5/26/2009 - Military Pride Friends and Family Network - Marianne Sernoffsky, Community Support Leader, will be a guest speaker for the Genesee County Military Pride Friends and Family Network gathering. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 @ 5:45pm at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, NY.

Marianne will be speaking on behalf of the Army Strong Community Center. This office is dedicated to supporting all branches of the Military and their Family members with information, referrals and lots of resources.

6/1/2009 - Annual Golf Tournament - Fundraiser. Midvale Country Club, June 1, 2009

6/7/2009 - 2-101st Calvary WELCOME HOME CEREMONY - When:Sunday June 7, 2009 Where: Geneva Armory (300 Main St.) Time: 11am Parade 12pm Military Ceremony (Geneva Chamber of Commerce) It is essential for these brave heroes to understand that they are valued for their tremendous sacrifice, and people lining the streets for the parade, attending the ceremony and welcoming them home in grand style, publicly demonstrates their immense appreciation.

6/12/2009 - 6/14/2009 - 16th Annual Veterans Outreach Center FLAG DAY CAMPAIGN - Various locations throughout the Greater Rochester area.

7/1/2009 - 12/2/2009 - Women's Veteran Group at the Rochester Vet Center - These groups are free, ongoing, open and held once a month on the 1st Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 pm for women veterans who are eligible for services at the Rochester Vet Center. The remaining 2009 group dates are Wednesdays: July 1, Aug 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov 4, and Dec. 2.

7/16/2009 - Canandaigua VA Medical Center Human Resources Process - When: Thursday July 16, 2009 Where: Canandaigua VA Medical Center (400 Fort Hill Ave) Time: 10am-2pm Learn how to search for a VA & government job Lean how to Apply for a VA & government job Lean how to successfully interview for a VA & government job

7/25/2009 - Wounded Warrior Resiliency and Support Workshop - Saturday July 25, 2009, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Windhorse Farm in Hilton, New York. This is a one day workshop focusing on identification of challenges, goal-setting and exploring positive life style changes. It looks at issues of isolation, distrust, and emotional difficulties that veterans may be experiencing and assists in strengthening of resources and support. Components of this workshop include Equine Assisted Learning which utilizes horses as a tool for emotional growth and learning in humans. All activities take place on the ground. No horse experience is necessary. After exercises with the horses, there is time for reflecting on the experience, processing through group discussion and peer support and looking at applying what was discovered at home and on the job.

7/27/2009 - 15th Annual Veterans Outreach Center Golf Tournament - Midvale Country Club, 2387 Baird Road, Penfield, NY

8/21/2009 - GOLF TOURNAMENT-BENEFITING A VETERAN - Crystal Cleaning Classic 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament Friday, August 21, 2009 Check In 10:00 Am Shadow Lake Golf & Racquet Club 1850 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY 14526

8/29/2009 - Center of Excellence Freedom 5K - 5K to Honor Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq (OEF/OIF) All benefits will go to the Achilles Track Club Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans. The team introduces recently wounded soldiers from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan to running. This rehabilitation program provides motivation, training, and the opportunity to rebuild strength and endurance while healing through distance events.

8/30/2009 - Pound the Ground for Vets 5K - Will benefit Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., which provides free services for veterans and their family members. 5K Race/Walk starts @ 9:30 a.m. at Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, NY.

9/13/2009 - Annual Motorcycle and Classic Car Run - Fundraiser. Motorcycle Ride through Canandagiua/Macedon area. Classic Car show. Poker Run. Begins at Log Cabin Restaruant in Macedon, NY. Dinner and live entertainment after the ride.

9/29/2009 - Veterans Health Education Fair - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm / Canandaigua VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua; Bldg 4: Auditorium. Service providers sharing information ranging from diabetes, acupuncture, pain management, safe driving, suicide prevention, medication reconciliation, informed consent, and more.

10/22/2009 - 2009 National Veterans Job Expo - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; EISENHART AUDITORIUM at the ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER,657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY. Sponsored by Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. Meet local and national employers with career opportunities in: "Green" Occupations, Health Care, Information Technology, Warehouse / Distribution, Utilities, Manufacturing and much more. Bring your DD214 Release/Discharge from Active Duty, if available. This is the LARGEST veterans' job fair in Upstate New York!

11/8/2009 - Veteran's Homecoming Dance & Family Fun Event - Come join us for an evening of music & fun dedicated to the 401st Civil Affairs Battalion who have returned home from Iraq & the military veterans of Brighton!
Brookside Recreation Center, 220 Idlewood Rd, Rochester
3pm - 6pm
Enjoy a concert by the New Horizons Big Band, inflatables for the kids and light refreshments!

11/20/2009 - 12/31/2009 - SportsNet-Inclusive Sports - SportsNet is a collaboration between several organizations that ensures choice and accessibility of adaptive and inclusive sports. A variety of sports are available to veterans and their families that include but is not limited to: Cycling, Golf, Sailing, Outrigger Canoeing, Wheelchair Basketball, Power Wheelchair Soccer, Sled Hockey.

1/6/2010 - 1/16/2010 - ASVAB Workshop - Bryant & Stratton College. We will provide tips and review exercises to help you pass the ASVAB in an easy, 4-part series. The workshop will be held on 1/06 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., 1/09 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., 1/13 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., and 1/16 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Bryant & Stratton College will help you prepare for the Arithmetic Reasoning and Mathematics Knowledge subtests on the ASVAB. This workshop is open to the public, and it’s FREE of charge! We have run this workshop several times already with proven results; official ASVAB scores have actually increased by as many as 22 points!
Call to reserve your spot.

1/29/2010 - Green Initiative For Veterans Employment Workshop - The workshop will be held at the Veterans Outreach Center, 457 South Avenue, Rochester, NY. Veterans will be able to learn more about training and employment opportunities in two “green” career fields, HVAC and Building Maintenance Technology, coordinated by Monroe Boces 2 Center For Workforce Development and the Veterans Outreach Center. There will also be a discussion on financial aid opportunities including information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Space is limited so please call ahead to reserve your seat.

2/8/2010 - 3/31/2010 - OASIS Adaptive Sports Winter Program Event Launch - On February 8th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. OASIS Adaptive Sports will kick off the inaugural year of their program with a launch event for their winter program. The event will take place in the Sunset Lodge at Bristol Mountain, and all 5 veterans who will receive instruction in the winter program will be in attendance. Most of the OASIS board, Rochester VA key leaders, Bristol Mountain administrators, adaptive ski instructors, OASIS donors / supporters and some local officials and politicians will be in attendance. Please join us for the event to commemorate our inaugrual year, and enjoy the festivities and refreshments. We hope to see you there! Thank you.

2/12/2010 - RED, WHITE, AND BLUE BLOOD DRIVE-Give Love, Give Blood - Join Soldiers' Angels as they partner with Western Ontario County Chapter of the American Red Cross to honor the sacrifice of our military. All donations are made to honor the sacrifice and blood shed of our soldiers but will be used locally. The first 10 first time donors will receive a t-shirt and all who donate will get a chance at a door prize! February 12, 2010 1:30-6:30PM Army Reserve Center Charlotte St Canandaigua

3/16/2010 - Free Clergy Day Workshop - On Tuesday, March 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Help Base Greater Rochester is holding an informational seminar to educate clergy of all faiths and religious backgrounds about the effects and issues military families face throughout the deployment cycle. The seminar will provide practical information to help clergy and congregations better meet the special needs of military families. Featured topics include: How Congregations Can Help Military Families, Overall Issues Service Men and Women and Their Families Encounter, Operation Enduring & Iraqi Freedom: Impact on Service Members & Families, and Community Resources Available to Help Military Families Cope with Issues and Changes. This half day workshop includes a free working lunch. Advance registration is required. Registration Deadline is March 9, 2010.

The mission of Help Base Greater Rochester is to enhance services by coordinating, mobilizing, and educating the community-at-large about the issues facing veterans, service members, and their families and advocating for the necessary services to ensure that these community members can regain and maintain their physical, emotional, and economic well-being.

3/25/2010 - 3/26/2010 - Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), A Two Day Training for Treating PTSD - This two day workshop is being offered by the Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz and is being webcast live to the Greater Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross, 50 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day The training location is handicapped accessible and American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting is available upon request. The $175 registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch on both days. Registration deadline is March 17, 2010.

4/7/2010 - 4/28/2010 - Project Healing Waters Kick Off - We will launch our first PHW program on Tuesday April 27th at 7:00 PM. It will be held at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center, Building #5, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY. The evening will consist of working with the veterans to tie a wooly bugger and receive casting instruction

4/14/2010 - The Distillery Charity Night - to benefit VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER and OASIS ADAPTIVE SPORTS. The DISTILLERY, Victor Location, 10 Square Drive, Victor, NY 14564 Charity Night Tickets: $25.00 Price includes complimentary appetizers & two drinks. Tickets available at all Distillery locations, as well as STARS & STRIPES The Flag Store, a project of Veterans Outreach Center, 455 South Ave., Rochester. Please visit thedistillery.com or call (585) 271-2044 for further information.

4/29/2010 - Veterans Stand Down - for all Military Service Veterans. 10 am - 4 pm, Our Lady of the Americas Church Hall (formerly Corpus Christi), 864 E. Main Street, Rochester. Offering information and services regarding: veterans benefits, employment, healthcare, VA eligibility, social services, housing, vets organizations, public assistance, and more. Please bring your DD 214, if available.

6/5/2010 - Women Veterans Open House - June 5, 2010 10am-2pm VA Rochester Outpatient Clinic 465 Westfall Rd Rochester, NY 14620 VA Women Veterans Healthcare; VA eligibility/ enrollment(please bring DD214) ; community resources, refreshments

6/8/2010 - Golf Clinic - Golf Clinic at Executive South Family Golf and Recreation Center, 3850 E. Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467 Clinic will be held on the driving range and taught by golf professional Bob Gurley. Practice your driving, chipping and putting skills and get warmed up for the golf season! Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00 Open to veterans and their friends and family. Pre-registration preferred

6/17/2010 - Cycling Clinic - A chance to try out a variety of bikes – hand cycles, three wheels,tandem, and recumbents. Find out what is the best cycle for you and meet other bike enthusiasts. Open to veterans and their friends and family. Genesee Waterways Center 149 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 4:00-7:00PM Cost: Free Clinic Food: $2.00

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

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.

7/22/2010 - Blue Star Mothers Open House, 5:00pm - 7:00 pm - We invite all mothers and supporters who now have, or have had, children honorably serving in the military.

Veterans Outreach Center Board Room, 459 South Avenue, Rochester, (Please use Stars & Stripes Flag Store entrance)

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.

9/22/2010 - Blue Star Mothers of Rochester Chapter #8 - Monthly meetings held at Veterans Outreach Center, 459 South Avenue, Rochester. Please use entrance at 61 Comfort Street.

The Blue Star Mothers monthly meetings are an opportunity for mothers and supporters who now have, or have had, children honorably serving in the military. We will learn a bit more about the types of opportunities we have in the Rochester/Monroe County area to serve and support our military and each other.

Please RSVP.

10/7/2010 - Free Workshop for Non-Profit Agency Managers & Administrators -

The mission of Help Base Greater Rochester is to enhance services by coordinating, mobilizing, and educating the community-at-large about the issues facing veterans, service members, and their families and advocating for the necessary services to ensure that these community members can regain and maintain their physical, emotional and economic well-being.

10/21/2010 - Thursday's Child: Transitions: Maintaining your child's school expectations. - Parents and guardians of military connected children are encouraged to bring their children and come have dinner with us as we discuss the changes brought about by both expected and unexpected transitions, how those changes can affect your children, and what you can do to help them cope and maintain or improve their school performance. Children's Institute has partnered with the Army Strong Community Center to provide these workshops. Dinner and childcare to be provided Date: Thursday, August 19th Time: 5:30am - 7:30pm Location: Children's Institute 274 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 In Village Gate building, around the back. Enterance under the green and yellow awning. RSVP: Moria Story Same Sky Sharing Associate mstory@childrensinstitute.net (585) 295-1000 Ex. 240

10/26/2010 - 6/27/2011 - Project Healing Waters & Canandaigua Trout Unlimited - Learn to tie flys and the art of casting!! Join us the 4th Tuesday of every month except December. Canandaigua VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua NY 14424 Auditorium, 5 bldg. Oct. class will be in courtyard 1 pavilion

10/28/2010 - 2010 National Veterans Job Expo - 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Eisenhart Auditorium at the Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Avenue

This Job Expo is the ONLY employment recruitment event in Monroe County that exclusively targets area veterans, and the LARGEST veterans’ job fair in Upstate New York.

11/3/2010 - “DISCOVER YOUR INNER STRENGTH” - On November 3, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center will present a cost free day of seminars to celebrate National Caregivers and Patient Centered Care month. This program is being held in the Thompson Room at the Canandaigua Inn on the Lake. The public is invited to learn healing and balancing strategies for you and those you care for. The speaker for this event is Marjorie Baker Price, RN. In 2008 Ms. Baker founded a not-for-profit company, Centering for Wellness, Inc., that offers holistic educational programs to promote grassroots self-care and empowerment initiatives for personal and organizational transformation. Her background includes work as a community health nurse, psychiatric nurse clinician level III and Reiki Master Level III. The registration deadline is October 25.Registrants are welcome to attend all seminars or select only those of interest. Times & Topics 8:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. Registration & Welcome 8:30 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. Compassionate Touch Therapy 9:30 A.M. - 10:20 A.M. Guided Meditation 10:30 A.M. - 11:20 A.M. Stages of Loss and Grief 11:30 A.M. - 12:20 P.M. Personal Empowerment Skills/Team Building 1:20 P.M. - 2: 10 P.M. Compassionate Touch Therapy 2:20 P.M - 3:10 P.M. Guided Meditation 3: 20 P.M - 4:10 P.M. Stages of Loss and Grief For more information and to register please contact Audrey Furnal @ 585-393-7238. The Canandaigua Inn on the Lake is located at 770 South Main St., Canandaigua, NY

11/8/2010 - Women Veterans and Adult Community Film Event-Lioness - 6-9pm 6-7 pm VA Benefits and Services Informational Tables 7- pm Lioness film begins 957 S. Clinton Ave Rochester, NY 14620

11/10/2010 - Rock Out for Vets Concert - Join the Gold Star Families of Rochester and Veterans Outreach Center as we Rock Out for Vets. The headline band will be “Joey T and the Formulas.”

This fourth annual event will be held at Nolas BBQ, 4775 Lake Avenue, Rochester.

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 pm. Sponsorship opportunities still available! Call 585.295.7804 to find out more about sponsorship and raffle prize donations.

To learn more about Gold Star Families: http://www.goldstarfamilyregistry.com/about

11/11/2010 - Open House at the Rochester Vet Center - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the Rochester Vet Center at our new location: 2000 S. Winton Road Building 5, Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14618 Ribbon cutting to commence at 1:30pm followed by Open House from 2-4pm on November 11, 2010.

12/4/2010 - 12/5/2010 - Trees for Troops Program - is an excellent opportunity for the Rochester Community to come together and help military families. Community members are invited to go to Grossmans Garden & Home, 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Penfield, NY on December 4 and December 5 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to choose and purchase a tree to be sent to a military family. Those who purchase a trees will have the opportunity to add a note to accompany the tree, and the option to include their email address on a special tag to enable the military family to send a note or photos with their tree. FedEx will pick up the trees and deliver them to military bases for families to pick up and enjoy. The Trees for Troops program is sponsored by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and FedEx Corp. Grossmans Garden & Home is the only retailer in Monroe County participating in the program.

1/12/2011 - Coming Home from War - The Veteran and Family Discussion Series - 5:30 PM, Nazareth College Arts Center

Ms. Laura Browder, Author, “When Janey Comes Marching Home: Portraits of Women Combat Veterans.” Accompanied by a photo essay exhibit of the same.

Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY. Each discussion will be preceded by a social hour from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Lipson Patron’s Lounge, room 143 of the Arts Center.

Discussions will begin at 6:45 PM and will be held in the Palladoro Reception Hall, room 137 of the Arts Center. LIMITED SEATING. Please reserve your seat today.

10/25/2011 - 11/3/2011 - Caregivers You’re KNOT Alone - Caregivers You’re KNOT Alone The Canandaigua VA Medical Center is pleased to present “Caregivers You’re KNOT Alone” a conference to celebrate National Caregivers, Hospice and Patient Centered Care Month. This program will provide techniques to heal, create balance and allow harmony in your life. Open to the public, the conference will be held on November 3, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Canandaigua Inn on the Lake, Grand Ballroom Canandaigua Inn on the Lake, Grand Ballroom 770 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Times & Topics 8:00 - 8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:40 - 8:50 Welcome 8:50 - 9:30 Community Resource Panel /Information Sharing 9:30 - 10:00 Opening Ritual 10:00 - 10:30 Break/Visit Vendors 10:30 - 12:00 Feeling Stressed & Disconnected, You’re Knot Alone! Tools to Help You Reconnect - Suzanne Dougherty, LCSW 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch on Your Own/Visit Vendors 1:00 - 3:00 Guided Imagery and Experiential Methods of Self Support -Kim Santamaria, MS, RN 3:00 - 3:30 Closing Ceremony Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 1, 2011 For further inquiries or to register as a community guest please contact : Audrey Furnal RN at 585-393-7238 or Audrey.Furnal@va.gov Nina Mottern RN at 585-393-7514 or Nina.Mottern@va.gov Check the Canandaigua VA Medical Center News Room @ http://www.canandaigua.va.gov/newsroom/cannewsroom.asp for more upcoming events. Visit the Canandaigua VA Facebook Page @ http://www.facebook.com/VACanandaigua The Canandaigua VA Medical Center is located at 400 Fort Hill Avenue C

10/25/2011 - 12/9/2011 - FLU SHOTS FOR VETERANS - CANANDAIGUA VA MEDICAL CENTER AND ROCHESTER VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC The Canandaigua VA Medical Center will provide flu shots to Veterans on Fridays from 9 -12 a.m. & 1- 3 p.m. Flu Shots will be available by appointment only. Veterans are asked to call their VA Primary Care Provider or the Specialty Care Clinic at 585-393-7293 to schedule an appointment. The Flu Shot Clinic will be held in the Building 5 Auditorium. The Canandaigua VA Medical Center is located at 400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, NY. Flu Shots will also be available by appointment only at the Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic: • Tuesdays - 9 - 11 a.m. & 1 - 3 pm • Thursdays - 1 pm - 3pm • Fridays - 9 - 11 am & 1- 3 pm Please call your VA Primary Care Provider or the Rochester VA Outpatient at (585) 463-2757 to schedule a flu shot. The Rochester VA Outpatient is located at 465 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Flu Shots are also available at scheduled primary care appointments. Check the Canandaigua VA Medical Center News Room @ http://www.canandaigua.va.gov/newsroom/cannewsroom.asp for more upcoming events. Visit the Canandaigua VA Facebook Page @ http://www.facebook.com/VACanandaigua

2/21/2014 - 5/14/2010 - SportsNet Adapted Sports EXPO - SportsNet’s EXPOS are designed to enable veterans to spend time exploring a variety of adapative sports. Held at the Al Sigl Gymnasium, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY, EXPOS offer mini-arenas of Wheelchair Basketball, Sled Hockey, Adapted Cycling, Outrigger Canoeing, Golf, and Power Wheelchair Soccer. Veterans are assisted in assessing their ability to use the adaptive equipment and are guided by skilled Therapeutic Recreation staff and volunteers in basic maneuvers of the sports. The event is free and is a great way for veterans and their friends and family members to learn about what is available in the Rochester area! EXPO Dates: March 24, 2010 11:00AM-2:00PM April 14, 2010 5:00-8:00PM May 8, 2010 10:00-1:00PM