October 28, 2021

Finger Lakes Connected Local Newsletter 💀Halloween Edition

October 28, 2021

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: "Alternative Medicine", "Blooming Cacti" and "Halloween Potluck".

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Guild Accepting Pie Orders Through Nov. 3

The Thompson Health Guild is hosting its second annual pie sale, with pre-orders accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 3. Made by Special Touch Bakery in Rochester, the 10-inch pies are $16 apiece. There are nine varieties to choose from. For details and to order online, visit

www.ThompsonHealth.com/Pie

Pre-ordered pies may be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 18, between 4 and 6 p.m. at the pole barn behind F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua (enter the parking lot via The Thompson Way, a private drive off West Street).Proceeds will benefit the guild, which is the auxiliary for UR Medicine Thompson Health. The nonprofit fundraising organization has nearly 150 members, governed by a volunteer board of directors. The funds raised by the guild help the nonprofit health system expand its facilities, purchase needed equipment and offer helpful programs for patients, senior living residents, staff and community members.

For more information about the pie sale, call Nash Bock at (585) 519-1011.

Stroke Support Group Meets Via Zoom on Nov. 4

The regional Stroke Support Group hosted by UR Medicine Thompson Health will meet on Thursday, Nov. 4. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m., via Zoom, and will feature Dr. Elizabeth J. Santos, director of the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Memory Care Program and an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. In addition to her medical degree, she holds a master’s in public health and is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. She will be discussing memory as it relates to people who have experienced a stroke.

Thompson’s monthly support group is open to stroke survivors as well as their loved ones and caregivers. To sign up for the Nov. 4 meeting, email

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Computer Classes for Seniors: Intro to Mac Basics -

Mon, Nov 1 I 2:00PM

For persons age 60+ who reside in Ontario County. Learn how to use a Mac computer including how to use the dock, search files, and Mac-only applications.

Registration required

Knitting Konnection -

Mon, Nov 1 I 7:00PM

A social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome!

Contact Librarian Alexis Lawrence for information.

Tai Chi for Seniors -

Wednesdays I 10:00AM

Learn to reduce stress and work on movement and balance.

Registration required

Introduction to SkillUp America -

Wed, Nov 3 I 10:00AM

Intro to SkillUp America/Metrix Learning offers online job training on a broad array of topics.

Registration required.

Computer Classes for Seniors: Social Media Basics -

Wed, Nov 3 I 2:00PM

For persons age 60+ who reside in Ontario County. Review the most popular social media platforms, learn how to create accounts for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok, post updates, upload photos, and more.

Registration required

Open Tech Hours -

Wednesdays I 3:00PM

Got a device giving you headaches? Bring it in along with your questions. First come, first served.

Bedtime Stories -

Wednesdays I 7:00PM

Ages 3-7. Cozy up to a computer, tablet or phone for stories, songs and fun at home with Children's Librarian Mrs. Ferris.

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Pursapalooza is Back!

Fabulous designer purses. Raffles to die for. A jewelry pop-up store. This is Pursapalooza 2021!

Purchase a ticket for the Champagne Presale

which guarantees early exclusive access to our online store. Only 50 tickets available!

Crushing New York

Four Finger Lakes wineries on driving regional progress

Written by Maiah Johnson Dunn for newyorkwines.org

When it comes to the Finger Lakes, Christopher Bates doesn’t mince words. “If we want to progress as a wine region, we need to stop growing good fruit and start growing phenomenal wine,” he said on a New York Wines panel earlier this year. Christopher is one of only 269 Master Sommeliers worldwide, and runs F.L.X. Hospitality with his wife, Isabel. The executive chef and winemaker’s portfolio of businesses includes six restaurants, a catering company, and Element Winery.

“We’ve had a very, very strong push and movement towards quality over the last 10 years,” he notes. One that has resulted in a fresh take on winemaking and revitalized an interest in the cool climate region by new winemakers and international investors alike. Most recently, the pandemic’s impact put the ingenuity of producers on display as changes to service models and digital marketing allowed most to weather these difficult times. But Christopher thinks we need to capitalize on the momentum of change. “We have the option: do we want to do this the way that we’ve always done it and that’s fine? Or do we want to step up and be the best-in-class in the world at it?”

A vineyard being rehabbed by Christopher Bates. Photo provided by F.L.X. Hospitality.

It seems new and established producers in the region are asking themselves this question. Despite a common goal towards higher quality, the steps towards growth vary by maker.

For Christopher it starts with the land and his new label, Colloquial Wines. Scheduled to launch this fall, “it’s going to be a tiny little project–all based on our 13 acres of vineyards that we’ve been nursing back to health,” he says with a smile. It’s a departure from Element, which works exclusively with local growers. With many phenomenal wines coming from some of the most challenging regions, Christopher encourages us to think broader. “There’s a ton of land here that has been deemed too rocky, or too steep, or too hard to work that has the potential to not grow good fruit, but to grow phenomenal wine. [There’s] so much that we haven’t discovered yet.” Finish reading on newyorkwines.org

Address: 168 Randall Crossing Rd Himrod, NY 14842 Phone: (607) 243-7742

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This week's pic comes from K euka Springs Winery. "These grapes are destined for Rosé.Look for the release of our 2021 Dry Rosé in the first part of next year!"

Alternative Medicine

The term alternative medicine is used to describe medical treatments that are outside the mainstream Western medical procedures. It is sometimes called integrative or complementary medicine. The treatments included in this group are changing as Western medicine test and include them in overall plans and insurers are willing to cover their cost. Here are some of the more popular therapies available in the United States.

Blooming Cacti

It is almost time for holiday cactus plants to bloom again. Often you will hear someone say their Christmas cactus is blooming early again. It could be that what they are growing is actually a Thanksgiving cactus. These are two different varieties of the succulent. The most obvious difference is the “leaves”. A Thanksgiving cactus has pointed edges and the Christmas cactus has smoother, rounded edges. There is also an Easter cactus, but that is for another time. Read More.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling

If you are thinking about hosting a potluck, there are really no hard and fast rules, but there are some things that are important to share with your guests. Read More.

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Tim’s Halloween Party ft. Custom Taylor Band

October 29, 2021 @ 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm

October 28, 2021

Finger Lakes Connected Local Newsletter 💀Halloween Edition

Guild Accepting Pie Orders Through Nov. 3

Stroke Support Group Meets Via Zoom on Nov. 4

Crushing New York

Alternative Medicine

Blooming Cacti

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling

Live and Local Events submitted by Venues Visit Calendar - Add your event

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