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[Re-sent] February 15, 2024
Finger Lakes Connected | February 15, 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: "Facts About Purple," "Genderless Names" and "Winter Desserts."As a reminder, contact us if you'd like to advertise your business or event.
Have a great week!
Don
Lymphedema Support Group Meets Feb. 20
UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a Lymphedema Support Group on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at its Canandaigua Rehabilitation Center, 699 S. Main St.
The group is facilitated by Occupational Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist Angela Kiklowicz, whose certifications include certification in Complete Decongestive Therapy for the treatment of lymphedema and other chronic swelling disorders.
For more information on the group, call 585-396-6050.
Mental Health First Aid Classes Offered by Thompson
Over the past several months, Thompson Health’s Wellness Department has been offering Mental Health First Aid classes to Thompson staff members who are interested in learning how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
Now, Thompson has scheduled a class for the community.
The training – created by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing – will be held Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 28 and 29, at Wood Library in Canandaigua. People will attend both days, from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. The cost is $32 per person, with limited space. To register, call 585-396-6111.
Wood LibraryWhere Tradition, Technology and Community Meet Wood Library is open Presidents Day from 9AM-9PM. SAVE THE DATEA celebration commemorating Mary Ferris!Sunday, March 17 | 1:00-4:00PMMore details to follow. Adult Programs: Young Adult Advisory Board MeetingFriday, February 16 | 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. Wood Library CafeMonday, February 19 | 10:00-11:30AMAll are welcome to this social exchange. Breakfast snacks and coffee are on us! Buying a New ComputerMonday, February 19 | 11:00AM-1:00PMBuying a new computer or tablet can be overwhelming. This class will guide you through the purchase process with the goal of determining which type of computer will best fit your needs and where to look for one. Learn the pros and cons of buying new vs. refurbished vs. used, as well as some tips on how to transfer data from an old computer to a new one. Registration required. Books Sandwiched InMonday, February 19 | 12:00-1:00PMSusan Albert, owner of Good Life Tea, will discuss The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Bring a lunch if you wish. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be available. Thank you to the Centerfield Homemakers for providing cookies! Book Discussion GroupMonday, February 19 | 2:00-3:00PMThis month we will read and discuss Hello Beautiful by Anna Napolitano. New members welcome!Hobart and William Smith Colleges Speaker SeriesBig Hair, Leather, Tattoos, and Female Icons: A Brief Investigation into Music and the Personas that Make ItThursday, February 22 | 6:00-7:00PMJoin us for the first in our Hobart and William Smith Colleges Speaker Series featuring Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri. Registration required. Teen Programs: Teen Advisory Board MeetingFriday, February 16 | 3:30-4:30PMGrades 9-12. Plan library programs and be an advocate for Wood Library. New members welcome! Eclipse Friendship BraceletsWednesday, February 21 | 12:00-2:00PMPrepare for the Eclipse this April by making friendship bracelets with UV-reactive beads! Beads appear clear until they're in the sun. Will they remain clear during the Eclipse? We'll see! Registration required. Waffle WorkshopThursday, February 22 | 11:00AM-1:00PMMake waffles and watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem! (PG, CC, runtime 1 hr 39 min). Registration required. Game NightFriday, February 23 | 6:30-8:00PMPlay in the library after hours! Use our Xbox, Switch, Oculus, the computers, or grab a board game and participate in our monthly themes. Registration required. Children Programs: Leggo My LegosTuesday, February 20 | 3:00-4:30PMGrades K-5. Come build an awesome model using the library's Legos and put it on display in our Children's Room! Registration required. Project Eats: Pancake MuffinsFriday, February 23 | 4:00-5:00PMAges 3-5. What's cooking? Learn how to make muffins with a surprise filling inside! Registration required. Biblio-Bop Dance PartySaturday, February 24 | 10:30-11:15AMPreschoolers with caregiver. Let's dance! We'll start with a fun story and then dance to our favorite songs. Adult & Teen Program: Open ChessThursday, February 22 | 2:30-4:30PMJoin us for open chess! You can bring your board or you use one of the library's sets. Beginner chess sets are available for anyone learning to play. Recurring Programs: Wood Walkers- Mondays | 9:00-10:00AMTai Chi- Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:00-10:45AMChair Yoga- Tuesdays | 1:30-2:30PMZumba- Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30PMOpen Tech Hours- Wednesdays | 3:00-5:00PMBedtime Stories- Wednesdays | 7:00PM Live on FacebookNew Yorker Discussion Group- Thursdays | 3:30-4:30PM See the full list of library programs on our calendar. February 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.
Fire and Ice Winter Festival in Downtown Canandaigua
Winter HoursLunch: Thu-Sat ,11am - 3pmDinner: Thu-Sat, 5 - 8pmSunday Brunch,10am - 2pmRoots Cafe - 585-374-9800 - http://rootscafenaplesny.com
Unique Toy Shop 120 S Main St, Canandaigua, NY - (585) 394-2319
Book now for a Romantic Getaway at Belhurst!
An overnight stay at any one of our three hotels that includes:
– A box of assorted truffles
– A bottle of Belhurst wine from our historical collection
– $20 dining credit for our two restaurants
– Complimentary wine, beer or hard cider tasting in our Wine & Gift Shop
– 10% off coupon for our Wine & Gift Shop (can not be combined with any coupons or sales)
Cayuga Wine Trail to host Bacon on the Lakein
February 12, 2024 1:49 PM
The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is set to host the 9th Annual Bacon on the Lakein event on March 9th and 10th. This unique culinary experience, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, pairs the rich flavors of bacon with the exquisite wines of the region, across all 10 member wineries along the scenic trail. Read more.
Miles Wine Cellars
Winter Hours at Miles Wine CellarsFriday-Monday 10-5pm, Closed Tuesday-Thursday607-243-7742 or visit our website.
Prejean Winery
Prejean Winery is excited to share our most recent medal winners! We entered five wines in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and all five were awarded medals. Winners below:
2022 Goldfinch Vineyards Dry Riesling - A very subtly oaked dry Riesling (estate grown and produced by Prejean Winery) with stone fruit aromas and flavors. RS: 0.8%
Gold Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Double-Gold and Best of Varietal - 2023 American Wine Society Competition.
…There are only 30 cases of this award-winning Goldfinch Vineyards Dry Riesling wine
Left!
2022 Semi-Dry Riesling - A semi-dry white wine with lush peach and apricot aromas
and flavors. RS: 2.5%
Gold Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2023 American Wine Society Competition
2022 Vignoles - Our 2022 Vignoles is a sweet white wine with distinct peach and
pineapple aromas and flavors. RS: 8.0%
Gold Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2022 Marechal Foch - The 2022 Marechal Foch is a dry, smooth, fruit forward red wine
with raspberry aromas and berry and cherry flavors.
Silver Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2023 American Wine Society Competition (92 points)
2022 Traminette - We have used Traminette in blends in the past and are very excited
to introduce our first Vintage Traminette. This semi-sweet Gewurztraminer hybrid (cross
of Gewurztraminer and Joannes Seyve) is aromatic and fruity. RS: 4.0%
Silver Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Wines available in the tasting room or our online
Facts about Purple
Last month there was an article about the psychology of color. Continuing on that same general theme, this month we are exploring violet or purple, the darkest shade in a rainbow. Read More.
Genderless Names
Lee, Taylor, Dale, Peyton. It is all the rage these days to give your baby a gender-neutral name. This can be because you want your child to stand out among other classmates and later in business. However, it can also cause confusion. Read more.
Winter Desserts
Now that the snow is blowing and there is a good reason to heat up the kitchen by using the oven, what better opportunity to enjoy some lovely desserts. It is also a good family baking activity when it is too cold to venture out, school is closed, or just about any time you want. 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. ---
Teacher Appreciation Week @ 3BrosWine
February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am to 5:00 pmat Three Brothers Wineries and Estates in GenevaMore information---
2024 Downtown Canandaigua Fire & Ice Festival
February 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Canandaigua Business Improvement District in CanandaiguaMore information---
Bartender Battle
February 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Highland Park Golf Course in AuburnMore information---
Watercolors and Doodles
February 17, 2024 @ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmat The Cheshire Union in CanandaiguaMore information---
Awana Roller Skating Party 2024
February 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmat Watkins Glen community Center in More information---
Valentine's Dinner at Fox Run Vineyards
February 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Fox Run Vineyards in Penn YanMore information---
Aphrodisiac Wine Dinner ft. Billsboro Winery
February 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 9:30 pmat Knapp Winery in RomulusMore information---
WinterDance 2024
February 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmat Hangar Theatre in IthacaMore information---
Bored Teachers: We Can’t Make This Stuff Up! Comedy Tour At The State Theatre of Ithaca
February 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmat State Theatre of Ithaca in IthacaMore information---
Famous Breakfast at the Moose
February 18, 2024 @ 8:00 am to 10:00 amat Penn Yan Moose Lodge in More information---
2024 Canandaigua Classic Antique Show
February 18, 2024 @ 9:00 am to 3:30 pmat Hotel Canandaigua in More information---
Dave Turner Live in the heated tent!
February 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat 39 Coach Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States, New York 14424 in More information---
Peacemaker Beer Cheese Cook-Off
February 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat Peacemaker Brewing Company in More information---
Needle Felted Snow Scape
February 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmat The Cheshire Union in CanandaiguaMore information---
WHISKEY TASTING WITH LAST SHOT DISTILLERY
February 19, 2024 @ 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmat Auburn AOH in More information---
Love on Tap: An Evening of Monologues, Sonnets, and Scenes
February 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmat The Downstairs in More information---
DEI Over Wine: The Series
February 21, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmat New York Kitchen in CanandaiguaMore information---
Beginning Watercolor
February 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am to 11:30 amat The Cheshire Union in CanandaiguaMore information---
Guided Meditation: Self Love & Loving Kindness
February 23, 2024 @ 11:00 am to 2:00 pmat Naples Library in NaplesMore information---
Community Workshop at FLX MUSIC SUPPLY
February 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmat FLX Music Supply in More information---
Mug Club Night
February 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmat Star Cider in CanandaiguaMore information---
Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Hangar Theatre (Ithaca, NY)
February 23, 2024 @ 8:00 pm to 11:00 pmat Hangar Theatre in IthacaMore information---
Boat Building Workshop Series
February 24, 2024 @ 12:00 am to 11:59 pmat Finger Lakes Boating Museum in HammondsportMore information---
Sip and Soul Saturday
February 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pmat Three Brothers Wineries and Estates in GenevaMore information---
Exploring Black Wine No.1 Class
February 24, 2024 @ 3:00 pm to 4:30 pmat New York Kitchen in CanandaiguaMore information---
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