Wednesday, September 3
Treatment Court Graduation
Yates County Judge W. Patrick Falvey, will be presiding over the 11th graduation ceremony of the Yates County Treatment Court at 10:30 am. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the Yates County Courthouse, 415 Liberty St., Penn Yan. The public is invited.
Habitat for Humanity
The September monthly meeting for Yates County Habitat for Humanity will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday the Sept. 3 at the First Baptist Church of Penn Yan on Main Street. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
Thursday, September 4
Oil Painting
Artist Robin Secrest will teach Oil Painting for adults from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 4 through 25 at the Yates County Arts Center. The cost is $40 members and $50 non members. To register stop at the Gallery, 119 E. Elm St., Penn Yan or call 315-536-8226 Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Roast Turkey Dinner
The Dundee Baptist Church will have a Roast Turkey Dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Prices are: Adults, $9; Children $4, Preschool is free. Take outs are available. The church is located on 20 Seneca St. Dundee, and the phone number is 607-243-7313.
Friday, September 5
Preschool Story Time
Hear Come The Bears will be featured during the Preschool Story time at Modeste Bedient Library in Branchport at 11 a.m. Sept. 5. The library is located on Route 54A in Branchport.
Hunter Safety Course
A Hunter Safety Course will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5 and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Izaak Walton League, Guyanoga Road, Branchport.
Participants must attend both sessions to qualify. Instructors are Bill Button, Charles Britton and Leigh Williams To preregister call Steve Castner at 315-729-0166 or 315-536-3036 or Bill Button at 585-554-6868.
Saturday, September 6
Benefit Dinner
A benefit dinner for Marshall (Bing) Harris, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Dundee American Legion. Prices for the baked ziti dinner are: Adults, $8; Children 10 and under $4. Donations for raffles and drawings are welcome. All proceeds will go toward transportation, treatment and transfusions.
Benton Volunteer Fire Department Annual Auction
The Benton Volunteer Fire Department will hold its Annual Auction on Saturday, Sept. 6 starting at 10 a.m. at the firehouse on Route. 14A north of Penn Yan. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call Ken Zimmerman at 315-536-3977.
Electronics, computer recycling
The Penn Yan Baseball Boosters Club will hold a computer and electronics recycling fundraising event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Elm Street Baseball Park, Penn Yan.
Computers, laptops, modems, servers, peripherals, GPS units, cell phones, fax machines, copiers, CD players and other IT equipment will be accepted. A $5 fee is charged for each TV to defray the cost of disposing hazardous materials. Cash donations will benefit the Baseball Boosters Club.
The cost to dispose computers and other electronics through another service or at a transfer station or dump could make other means of disposal more expensive.
Barbecued Pork Chop Dinner
Yatesville Methodist Church will hold a Barbecued Pork Chop dinner beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. The menu includes chops, salt potatoes, baked beans, fresh veggies, Italian bread, pies, cakes and more. Price: adults, $9; children under 12, $4.25; under 5 no charge.
Sunday, September 7
Chicken Barbecue
A chicken barbecue to benefit Carol (Quackenbush) Pease will be held at the Branchport Fire Department from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. Proceeds will support her battle with cancer. There will also be drawings, raffles and entertainment. Tickets cost $10. For tickets or information, call 315-536-5160.
Monday, September 8
Mondays at Cobblestone
Mondays at Cobblestone is a reflection-discussion group for women using the book Spiritual Literacy by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. Each session will focus on a particular section of the book. It is not necessary to attend every session. Sessions are facilitated by Anne Alderman, SSJ and last from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $7 per session ($6 for members). Cobblestone Springs is located at 4306 Lakemont-Himrod Road, Dundee. Upcoming dates are Sept. 8 and 22; Oct. 6 & 20; Nov. 3 & 17; Dec. 1 & 15.
Lunch and Learn Transportation
The Lunch and Learn topic for noon Sept. 8 through 11 at the locations below is Office for the Aging transportation with Donna Daughtery.
• Monday at St. Mark’s Terrace Dundee
• Tuesday at Modeste Bedient Memorial Library, Branchport
• Wednesday at Bluff Point United Methodist Church
• Thursday at Benton United Methodist Church
Call 315-536-6038 for reservations at least a day in advance.
Tuesday, September 9
Family Program
Making Tracks will be the topic at the Modeste Bedient Library Family Program at 6:30 p.m. Sept 9. The library is located on Route 54A in Branchport.
Senior Citizen Luncheon
A dish to pass neighborhood luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Waneta Lake Baptist Church, West Waneta Lake Road, Wayne. Men and women 50 and over are welcome. Tyrone Gospel singers Joe and Mildred Sevier will provide music.
Fun with Paper Art
Artist Robin Secrest offers youth sessions in "Fun with Paper Art" from 3:30 to 5:30 Tuesdays, Sept. 9 through 30 at the Yates County Arts Center. The cost is $20. Each project will be a completely different use of paper, paper collage, paper masks and paper sculpture. To register stop at the Gallery, 119 E. Elm St., Penn Yan or call 315-536-8226 Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adventure in Color
Artist Robin Secrest will have an adult class on Adventure in Color from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 9 through 30 at the Yates County Arts Center. This will be a time to explore color through different media and see how each has its unique interplay of color. Projects will focus on color itself, most are abstract or design oriented. Cost is $40 for members and $50 for non members. To register stop at the Gallery, 119 E. Elm St., Penn Yan or call 315-536-8226 Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Genealogy Record Keeping
The Tuesday evening series of genealogy classes begins Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. The first class is “Record Keeping and research logs: paper and/or electronic?” The class is co-sponsored by the Yates Co. Genealogical & Historical Society and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and will be held at 1833 Hamilton (Flat) St. Penn Yan. Call 315-536-7318 for information and reservations. Classes are free. Take one or all classes in this series.
Wednesday, September 10
Legal Presentation
A legal presentation by the Yates Office for the Aging will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 at the Penn Yan First Baptist Church, 224 Main St. An Elder Law attorney from Legal Assistance of the Finger Lakes will discuss bankruptcy alternatives, consolidating debt, over payment of government benefits, credit card debt, money judgment enforcement, Fair Debt Collections Act and telemarketing fraud.
In addition, Jeff Angell, health insurance specialist, will talk briefly about how to save money on Medicare Part B premium and Part D premiums/copayments. Call 315-536-5515 to reserve a seat.
United Way Kick-Off
The Northern Yates County United Way will hold a Kick-Off Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Lyons National Bank, 205 Liberty St., Penn Yan, in tandem with a Yates County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event.
Fall Dinner
The ProAction/Yates Office for the Aging is hosting a Fall Dinner at 4 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Penn Yan. The menu will be spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, and Key Lime pie. The cost of this meal is $6, tickets must be purchased at the Office for the Aging, 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan. Advance sale only.
Friendship Squares Open House
The Penn Yan Friendship Squares Western Square dance group will hold an Open House on Sept.10, 17 and 24 at the Penn Yan Grange Hall on East Elm Street beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who is interested, including singles, are welcome. Instructor will be Bob Ellis.
PY Library series on baseball
'Baseball: The heart and mind of America: From Doubleday to Fenway' is a five-part lecture/discussion series that will examine baseball in its cultural setting. Tracing the game from its formative years in the 19th century to its modern mega-business trappings, the series will focus on myths, trends, and icons that have shaped the rich tradition of baseball. Topics are:
Sept. 10: Baseball Origins
Sept. 24: The Negro Leagues
Oct.8: The New Wave: Latinos In Baseball
Oct. 22: Baseball's Golden Age
Nov. 5: Tradition And Change
Each topic will have a complementary reading selection, but these are not mandatory for attendance or participation. Sessions begin at 7 and conclude around 8:30.
The lecturer/moderator is the renowned sports and history commentator Victor Harris, veteran of many such programs. No registration is required, and the sessions are free and open to the public. For details call 315-536-6114.
Family Search
The Wednesday evening series of genealogy classes begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 10. The first class is “Family Search & Other Searchable Databases”. The class is co-sponsored by the Yates Co. Genealogical & Historical Society and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and will be held at 1833 Hamilton (Flat) St. Penn Yan. Call 315-536-7318 for information and reservations. Classes are Free. Take one or all classes in this series.
Seneca Soundwaves Girls Night Out
Seneca Soundwaves Chorus of Sweet Adelines Intl. invites women of all ages to Girls Night Out from 7:30 to 9:30 Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 320 South Pearl St., Canandaigua.
Take part in chair massage, facials, scrapbooking, essential oils, jewelry and song. Suggested donation: $4. Contact Elaine at 585-394-6537, Jo at 315-789-1660, or email info@senecasoundwaves.com
NAMI Support Group
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group (NAMI) will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Ontario CSS (Lakeview Mental Health) 611 Washington St., Geneva. NAMI of Ontario, Yates and Seneca Counties provides support, education and advocacy for families and friends of persons suffering from chronic mental illness.Support group meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month. For details call Jan at 315-789-9068 or Char at 315-536-7185.
Thursday, September 11
Jerusalem address meeting
A meeting will be held at the Branchport Fire House at 7 p.m. Sept.11, for the residents along State Route 54A from Indian Pines Farm Market to the water plant, Lower West Lake Road, and State Route 54A south of Branchport to discuss the possible renaming of sections of 54A and Lower West Lake Road.
Joy! No Matter What
Jean Duliba and others will be sharing how God has brought them through the most trying of circumstances at LeTourneau Christian Center on Thursday, Sept.11 beginning at 10:15 a.m.
Please make $12 checks per person payable to Blessed Hope Ministries and mail your reservation with check to: Shirley Dewey, 5700 Route 5 & 20 W, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or phone 585-393-0953 by 10 a.m., Monday, Sept 8.
Accessing Government
The Schuyler County League of Women Voters will kick off their program year with a luncheon meeting on Sept.11 at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.
“Accessing Government – What You Need to Know” will be presented by Robert J. Freeman, Executive Director of the Department of State’s Committee on Open Government and Timothy O’Hearn, County Administrator.
This meeting will be of interest to members of the general public as well as public officials and other organizations covered by the NYS Open Meetings Law.
The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. and the cost is $20. Reservations should be made by Sept. 9 by contacting Mary Barnes at 607-535-4600, Nancy Herzig at 607-535-6667 or 607-535-1841, Shirley Kohena at jerry@htva.net or Shirley Craver at 607-594-2334.
Friday, September 12
Preschool Story Time
Bring your Teddy Bear to the Preschool Story time at Modeste Bedient Library in Branchport at 11 a.m. Sept. 12. The library is located on Route 54A in Branchport.
Spirit of America
Spirit of America, the highly visual, live-action U.S. Army show from Washington, D.C., will appear Sept. 12 and 13 at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester.
During the show, Soldiers in historical uniforms reenact key moments in the U.S. Army and American history. The re-enactments include battle scenes, short periods of simulated gunfire, and performances by the Army's elite ceremonial units.
The show features the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," and Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army. Elements of The Old Guard include The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the Caisson Platoon, the Commander-in-Chief's Guard and the U.S. Army Drill Team.
There are four free performances: 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Performances are two hours, including a 15-minute intermission. They are open to the general public and admission is free. However, a ticket is needed to attend.
Ticket information can be obtained via www.bluecrossarena.com and show information can be found at www.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil.
Saturday, September 13
Genealogy Class
Sept. 13, 2008 and every second Saturday of the month join the Yates County Genealogical & Historical Society for a free genealogical class from 10 a.m. to noon. For details call 315-536-7318 or visit www.yatespast.org.
Corn Roast
An old-fashioned corn roast sponsored by the Town of Milo Republican Committee will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the American Legion on East Main Street in Penn Yan. Meal includes corn on the cob, Italian sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee, beer and dessert. Desserts, provided by the Town of Milo committee members, will be judged so there will be a great selection of delicious choices. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-10 and free for children 5 and under. To purchase tickets, contact Charlotte Ridley at 315-536-3922.
Sunday, September 14
Harvest Tour of Food and Wine
The nine wineries of the Keuka Lake Wine Trail will hold the Harvest Tour of Food and Wine from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14. The wineries are teaming up with Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty to showcase food and wine pairings. Event tickets are $25 per person in advance. Call 800-440-4898, visit www.keukawinetrail.com to purchase tickets, or visit any of the wineries or Wegmans Food Market to purchase tickets.
Monday, September 15
Lunch and Learn Fall Prevention
The Lunch and Learn topic for noon Sept. 15 through 18 at the locations below is Fall Prevention and home safety with Stephanie Bates.
• Monday at St. Mark’s Terrace Dundee
• Tuesday at Modeste Bedient Memorial Library, Branchport
• Wednesday at Bluff Point United Methodist Church
• Thursday at Benton United Methodist Church
Call 315-536-6038 for reservations at least a day in advance.
Jerusalem address meeting
A meeting will be held at the Branchport Fire House at 7 p.m. Sept. 15, for the residents along State Route 54A from the water plant to the main intersection in Branchport, Main Street and North Main Street in Branchport to discuss the possible renaming of sections of 54A and a section of Guyanoga Road.
Tuesday, September 16
Personal Ancestral File
The Tuesday genealogy classes continue with “PAF: Personal Ancestral File Genealogy Database for Home Computers: Overview and Navigation.” on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. You may have PAF installed on your computer free. The class is co-sponsored by the Yates Co. Genealogical & Historical Society and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and will be held at 1833 Hamilton (Flat) St. Penn Yan. Call 315-536-7318 for information and reservations. Classes are Free. Take one or all classes in this series.
Wednesday, September 17
History Luncheon
Wednesday Sept. 17, 2008 The Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society (YCGHS) History Luncheon Series continues with a talk entitled “Reflections on Keuka Lake Grape Industry: 1900 – 1932” presented by Chuck Mitchell, curator. The History Luncheon series takes place at noon at the Essenhaus, 1300 Route 14A, Penn Yan. To make reservations to attend, please call 315-536-7318 . Tickets are $12 each and include lunch.
Family History Library
Wednesday genealogy classes continue from 7 to 8 p.m. with “Family History Library Catalog” on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The class is co-sponsored by the Yates Co. Genealogical & Historical Society and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and will be held at 1833 Hamilton (Flat) St. Penn Yan. Call 315-536-7318 for information and reservations. Classes are free. Take one or all classes in this series.
Thursday, September 18
Chicken and Biscuits
The Dundee United Methodist Church will hold a chicken and biscuits dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 at the church, located at 35 Water St., Dundee. Prices: Adults, $8 and children $4.
Friday, September 19
Preschool Story Time
Our Five Senses are the topic at Preschool Story time at Modeste Bedient Library in Branchport at 11 a.m. Sept. 19. The library is located on Route 54A in Branchport.
Sip and Social
Sip and Social is held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Modeste Bedient Library on Route 54A in Branchport every Friday.
Book Sale at Lightner Library
The Friends of the Lightner Library at Keuka College will be holding a book sale Sept. 19 to 21 in the Lightner Library.
Collection boxes are located at Five Star Bank, Community Bank and Lyons National Bank, all in Penn Yan, and at the Keuka Park Post Office until Sept. 12. Donations will also be accepted at the Lightner Library.
Saturday, September 20
Ride Like an Animal Poker Run
The Ride Like An Animal Motorcycle Poker Run will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 beginning at the Seneca Lake Duck Hunters Club, 2188 State Route 14, Dresden.
Pre-registration by Sept. 12 can be completed online at yateshumane.org for $25 which includes a t-shirt, snacks, water and a Pig Roast at the club. Registration on the 20th is at 10 a.m. for $30. Passengers ride free.
All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Yates County including pet care and shelter expenses. For details call 315-536-6094 or email shelterofhope@hsyc.org.
The public is welcome to attend the Pig Roast for $10. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Yates County and the Shelter of Hope north of Penn Yan on Route 14A.
Genealogy Records Preservation
A four and a half hour free class from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 on Genealogy Records Preservation covers hardware, software, digital imaging and demonstrations including: scanning, photo editing and restoration, distribution, backup and archiving. The class is co-sponsored by the Yates Co. Genealogical & Historical Society and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and will be held at 1833 Hamilton (Flat) St. Penn Yan. Call 315-536-7318 for information and reservations.
S&S Auxiliary slates Musicale Tea
The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Musicale Tea featuring local musicians and refreshment selections from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Chapel streets.
Tickets for the event are $15 each and must be purchased in advancefrom Marilyn Smith (315-536-2173), Loree MacKerchar (315-531-2053) or in the Peppermint Parlor at the Hospital, 418 North Main Street, Penn Yan.
Musical selections will include vocal and instrumental selections. Refreshments will include varied teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets.
Hazardous Waste Collection
A Household Hazardous Waste Collection day for Wayne and Yates County residents will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 by the Western Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority. The collection will include hazardous waste, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. For location and hours, call Western Finger Lakes Authority at 800-724-3867.
Sunday, September 21
Benton Breakfast
The Benton Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will hold a breakfast featuring French toast from 7 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Benton Firehouse.
Pig Roast for Keuka Comfort Care
The Third Annual Pig Roast benefit for the Keuka Comfort Care Home, sponsored by the Valley Inn will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 21 from at the Valley Inn, Guyanoga The Finger Lakes Chorus will be entertaining the crowd. The $100 ticket drawing will be drawn and there will be various door prizes/raffles throughout the event. Tickets are $12 per person and are available for sale now at the Keuka Comfort Care Home, the Valley Inn, the Moose Lodge, the Lakeside Country Club, or by calling Bill Kays at 315-536-9651, Bill McEvily at 315-536-0067, or Fred and Billie Bulkley at 607-868-7876. $100 tickets are still available for sale at the Keuka Comfort Care Home or call Steve Henry at 315-536-4530.
Monday, September 22
Lunch and Learn about Medicare savings
The Lunch and Learn topic for noon Sept. 22 through 25 at the locations below is Money saving ideas for Medicare presented by Jeff Angell.
• Monday at St. Mark’s Terrace Dundee
• Tuesday at Modeste Bedient Memorial Library, Branchport
• Wednesday at Bluff Point United Methodist Church
• Thursday at Benton United Methodist Church
Call 315-536-6038 for reservations at least a day in advance.
Tuesday, September 23
Genealogy Class
The Tuesday evening genealogy classes continue from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 with “PAF: Birth/Christening, Marriage, Death Entry and Documentation”. The class is co-sponsored by the Yates Co. Genealogical & Historical Society and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and will be held at 1833 Hamilton (Flat) St. Penn Yan. Call 315-536-7318 for information and reservations. Classes are free. Take one or all classes.
Wednesday, September 24
Vital Records
The Wednesday evening genealogy classes continue from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 24 with “Vital Records: Church & Civil” The class is co-sponsored by the Yates Co. Genealogical & Historical Society and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and will be held at 1833 Hamilton (Flat) St. Penn Yan. Call 315-536-7318 for information and reservations. Classes are Free! Take one or all classes in the series.
Thursday, September 25
Train ride to Watkins Glen
The Finger Lakes Railways offers a ride from Himrod to Watkins Glen on Sept. 25. Tickets go on sale Aug. 18 at the Office of the Aging for $15 per person at 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan.
The trip includes a two-hour layover in Watkins Glen for lunch. All riders are provided with a map of downtown Watkins Glen and a list of area restaurants. Patrons will be able to view menus while on the ride and at the Office for the Aging. Park at the Himrod Baptist Church or the Eagle Hotel, both located on the corner of Himrod-Lakemont Road and Rice Road. The train will leave promptly at 10 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Parking and tickets are limited.
Preschool Story Time
Apples are the topic at Preschool Story time at Modeste Bedient Library in Branchport at 11 a.m. Sept. 26. The library is located on Route 54A in Branchport.
Sip and Social
Sip and Social and Cruisin’ Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Modeste Bedient Library on Route 54A in Branchport.
Friday, September 26
A Cobblestone Weekend
A weekend of hard work spiced with fellowship and fun is planned at Cobblestone Springs beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26 and ending at 4 p.m. Sept. 27. Organized work projects will be interspersed with fellowship, shared reflection, meals, conversation and quiet time. Experience the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped to make the dream of Cobblestone Springs a reality. Space is limited. Please register at least a week in advance. Cobblestone Springs is located at 4306 Lakemont-Himrod Road, Dundee
Monday, September 29
Lunch and Learn HUBBA
The Lunch and Learn topic for noon Sept. 29 through Oct. 2 at the locations below is HUBBA (Helping Us Build Better Assets) with Nancy Jameson and Penn Yan School kids.
• Monday at St. Mark’s Terrace Dundee
• Tuesday at Modeste Bedient Memorial Library, Branchport
• Wednesday at Bluff Point United Methodist Church
• Thursday at Benton United Methodist Church
Call 315-536-6038 for reservations at least a day in advance..
Tuesday, September 30
Enhancing Documentation
The Tuesday evening genealogy classes continue from 7 to 8 pm. Sept. 30 with “PAF: Enhanced Documentation Using Photos and Record Images.” The class is co-sponsored by the Yates Co. Genealogical & Historical Society and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and will be held at 1833 Hamilton (Flat) St., Penn Yan. Call 315-536-7318 for information and reservations. Classes are Free! Take one or all classes in the series.
Wednesday, October 1
Esperanza Rose trips
Ready for the Annual Boat Trips on the Esperanza Rose Oct. 1, 8, and 15? For Yates County residents only. Tickets on sale at the Office for the Aging at 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan. $10 per person. Only 40 spaces per trip.
Monday, October 13
Introduction to Reiki
A session on Introduction to Reiki will be held Monday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Cobblestone Springs, 4306 Lakemont- Himrod Road, Dundee. Greta Mickey, Third Degree Reiki Master and teacher will lead the session.
Reiki means “universal life force energy” and is a form of hands-on healing which originated in Japan with Mikao Usui in the 1800’s. The National Institutes of Health now classify Reiki as a Biofield Medicine. Reiki is gaining ever-wider acceptance in the medical establishment as a complementary/ integrative medicine and is being used as an adjunct for the care of cancer patients, in hospice work, during labor and delivery, to relieve stress and emotional trauma, and to aid in emotional and physical healing. This workshop will explore the history of Reiki, its healing potential, its uses in self-healing, healing animals, healing others, and distance healing, as well as sharing insights into a hands on Reiki healing session. The suggested donation is $15 each ($12 for members).
Growing Older,
Growing Wiser
Clinton Crest Manor, Penn Yan Manor, St. Mark’s Terrace and the Yates County Office for the Aging present Sage-ing: Growing Older, Growing Wiser from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21 or Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Yates County Office Building Auditorium. This is a free, interactive seminar. Topics include Denial of Aging is Dangerous to your Health, Looking at the Past With What You Know Now, and Letting Go and Facing the Future With Joy. Seating is limited. Reserve a spot by calling 315-536-5515.
Wednesday, October 22
Contemplatives at Cobblestone
Contemplatives at Cobblestone is a morning of quiet prayer for those who long for space and time for solitude. The group, facilitated by Anne Alderman, SSJ, provides support for the individual’s prayer. The morning begins with a brief guided reflection, followed by two hours of silence and solitude, and concludes with half an hour of silent prayer together. Suggested donation is $5 per session. It is held Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 at Cobblestone Springs, 4306 Lakemont Himrod Road, Dundee. Upcoming dates are Oct. 22, Dec. 17, Feb.18, April 22, June 17, Aug.26.
Thursday, November 20
Fall Day of Prayer
A Fall Day of Prayer, a time apart for quiet reflection and prayer at Cobblestone Springs in the fall will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will begin with an opening prayer and a brief, reflective presentation. Most of the day will be devoted to silent reflection and prayer. Participants may sign up to meet with Anne Alderman, SSJ individually, if desired. A time for sharing and a closing prayer will end the day. Bring a lunch. Beverages will be provided. Suggested donation is $20 ($16 member).
