FRESH PRODUCE TRUCK
Mondays through Oct. 30 • 2:30-5:30 pm
Thompson Hospital
Beginning June 12 and continuing every Monday through Oct. 30 (with the exception of Labor Day), Phil Munson of Fisher Hill Farms will sell fresh produce outside the hospital, between the Emergency Department entrance and the main entrance facing Parrish Street. For more information, call Thompson’s Wellness Department at ext. 6111.
LIVING HEALTHY WORKSHOP
Tuesdays, Oct. 17 - Nov 21 • 1 to 3:30 pm
Wood Library, 134 North Main t., Canandaigua
Do you have continuous health concerns or are you a caregiver for someone who has chronic health issues? Join us for a free, six-week class series based on a program developed by Stanford University. You will learn techniques to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, fatigue, pain and more. Learn to eat and exercise to improve your health. Create an action plan for a healthier life. Call (585) 396-6111 to register.
THOMPSON HEALTH GUILD FALL LUNCHEON
Wednesday, Oct. 18 • Noon-1:30 pm
Ferris Hills at West Lake, Peg Rayburn Drive, Canandaigua
Join the Thompson Health Guild for its annual fall luncheon. The menu will feature pumpkin bisque and apple crisp a la mode with a choice of entrée: Monte Cristo Sandwich with Waldorf Salad, Chicken Caesar Wrap with Waldorf Salad, or Pineapple Boat with Tuna or Chicken Salad. The featured speaker this year is local author Hope Moffett. Tickets are $20 per person. To RSVP, call (585) 396-2756.
HARVEST OF HEALTH
Saturday, Oct. 21 • 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua
Join Thompson Health for a day dedicated to women’s
health, featuring educational presentations, booths
from local retailers, interactive health exhibits, heavy
hors d’oeuvres, mimosas and a hot chocolate bar. Featured speaker Lanelle Vasicheck will present “Your Best Day Ever,” and guests will choose from sessions presented by local physicians and other health professionals on topics including menstrual pain, varicose veins, female incontinence, chronic headaches, birth control/infertility/post-partum depression and menopause. The cost is $15 per person ($5 for members of Thompson’s Wellness Hub program). Register online no later than Oct. 11 by visiting ThompsonHealth.com/Harvest. For more information, call (585) 396-6375.
FOODLINK MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
Wednesday, Oct. 25 • 4-6 pm
Thompson Hospital, Constellation Center for Health and Healing
Similar to a market on wheels, the Foodlink pantry will offer perishable foods (such as breads, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and dairy products), free of charge, to those in need. Those accessing the pantry will be asked to sign in – for Foodlink’s count purposes only – and must be at least 18 years of age. There are no ID, income or residency requirements. First-come, first-served. Call (585) 396-6529 with questions.