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November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice is care providing support to patients facing terminal illness while palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms of serious illness, whether curable or not. Comfort care homes are two-bed, independently-operated hospice homes, and Rochester is credited as having the first such homes in the US. What experience have you had with comfort care homes?
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- I’ve donated to or participated in a fundraiser for a comfort care home
- I’ve visited a comfort care home, but haven’t been directly involved
- I’ve heard of comfort care homes, but don’t know much about them
- I’m not familiar with comfort care homes at all
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“One can never have enough socks,” said Dumbledore.
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Inlargeskillet,sautéonion,celery with 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup chicken broth. Combine vegetables with 3/4 cup apple juice, 2 cups peeled and chopped
Granny Smith apples, 1 cup walnuts and 1 box Seasoned Dressing. Transfer to casserole dish, cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes. If crisp top is desired, bake additional 10 minutes uncovered. You can also try adding dates, dried cranberries andothernutslikepistachiosand sunflowerseeds.
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1 box Elbows
1 tbls. canola or vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion or leek
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper
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2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
6 cups reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth
3 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey
Salt & Black pepper
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1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan, reserving one cup pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, carrots, celery and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli slaw; continue cooking 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in poultry seasoning. Cook and stir to blend into vegetables.
3. Add chicken broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in turkey; heat through. Add pasta water if more liquid is desired.
4. Divide pasta among 8 bowls. Ladle soup over pasta. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
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hometown events
There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Bloomfield Public Library
9 Church St., Bloomfield • 585-657-6264
M-Th 10-8; F 10-6; Sa 10-2
Mendon Library
22 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls 585-624-6067 • mendonlibrary.org
M-Th 9-8; F 9-5; Sa 9-3; Closed Su Victor Farmington Library 15 W. Main St., Victor • 585-924-2637 victorfarmingtonlibrary.org
M-Th 9-8; F 9-6; Sa 10-4; Su 12-4
MENDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
Sugarcane(Documentary Screening),Saturday,11/15, 3:15-5:15PM.Comejoinusfora showingofSugarcane,abutan investigationintoabuseandmissingchildrenatanIndianresidential schoolontheSugarcaneReservation.
SweetBitesPoetryDiscussion, Thursday,10:00-11:15AM.Poet KathleenWakefieldhasfoundthat experiencingthereadingofpoetry incommunityopensitupinnew waysforeveryone,whetheryou’ve alwayslovedpoetryorhadless thanpositiveexperienceswithit! VoicetheConstitution:ACelebration,Saturday11/22,1:00-3:00 PM.Joinyourfriendsand neighborsandtogetherrediscover ourfoundingdocument!Getanswerstoyourquestionsandmore duringaround-robinreadingofthe UnitedStatesConstitution.
CommunityReadof’ThereThere’ Parts3&4atBleakHouse,Sunday, 11/23,1-2PM.Thisisthe2ndof twodifferentdiscussionsonthe book,’ThereThere’.Thissession willbeatBleakHouseBooks. Logonto:https://mendonlibrary. org/programs/
WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Shop at small businesses regularly.
MENDONPUBLICLIBRARY:
VoicetheConstitution:ACelebration!Saturday,11/22,1-3PM.Join yourfriendsandneighborsand togetherrediscoverourfounding document!Bethefirstonyour blocktobeabletoanswerthese questions:WhatdidCongress promisenottotalkaboutfor twentyyears?Whoisrequiredto swearonaBible?HowmanypeopleisaRepresentativerequiredto represent?Getanswerstoyour ownquestionsandmoreduringa round-robinreadingofthe document.
CommunityReadof“ThereThere” Parts3&4atBleakHouseBooks. Sunday,11/23,1-2PM.Wewillbe discussingParts3&4ofthisgreat bookatBleakHouseBooks,5W. MainSt. Formoreinformationaboutthese andotherprogramsthatwehave, pleaselogonto:https:// mendonlibrary.org/programs/.
The bright summer had passed away, and gorgeous autumn was flinging its rainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale.
~Cornelia L. Tuthill, “Virginia Dare: Or, the Colony of Roanoke,” 1840
VICTORFARMINGTONLIBRARY:
Mondays2:00PM:MahJongg
Mondays12:30PM&Thursdays 11:00AM:On-SiteChairYoga* Suggesteddonation$3/class
Mondays5:30PM:HandandFoot Game
Tuesdays1:30PM:MexicanTrain Dominoes
Tuesdays11:00AM:Steady StitchersNeedleworkGroup
Wednesdays9:15AM:Library Walkers
Wednesdays10:30AM-12:30PM BasicComputerSkillsforAdults*
Wednesdays2:00-4:00PM:Hand andFootGame
Thursdays3:00-5:00PMRummikub
Fridays12:30PMLet’sPlayBridge!
Saturday11/15SoManyBooks,A LittleMoreTime:AGeocaching EscapeRoomExperience:*Work togetherinteamssolvingpuzzles tounlocktheanswerstobegina wonderfuladventure!
Sunday11/2312:30PMCentering Practice:FindingStillnessAmidst theTurbulenceofLife:*Explorea simpleapproachtocultivatinginner calmincommunityduringthis60minutesession.
Monday11/246:00PMCommUnityConversations:Gratitudeand Generosity:*Canasimpledaily practiceofgratitudetrulyrestore oursenseofpeaceamidthestress andchaosofmodernlife?Joinus forthisinsightfuldiscussion. *www.victorfarmingtonlibrary.org forregistration/information.
BLOOMFIELDPUBLICLIBRARY: WeeklyPrograms: Mondays:SteamClub4PM Tuesdays:FamilyStorytime 10:30AM
Wednesdays:Toddler/Pre-KPlaytime11AM,Drop-InTechHelp 3:30PM,Crafternoon4PM Thursdays:EarlyExplorers2PM Fridays:Drop-InKnitting1PM Saturdays: SpecialEvents: Saturday,November15thisBIG TRUCKDAY!Comeondownand seeBIGTRUCKS!FromanAmbulance,toaFireTrucktoaPlow! Wednesday,November19thisBPL xOtherHalfBookClub!This Month’sPick:GoodNightIreneby LuisAlbertoUrrea Wednesday,November19that 7:30PMisSuccessfullyNavigating OnlineCollegeAdmissions.Thisis anonlineeventthroughtheprogramZOOM.Checkourwebsite formoreinformationandthelink! Thursday,November20thisaspecialprogram:LifeontheSeneca, presentedbyGanondagan.This presentationwillcovertheformationoftheHaudenosauneeCulture.
ThanksgivingClosures: Wednesday,November26th:ClosingEarly6PM Thursday,November27th:Closed ALLDAY Friday,November28th:Closed ALLDAY OpenSaturday,November29th.
BLOOMFIELD
ACommunityBreakfast isheld on4thSaturdaysfrom9-11am.All arewelcomeforfoodandfellowship.Afreewillofferingis accepted.EastBloomfieldUnited MethodistChurchat2ParkPlacein Bloomfield.
TheBloomfieldGardenClub will meetatVeteransParkonThursday, November20atnoonbusiness meeting.Theprogramat1:00will be“GrowingHerbsandUsesof Herbs”presentedbyMastersGardeners,SueandErika.Pleasefeel freetojoinus,refreshmentswillbe served.
BloomfieldDramaClub Presents: JamesandtheGiant Peach!Comeone,comealltosee theGiantPeach!TheBloomfield DramaClubispresentingtheirfall play,JamesandtheGiantPeach premieringattheBloomfield PerformingArtsCenteronNovember14thand15th!Ticketsare$10 foradults,$8forseniorsandchildrenunder18.Thispeachyshow willbeondisplayon7pmFriday, andSaturdayat2pmand7pm.A daringandexcitingtaleforthe wholefamily!Wehopetoseeyou there!
CANANDAIGUA
HistoricChurchWalkingTour: BenFalter,DirectorofEducation, revisitsfourhistoricchurcheson NorthMainStreetinCanandaigua forourfallwalkingtours. WesternNewYork,thenknownas the“BurnedOverDistrict,”experiencedmajorreligiousrevivalsin the19thcentury.Canandaiguawas developingfromafrontiersettlementtoawell-establishedcommunity.Examiningthehistoryof Canandaigua’sFirstCongregational Church,FirstUnitedMethodist Church,St.Mary’s,andUnited Churchallowsustounderstand theseimportantaspectsofthe community’sculturalhistory. Rainorshine.Toursarefreebut donationsaregreatlyappreciated. November21-2pm.http://www. ochs.org
TheArcOntario’sAnnualTurkeyTrotFundraiser- GetReady toRun,WalkorTROTforaReason! TheArcOntario’sAnnual CanandaiguaTurkeyTrot5kFun Run&WalkwillcommenceatF.A. BakerMemorialParkon Thanksgivingmorning!GetReady torunforareason!Gatheryour friendsandfamilyandkick-offthe holidayseasonwithTheArcOntario!Pre-registerfortheracefor anearlybirdrateof$20.Early registrationclosesNovember26th at11:59PM;Dayofregistration willbe$25andwillbeavailable onlineuntil9:00amonNovember 27th;Children12andundercan registerforfree.Proceedsfromthe CanandaiguaTurkeyTrotwillbenefittheFriendsofTheArcOntario FoundationandTheArcOntario’s growingmenuofinnovativeprogramsandservicesforpeoplewith intellectualanddevelopmental disabilitiesorotherchallenges.Inperson,Dayofregistrationwillbeginat7:45AMonNovember27th, Therunwillbeginat9:00am.If youregisteronline,thereisnoneed toregisterorcheck-inattheevent. ParkingwillbeavailableatFuller FuneralHomeonBuffaloStreet andatBakerPark(parkingis availableinboththeupperand lowerlotsatthepark).Ifyouare interestedinsponsoringthisevent, pleaseemailevents@thearcontario. org.
OCAC&Gallery32presents:Art EnvelopeReception, Friday, November22|1-3PM,32S.Main St.,DowntownCanandaigua.Each hand-decoratedenvelopeisa uniqueworkofartcreatedbylocal artistsandsoldforjust$1each. EverydollarhelpssupporttheOntarioCountyArtsCouncilandour communityofcreatives.Comeearly forprimeselectiontheselittletreasuresgofast!
hometown events
ArcOntario’sAnnual CanandaiguaTurkeyTrot5kFun Run&WalkonThanksgivingMorning,November27th,atF.A.Baker MemorialPark!Run,walk,ortrot tosupportinnovativeprogramsand servicesforpeoplewithdisabilities orotherchallenges.Theeventofficiallystartsat9:00AM.Register Early:Theearlybirdrateis$20until November26that11:59PM.Dayofregistrationis$25onlineuntil 9:00AMorin-personstartingat 7:45AM.Children12andunder registerfree!Registernowat https://www.thearcontario.org/ turkey-trot.Parkingisavailableat FullerFuneralHomeandBaker Park.Forsponsorship,email events@thearcontario.org
AnnualHolidayBazaar- Good ShepherdLutheranChurch(320 SouthPearlSt.,Canandaigua)will beholdingtheirAnnualHoliday BazaaronFriday,12/5from9AM4PMandSaturday,12/6from9AM -2PM.TherewillbeChristmas crafts,wreaths,decorations,ornaments,houseplants,dahliatubers,cannabulbs,freshwreaths, bakesaleandrummagesaleincludingfabricsandlace,household items,books,puzzles,toys,craft itemsanda25¢clothesroom. Rummageitemsare1/2priceall daySaturday.Homemadesoupand sandwichlunch.Formoreinformationcall585-394-2760.
AnnualHolidayBazaarand CraftSale: Saturday,December 6th,9am-1:30pm,FirstUnited MethodistChurch,100NorthMain Street,Canandaigua.Localvendors willbeofferingavarietyofunique andhand-crafteditemsincluding jewelry,holidaydecorationsandornaments,fabricandknititems,and woodengifts.Therewillalsobe homemadebakedgoodsandholidaytreats,knifeandscissor sharpening,andattictreasures. Lunchwillbeavailablefrom10:30 --1:00featuringhomemadechili, cornchowder,pulledporkand othersandwiches.Free, handicappedaccessible,with plentyoffreeparkingbehindthe church.
GET CRAFTY WITH HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS
Dough ornaments: Anyone can have fun molding their own ornaments, letting them dry and then painting them. Use cookie cutters to get perfect holiday shapes. Craft stores sell various types of modeling clays and lightweightmodelingmaterials.Or, makeyourownsaltdough.
HONEOYE
AmericanLegionVeterans’Day Breakfast- JoinusSundayNovember16th,8:00-11:00.Frenchtoast, pancakes,homefries,eggs,sausage,toast,orangejuice,coffee etc.Costis$10withVeteransand kids5andunderfree.Sitdownand getservedbytheAmericanLegion Auxiliary.Comeenjoyadelicious breakfastwithyourfamilyand ours.Honeoye-HemlockAmerican LegionPost1278,4931CoRd36, Honeoye.Thiseventisopentothe public.Seeyouthere!
AmericanLegionThanksgiving Raffle- Joinusforaneveningof funandprizes!Raffleticketsare only$1andyoucanwinmany greatprizes.Raffleactionstartsat 6:00,doorsopenat5:30...getyour seatearly!Beveragesandsnacks available.November22,HoneoyeHemlockAmericanLegionPost 1278.4931CoRd36,Honeoye. Thisfuneventisopentothepublic. Seeyouthere!
HONEOYE FALLS
SlaveExperienceandtheUndergoundRailroad- Slaveships crossingtheAtlantic.Auctionblock sales.Plantationlife.Escape.Follow routestofreedom.JoinJerryBennett,UndergroundRailroadenthusiast,asheshares:maps,songs, books,handouts,stories,visual aids.December2,6:30-8:30pm, HFLhighschoollibrary.HFL CommunityProgramsSign-up: registration.hflcsd.org
Winter is dead; spring is crazy; summer is cheerful and autumn iswise!
~Mehmet Murat ildan
MANCHESTER
ManchesterModelRailroad AssociationOpenHouse- The ManchesterModelRailroadAssociationisholdinganopenhouseat theRailroadMemorialParkonRt. 21ManchesterthethirdSunday eachmonthAprilthrough December.Thenextopenhouse datesareSundayNovember16, andDecember21,2025from 12:00pmthrough4:00pm.Tourinsidearealcaboose,andviewtwo boxcarsdecoratedinLehighValley livery.Tourinsidetheredboxcar andseeaworkingOgaugemodel railroadrepresentingManchesterat theheightofLehighValleyrailroad activity.Allagesarewelcome. Admissionisfree,donationsare welcome.Formoreinformationgo tohttps://www.mmra1853.org/
SHORTSVILLE
TheOntarioCountyChapterof S.C.O.P.E. meetingisTuesday November18,2025,7:00p.m.at theShortsvilleRodandGunClub, 2022FreshourRd,Shortsville, everyonewelcome.
VICTOR
GriefShare-SurvivingtheHolidays: Ifyouaregrievingthelossof alovedone,youmaybedreading theupcomingholidays.VCCis hostingatwo-hourcommunity eventfromGriefSharecalled “SurvivingtheHolidays”.Joinusas wereceivehopeandencouragementtonavigatetheseasonahead. November22,10-12noon,Victor CommunityChurch,7500Route 251,Victor.
STRANGE BUT TRUE By Lucie Winborne
* There are 12 times more trees on earth than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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Find your worship times here on the Worship Page.
CATHOLIC
St. Agnes, St. Rose, St. Paul of the Cross saintagnespaulrose.org • 226-2100
Saturday: 4pm at St. Agnes in Avon
Sunday: 8am at St. Rose in Lima
Sunday: 9:45am at St. Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls
Sunday: 11:30am at St. Agnes in Avon
EPISCOPAL
St. John's Episcopal Church
183 N. Main Street • Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-4818
Sunday: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 10AM Website: https://www.stjohnscanandaigua.org e Reverend Dr. Richard Laribee, Interim Rector
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Father Lance Robbins • 1130 Webster Rd., Webster, NY 585-872-2281 • Goodshepherdepiscopal.org
Hours: 8am Holy Eucharist Rite I, 10:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Youth Sunday School available All are welcome!
LUTHERAN
Pastor Clayton Zuber
Facebook: epiphanyavon • Handicap Accessible Sunday Worship and Sunday School 10:30am
St. Mark Lutheran Church (Mendon) - LCMS 18 Victor-Mendon Road, Route 251 (east of Route 64) • 585-624-1766 Rev. Brad Urlaub www.stmarkmendon.org
Sunday 9am Services in person and streamed on Facebook Live (facebook.com/stmarkmendon)
By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet. ~Thomas Merton
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
“I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.”
METHODIST
—Mother Teresa
Vine Valley Methodist Church
6370 Vine Valley Road, Middlesex 585-554-0402
Pastor J. Lanni
Sunday Worship – 9:15am
Honeoye Falls United Methodist Church
31 East Street, Honeoye Falls • 585-624-3387 honeoyefallsumc.org • office.hfumc@gmail.com
Pastor Natalie Bowerman • PastorNatalie4@gmail.com
Sunday Service is held in person at 10:30am and available on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/HoneoyeFallsUMC. All are welcome to join us!
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Sunday Service 10:30AM
Pastors Mike and Genevieve Pedaci www.newhorizonny.org • communications@newhorizonny.org
Faith Bible Church
9041 West 20A, Honeoye • 367-3230
Pastor John Karle
Sunday School 9:30am • Service 10:30am
Wednesday Evening Prayer 6pm
ORTHODOX
Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish
Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians
Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org
List your place of Worship on our monthly Worship Pages. Call 226-8111 today.
FAITH and WORSHIP
“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” —Albert Einstein, The World as I See It
OTHER DENOMINATION
Join us every Sunday at 9:30AM! hubchurchroc.com | connect@hubchurchroc.com | 585-577-9881 Hub Kids: Nursery - 5th Grade
PRESBYTERIAN
Worship Services Sun. 10am. Select Sunday services are on our website at www.jcpconthehill.org. Live services are available via Zoom most Sundays. We are a small church with a big heart. We hope you will come and join us.
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• SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINES - lifetime collection. North Rose. jclingus@yahoo.com
• Larger UPHOLSTERED CHAIR. Charcoal grey. For TV room, man cave, etc. Great condition. Batavia. 585-356-5243
• 40+ empty TOILET CARDBOARD CENTERS and 25+ empty one gallon VINEGAR JUGS for crafts. Penfield. 585-736-2749
• Men’s Liberty Male EXTERNAL CATHETERS KITS. 45 units total. Brand new, original packaging. Pick up in West Henrietta. Text 585-739-7431
• 88 - magazines of FANTASY & SCIENCE FICTION 1980-90. 61 - GUIDEPOST magazines about 1990. Caledonia. Text 585-245-2375
• OAK VENEER, 2 pcs, 6 ½’ x 13” each. DRAFTING TABLE. Tall wood BOOKSHELVES 6’ x 30” x 16” (take one or both). Caledonia. 585-330-6457
• OVAL PATIO TABLE with glass top. Nice condition. Canandaigua. stolfam@rochester.rr.com
• ELECTRIC KIMBLE SWING ORGAN. East Rochester. Dawnmm57@gmail.com
FREE STUFF OFFERED FREE STUFF WANTED
• OVEN, DISHWASHER, LAUNDRY TUB, RECLINER, SEWING TABLE, OFFICE DESK, TV CABINET, BICYCLE, and CHAIRS. East Bloomfield. 585-746-9944
• 14’ KAYAK with paddle. Good condition, back of seat damaged. Palmyra. kbradstreet@rochester.rr.com
• Small WOOD DESK/TABLE, 48”W x 26”D, single drawer, can text a picture. Victor. Call 585-924-4405
• POWER LIFT CHAIR/RECLINER. For elders or those with limited mobility. Text 585-943-5405
• 26 copies of WEGMANS MENU MAGAZINES. Pick up Farmington. 315-986-3764, leave a message
• Lazy Boy SLEEPER SOFA. Good shape. Brown tones. Mattress is 60” x 72”. Bethany area 585-322-3663
• Full size MATTRESS and BOX SPRING. Gently used. Must pick up. Canandaigua (Cheshire) 585-729-3796
• Full size SOFA, light brown, some slight wear but very comfortable. Pick up only, Henrietta. Pbrol03@yahoo.com
• GE Hotpoint 17.5 cu ft REFRIGERATOR. Still runs, good for storing beer & soda. Dansville. Text 585-957-5803
• JIGSAW PUZZLES with 1-2 missing pieces. Good for crafts. Geneseo. 585-243-9878
• Fifty-plus-year-old wood three-shelf BOOKCASE with doors. 3’ x 3’ x 1”. Doors need new glass. Rochester. Call/text 585-217-6427
• Five LEATHERETTE PHOTO ALBUMS. Professional design. 432 photos per album. Victor. jhelfer6@rochester.rr.com
• Three-foot-tall LIGHTED NATIVITY SET. Multiple outlet post with timer and makeshift manger included. Webster. donencour400@gmail.com or 585-671-9158
• MULTIPLE LANGUAGES - books, CDs, and cassette tapes. RELIGIOUS BOOKS - CDs, and cassette tapes. Hopewell. Lbotts0813@aol.com
• PICKLEBALLS for making pickleball-themed crafts or ornaments. Garbage bag full. Canandaigua. 585-330-5985
• 4 SNOW TIRES from a Hyundai Accent. Used two winters. Batavia. 814-397-1432
• BIKE RACK for car trunk only. Corfu. 585-762-8936
• Issues of ARIZONA HIGHWAY MAGAZINES for those to read in waiting rooms. 585-924-5869
• 6’ square VINYL SHED and a used Ferris Zero Turn LAWNMOWER w/60” deck. 585-201-3444
• LYNXX BATTERY - 40VDC 2.5 Ah Lithium Battery Pack. New or used. 585-367-2849 or 585-500-0112
• POKÉMON CARDS and MATCHBOX CARS. 585-415-8513
• SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINES. No texting. 585-377-0878
• BLANK CASSETTE TAPES for local experimental band to record onto. Text 585-506-7704
• COAT/GARMENT/CLOTHING RACK(s). Rainbowprince1000@gmail.com
• SMALL DOG CRATE for inside dog at night. 336-247-3245
• SLIME TIRE INFLATOR or similar. Used, broken, unwanted. Need for parts. Call/text 585-474-4430
• 12’ ALUMINUM ROWBOAT in useable condition. 585-730-2475
• 88 Keys Weighted Digital/Electric PORTABLE PIANO. 585-557-4605
• AMBER LIGHT BAR, full-size or Mini. 585-450-1367
• SLENDER CENTER DIET. 315-584-3626
• 3T BOYS SNOWSUIT, WINTER CLOTHES, and BOOTS. 315-830-6064
• FreeStyle Libre 2 CENSORS. 585-993-2432
• Stump Grinding
• Tree & Shrub Trimming,
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Soundproof Your Home
What’s the first step in sound proofing your home? Finding which rooms have the least amount of sound resistance. To do this, make sure everyone is out of the house, unplug all electronics and close all doors and windows. Take a quick walk through your house and pause for a few moments in each room to evaluate which ones are the noisiest. Now consider if you’re installing a media room or teenage recreational room where volumes will be blasting on TV’s and stereos. With this information, you should have a good idea of where you need to soundproof and create barriers against noise. Here are some tips to help you achieve the optimal result of peace and quiet:
• Plant trees and hedges along the exterior of your home, perhaps along a fence. Not only do trees and hedges help with the environment and provide a good amount of privacy, they also slow down the travel of noise from the neighborhood into your home.
• Insulate your walls and ceilings. Better insulation in your interiors and exteriors won’t just drive away excess noise, it will also reduce your heating and cooling bills during the hot and cold months.
• Seal up all cracks and holes around windows and doors, and add double glazed windows to your current glass panes.
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Tipping men and women who work in the food service industry is commonplace in the United States and Canada, where citizens typically tip between 15 and 20 percent when dining out at restaurants. But American and Canadiantravelersabouttodepart for overseas destinations may want to familiarize themselves with the practices regarding gratuities before their planes touch down. Some countries automatically add gratuities onto customers’ bills. For example, the government in Dubai mandates that a 10 percent service charge be added to all hotel, restaurant and bar bills. This service charge is then divided by the staff at the establishment, making the charge the equivalent of a tip. Diners in Morocco, where the gratuity is sometimes included in the bill, might be surprised to learn that a 10 percent tip in that country is considered generous. Tips are included in the bill in Costa Rica, where travelers need not feel obligated to leave any additional gratuities. Service is often included in the bill within the United Kingdom as well, though travelers should inspect the bill before assuming gratuity was included. Visitors to Spain should not feel obligated to leave a gratuity larger than 13 percent, and even a tip in the range of 7 percentisconsideredacceptable.
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Death Cafes in Pittsford and Beyond with Jennifer Sanfilippo
If you’ve ever felt the pull to talk about death, you just might enjoy attending a Death Cafe. ese casual events bring together community members – o en strangers – to have relaxed conversations about an o entaboo topic. Death Cafes are part of an international movement, but there’s only a handful of these events in western New York. Most of them are run by Jennifer Sanfilippo, who started hosting a Death Cafes series at Pittsford Library in January this year. She has hosted other Death Cafes in the region since 2023, including ones in Parma, Penfield, and Irondequoit.
At a Death Cafes event, a small group comes together to share whatever they’d like about death and dying. “It is simply a dialogue where people come to speak about anythingthatisontheirmindorin theirheartsaboutdeathanddying,”
“What I’m trying to do is demystify aspects of death and dying so people can build up resilience for these difficult conversations.”
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Sanfilippo says. “ ere is no influence toward anything or attempt to reach any kind of conclusion.” She says the events are more upli ing than you’d expect. “It really is very special and energizing. ey’re not depressing, but rather very thought-provoking conversations.”
Sanfilippo says Death Cafes were created because their founder saw a need for a purposeful space to talk about death within our culture. In past generations, death was more present in the home, with families more closely involved with the care and burial of their deceased relatives. en, Sanfilippo says, “we compartmentalized that part of our lifestyle. Death is natural, but it’s become taboo and spooky.”
Death Cafes help people move beyond the stigma they might feel around death and talk about any thoughts,
feelings, or questions they have. While people can and do share their own experiences with grief and loss, it’s not a bereavement support group. Rather, it’s a way to engage thoughtfully about death with people in your local community. Sanfilippo says, “I’m not sure how many places you can go now and sit and talk to someone you don’t know. It’s remarkable to see what people will share, and how liberating and relieving it is to say those things out loud.”
Conversations at Sanfilippo’s Death Cafes are incredibly varied, and she says, “We talk about everything. Swedish death cleaning to psychic mediums to what happens a er you die, fears and hopes and how people want to live their lives.” People are welcome to talk about their own belief systems and cultural traditions, but there’s never pressure or judgment to adhere to any specific one. Instead, people can find inspiration in these conversations for their own end-of-life plans. Sanfilippo also says the Death Cafes can serve as a place to practice the conversations you might want to have with loved ones. She says, “What I’m trying to do is demystify aspects of death and dying so people can build up resilience for these difficult conversations.”
a service role to people. I will never stop learning from the dying, the terminally ill, and their families. It’s the best education you can have.”
Sanfilippo began hosting Death Cafes in the years following her husband’s death from a rare form of leukemia. A er he passed away, she began processing her grief by writing a book about their story, Our Last Walk Home: Love, Cancer, and the Agony of Letting Go Working on the book led her to becoming certified as an end-of-life doula and volunteering in hospice settings, and it was during this time Sanfilippo realized this was the work she needs to do. Before her husband’s cancer diagnosis, she had been working on opening her management consultancy a er a long career working as a consultant and strategist for politicians and financial institutions. Sanfilippo says that when she worked with the dying, “Others were afraid to be with them. But I wasn’t. It was the place for me to be.”
Today, Sanfilippo is finishing her master’s degree in counseling from Southern New Hampshire University, which will help her expand the support she can offer in individual and community settings. She’s writing another book, and she still volunteers in hospice homes. She says, “I think it’s really important to stay in
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Sanfilippo’s weekly Death Cafes in Pittsford and at other public libraries usually wind down by the end of fall and start back up again in March. In 2026, she hopes to show up at even more public places to draw people from all backgrounds into these important conversations.
For more on her upcoming Death Cafes and other events, visit jennifer-sanfilippo.com/events.
“It is simply a dialogue where people come to speak about anything that is on their mind or in their hearts about death and dying.”
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I was wearing a ball cap which identified me as a veteran, and dining with my wife on 10/29 at Applebee’s in Geneseo. You can imagine my surprise when our waitress said, to thank you for your service, your dinner has been paid for by an anonymous person. This kind gesture meant so much to me. Wow, I hope that person knows how much I appreciated this thoughtfulness and generosity. It was a moment I will not soon forget. I am so thankful for this reminder that goodness in the world still exists and will find ways to spread my thanks as I pass it on.
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What is going on lately with so very many lost cats and dogs? It seems like every day there are notices of lost or missing cats and dogs. I’m sad for the animals and owners who are heartbroken. The other side of that is the sad amount of cats found wandering in back yards, mewing at people’s door steps, and lost dogs wandering on roads at all hours. There is info online to help pet owners understand about securing their homes, windows, and yards and providing an excellent safe pet home. Learning about a cat, dog, or any pet, is essential and understanding that by saying ‘Don’t go out’ or ‘No’ doesn’t do it. Sometimes loud noises, strangers, poorly socialized pets, getting ‘stuck’ someplace, or being just plain fearful can make an animal look for safety and escape, not knowing of course what the ‘big world’ out there is. While humane societies offer so many enticing adoptions, people should not get a pet ‘on a whim’ but rather study pet care. Let’s all keep our pets safe and happy at home.
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Stop signs are not optional. The lines on the road are not there to just look pretty. After stopping at a stop sign when turning left, if you find yourself in the oncoming lane of traffic, you’re doing it wrong. Speed limits. If you can’t at least do the posted speed limit, please pull over and let the forever growing line of traffic go by you. We all make mistakes. If you pull out in front of someone, get going or pull over. Common courtesy needs to make a comeback!
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1. SCIENCE: What is the study of clouds called?
2. GEOGRAPHY: Which country’s highest mountain is called Ben Nevis?
3. ACRONYMS: What phrase does the acronym GPS stand for?
4. TELEVISION: What beer brand appears in “The Simpsons” animated TV show?
5. HISTORY: When was Earth Day first celebrated?
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7. MOVIES: Which city was the setting for the movie “The Sting”?
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PCSK9i Drugs Are Reasonable Alternatives to Statins
DEAR DR. ROACH: DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol levels with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial if one cannot take statins? -- D.C.S.
ANSWER: Yes, PCSK9 inhibitors are very effective at lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks in high-risk people. Because these drugs are given by injection and are quite expensive, they are not usually the firstline treatments. We have decades of experience using statins, so they remain the first choice for most.
However, if a person cannot take a statin, or one of the alternatives such as bempedoic acid, then PCSK9i drugs are a very reasonable choice. In people with familial high cholesterol and extraordinarily high levels of cholesterol, combination therapy with two or three drugs (a statin, a PCSK9i and sometimes ezetimibe) is frequently used.
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife had COVID and has lost most of her smell and taste. This has lasted for two years. She is in her late 70s. Strong flavors like barbecue sauce and onions can be detected. Is there any hope that her condition will improve? -- P.M.
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ANSWER: Most people recover their loss of smell after COVID. Having had this for two years is a bad sign; however, the fact that she does have some sense of smell is a good sign.
The most effective treatment for the loss of smell after a viral infection is olfactory training. The same scents that were used in clinical trials can be purchased online. Recent evidence has shown that a supplement combination, ultramicronized palmitoylethanolamide and luteolin, along with olfactory training, led to greater improvement. The dose used in studies was 770 mg.
DEAR DR. ROACH: My adult daughter (62) was diagnosed about three years ago with a skin disorder called prurigo nodularis. Her dermatologist has tried three different injections, but they’re not working. She still gets very itchy breakouts. Please give me your thoughts and more information about this. -- K.M.A.
ANSWER: Prurigo nodularis is an uncommon disease that affects about one person per 1,000. I have seen a handful of cases, and fortunately the cases I’ve seen have responded well to potent steroid creams.
Regular use of skin lotions, avoiding scratching especially at night (I recommend cotton gloves), and sometimes antihistamines like Benadryl are also the first-line therapies.
If a patient needs more effective treatment and only has a limited area of itching, then a dermatologist will often inject the area with a high-potency steroid. Since it sounds like this hasn’t been successful for your daughter, there are other options. One is a topical cream called ruxolitinib. About 45% of people responded to this treatment, compared to 20% who responded to a cream without an active drug. Ultraviolet light (narrowband ultraviolet B) showed about 80% effectiveness. For people in whom none of these therapies work, a very expensive injection treatment,dupilumab (Dupixent) or a similar drug called nemolizumab (Nemluvio), can be used, although the response rate is not as good as desired (roughly 40%).
Since many people with prurigo nodularis have other skin diseases, and some may have (or develop) depression or obsessive skin-picking, these conditions may also need to be treated to successfully improve symptoms
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Cats are stealth and lovable but somewhat unpredictable. Ancient Egyptians revered cats for their companionship and ability to keep dangerous creatures such as poisonous snakes, rats and scorpions at bay. The Egyptians were among the first peoples to domesticate cats, and now thousands upon thousands of people share their homes with feline companions.
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Is my cat going blind?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 12-year-old cat, “Gaston,” may be losing his vision. He used to jump on high objects easily; now he avoids jumping up or down. He loved chasing his laser light; now he just huddles down and seems to ignore it. At night, he meows loudly until I let him into my bedroom, where he insists on curling up with me. I have an appointment with the veterinarian for next week, but can his vision loss be reversed? -- Jeanne in Evanston, Illinois
DEAR JEANNE: I’m very glad that you’re taking Gaston to see the vet. With suspected vision loss, it’s very important to get your cat tested to determine how severe it is and the underlying cause.
Blindness in cats can be gradual or sudden, and there are many conditions that can cause it. Age, infection and common eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts or retinal detachment are all in play here.
Can Gaston’s vision loss be reversed? That really depends on what the vet finds. I can say that the sooner a problem is diagnosed, the better the chances of treatment to reverse or at least halt vision loss.
Cats whose blindness is progressive or irreversible can adapt. Those who develop it gradually tend to adapt better, while those whose vision loss is sudden may experience more anxiety and be less prone to adapt.
You can support your vision-impaired cat by keeping them indoors (if they must go out, create a fenced-in area of your yard for them). Avoid moving furniture too often. And don’t coddle your cat by carrying them around. Let them explore and adapt -- their resilience will surprise you.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Social Security Increase for 2026
The news is in,a week late this year due to the current government shutdown: The expected increase in Social Security benefits will be 2.8% for 2026.
For the average monthly benefit of $2,015, that equates to an increase of $56, up to $2,071 for 2026 for a single person. For a couple, the $88 increase will net a $3,028 monthly benefit for 2026.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF DAIRY
Nutritional benefits of dairy: Dairy products are nutrient-dense and great sources of protein,calcium and vitamins.Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue; carbohydrates in milk provide energy; and calcium and phosphorous can help strengthen bones and teeth. Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of calcium. Dairy also contains riboflavin, vitamin A, pantothenic acid, potassium and niacin. One eight-ounce serving of milk contains the recommended daily values of these nutrients based on guidelines from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The actual Social Security increase will be less, however, because, as is typical, the Part B cost has gone up. A $21.50 increase will bring the monthly cost up to $206.50, and that comes out of the Social Security benefit.
The COLA (cost of living adjustment) is calculated every year by the price index from third quarter 2024 to third quarter 2025. Once again they’ve used the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which many think is the wrong index. (How many of us are clerical workers?) To be more accurate, the Social Security increase should be calculated by the Consumer Price Index for Elderly People (CPI-E), as that has the costs and expenses more in line with where seniors spend money.
Meanwhile, Medicare open enrollment will be in effect until Dec. 7.You still have time to look over your options and see if you need to make some changes. For example, are you taking different drugs? Visiting your doctor more now? Then there is your current plan -- has the cost changed or any of the benefits you get?
You can review plans in your area at Medicare.gov/plan-compare. Remember, scammers are everywhere and would love to have your Social Security information. They’ll approach in person, via mail, on the internet or over the phone. Don’t give out your personal information!
If you suspect fraud, you can make a report at oig.ssa.gov/report or call the Inspector General’s Fraud Hotline at 800-269-0271.
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Conservation methods can help save energy and preserve natural resources, but business owners may also be intrigued by the potential cost-savings of conservation.
Utility costs vary depending on the size of a business, but the U.S. Small Business Administration notes that prospective business owners must estimate and include such costs when seeking loans to start their businesses. Estimated utility costs can be intimidating, especially for those owners who have never before owned their own businesses. Traditional conservation methods like recycling and reusing are great ways to conserve and save around the office, but business owners also can embrace some other ways to lower their office energy costs while benefitting the planet at the same time.
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