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SEPTEMBER 2010
EVENTS
Fine Tastings for Al Sigl Center - Al Sigl Center
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Road, Pittsford, NY.
Please join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fine wine and food tastings from local restaurants, live entertainment, artwork from local artisans, a wine raffle, and a silent auction. Your support will bring smiles to the faces of tens of thousands of kids and adults with disabilities and special needs served by our Member Agencies.
Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased at the Fine Tastings Event Page.
Advent House Golf Tournament - Advent
House
Friday, September 17, 2010, at Victor Hills Golf Club, 1450 Brace Road. Victor, NY.
Shotgun start at 12 noon.
A fundraiser to support Advent House, comfort care home for the terminally ill.
Corporate Support is needed in the form of sponsors and program advertising.
Volunteers Needed: raffle prize setup, tournament registrars, and raffle ticket sellers.
Contact person: Vicki Deady, Advent House Development Coordinator, at (585) 223-6112 or theadventhouse@frontiernet.net.
Courage Bowl - Camp
Good Days and Special Times
Saturday, September 18, 2010, at 7 p.m., at Marina Auto Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Rochester.
Annual football game between the St. John Fisher College Cardinals and the University of Rochester Yellowjackets, dedicated to the children of Camp Good Days.
Sponsorships available: For more information about the Courage Bowl Game and Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Laura Osborn at Camp Good Days: (585) 624-5555 or losborn@campgooddays.org.
Evening Seminar: BIG BLUE: Depression After Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Avenue (between Culver and Goodman).
Questions? Please contact the BCCR office at (585) 473-8177.
Parkinson's Symposium - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Doubletree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road (corner of Jefferson Rd. & East Henrietta Rd. - former Holiday Inn).
Admission is free for people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners, but advance reservations are required. Please call (585) 234-5355 or e-mail information to symposium2010@psguny.org by September 18, 2010. See details at http://www.psguny.org.
Family Walk - Children
Awaiting Parents
Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Ontario Beach Park, Beachfront and Sandpiper pavilions.
Check in: 9:00 a.m. Start time: 10:00 a.m., rain or shine.
Parking available in the lots on the east side of Lake Avenue at Beach Avenue. Please do NOT park on street.
Your car may be ticketed or towed
You and your family are invited to join us in a fun-filled day celebrating and supporting the work of Children Awaiting Parents. With your help, Children Awaiting Parents finds homes for hundreds of abandoned, abused, and neglected children each year. The walk is a family event — people of all
ages are welcome to walk the handicap-accessible 2.5-mile course.
Preregistration before September 20 is appreciated. Walk-ins are also welcome on the morning of the walk. Register online at www.ChildrenAwaitingParents.org.
Please call (585) 232-5110 or (888) 835-8802 with any questions.
Volunteers Needed to help before, during, and after the walk. Call the CAP office at (585) 232-5110 and sign up today!
Barktober Fest Race & Walk - Lollypop
Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.
• 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. Race Registration • 8:30 a.m. 5-mile Race Start • 9:00 a.m. Walk Registration
•10:15 a.m. Race Awards • 11:00 a.m. Walk Start •1:00 p.m. Top Fundraising Awards and Pet Contests Get your tails waggin' for Barktober Fest 2010, the premier event for pet lovers! Join us on September 25th for the 5-mile race or the 1.5 mile nature walk and help raise $135,000 to support homeless and abused animals in the Greater Rochester community. In addition to the race and walk, the day-long festival includes dog competitions, vendor booths, kids' activities, food, demonstrations and more. Remember, it's FUR the animals!
Fees: Walker: $30.00. Walk our 1.5-mile nature trail with your pet!
Runner: $18.00. Run our USATF-certified 5-mile race.
Couch Potato: $30.00 Can't make it? Want to sleep in? You can still help raise funds for Barktober Fest!
Get more information and get started today at www.lollypop.org/bfest.
Tastes of Lori's - All4PetsWNY
Sunday, September 26, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Lori's Natural Foods Center,
900 Jefferson Road.
Benefit for
All4PetsWNY. Save the date!
Epilepsy Foundation's 13th Annual Golf Tournament - Epilepsy
Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton
Monday, September 27, 2010, at Brook-Lea Country Club.
11:30 Registration & Lunch. 12:30 Shotgun Start.
Enjoy a beautiful fall day of golf while benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation. Foursomes are $600.
Corporate sponsorships and individual tickets are available. Please call (585) 442-4430 for details.
OCTOBER 2010
EVENTS
17th Annual Fall Classic C.F. Mossgraber Memorial Golf Tournament - Journey Home
Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Salmon Creek Country Club. Save the date!
Benefit for Journey
Home Hospice.
$85 per golfer includes a full day of meals, golf, cart, beverages, contests, and prizes! Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, e-mail fallclassicgolf@gmail.com.
Ramon Rocha 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Walk - The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Saturday, October 2, 2010. Presented by The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming, in conjunction with the Geneseo Kiwanis Club. All participants will convene at St. Mary’s Church in Geneseo for registration at 9 a.m. and reconvene at the church for awards, food and beverages at 11:30 a.m.
All 5K participants will be electronically timed using the DAG system by PCR Timing.
Cost is $17 per person before September 8th, $20 until the race begins. Participate for FREE with $75 in sponsorships/pledges. To register online and become a part of this healthy event, visit us at www.lwarc.org.
MDA's Annual Stride & Ride - Muscular
Dystrophy Association
Saturday, October 2, 2010. at Monroe Community College.
Save the date! Register your team today at https://www.joinmda.org/stride2010roch.
9th Annual ARTrageous Affair Gala - Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Rochester Plaza Hotel.
• 6:00 p.m.: Cocktails & Silent Auction • 8:00 p.m.: Dinner, Live Auction, & Entertainment.
A gala event and art auction in support of the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester's advocacy, education, service, and support efforts in the greater Rochester Area.
$125 per person or $150 with patron level listing in program. $1,250 per table of 10.
Please make reservations by Friday, September 17.
For more information, please call the BCCR office at (585) 473-8177, or visit our web site at www.bccr.org.
Parkinson Café (at Lifetime Care) - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lifetime Care's Center for Compassion and Healing, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester (first Wednesday of each month).
Provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
• 10 a.m.: Coffee & refreshments. • 10:20 a.m. Upbeat discussion • 11 a.m. PD exercise class.
• 12 noon:
Bring-your-own lunch, followed by a guest speaker.
No advance registration required.
Autumn Adventure 2010 - The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Friday - Sunday, October 8 through 10, 2010. This unique quilting and machine embroidery retreat weekend will have a variety of classes, a Friday night Trunk Show and a Saturday night banquet.
The event features: The Midwest Ya Ya Sisters - Rita Farro & Mary Mulari, Hoopsisters Instructor - Marilyn Gatz, and Janome Instructor - Maddie Bushman. All brands of sewing machines are welcome.
Sign up by August 25th to receive the early bird full weekend package cost of $175;
Starting August 26th the cost will be $225. Proceeds will benefit the KidStart Building Fund.
Contact Alice Dunn at 585-245-5688 with any questions.
Hilltop Industries Open House - The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Hilltop Industries, Inc., a division of The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming, presents their annual Open House from 2 to 6 p.m. at 3 East State Street, Mt. Morris.
Refreshments will be available along with tours of the facility. For additional information, please contact either Kellie Kennedy or Judy Welch at (585) 658-3311.
KidStart Open House - The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Thursday, October 21, 2010. KidStart, a division of The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming, is proud to announce that their annual Open House will take place at their satellite facilities located in Dansville and Mt. Morris. The fun includes tours, refreshments, a costume parade and much, much more.
For additional information and/or directions, please contact Maggie Putman at (585) 245-5688.
Parkinson Café (at Pieters Family Life Center) - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Thursday, October 21, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pieters Family Life Center, 1025 Commons Way, Rochester (third Thursday of the month). This cafe features a creative arts
therapist in the morning and a guest speaker in
the afternoon. Participants purchase coffee in the
morning and lunch in the Pieters garden cafe. No advance registration required.
Wine Tasting Gala - Webster Comfort Care Home
Friday, October 22, 2010. Save the date! (This event was SOLD OUT last year.)
Parkinson Café (at Legacy at Park Crescent) - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Wednesday, October 27, 2010,at 10 a.m., at the Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, Greece (fourth Wednesday of the month).10 a.m. The Legacy provides coffee and muffins .
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. HCR exercise class.
Bring your own lunch and stay for the Westside
Support Group afternoon speaker. No advance registration required.
KidStart Open House - The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Thursday, October 28, 2010. KidStart, a division of The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming, is proud to announce that their annual Open House will take place at the Holcomb Building, SUNY Geneseo Campus, Geneseo. The fun includes tours, refreshments, a costume parade and much, much more.
For additional information and/or directions, please contact Maggie Putman at (585) 245-5688.
NOVEMBER 2010
EVENTS
Annual
Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive - The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Monday, November 1, until Friday, November
19, 2010.
Donations are graciously accepted including frozen turkeys, money, and canned and non-perishable foods at 18 Main Street in Mt. Morris, NY 14510. For further information or questions, please contact Debbie Beach at (585) 658-2828 ext. 133 or dbeach@lwarc.org.
Parkinson Café (at Lifetime Care) - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lifetime Care's Center for Compassion and Healing, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester (first Wednesday of each month).
Provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
• 10 a.m.: Coffee & refreshments. • 10:20 a.m. Upbeat discussion • 11 a.m. PD exercise class.
• 12 noon:
Bring-your-own lunch, followed by a guest speaker.
No advance registration required.
Mommies For Miracles 5th Annual Wine/Beer Tasting & Silent Auction - Mommies
for Miracles
Friday, November 5, 2010, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Artisan Works.
Tastings by Henry B’s!
Attire: Your Choice! (exception: no jeans please)
Tickets: In advance $50 pp (or only $45 pp for each group of 10)! $60 at the door.
Contact: Jill Fantauzzo-Orologio: jillo@rochester.rr.com or (585) 507-5367.
Benefiting: The Dream Factory of Rochester! Making dreams come true for children in our very own community ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a chronic or critical illness.
Donations and sponsors needed.
Can’t attend? Please consider donating an item for auction, being a sponsor, or placing an ad in our program! Any way you choose to participate will truly help us to make dreams happen for these children during such delicate times in their young and often fragile lives.
For more details:
www.mommiesformiracles.org.
Artisan Show and Sale - CP Rochester
Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at CP Rochester, 3399 Winton Road South.
Presenting the work of our talented and accomplished local artists and craftspeople. This is a perfect opportunity to make a relaxed start to your Holiday Shopping with beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones.
Artists: for information on participating, contact Tina Bennett at (5985) 334-6000 x1321 or tbennett@cprochester.org.
Parkinson Café (at Memorial Art Gallery) - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Thursday, November 11, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Memorial Art Gallery, 500
University Ave., Rochester . Free docent-led tour, followed
by optional lunch at Village Gate.
No advance registration required.
Parkinson Café (at Pittsford Community Library) - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Thursday, November 18, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pittsford
Community Library, 24 State St., Pittsford (third Thursday of the month). The Basin Cafe provides
complimentary coffee while members greet
each other; followed by a coping circle with Liz
Schnucker; solutions discussion; and sing-along. Bring your own lunch and
enjoy an afternoon guest speaker. No advance registration required.
Angel Wreath Gift Giving Program - The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Monday, November 15, until Wednesday, December
15, 2010.
This worthy program gives area needy children, some with disabilities, a Christmas that they would not normally have due to the generosity of donated new toys and clothes. All donations are considered anonymous and can either be wrapped or unwrapped; the elves at The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming will gladly finish any wrapping needed.
To select a gift tag or two, that includes gift suggestions, clothing sizes and wishes, please contact Debbie Beach at (585) 658-2828 ext. 133 or dbeach@lwarc.org.
DECEMBER 2010
EVENTS
Parkinson Café (at Lifetime Care) - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Wednesday, December 1, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lifetime Care's Center for Compassion and Healing, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester (first Wednesday of each month).
Provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
• 10 a.m.: Coffee & refreshments. • 10:20 a.m. Upbeat discussion • 11 a.m. PD exercise class.
• 12 noon:
Bring-your-own lunch, followed by a guest speaker.
No advance registration required.
Annual
Breakfast with Santa Event - The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Saturday, December
11, 2010, at the Geneseo United Methodist Church,
4520 Genesee Street (Route 63), Geneseo, NY.
This free community event is available to children age 12 or younger, and to young adults.
Breakfast is served, along with music, crafts, and a special visit from Santa.
For additional information, please contact Bonnie McGoldrick at bmcgoldrick@lwarc.org,
or (585) 658-2828 x108.
ONGOING
YEAR-ROUND EVENTS
Parkinson Monthly Support Groups - Parkinson's
Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
For people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. (Check web page for more information.)
Pet
Adoptions - Another Chance Pet Rescue
Every Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Petco Irondequoit, Culver Ridge Plaza.
Support Group for Breast Cancer Survivors and Patients - Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
The first and third Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Avenue (between Culver and Goodman).
This is an open support group -- No RSVP required!
Questions? Please contact the BCCR office at (585) 473-8177.
Paws & Purrs Pet Adoptions - Paws and Purrs Rescue, Inc
Every Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Pet Saver Superstore,
Stoneridge Plaza, 1520 W. Ridge Road, Greece.
Every Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at PetSmart, 917 Holt Road (across from Wegmans), Webster.
First and Third Sundays, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at PetSmart, 3042 West Ridge Road, Greece.
Second Sundays, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hodge Podge Lodge, 571 Stone Road, Greece.
(All dates excluding
holidays.)
Monthly Coffee and Chat for Rochester Mommies - RochesterMommies.com
The first Friday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Panera Bread, 1902 Monroe Avenue. RochesterMommies.com is a free community for moms, offering a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support, and fun. We wind up the first week of the month with a little coffee and chat. New to the group? This is a great way to connect with other members and is open to the public!
Pet
Adoption for Pet Adoption Network - Pet
Adoption Network
Every Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 4261 Culver Road
(near Seabreeze).
Trolley
Car Restoration - New York
Museum of Transportation
Sundays throughout the year, at the Museum, 6393
E. River Road, West Henrietta, NY.
Museum volunteers are restoring several
antique trolleys for operation on the museum's rail line. View the progress
as we bring a 1914 interurban car and a 100-year-old Rochester streetcar back
to life!
Available during our regular operating hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays only.
Included in the regular admission price. See www.nymtmuseum.org for more information.
Nature
Walks - Genesee
Country Nature Center
Sundays throughout the year*, at 2 p.m. at the Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford,
NY. Follow a knowledgeable naturalist on a nature walk to learn more about animals
and plant life in the region. Themes change every week.
Nature Center admission: Adults $4; Seniors (62+) and students with ID $3.50;
Youth ages 4–16 $2.50; Children 3 and younger free.
*Except
for Easter Sunday, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas day.