"Wear it Pink"

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"Wear it Pink" is an annual event that invites people to wear pink to show their support for breast cancer awareness and research.  Ferris Hills marked the day with a Ladies' Tea.

Coconut Zoodle Soup! It's on the menu today!

Sous Chef, Dan Cobb, hit it out of the park with this summer veggie soup!

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After several residents came to me today asking about a particular menu item, I felt compelled to check it out.  Coconut Zoodle Soup sounds nice, right?  Dan Cobb was very busy preparing for the evening meal, but took the time to let me have a taste.  Refreshing coconut, chicken broth, lemon, cilantro, zucchini noodles, and a hint of curry paste are some of the flavors all working together making a delicious soup that is so appropriate for this breezy summer day!  I could go on and on about the amazing talent in the Ferris Hills/Clark Meadows kitchen, but today it's all about Dan Cobb and his Coconut Zoodle Soup!

Derby Day at Ferris Hills

Jockey Claire had a last-minute entry for this horse race! The crowd went wild!

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Jockey Claire was also Bartender Claire for this fun event!  Mint Juleps, wine, sodas, and beer were served with pulled pork sandwiches and deviled eggs.  As tradition would have it, we all sang "My Old Kentucky Home," and as I began to describe the events of our own version of this time honored horse race, a last minute entry was announced and in trotted Claire mounted on her trusty steed.  The crowd went wild and the party began with laughter and fun!

Where's the Beef?

For the answer, look no further than Ferris Hills at West Lake in Canandaigua, NY

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The 10th Annual Chef & Sip Challenge was held yesterday at the Hotel Canandaigua. It was presented by the Canandaigua Kiwanis Club.  

Our Chefs, Daniel Cobb and Julie Woloson offered up Yankee Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes garnished with puff pastry/carmalized onion & chive.  It was a feast for the senses and they came home with the prize of Most Creative!  Congratulations to these talented chefs!

Lots of familiar faces in the photos.  You will see some of our wait staff, Matt Pelton and Kaylee White, out enjoying the day along with retired Executive Director, Aimee Ward. The venue was beautiful, the competition was fierce, but there was great camaraderie among the many talented chefs.  There is so much talent in this region of the Finger Lakes and we are fortunate to have some of that talent right here at Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows.

 

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To Your Good Health

Simple Things Help Make Healthy Aging Possible

Have you noticed that the numbers in the phone book seem to be getting smaller? Do you find it harder to get down on your knees to look under the bed—and to get up again?

There’s no question that age brings changes to our lives. And yes, some of them we’d prefer to avoid.

Physically, for example, stiffening joints can make it harder to get around. And many people find that their short-term memory just isn’t what it used to be. Often, difficult personal situations, such as the death of a spouse, can add to the negative changes.

But age can bring positive changes too. One survey found that many older people say they have less stress and more time for family, interests and hobbies than they used to. In fact, the vast majority of older people report they are satisfied with their lives.

To a great extent, what older age will be like for you depends on how you live now and how you cope with the changes that come your way. You may not be able to turn back time, but you can move in a direction that may make getting older easier and more pleasant. Here are a few pointers:

  • Decide to have an active mind and body. Remember the adage "Use it or lose it."
  • Opt to be involved. Isolation can contribute to depression and other health problems. So keep connected to family and friends. Social connections can help ensure that you have physical and emotional support for what comes your way.
  • Choose a healthy lifestyle. The advice you heard when you were younger still applies: Eat well, maintain a healthy weight, get enough rest, don’t smoke, do what you can to stay safe and see your doctor regularly.
  • Relish your leisure time. Do things you enjoy, and allow yourself some downtime. Too much stress can contribute to a host of health problems.
  • Practice healthy ways to cope. Believe in yourself, and remember: You can handle whatever comes your way.

Sources: AGS Foundation for Health in Aging; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Mental Health America; Pew Research Center












To your good health—simple things help make healthy
aging possible

Have you noticed that the numbers in the phone book seem to be getting
smaller? Do you find it harder to get down on your knees to look under the
bed—and to get up again?

There’s no question that age brings changes to our lives. And yes, some
of them we’d prefer to avoid.

Physically, for example, stiffening joints can make it harder to get
around. And many people find that their short-term memory just isn’t what it
used to be. Often, difficult personal situations, such as the death of a
spouse, can add to the negative changes.

But age can bring positive changes too. One survey found that many older
people say they have less stress and more time for family, interests and
hobbies than they used to. In fact, the vast majority of older people report
they are satisfied with their lives.

To a great extent, what older age will be like for you depends on how
you live now and how you cope with the changes that come your way. You may not
be able to turn back time, but you can move in a direction that may make
getting older easier and more pleasant. Here are a few pointers:

·       Decide to have
an active mind and body. Remember the adage "Use it or lose it."

·       Opt to be
involved. Isolation can contribute to depression and other health problems. So
keep connected to family and friends. Social connections can help ensure that
you have physical and emotional support for what comes your way.

·       Choose a
healthy lifestyle. The advice you heard when you were younger still
applies: Eat well, maintain a healthy weight, get enough rest, don’t smoke, do
what you can to stay safe and see your doctor regularly.

·       Relish your
leisure time. Do things you enjoy, and allow yourself some
downtime. Too much stress can contribute to a host of health problems.

·       Practice
healthy ways to cope. Believe in yourself, and remember: You can handle
whatever comes your way.

Sources: AGS Foundation for Health in Aging; Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention; Mental Health America; Pew Research Center





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