December 30, 2014 Canandaigua Connected ENewsletter 

It isn't easy having kids who don't like veggies. Especially because I am very into health and nutrition. Did I ruin my oldest when I gave her avocado as her first baby food?  She LOVED it by the way but now I think I'd have to bribe her to eat even a sliver. My youngest actually wrote "eat a brussel sprout" as one of her 2014 New Year's Resolutions (to please me, I'm sure, as the youngest still likes to be in my favor from time to time).  Let's just say there is still time on the brussel sprout thing! I'm thinking I can find a way to sneak it in somewhere in the next two days.  Sometimes parenting ideas don't pan out. My refusal to buy junk food has officially backfired.  You would agree if you saw them at friends' houses when junk food is out in the open. You'd think they were marooned on a desert island and never saw food before.  I will have to find a way to address this in my 2015 resolutions. Maybe perhaps a simple "LET IT GO" would do? Happy and HEALTHY 2015, everyone!

Blue Skies, Donna Bennett

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Canandaigua (Winter) Farmer's Market, Sat, Jan 3, 10-11am (behind Byrne Dairy) 

Downtown Canandaigua Wine Walk, Sat, Jan 3, 4-7pm

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LIVE & LOCAL!

 

Eddie O's Canandaigua, 394-8810

Fri, Jan 2- John Carter

Sat, Jan 3 - Call for info

 

Jose & Willy's, 905-0017

Mon, Jan 5- Open Mic/Jam with Hakeem Dodley (Moonshine Margaritas all day/night), 9p-1am.   

Wed, Jan 7 - Karaoke

Fri, Jan 9 - Elvis Birthday Bash w/ DJ Bob (Mac Tunes), 8pm-12am. Costumes and drink specials

 

Pickering Pub, 396-9060

Tues, Dec 29- Karaoke

Sat, Jan 3- DJ

 

Spacebar (above Simco Galleria), 857-0456

 

Eddie O's Farmington, 924-8858 

Sat, Jan 3 - Call for info

 

Prosecco Italian Restaurant, Farmington, 924-8000

Thurs-Sunday live jazz music - Call for info

 

Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples, 374-2870

Sat, Jan 3- Troy Cusson, 6-9pm

 

Café Sol, Route 64, 229-2233

New Year's Eve - John Carter, 6-10pm

 

The Naples Hotel, 374-5630

New Year's Eve - Whiplash, 9pm-1am

Fri, Jan 2 - Karaoke, 9pm-1am

Sat, Jan 3 - Open Jukebox, 9pm-1am

 

The Inn on The Lake, 394-7800

New Year's Eve-Jazz Trio, 7-10p & Naked Grey 10-1a

 

Bristol Harbour, 396-2200 

New Year's Eve -DJ Rob Groff (Neon Sounds), 9pm-1am
  

Lock, Stock, & Barrel, 229-9848

New Year's Eve - Misfit Karma,  9pm-1am


Library Holiday Hours
We will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 & Thursday, January 1 for the holiday. We will reopen to the public on Friday, January 2 from 10 AM-5 PM. Happy New Year!

Open Tech Hours w/ Teen Tech Tutors
Tuesday, Dec 30 | 2:30 PM
Bring your devices and your questions. First come, first served! Open Tech Hours take place every Tues and Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM at the library.

Register for January Children's Programs
Our 2015 sessions of Storytime, Time for Twos, and Mother Goose Time kick-off the first week of January. Reserve your spot by calling (585) 394-1381, or just stop by the library. Click here for dates & times, plus a full description of each program.

Art Exhibit: Nancy Berger. Now through January 31
Nancy Berger of Brightsky Creations will be exhibiting naturescapes and photography in an exhibit titled 'Unique Imperfections' in the Wood Library's Ewing Community Room. Many items will be for sale. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours, but please note that the room may at times be booked for library programs or community events. Please call 394-1381 before your visit to ensure the art exhibit is available!
Canandaigua Fitness! 

FREE CLASSES NEW YEARS DAY!

 

Thursday, Jan 1st:
FREE 9am Kettlebell Amp'd
FREE 9:45am Zumba
FREE 11am Kettlebell Fun
FREE Noon FitCamp...AND come back for
FREE 6pm Zumba!!!!!!

PUNCHCARD SPECIAL runs through JAN 1!

UNLIMITED CLASSES IN JAN ONLY $45!

Like us on Facebook All Classes are above Simco Galleria on Main Street (Park/Enter on Niagara St)

$5 classes, 7 days/week! NEVER A JOINER FEE!

  www.CanandaiguaFitness.com  

The Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery presents:

The 10th Annual Studio II Exhibition in 2015! If you participated in a Studio II class or workshop during 2014 you are invited to present your best artwork in the upcoming exhibition. 
titled: Emerging Artists & Their Mentors 
The show begins January 10th and runs through February 8th 

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 10th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm! Please contact the gallery for complete details and submission information. 
(Receiving dates: January 2 through January 4)

 

Click here for WINTER 2015 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS!

 

(585) 394-0030 71 South Main Street, Canandaigua

 

FLCC's Secret to Finding You a Job

 

In early 2015, Finger Lakes Community College will hold three short-term training programs that teach high-demand advanced manufacturing skills. The college worked closely with employers to ensure students had skills those employers wanted in new hires. To date, most graduates of FLCC advanced manufacturing programs have had job offers even before finishing the program.  Graduates have ranged in age from those recently out of high school to workers over 50.

 

Anyone looking for a steady job or a career change is invited to a free information session on Thursday, Jan. 8, at the FLCC main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive. The morning session runs 9 to 11 a.m.; the evening session runs 6 to 8 p.m. Space is limited. Reserve a seat at (585) 785-1906.

 

The three programs are as follows:

ˇ         Mechatronics Technology, a 12-week class in mechanical and electrical skills, starting Feb. 16 in Victor.

ˇ         Advanced Manufacturing Operator, a 12-week class in manufacturing fundamentals, starting March 2 at FLCC in Canandaigua.

ˇ         Advanced Manufacturing Machinist, a six-month course in high-level machining, starting March 16 at ITT Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls.

 

Read more here.

 


 

 

Finger Lakes Academy: A Classical Charter School 

If you believe in having a public school choice in our area with a classical curriculum and educational philosophy, then please email us to find out more information or like us on Facebook by clicking on this icon: Like us on Facebook. 

 

Congrats to Megan Lemay of Canandaigua for submitting the winning logo design.

 

BUY/SELL!!!!

 

Custom made king bed, 2 night stands, dresser. Pine and saguaro wood. Outstanding!! $3500 or BO. 585-613-6045 MAKE AN OFFER!


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Join Upstairs Bistro on New Year's Eve for a special Four Course Prix Fixe Menu! Featuring local & seasonal selections along with a NYS sparkling wine welcome. Click here for details. Reservations strongly encouraged.

Please note that the New York Wine & Culinary Center and Upstairs Bistro will be closed January 1 - 6. We will open back up on Wednesday, January 7th with a fresh new menu and exciting classes to kick off the New Year! 

    


 


 

 

 

 


 

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR's EVE with US!!
 

 

Bristol Harbour will have DJ Rob Groff from Neon Sounds.
9-1 with a Champagne Toast at midnight.
Reservations are suggested.

 

New Years Eve Menu is out! 
Starters Include:
Shrimp & Crab Cocktail - $13
3 poached shrimp, blue crab salad, marinated cucumber, cocktail sauce, lemon.
French Onion Gratin - $7
Garlic crouton, swiss & provolone cheese
Crab & Lobster Fondue - $13
Pita chips, toast points.

Entrees Include:
8oz. Lobster Tail - $32
Spinach & tomato risotto, market vegetable, ginger pear & red cabbage slaw.
New Year's Surf and Turf - $34
13oz. ribeye, mussels, andouille sausage, horseradish mashed potato, market vegetable.
Chilean Sea bass - $29
Walnut basmati, sauteed carrots, grilled broccolini, apricot & blue crab veloute.

 

Visit Bristolharbour.com
Call 396-2200 to make a reservation


 

Wildlife Defenders Live Animal Show is at KidVenture Dome!  

 

Willdlife Defenders live animal show hits the KidVenture Dome in Geneva on Friday Jan 2nd at 3pm ($6 per seat and for kids $10 for show and KVD play before and after the show).  Tickets are available now to buy by phone (315-828-6705) with a credit card and we'll hold them till the show or buy at KidVenture Dome in person!
499 Exchange Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Click on ad above for more info!
 

 

  

New Year, New You. No Joiner fee now through January 1. Now's the time to do something for YOU! Save $75.

 

2's Preschool is now on MONDAY, Wednesday and Friday. Choose 1 or all days. Help your little one learn, grow and thrive with preschool at the Y.

 

College students coming home for winter break are invited to get a 30 day membership for $30. 

 

  Canandaigua The Medicine Shoppe

 

Consider switching your prescriptions to the only independent pharmacy in town!  We are a full service pharmacy and accept most insurance plans. If you have Excellus Medicare D, we accept the plan even though Rite Aid and Walgreens do not after Jan 1, 2015. 

 

Medication Update - As you are cleaning up after the holidays don't forget your medicine cabinet. Checkfor unwanted or expired medications and dispose of them safely. The Ontario County Motor Vehicle Bureau Canandaigua Office, 20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua has a prescription drug drop for these drugs.Accepted items include prescription and over-the-counter meds, pet medications, medication samples and inhalers. Thermometers, sharps and medical wastes generated by businesses or clinics will not be collected. Patients do not need to remove labels from containers; privacy will be maintained.

 

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Wish Program Benefits from Calendar Sale
The M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center was chosen from among nearly 100 submissions to be featured in the 2015 Caring Canines calendar, highlighting animals that live and work in long-term care facilities around the country.

Smokey the cat appears in the calendar and is shown visiting a resident of M.M. Ewing who was receiving end-of-life care and wished to spend time with cats. Smokey and other animals in the calendar show the roles dogs and cats play as companions, mood elevators, physical therapy aids, memory triggers, and friends for the elderly residing in long-term care facilities nationwide.  A limited number of copies are available at the front desk of M.M. Ewing, at 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua, in return for a $15 donation to the Sharon M. Pepper Wish Upon a Star program. To learn more about the program, click here. 


 

Gentle Yoga Series Begins January 7

UR Medicine's Thompson Health will host an eight-week Gentle Yoga series on Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 7. Classes will be held from noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Thompson Conference Center on the ground floor of F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua. Instructor Rick Lynch of the Finger Lakes Yoga Center will lead a gentle mind-body workout to improve posture, strength and flexibility. The cost for the eight-week series is $80 and pre-registration is required. Call (585) 396-6111 for information and to register.
 


 

 

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Town of Canandaigua Democrats

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Conservative Party meetings:  Click here for Facebook page with updates. 

 

Canandaigua Tea Party Meetings are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. Click here for details.

 

Canandaigua School Board meetings, click here.

 

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