Jan 5, 2015 Finger Lakes Connected Enewsletter
 
It finally looks and feels like winter. I forget what it was like to have to put on boots, look for gloves, and use the snow brush/scraper.  We've been pretty lucky so far. I like routine. It feels good to be back.
 
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year,
Donna Bennett Like us on Facebook
 
Wine Walk - Sat, Jan 9, Downtown Canandaigua, 4-7pm.

 

Winter Farmer's Market in Canandaigua -10:00 Am - 11:00 Am, Sat, Jan 16 & every other Saturday, behind the Byrne Dairy on Main Street
 

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LIVE & LOCAL
Jose & Willy's, 905-0017
Tuesdays- Open Mic Jammin' on the Lake, 7:30pm till ? 
 
Pickering Pub, 396-9060
Tuesday- Karaoke
Fri - DJ
Sat - DJ
  
The Upstairs Bistro, NYWCC, 394-7070 

Nick's Chophouse, 393-0303
Fri, Jan 8 - Aron on Piano, 6:30-9:30pm
Sat, Jan 9 - Jules and Aron on Piano for the Grand Re-opening Celebration, 6:30-9:30pm

Rio Tomatlan, 394-9380
 
Beehive Brewpub, 919-2471
 
Farmers, 393-0129
Wed - Open Jam with Casey & Hakeem, 9pm-1am
Thurs - Karaoke w/ DC Entertainment, 8:30pm-12:30am
Sun - Live Music with Hakeem, Matt, and Rich, 9pm-1am

CBC (Canandaigua Brew Company),
Saturdays - Karaoke w/DC Entertainment, 9pm-1am
Wed, Jan 12- Karaoke w/ DC Ent
 
Twisted Rail Brewing Co, 396-0683
Wednesdays - Twisted Trivia w/ Ian, 6pm
Thursdays - Mug Club Night!
*** NEW TASTING ROOM (w/ food) OPEN IN MACEDON!***

Oasis East, 905-3268
Thurs - Open Mic with Bri & Travis, 8pm
Sat, Jan 9- Kevin O'Leary (aka Blanket), 8pm
 
Rocky's, 394-2160
Saturday - DJ

Prosecco, 924-8000
Call for info
 
Stay A While Bar & Grill @ The Travelodge, 398-7394
Wednesdays - Karaoke with DJ Mazur
 
Café Sol, 229-2233
 
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples, 374-2870
Sat, Jan 9 -Meyer & McGuire (Open Mic), 6-9pm

The Naples Hotel, 374-5630
Thurs -Open Mic, 9pm
Fri -  Karaoke, 8pm-1am
Sat, Jan 9- John Bolger , 9pm
  
Waterside Wine Bar, Phelps, (585) 752-1634
January 6th-------------Nate Michael
January 8th------------- Roland
January 9th------------- Key Dreamers

Time for Twos. Mon, Jan 4, 10:15-10:35AM
Tues, Jan 5, 10:15-10:35AM.
For 2 year olds and a parent or caregiver. Stories, rhymes and finger plays featuring Mrs Ferris and
her puppet friend Violet. Registration required.

Storytime. Wed, Jan 6, 10:30-11AM, Thurs, Jan 7, 10:30-11AM.
For children 3-5 years old. Stories, songs, flannel board fun and more. Registration required.

Teen Book Reading Club. Wed, Jan 6 4-5:30P
For grades 9-12. Read and discuss Hotel Ruby by Suzanne Young. Get a copy of book at the library.

The New Yorker Discussion Group. Thurs, Jan 7, 3-4PM
Fans of The New Yorker gather to discuss recent articles. "Required readings" are chosen weekly by members and posted on the library's website. Join us!

Mother Goose Time. Fri, Jan 8, Walkers 10:15-10:35AM, Pre-walkers 11-11:20AM.
For babies and toddlers 6-24 months old and parent or caregiver. Nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs, and a short story. Registration requested.

Documentary: This Changes Everything. Mon, Jan 11, 7-9PM. Fri, Jan 15, 2-4PM
 Join us for a screening of Naomi Klein's new documentary. This is a partnership with the George M Ewing Foundation.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Speaker Series. Re-entry: From Prison to Society. Tues, Jan 12, 7-8:30PM
Assistant Professor of Sociology James Sutton will discuss prison culture and the challenges of re-entry into society for those who have spent time in prison. What works?

For a complete listing of library classes and events, go to
Wood Library Calendar.

 
The Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery Proudly Presents
"THE EMERGING ARTISTS AND THEIR MENTORS - 2016"
The 11th Annual Studio II Exhibit, is a wonderful show featuring work done by students who took art classes during 2015. It will also feature work done by the artist/instructors who teach at Studio II. 
The exhibit will open with a reception at the gallery on Saturday, Jan. 16th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Please join us during the opening where you can meet many of the artists whose works will be on exhibit and for sale.  Refreshments will be served during the opening reception on Saturday which is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs from Jan 16th  and runs thru Feb. 27th.
  
Pat Rini Rohr Gallery, 71 South Main Canandaigua, (585) 394-0030
Pottery Classes Starting Soon! Click here for more info on all the Winter Classes!

Click here for more info!  

Winter is here! Make sure your feet stay warm with Incrdiwear Ski Socks. Whether
you ski or not, Incrediwear socks will make sure that you have no more cold feet. Incrediwear Socks are
made with carbonized charcoal and germanium. These socks increase blood flow, provide moisture
wicking, help eliminate odors, and offer superior comfort to the wearer.
During the month of January, we are offering a special promo on on the ski socks. Purchase one pair at
regular price get the second pair half off. Don't need two pairs? Give the second pair to a friend or family
member.

FREE WINE TASTING and Wine Down Wednesdays!

Anthony Road is our featured Finger Lakes winery this month. Stop in for your free taste! Also, Wednesdays are Wine Down Wednesdays where you get 1/2 price wines all day!
  
The Canandaigua HS Bowling Boosters is having a Pancake breakfast at Charlie Riedel's Restaurant on Jan 10th 8-10:30am. The cost is $6 per person and the proceeds benefit the HS Boys & Girls Bowling teams. 
Get Involved, Canandaigua!

 
Town of Canandaigua Republicans.
The Canandaigua City Democratic Committee
Click here for more info.
 
Interested in joining the City of Canandaigua Republican Committee? Please contact Dudley Purbeck.
 
Town of Canandaigua Democrats
Click here for more info or email us.
 
Conservative Party meetings:  Click here for Facebook page with meeting dates.

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

Canandaigua School Board meetings, click here.
The Rotary Club of Canandaigua meets every Thursday, 12:15pm at the New York Wine & Culinary Center, 800 S. Main Street.

Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua meets every Tuesday at 12:05p at the American Legion Main St Canandaigua. Email us for more info.

 Canandaigua Lions Club Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00p (Sept-June). Wood Library 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY  14424

* THANK YOU for continuing to email me with upcoming community meetings! It is FREE to get your meetings noticed and attended! Just email!
The Parkinsons Support Group of the Finger Lakes will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 27th 1pm at Wood Library (134 N. Main Street, Canandaigua). This month's speaker will be Michelle Burack, MD, Department of Neurology at University of Rochester.  Her topic will be "Advanced Treatments for Motor Fluctuations:  Rytary, Duopa, and Deep Brain Stimulation".  Her talk will be followed by refreshments and breakout groups for Parkinsons people and their caregivers.  For more information, contact Ellie (ellie7349@gmail.com or 585-313-9689). 

 
 
We are still open in South Bristol!
Winter hours:
Friday/Sat Dinner 5-9pm
and Sat/Sun Brunch 10am-2pm 
Come see us at our SECOND location inside the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester!
CANANDAIGUA FITNESS @ Cobblestone!
We've Adding Late classes, Friday nights, and More Yoga in January!  Plus, you can drop-in to Snap Fitness in Farmington for just $5, too!   
 Like us on Facebook1622 State Route 332. Class descriptions on the website....
www.CanandaiguaFitness.com  
Sat, January 16
5-8 p.m.
Canandaigua YMCA
32 North Main Street, Canandaigua

$15/family (Includes 20 tickets for games & activities). Pizza & Hotdogs for sale.

Activities Include:
Carnival games with prizes
Inflatable slide
Balloon animals
Surprise character appearances
Music by P.A.D.J.
And more!

New programming at the Y in the new Performance Center, register now for Functional Fitness Classes for adults & kids!
 
2016 is the year you change your life by joining the Get Fit 2016 challenge at the Y. Change your whole lifestyle for the better & you could win $500 in cash & prizes.
 
Registration for January programs is now open. Don't miss out on your favorite classes including cycling, swim lessons, adult swim programs and more...   

BAMBOOSHAY BOUTIQUE 
New arrivals of pashmina scarves in every color, a wide assortment of handbags, fun styled hats, gloves, and fuzzy socks.  Free pair of earrings with every purchase when you mention or show this ad.

Stop and see us at 43 South Main Street on the corner of Main and Niagara Streets. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm and Sun 11am-3pm. (315)-521-5241
It's not too late to register at FLCC
  
Registration for the spring semester at Finger Lakes Community College is underway with opportunities to sign up for classes at four locations. New full- and part-time students pursuing a degree should start with the online application at www.flcc.edu/apply.  The application deadline is Jan. 15. Those planning to take one or two classes and not pursue a degree can register in person at the following locations:
ˇ         FLCC One Stop Center, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ˇ         The Victor Campus Center, 200 Victor Heights Parkway (off Route 251), Mon - Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ˇ         The new Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St. Please make an appointment as staff are currently moving into the building: (315) 789-6701.
ˇ         Wayne County Campus Center at 1100 Technology Parkway (off Route 88), Mon - Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
For more information, call the FLCC One Stop Center at (585) 785-1000.

Friday Nite Fun! Home Green Home with Organica Jane!
Learn how to clean with natural ingredients  and essential oils. $20.00 per person enters you in drawing for 1 FREE bottle of Thieves household cleaner concentrate. Eye-opening and educational, we will look at 5 popular cleaning products, their ingredients and their impact on our health and environment. For each product, we will discover an affordable, natural replacement. We will also discuss which essential oils are antiseptic, antibacterial and beneficial for odors and mold/mildew. Fri, Jan 8th, 7-8pm, 90 South Main Street, Canandaigua. PRE-REGISTER:  585-261-2648 

 

Group for New Moms Meets Jan. 12
The First Time Around Group, hosted by UR Medicine's Thompson Health, meets Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the OB Classroom at Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.
This educational and social gathering is for first-time mothers and their babies. Carrie Hartman, RN, BSN, and Courtney Phillips, RN, lactation consultant, will be available to answer questions
about breastfeeding and parenting. This month, the topic is "Babies Change Everything: Coping with the Change."
Meetings are open to all new moms, regardless of where the baby was born. No RSVP is required.
Call (585) 396-6497 for more information. To learn about other support groups hosted by Thompson, click here.
  
Gentle Yoga Series Starts Jan. 6
Get a total body-mind workout during a Gentle Yoga series beginning Wed, Jan. 6, at UR Medicine's F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua. Instructed by Rick Lynch of the Finger Lakes Yoga Center, classes will be held every Wednesday from noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Thompson Conference Center on the hospital's ground floor. The last day of the series will be Feb. 24. Gentle Yoga  is designed to improve posture, strength and flexibility. No experience is necessary, nor is flexibility required to participate in the program. Pre-registration is required and the cost for the 8-week series is $80. Call Thompson Health's Wellness Department (585) 396-6111 to register.

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