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MARCH 2010 EVENTS
Parkinson Café (Third Thursday Sessions) -  Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Thursday, March 18, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Pieters Family Life Center, 1025 Commons Way, Rochester. (Call 249-9842 to confirm the location up to one month before.)
Provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
Coffee & mingling, followed by Morning Music Therapy, bring-your-own-lunch, and guest speaker.
Advance registration required at least one week before the event by e-mail to lbscom@rochester.rr.com ,or by phone at (585) 249-9842.

Charity 2010 St. Patrick's Gala -  Catholic Family Center
Friday, March 19, 2010, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Rochester Convention Center.
Sponsorship opportunities available.
For more information or to register, see the CFC website or call (585) 262-7172.

Breast Cancer Coalition Evening Seminar- Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Avenue (between Culver and Goodman).
Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy.  Presenter: Dr. Marcia Krebs.  Free!
Questions? Please contact the BCCR office at (585) 473-8177.

Parkinson Café: Memorial Art Gallery Visit -  Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the Memorial Art Gallery, 100 University Avenue, Rochester. Parkinson Café provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
Free - Doors open at 11 a.m.

Open House plus Art & Bake Sale - Hickok Center for Brain Injury
Friday, March 26, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Hickok Center, 114 South Union Street, Rochester.
Lot and street parking available.
Take a guided tour of our facility, meet members and staff, and enjoy delicious homemade baked goods, as well as a large variety of framed/unframed original and print member-made artwork, photography, and note card sets. Learn and help us to raise awareness of brain injury prevention and compensatory services available to brain injury survivors in our community.
For more information, please call (585) 271-8640 x207 or email ghewson@hickokcenter.org.

Advent House Dinner Dance and Auction at Casa Larga -  Advent House
Friday, March 26, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at Casa Larga Vineyards & Winery, 2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport. A fundraiser to support Advent House, comfort care home for terminally ill.
Corporate Support is needed in the form of sponsors and program advertising.  Business can also support this fundraiser by donating goods and services for our Silent and Live Auctions. 
Volunteers Needed to help solicit, organize, and transport items; and for setup the day of the event.
Contact person: Vicki Deady, Advent House Development Coordinator, at (585) 223-6112 or theadventhouse@frontiernet.net.

Hope Hall Presents "Experience Italy" -  Hope Hall
Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at the Italian American Sports Club, 1260 Buffalo Road.
Delicious Italian cuisine, including appetizers, eggplant parmiggiano, chicken piccata, beef brasciola, wine with dinner, and dessert. Italian music. Raffles. Cash bar.
Tickets $35 each. All proceeds to benefit Hope Hall's operating budget.
Reservations needed by Friday, March 12.
Questions? Please call Debbie Diederich in the Hope Hall Development Office at (585) 426-5824.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Bay View Family YMCA
Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Bay View Family YMCA's Gymnasium, 1209 Bay Road, Webster.
Home-style breakfast with pancakes, sausage & juice. We’ll have a visit from the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg hunt & family games and activities.
Two seating times available (Reservations are required): 9:30-10:30 am or 10:30-11:30am.
Fees: $8 for adults & children 13 and up; $4 for children 12 and under.
For more Info: contact Adam Wallach at (585) 341-3215 or adamw@rochesterymca.org.

Free Brown Bag Educational Panel - Hickok Center for Brain Injury
Monday, March 29, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hickok Center, 114 South Union Street, Rochester.
Educational Panel entitled “The Brain – Living With Epilepsy.”
The panel will feature: J. Craig Henry, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Strong Epilepsy Center;
A. James Fessler, III, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at University of Rochester and Director of Clinical Research and Assistant Director, Strong Epilepsy Center;
and Michael Radell, Community Educator, Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester.
This is the first of four brown bag educational events the Hickok Center will host throughout 2010. Bring your lunch and learn about the medical and social issues of living with epilepsy. If you or someone you love has epilepsy, here is an opportunity to learn and ask questions of area professionals.
Lot and street parking available. Reservations strongly suggested as seating is limited. To make a reservation, please call (585) 271-8640 x207 or email ghewson@hickokcenter.org to reserve a seat.

Mission Community Monday at D & R Depot Restaurant - Open Door Mission
Monday, March 29, 2010, at the D & R Depot Restaurant, 63 Lake Street, LeRoy, NY.
Dine at the Depot Restaurant on March 29 to show your support of Open Door Mission; the Depot will donate $1.00 for every person who dines and mentions the Mission.

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APRIL 2010 EVENTS
Parkinson Café (at Lifetime Care) -  Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lifetime Care's Center for Compassion and Healing, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester (first Wednesday of each month).
Provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
10 a.m.: Coffee & mingling, followed by Coping Circle with Marnee McLean, psych nurse, and exercise with Kathy Pullano, physical therapist.    12 noon: Bring-your-own lunch.
12:45 p.m.: Guest speaker to be announced.
Advance registration required at least one week before the event by e-mail to lbscom@rochester.rr.com, or by phone at (585) 249-9842.

Parkinson Café (at Home Care of Rochester) - Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Thursday, April 8, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Home Care of Rochester, 85 Metro Park, Rochester (second Thursday of each month).
Provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
Morning “Bright Spots” led by HCR social workers, followed by bring-your-own lunch, a physical therapy stretch, an occupational therapy tip, and then an afternoon program. Today's program: Successful Aging.
Advance registration required at least one week before the event by e-mail to lbscom@rochester.rr.com, or by phone at (585) 249-9842.

7th Annual Cindy L. Dertinger Advanced Breast Cancer Seminar- Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Friday, April 9, 2010, at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue, Rochester.
Seminar: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.   Reception: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Admission is free, however seating is limited and reservations are required. RSVP (585) 473-8177. .

Motor Mania: Benefit for Open Door Mission - Open Door Mission
Friday - Sunday, April 9, 10, & 11, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the Dome Arena at the The Fair and Expo Center,
2695 East Henrietta Rd.
Bring a canned good to benefit the Open Door Mission, and save $2.00 off admission.
Volunteers Needed to manage canned food collection barrels in the entrance way of the Dome arena during the event. For a list of available 2- or 3-hour volunteer shifts, see our page on this web site.
If interested, please call Cindy McTammany at (585) 454-6696 x 102 or cmctammany@odmail.com.

Parkinson Café (Third Thursday Sessions) -  Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Pittsford Community Library, 24 State Street, Pittsford. (Call 249-9842 to confirm the location up to one month before.)
Provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
Coffee & mingling, followed by Coping Circle with Liz Schnucker, and Solutions Discussion with Robin Griffin. Sing-along with Brad Schramek, bring-your-own-lunch, and guest. Today's feature: Paint Along with Chas Davis, a professional artist.
Advance registration required at least one week before the event by e-mail to lbscom@rochester.rr.com, or by phone at (585) 249-9842.

Open Door Mission 30th Annual Friendship Banquet - Open Door Mission
Thursday, April 16, 2010, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Burgundy Basin Inn, 1362 Marsh Road, Pittsford.
Registration at 5 p.m.    Dinner at 6 p.m.
Keynote speaker: Former Rock star Nick Costello of Nick Costello Ministries.
There is no charge for this event; however, a collection offering will be taken to help with expenses.
Please RSVP by April 9th. Call (585) 454-6696 x108 or visit www.opendoormission.com.

Parkinson 5K Canal Run/Walk for a Cure -  Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Meridian Centre Park, 2025 Winton Road South, Brighton (between Route 390 and the Canal).
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.  •  5K Run starts at 9 a.m.  •  1.5-mile Walk at 10 a.m.
Runners and walkers can register for the event by mail for $18 postmarked by April 14th.
Online registration for $20 is available through 8 p.m. on April 16th.
Registration fees will be waived for runners and walkers collecting $100 or more in pledges.
T-shirts will be given to first 500 registered participants.
Late Registration: $25 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at Medved Running & Walking, 3400 Monroe Avenue. $25 race day registration and packet pick up at 7:30 a.m. at Meridian Centre Park.
We are asking anyone who plans to attend the Parkinson Run Walk to help in collecting individual donations. A sample fundraising letter is provided on the web site. We also encourage organizations, workplaces, churches and clubs to form teams. Proceeds from the Parkinson Canal Run Walk will again be used to fund research and find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). With our donations we support the University of Rochester (UR); the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF); and the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF).
Volunteers Needed. Please leave a message at (585) 234-5355.
More information and online registration at www.psguny.org/2010_main.htm.

Parkinson Café: Susan B. Anthony House Visit -  Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the Susan B. Anthony House, 17 Madison Street, Rochester. Parkinson Café provides social, cultural, and intellectual interaction for people with Parkinson's disease. Care partners are always welcome to attend.
Please preregister at (585) 249-9842.
$6 at the door. 10 a.m.: coffee & mingling. 10:30 a.m.: guided tour. Optional lunch at a restaurant after tour.

Farm Day 2010 - Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Victor.
Crazy about cows? Hungry for horse kisses? Experience all of our wonderful farm animals during our 8th annual Farm Day. Bring the whole family to enjoy festival favorites: wagon rides, face painting, crafts, and an array of new and exciting activities. We promise lots of farm fun for everyone!
Stay tuned to www.lollypop.org for more information.

Bivona Summit on Child Abuse - Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Thursday, April 29, 2010.
Join us at our 2nd annual one-day conference to learn more about current child sexual and physical abuse issues. The Summit is geared towards professionals who work with children, including law enforcement, attorneys, judges, mental health professionals, the pediatric medical community, social workers, school personnel, and daycare providers. Attendees will also learn about the new and outstanding community resources available for children and families, including the Bivona Child Advocacy Center. Visit our website at www.BivonaCAC.org for registration rates and more information.

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MAY 2010 EVENTS
5th Annual Cement Mixer Gala - Flower City Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, May 1, 2010, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.
Never a stuffy affair, our gala is a wonderful party we put on each year to raise funds for home building. Individual tickets are $125 each; tables of 10 are $1,250.
Doors open at 6:00 when guests start the bidding on our silent auction and preview live auction items while enjoying a cocktail and jazz by the Jimmie Highsmith Group.
Flower City Habitat for Humanity's major donors ($1,000 and up) will be invited to enjoy a complimentary VIP reception. Others may purchase a ticket for this activity at the $175 level.
Dinner and program begin at 7:00 with a ballroom dance performance by students of the Rochester DanceSport Academy, followed by live auctions: awards presentation; and danceable, high-energy music by Jack Baron and his band, Raise the Roof,
WROC TV8's Kevin Doran and Maureen McGuire will be our Masters of Ceremonies.
Please visit our pre-gala online auction (that goes live March 15th) to bid on art and other great items before the event. Many of these items promise to be snatched up long before May 1st rolls around!
Mix and bond with us for a good cause!
Sponsorships Available. Please support Habitat as an event sponsor!
To become a sponsor, or to purchase a program ad or tickets, please contact Teresa Bianchi, Development Manager, at tbianchi@rochesterhabitat.org or call (585) 546-1470 x305.

MS Walk 2010 - National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Upstate New York Chapter
Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Genesee Valley Park (see parking information below).
Registration: 9:00 a.m.   Walk MS Steps Off: 10 a.m.   Routes: 3 miles and 5.5 miles
Parking Information: Parking will be on the University of Rochester Campus.
From Elmwood Avenue, go north onto Wilson Blvd., then turn right onto Trustee Road; take your next right onto Intercampus Drive; Go over the bridge and park in Park Lot. Volunteers will instruct you from there on how to get to the Roundhouse Shelter and the check-in area. Buses will be available to take participants from Park Lot to the Roundhouse Shelter.
Sign up here: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=4894918&pg=personal&fr_id=13757

4th Annual Little Links - Bay View Family YMCA, Southeast YMCA, and Eastside YMCA
Sunday, May 2, 2010, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., at Wickham Farms, 1821 Route 250, Penfield NY.
An event for the entire family. Activities Include: Miniature Golf, LIVE music entertainment, a GIANT jumping pillow, two inflatables, face painting, and a chance to win one week of our School Age or Golf Camp from one of our area YMCA Camps (some exclusions).
Admission includes all activities: $7.00 per child (ages 2-12 years), $3.00 per adult (ages 13 years and up).
Ages 2 and under are FREE!
Food and beverages are available at an additional cost.

"Taste of Our Community" Wine & Food Tasting - Monroe Community Hospital
Friday, May 7, 2010, at Monroe Community Hospital, 435 East Henrietta Road.
General Tasting from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., in the Auditorium at MCH.  Ticket price: $60.
Cellar Master Reserve Tasting from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the MCH Fireside Lounge.
    Ticket price: $125 (includes admission to both the Reserve Tasting and the General Tasting)
All proceeds support MCH residents.
Evening includes a Silent Auction.
For more information call (585) 760-6029, or visit our website at www.mch-foundation.org.

RAAVS Program Meeting - Rochester Area Administrators of Volunteer Services
Wednesday, May 19, 2010, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., at the Girl Scout Office, 1020 John Street, West Henrietta. RAAVS provides support, guidance, training, and resources to those who work in the field of volunteer resource management.
Topic of Discussion: Program evaluation; looking back oat the 2009-2010 year.
Free to RAAVS Members - $5.00 for non-members. Be sure to bring business cards to exchange.
RSVP to Jerry Bennett, (585) 719-3488 or jbennett@depaul.org.

St. Joseph's Villa Ugly Tie & Purse Lunch - St. Joseph's Villa
Thursday, May 20, 2010, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
Join in the fun and fashion of the 12th annual St. Joseph's Villa Ugly Tie & Purse Lunch. Contestants pass a table of celebrity judges, then enjoy a buffet lunch. Winners receive the highly coveted "Tiesman Trophy" and "Nobel Purse Prize."
There are many exciting sponsorship opportunities available for the event. For information about sponsorships or to make reservations, contact Linda Rosenbaum at (585) 865-1550 x258, or lrosenbaum@stjosephsvilla.org.

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JUNE 2010 EVENTS
CARES Drive for a Cure Campaign Celebration Luncheon - CARES - Committee to Aid Research to End Schizophrenia
Friday, June 4, 2010, 12:30 p.m., at Shadow Lake Country Club, 1850 Five Mile Line Road.
$18.00 per person.
Committee to Aid Research to End Schizophrenia presents Dr. J. Steven Lamberti, Research Leader for Schizophrenia at University of Rochester Medical Center and Strong Ties. Also, updating research at Rochester Psychiatric Center is Dr. Laurence Guttmacher, Clinical Director.
CARES funds have supported over 90 studies through the years which have helped so many in our community.
Yes, your donations stay in the Rochester area helping our loved ones. Won't you join us on June 4th at Shadow Lake? Please send reservation requests and contributions to:
CARES, Attn: John Delehanty, PO. Box 650, Pittsford, NY 14534.

AIDS Walk - AIDS Care
Saturday, June 5, 2010. Save the date!

Bark & Whine 2010 - Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford. Save the date!
Auction items needed: Please consider making a donation of a silent auction item. For more information, contact Debra Calandrillo at  (585) 223-1330 x241 or calandrillo@lollypop.org, or visit www.lollypop.org.

RAAVS Annual Conference -  Rochester Area Administrators of Volunteer Services
Wednesday, June 9, 2010, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., at the Springdale Farm, 700 Colby Street, Ogden.
NYRAAVS provides support, guidance, training, and resources to those who work in the field of volunteer resource management.
A full day of information and fun. Details to follow.

Kids' Marathon - Bay View Family YMCA
Starts Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Bay View Family YMCA Aquatic Center Pavilion, 1209 Bay Road, Webster.
The Kids' Marathon is an opportunity for young runners and walkers to participate in a marathon – modified just for kids. No experience is necessary… anyone between the ages of 5 and 12 who is up to the challenge of completing a full-length marathon (26.2 miles) over the course of 5 weeks is welcome to participate.
Kids will complete 25 of the 26.2 miles prior to race day. Beginning June 10, participants will have 5 weeks to complete the 25 miles on their own by either running, jogging or walking.
Then, on Thursday, July 15, 2010, all participants will finish the marathon distance as they complete the last 1.2 miles together as a group down a spectator-lined Ridge Road minutes before the BIG Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Parade –crossing the official Kids' Marathon finish line.
Entry Fees: $26.20, and $10.00 for Companion Runner.
For more info: contact Kim Smith at 341-4043 or kims@rochesterymca.org.

Rochester Tour de Cure - American Diabetes Association
Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Mendon Ponds Park.
Are you up for a challenge? Join over 1,600 riders and volunteers for an experience that is fully supported, fun, and inspirational for all cycling abilities! Enjoy a bike ride that takes you through the picturesque Mendon Ponds Park and along the outskirts of Rochester through historical towns of Avon, Honeoye Falls, Geneseo, and Livonia just to name a few.
The Rochester Tour de Cure is a fully supported bike ride every mile you pedal and every dollar you raise! Our routes feature Rest Stops that are complete with fresh fruit, snacks, beverages, enthusiastic volunteers, medical and bike mechanical supports as well as Support and Gear vehicles and Ride Marshal’s.
Not only is the ride itself memorable, celebrate at the Start/Finish Line location at Mendon Ponds Park. Join in on the celebration while making YOUR mark against diabetes. The celebration includes great food, live music, Rohrbach’s Tasting Tent, massages, and much more! Choose from a variety of route options (15 miles to 100 miles).
For details, see our tour.diabetes.org/ web page or call 1-888-DIABETES x3473.

8th Annual Bivona Golf Tournament - Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Monday, June 28, 2010, at Midvale Country Club.
Save the date now and plan to get three of your friends or business associates together for a wonderful day of golf at a beautiful course! Registration is $175 per person. Become a corporate sponsor, hole sponsor, or bald-headed boy sponsor and help support the Bivona Child Advocacy Center. Either way, come and enjoy a day of golf, food, prizes, and lots of fun!

Hope Hall 15th Annual Golf Tournament -  Hope Hall
Monday, June 28, 2010, at Shadow Pines Golf Club.
Registration 9:30 a.m.  Shotgun start 10:30 a.m.  Lunch at the turn.  Dinner at 4:30 p.m.
Calling all golfers! In addition to a great day of golf, prizes, food, and beverages, participants enjoy raffles and a special mini-auction. This tournament sells out quickly.
Registration Fees:  $150 per Individual Golfer,   $600 per Foursome,   $35 per person for Dinner Only.
Golfer fee includes a premium tee prize, greens fee & cart fee, on-course beverages, lunch, and dinner;
plus your donation to the Hope Hall Scholarship Fund.
Hope Hall is a private, non-denominational school serving 128 students in grades 3-10 who have Auditory Processing Delays as well as additional challenges such as ADD and ADHD. The students who come to Hope Hall have very little hope that they will be successful learners. They come frustrated and with a sense of failure. Once they experience the learning environment at Hope Hall, these students believe in themselves.
Many sponsorship opportunities available. If you would like to golf or sponsor this event, please call Debbie Diederich in the Hope Hall Development Office at (585) 426-5824.
The brochure is available for downloading on our website www.HopeHall.org. All registrations must be received with payment by June 11, 2010.

Monroe Community Hospital Foundation Independence Cup - Monroe Community Hospital
Monday, June 28, 2010, at Ridgemont Country Club.
For sponsorship information and registration information, call (585) 760-6029, or visit our website at www.mch-foundation.org.

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JULY - OCTOBER 2010 EVENTS
12th Annual Rochester Hospice Regatta - Lifetime Care Hospice
Friday and Saturday, August 20 & 21, 2010, at the Genesee Yacht Club. Save the date!
The Hospice Regatta features a Community Cruise Friday afternoon, followed by a clambake that evening, Sailboat racing and a party Saturday, and a fabulous time to benefit Lifetime Care Hospice!
Sign up to cruise, race, or just attend one of the awesome parties! For more information, contact Kristina Mossgraber at (585) 214-1034 or kristina.mossgraber@lifetimecare.org.

Advent House Garage Sale -  Advent House
Friday, August 27, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), 300 Macedon Center Road, Fairport 14450.
A fundraiser to support Advent House, comfort care home for the terminally ill.
Donations Needed for garage sale, as well as transportation and donated food supplies for Volunteers.  Contact person: Vicki Deady, Advent House Development Coordinator, at (585) 223-6112 or theadventhouse@frontiernet.net.

Advent House Golf Tournament -  Advent House
Friday, September 17, 2010, at Victor Hills Golf Club, 1450 Brace Road. Victor, NY.
Shotgun start at 12 noon. A fundraiser to support Advent House, comfort care home for the terminally ill.
Corporate Support is needed in the form of sponsors and program advertising. 
Volunteers Needed: raffle prize setup, tournament registrars, and raffle ticket sellers.
Contact person: Vicki Deady, Advent House Development Coordinator, at (585) 223-6112 or theadventhouse@frontiernet.net.

Epilepsy Foundation's 13th Annual Golf Tournament - Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton
Monday, September 27, 2010, at Brook-Lea Country Club.
11:30 Registration & Lunch. 12:30 Shotgun Start.
Enjoy a beautiful fall day of golf while benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation. Foursomes are $600.
Corporate sponsorships and individual tickets are available. Please call (585) 442-4430 for details.

17th Annual Fall Classic C.F. Mossgraber Memorial Golf Tournament - Journey Home
Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Salmon Creek Country Club. Save the date!
Benefit for Journey Home Hospice.
$85 per golfer includes a full day of meals, golf, cart, beverages, contests, and prizes! Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, e-mail fallclassicgolf@gmail.com.

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ONGOING YEAR-ROUND EVENTS
Parkinson Monthly Support Groups - Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate New York (PSGUNY)
For people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. (Check web page for more information.)
- First Monday of each month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lifespan office, 1900 South Clinton Avenue.
- First Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South.
- Third Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch meeting. Call 234-5355 for location.
- Fourth Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Greece Town Hall, Vince Tofany Boulevard.
- Last Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Canadaigua.
- Second Saturday of each month for care partners only. Lunch meeting. Call (585) 234-5355 for details.

Pet Adoptions - Another Chance Pet Rescue
Every Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Petco Irondequoit, Culver Ridge Plaza.

Support Group for Breast Cancer Survivors and Patients - Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
The first and third Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Avenue (between Culver and Goodman). This is an open support group  --  No RSVP required!
Questions? Please contact the BCCR office at (585) 473-8177.

Paws & Purrs Pet Adoptions - Paws and Purrs Rescue, Inc
Every Thursday*, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Pet Saver Superstore, Stoneridge Plaza, 1520 W. Ridge Road, Greece.
Every Saturday*, from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m., at PetSmart, 917 Holt Road (across from Wegmans), Webster.
                                            *Excluding holidays.

Monthly Coffee and Chat for Rochester Mommies - RochesterMommies.com
The first Friday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Panera Bread, 1902 Monroe Avenue. RochesterMommies.com is a free community for moms, offering a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support, and fun. We wind up the first week of the month with a little coffee and chat. New to the group? This is a great way to connect with other members and is open to the public!

Pet Adoption for Pet Adoption Network - Pet Adoption Network
Every Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 4261 Culver Road (near Seabreeze).

Trolley Car Restoration - New York Museum of Transportation
Sundays throughout the year, at the Museum, 6393 E. River Road, West Henrietta, NY.
Museum volunteers are restoring several antique trolleys for operation on the museum's rail line. View the progress as we bring a 1914 interurban car and a 100-year-old Rochester streetcar back to life!
Available during our regular operating hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays only. Included in the regular admission price. See www.nymtmuseum.org for more information.

Nature Walks - Genesee Country Nature Center
Sundays throughout the year*, at 2 p.m. at the Genesee Country Nature Center, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY. Follow a knowledgeable naturalist on a nature walk to learn more about animals and plant life in the region. Themes change every week.
Nature Center admission: Adults $4; Seniors (62+) and students with ID $3.50; Youth ages 4–16 $2.50; Children 3 and younger free.
                                                *Except for Easter Sunday, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas day.