMOntario County resident 60+. Learn how to use the popular websites Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. Look for items to buy and post items for sale. You do not need a Craigslist account to explore or to create most posts. Registration required. Finger Lakes Photography Guild Art ReceptionThursday, December 7 | 6:00-8:00PMMeet the photographers and see their work! Photographs are professionally framed and most are available for purchase. We will be closed on Friday, December 8 for staff training. Food Resource FairSaturday, December 9 | 11:00AM-1:00PMJoin Wood Library for our first Food Resource Fair! You’ll have the opportunity to chat with local organizations and learn about the many resources available in our area for food pantries, hot meals, delivery services and much more. Genealogy & Lunch ClubSaturday, December 9 | 11:00AM-1:00PMAre you just starting your family tree, or have you run into a brick wall tracing a distant ancestor? In this Genealogy group you will learn how to conduct a basic search and use other helpful search tools to find relatives. All levels of experience are welcome! Don't forget to bring a lunch and your own basic search questions. Registration required. ROC The Day Success!We were thrilled with the response to our request on ROC The Day. We exceeded our goal and can build the Little Free Farm Stand! Stay tuned for more details in the spring.THANK YOU!! See the full list of library programs on our calendar.November 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.
Downtown Canandaigua Holiday Open HouseDec 1- Dec 3rdSHOP, DINE & EXPLORE over 100 Shops, Restaurants & Galleries in Downtown Canandaigua during our Holiday Open House and experience the benefits of shopping local. You will discover unique gifts, handmade designs from local artisans, exquisite cuisine at our incredible restaurants and exceptional customer service from friendly merchants.Participating merchants will make the season bright with music, appetizers andholiday-inspired offerings.Follow along for a list of participating businesses!
Try our newest menu selections! Roots Cafe in Naples, NY - http://rootscafenaplesny.com
CJ Morse Painting & Construction - http://cjmorsepainting.com
Vinyl Record Night - Winter Edition Thursday, November 30 at 6pm Ontario County Historical Society
Sip some warm winter drinks, listen to some great albums, and check out some of our unique winter artifacts during this night at the museum!
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Vinyl Night is back with a winter twist! Similar to last year, we will display unique artifacts from our collections. However, this time they are all winter themed! After all, its not to often you get to see bear fur coats, historic bobsleds, or unique photographs of winter scenes of the past. Behind the scenes tours will be available once again and you can even get a sneak peek of one of our upcoming nooks and crannies tours! Music and prizes are provided by the Canandaigua Record Exchange specifically for this event and we are happy to welcome them as our own music curator for the night.
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Tickets are $20 per person and include admission, two drink tokens, and a ticket to win gifts from Canandaigua Record Exchange.
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Advanced registration required. No tickets available at the door. Limited supply of tickets
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2023 Lights on Wheels Parade - Downtown Penn Yan Friday December 1 at 6pm
Kick off the 38th Annual StarShine and the holiday season with us at the Lights on Wheels Parade on Friday night at 6pm in Penn Yan! Experience Main Street come alive with a vibrant and festive procession of all different vehicles, tractors, and floats dressed in Christmas lights and decorations. A special guest in his red suit will be there as the caboose of the parade!New this year will be cash prizes for the following parade entrees:-Crowd Favorite-Best in Show-Best Tractor-Best Use of Lights-Best FloatEntrees for the parade are accepted until November 24th.Register at www.yatesny.com/starshine
Gift certificates available for the Inn at Miles Wine Cellars 168 Randall Crossing Rd, Himrod, NY, United States, 14842
Prejean Winery
Now is a perfect time to stock up on wine for Holiday Celebrations, gift giving and your own fireside sipping! We have a full compliment of Prejean Wines (sorry folks, still no Gewurztraminer) including 6 dry red wines, our best selling Ethereal Sparkling Wine and our Cabernet Franc Dry Rosé which we have found to make a lovely pairing with holiday dinners.
November Flowers
Chrysanthemum is the flower designated for those born in November. Its name, like so many others, comes from the Greek for chrysos and anthemon, or gold flower and is part of the Asteraceae family. Read More.
Exercising and the Holidays
It is hard to deny that from the end of November through the end of December is one of the busiest times of the year. In addition to a number of holidays, businesses are making a final push for year end, wrapping up the books, and planning for the next year. Volunteer organizations often have election of officers and are asking for help. There are parties all over the place. It seems impossible to carve out any time to go to the gym or that special room in your home where you have a stationary bike, treadmill, or other devices. Many people prefer to avoid outdoor running in the cold, dark, and on potentially slick streets or paths. Read more.
Autumn Cakes
Now that the heat of summer is over, it is time to resume using your oven. With all of the holiday events, if you are on dessert duty, think about some seasonal cakes. 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. --
Memories in Lights
November 30, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmat Bampas House, Corning, NY in CorningMore information---
Vinyl Record Night - Winter Edition
November 30, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Ontario County Historical Society in CanandaiguaMore information---
Blessed Hope Christmas Luncheon
December 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 1:00 pmat LeTourneau Christian Center in RushvilleMore information---
Downtown Canandaigua Holiday Open House
December 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 7:00 pmat Downtown Canandaigua in More information---
City of Geneva Christmas Tree Lighting
December 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmat Geneva, NY in More information---
Gallery Night in the tasting room w/ Emma Pure at South Hill Cider
December 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmat South Hill Cider in IthacaMore information---
2023 Lights on Wheels Parade
December 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Downtown Penn Yan in More information---
🎯 Blind Draw Dart Tournament 🎯
December 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmat Sons & Daughters of Italy – Geneva Lodge 2397 in More information---
Joe Gatto's Night of Comedy At The State Theatre of Ithaca
December 1, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat State Theatre of Ithaca in IthacaMore information---
Artisan Craft Fair
December 2, 2023 @ 9:00 am to 2:00 pmat Auburn Alliance Church in AuburnMore information---
Holiday Bazaar
December 2, 2023 @ 9:00 am to 2:00 pmat First United Methodist Church of Canandaigua in More information---
Geneva Jingle Markets
December 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 2:00 pmat 35 Lakefront Dr, Geneva, NY 14456, United States in More information---
Holiday Open Farm Days at Shepherds Creek Alpacas
December 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pmat Shepherds Creek Alpacas in TrumansburgMore information---
Book Bonanza Holiday Weekend Used Book Sale *featuring $4 "Better Books" (New + Giftable)
December 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 2:00 pmat Fingerlakes Mall in AuburnMore information---
48th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
December 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pmat Cayuga Community College 197 Franklin St Auburn, NY in More information---
48TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL CRAFT FAIR
December 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pmat Cayuga Community College in More information---
13th Annual Chowder Cookoff
December 2, 2023 @ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Downtown Ithaca in IthacaMore information---
Real Christmas 2023
December 2, 2023 @ 3:00 pm to 6:00 pmat Waterloo Community Center in More information---
90's Party
December 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Star Cider in CanandaiguaMore information---
2023 Linden Wine Series
December 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmat Linden Street, Geneva NY in GenevaMore information---
It's a Wonderful Life
December 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmat Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, Inc. in CanandaiguaMore information---
A Magical Motown Christmas - Ithaca, NY
December 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmat State Theatre of Ithaca in IthacaMore information---
Winemaker's Discussion
December 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 2:00 pmat Anyela’s Vineyards in SkaneatelesMore information---
Adoption Event
December 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmat Canandaigua Youth & Family Center in More information---
43rd Annual Messiah Sing Along
December 3, 2023 @ 3:00 pm to 4:00 pmat First Congregational Church in CanandaiguaMore information---
Gingerbread Village Making
December 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 6:00 pmat 118 South Main St. Naples in WilliamsonMore information---
Merry & Bright @ Hog Wallow Tavern
December 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmat The Hog Wallow Tavern in More information---
Out of Anxiety: Somatics to Reset Your Nervous System for Peace and Purpose.
December 6, 2023 @ 7:30 pm to 8:45 pmat Yoga Farm Ithaca in More information---
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland - The Smith Opera House, Geneva
December 7, 2023 @ 4:30 am to 6:20 amat Smith Opera House in More information---
Aaron Lipp @ The Social
December 7, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat The Social at The Naples Hotel in More information---
Homebrewed Comedy at Prison City Brewery
December 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmat 251 North Street in AuburnMore information---
Shine Bright for Children Gala
December 8, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Ventosa Vineyards in GenevaMore information---
Holiday Open Farm Days at Shepherds Creek Alpacas
December 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pmat Shepherds Creek Alpacas in TrumansburgMore information---
Santa's Arrival
December 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am to 4:00 pmat Ithaca Commons in More information---
Permanent Jewelry Pop Up
December 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm to 5:00 pmat Point of the Bluff Vineyards in HammondsportMore information---
Naples Brew Co Light Up Naples Party!
December 9, 2023 @ 4:30 pm to 8:30 pmat Naples Brewing Company in More information---
Vision Banquet - LeTourneau Christian Center
December 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmat LeTourneau Christian Center in RushvilleMore information---
Waterloo Sportsman's Club Dinner Dance.
December 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat 2654 Edwards Rd in WaterlooMore information---
Ugly Sweater Party
December 9, 2023 @ 9:00 pm to 1:00 amat Rio Tomatlan in CanandaiguaMore information---
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