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7/7/2010 - 9/25/2010 - Outrigger Canoeing-Recreation tours - Paddlers can paddle an outrigger canoe with family and friends while seeing awesome views of Rochester waterways, whether your route includes spectacular views of the Rochester city skyline and architecture of Frederick Law Olmstead, or wildlife sightings of kingfishers, egrets, Great Blue Heron, and turtles sunning on submerged logs. Seats are lowered and have backs offering extra support, balance, and stability to all paddlers. If assistance with transfers is needed, a mechanical lift is available on the dock. The program is open to anyone interested in outrigger canoeing. Meets at Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY. Varied days/times

Contact: Anita O'Brien
Phone: 585-271-1894 ext. 674
Email: aobrien@rochesterrehab.org
URL: Click here to learn more

7/12/2010 - 12/13/2010 - Bee Keepers Association Meetings at Canandaigua VAMC - Come learn about the hobby/business of bee keeping! 2nd Tuesday of each month. Canandaigua VAMC,400 Fort Hill Ave. Canandaigua NY 14424 5 building auditorium.

Contact: Hank Riegel
Phone: 585-393-7370
Email: henry.riegel@va.gov

8/5/2010 - Thursday's Child Lunch and Learn: Sibling rivalry and how to manage it. - Parents and guardians of military connected children are encouraged to bring their lunch and come learn about new techniques that will help you navigate the competitive relationship that can develop between siblings during times of change and transition. Children's Institute has partnered with Fort Rochester and the Army Strong Community Center to provide these workshops. Bring a lunch...dessert to be provided. Date: Thursday, August 5th Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm Location: Fort Rochester, Army Strong Community Center 2035 Goodman Street North, Suite 103, Rochester, NY 14609 RSVP: Marianne Sernoffsky Community Support Manager marianne.sernoffsky@us.army.mil (585) 339-3308

Contact: Moria Story
Phone: (585) 295-1000 Ex. 240
Email: mstory@childrensinstitute.net
URL: Click here to learn more

8/19/2010 - Thursday's Child Lunch and Learn: Play to strengthen emotioinal relatioinsips. - Parents and guardians of military connected children are encouraged to bring their lunch and come discuss ways in which playing with children can strengthen family bonds and can help children cope with transitions that are the result of being a military family. Children's Institute has partnered with Fort Rochester and the Army Strong Community Center to provide these workshops. Bring a lunch...dessert to be provided. Date: Thursday, August 19th Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm Location: Fort Rochester, Army Strong Community Center 2035 Goodman Street North, Suite 103, Rochester, NY 14609 RSVP: Marianne Sernoffsky Community Support Manager marianne.sernoffsky@us.army.mil (585) 339-3308

Contact: Moria Story
Phone: (585) 295-1000 Ex. 240
Email: mstory@childrensinstitute.net
URL: Click here to learn more

8/29/2010 - Pound the Ground for Vets 5K - RUN / WALK
9:30 a.m., August 29, 2010
Park Point at RIT (near TC Riley’s), 611 Park Point Drive, Rochester
Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
All proceeds to benefit programs of Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.

Contact: Jocey Henderson
Phone: 585-295-7854
Email: jocene.henderson@veteransoutreachcenter.org
URL: Click here to learn more

9/18/2010 - 14th Annual Rochester River Challenge Outrigger Canoe Sprint Races - A Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project Event and an inclusive paddle sports event (400-meter sprint races)for people of all ages and abilities provided by Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana, a chapter of Disabled Sports USA. Event begins at 8:45 am with the Blessing of the Canoes. The race venue located at 149 Elmwood Ave, behind the Genesee Valley Complex. Event is open to people of all ages and abilities. No prior experience is necessary; a steersperson and all equipment are provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY.

Contact: Jan Whitaker
Phone: (585) 292-6107
Email: president@ adaptivecanoeing.org
URL: Click here to learn more

 

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