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JANUARY 18 Walk-In Screening Mammograms Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital will be offering “Walk-In Screening Mammograms” on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Diagnostic Imaging/ Radiology Department at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, 418 North Main St. in Penn Yan. Digital breast tomosynthesis (tomo), also known as 3D mammography, is a revolutionary new screening and diagnostic breast-imaging tool to improve the early detection of breast cancer. During the 3D part of the exam, an x-ray arm sweeps over the breast, taking multiple images in seconds. Patients do not need a referral nor will they incur a copay for a screening mammogram. For uninsured patients, the CSP of the Finger Lakes Region provides free screenings for colorectal, cervical and breast cancers for uninsured men and women. Please call (877) 803-8070 to see if you are eligible for a free screening. For more information, please call 315531-2544. To view the full schedule of walk in screening mammograms please visit flhealth.org/events. Knit Together Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., join this weekly opportunity to create fiber arts and enjoy social connections. All are welcome. Hosted by Penn Yan Public Library. Family Reading Night Wednesday, Jan. 18, 5:30 p.m. - Bring the family to the library for bookish fun, snacks, and surprises. Tonight, make your own custom hot chocolate. Bring your own reding material or choose from the library’s many options. Penn Yan Public Library, 214 Main St., Penn Yan, 315-536-6114, www.pypl.org JANUARY 19 Welcome to Medicare Educational opportunity to learn the basics of Medicare! Welcome to Medicare presentation by Pro Action Yates Office for the Aging on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 2-4 p.m., held in the Yates Office for the Aging Conference Room (Suite 1116). Please contact Ashley Beach at 315-279-4321 or tillmana@proactioninc.org for more information. Register by Jan. 17. Virtual Death Café: Talking About Death, Celebrating Life Thursday, Jan. 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Zoom - Death Cafes are events held all over the world for the purpose of bringing death out of the taboo closet. The cafes give people a chance to talk about this most important topic that every one of us will at some time experience. It has long been taught by many spiritual teachers that, the more we recognize, accept, and incorporate the reality of death, the more precious and vivid our lives become. These are not morbid gatherings at all but very alive, engaging, and often hilarious conversations. Talking about death won’t cause you to die. But not talking about it may result in a life less fully lived and appreciated. We hope you join us. You won’t be sorry. All are welcome at this virtual session being held jointly by area libraries; please register by visiting https://bit. ly/PYDeathCafe. Facilitated by Lynn Westmoreland and hosted jointly by Penn Yan Public Library and Naples Library. Free Community Mobility Screening Finger Lakes Health Rehabilitation Services will be conducting a free monthly Community Mobility Screening Program on Thursday, Jan. 19 in the rehabilitation department at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, 418 North Main Street, Penn Yan. This program is open to all individuals over the age of 65. The screening will measure participant’s scores on tests that predict their risk for falls, recognize strength deficits and balance issues to maintain the independence of community dwelling older adults. This free screening will provide a report card to for seniors on their mobility as compared to their peers. The free screening will take about 30 minutes to complete. Spots are limited, please call 315-787-4570 (Geneva) or 315-531-2577 (Penn Yan) to schedule your screening or register online at www.flhealth.org/events. JANUARY 20 Pop-Up Food Pantry Pro Action of Steuben and Yates has partnered with Foodlink to provide a food distribution from10 – 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Town of Starkey Highway Barn 656 Dundee-Glenora Rd. Dundee. REQUIREMENTS FOR CLIENTS: • Pre-registration is required (first come, first served basis). Register by calling Pro Action Yates OFA at 315-279-4321. • Income information is requested to allow us to continue to receive and distribute USDA products. • This will be a drive-through model; clients must stay in their car and put a piece of paper with first name and last name in window facing out for staff to see at check-in. • Please have trunk cleaned out so box of food can be put into it. Once your trunk is closed and tapped, you may drive away. This will be a notouch distribution and proper social distancing must be maintained at all times. • No walk-ups; only pre-registered households in cars will be served. • Due to town equipment needing to be moved, please do not arrive prior to 9 a.m. Meet a Therapy Dog Friday, Jan. 20, 3 p.m. - Relax and unwind when you meet a certified therapy dog at the library. Youth under age 10 must have a caregiver in the building. Penn Yan Public Library, 214 Main St., Penn Yan, 315-536-6114, www.pypl.org JANUARY 21 Family Movie Matinee Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. - Free family movie showing with comfy chairs and free snacks! This month’s movie is an animated feature released in 2021 and is 1 hour and 40 minutes long. In it, “After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet – becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they’re turning good.” This movie is rated PG for action and rude humor. Penn Yan Public Library, 214 Main St., Penn Yan, 315-536-6114, www.pypl.org Saturday Skillshare: Making Yogurt Saturday, Jan. 21, 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church -- Communities are stronger when their members freely share their knowledge and abilities with each other. That’s why Finger Lakes Justice Partnership is hosting a monthly series of skillshares throughout 2023! Join us for this first session, where Angela Proietti-Nelson will be sharing everything you need to know to make your own yogurt. Everyone is welcome; there are no requirements to attend. Follow us at facebook/com/flxjp, where we will announce future skillshare topics and locations. JANUARY 22 Keuka Compass Social Gathering Sunday, Jan. 22, 12:30 - 2 p.m. at Amity Coffee Co., 3 Main St., Penn Yan -- Keuka Compass is excited to announce that we are relaunching our monthly in-person social gatherings! We invite all LGBTQ+ folks and allies to join us at Amity Coffee Co. on Sunday, January 22 between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. Stop in whenever is good for you and stay as little or as long as you want. We’re looking forward to sharing this friendly, relaxing time with you again! JANUARY 23 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Monday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m. - Build a support system with people who understand. This group, conducted by trained facilitators, is a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to develop a support system, exchange information on challenges and solutions, talk through issues, and learn about community resources. This program is supported in part by grants from the NYS Department of Health, NYS Office for the Aging, Monroe County Office for the Aging, and the University of Rochester. Register by calling 1-800272-3900 or by visiting alz.org/crf. Hosted by Penn Yan Public Library. Bluff & Vine, Issue Six Virtual Reception Monday, Jan. 23, 6 - 7 p.m. on Zoom - You’re invited to celebrate the release of our latest edition with our writers and artists! Bluff & Vine is the premier literary magazine of the Finger Lakes, and we’re delighted to share our latest collection of local-tinged fiction, nonfiction and poetry with the world. Join us for readings and good cheer by registering at https://bit.ly/bandvine6. Issues of Bluff & Vine can be found at Longs’ Cards & Books in Penn Yan or online at Amazon. Hosted by Penn Yan Public Library.

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