[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 153 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANTON WOODS SENIOR CENTER

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2018

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 40th 
anniversary of Canton Woods Senior Center. Located in Baldwinsville, 
New York, Canton Woods has been diligently serving the Central New York 
senior community for many years.
   Canton Woods Senior Center was founded in 1978 when a group called 
The Senior Club purchased the old Baldwinsville medical center, which 
was built ten years prior. Additionally, the Onondaga County Department 
of Aging and Youth aided The Senior Club with the purchase. Canton 
Woods began serving three municipalities once it was established: 
Baldwinsville, Lysander and Van Buren. The facility has undergone two 
major renovations to expand the dining, kitchen and recreation areas 
since the original purchase.
   Today, Canton Woods is operated by full- and part-time staff, as 
well as several devoted volunteers. Many services are available through 
the center including defensive driving education, an extensive library 
and various senior exercise classes. Canton Woods is unique in that any 
resident of Baldwinsville, Lysander or Van Buren who is at least 60 
years of age may utilize its services free of charge. Furthermore, any 
senior residing in Onondaga County may visit Canton Woods for meals and 
participate in overnight trips.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in 
celebrating Canton Woods' 40 years of contributions to senior citizens. 
We must also applaud the efforts of caregivers, career and volunteer, 
around the nation. Seniors are an important part of the Central New 
York community and it is my hope facilities like Canton Woods continue 
to thrive throughout the country.

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