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A supplement to Eagle News
Second Career of Healing Former engineer finds new calling as a master of Reiki
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Sushila Shah
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eiki healing came to Sushila Shah as a gift — literally. While visiting her sister in her native home of India, her sister arranged for Sushila to take Reiki training sessions. In other less literal ways, though, Reiki turned out to be a gift of profound satisfaction for Sushila, a feeling she receives from helping others find relief from pain and stress. “[Reiki is] easy to give, easy to learn [and] easy to receive,” the softspoken Reiki master remarked of the holistic healing therapy she’s practiced for the past 10 years. Reiki hadn’t always been a calling for Sushila. After studying at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Iowa University and Syracuse University, Sushila spent the majority of her professional life as a civil engineer. She designed bridges, dams and canals for irrigation in India, and pipe supports for nuclear power plants in Oswego and Limerick, Pa., drawing on a scientific background, a field with no connection to Reiki healing. Then, after entering retirement from the engineering field, Sushila made the fateful visit to her sister in India. Even though Sushila was skeptical about Reiki training at first, her sister coaxed her into it, and something profound happened. “You don’t believe it until you feel it,” she said of the practice that’s made such an impact on her. She started practicing Reiki to help a small group of friends and relatives. Soon, she began to think more seriously about Reiki as a second career, and opened her own professional practice in 2007. Since then, she’s built up a client base, some of whom have gone on to become Reiki masPhoto by Alexis Emm ters themselves, thanks to Sushila’s
“You don’t believe it until you feel it.” — Sushila Shah, Reiki master training. Sushila describes story after story of clients who were elated after a few treatment sessions for conditions such as anxiety, sleep disturbances, emotional pain, back and joint pain and other ailments. She shared stories of several clients undergoing professional medical treatment for diseases like cancer, who found that Sushila could offer them supplemental relief from stress and side effects from medication. Positive changes in lifestyle and a new perspective on daily life are other important outcomes Sushila sees in people she treats. For Sushila, being receptive to treatment is a key element of the process. “Reiki is more effective when the recipient has a desire to receive Reiki,” she said. “The client must put their faith in the healer.” Her technique seems straightforward; she gently applies her hands to energy points on a person’s body. According to the theory behind Reiki, this relays a life force energy, called “qi,” from the practitioner to the client. Though it may seem simple in practice, it’s a complex interaction, involving the healer’s sensitivity and skill, the client’s openness to treatment and the “energy body” which Sushila describes as the foundation of wellness. The process, she explained, is based on a principle that pain, stress, anger and even faulty diets cause blockages in the sufferer’s body. With her hands, Sushila attempts to open up those blockages and restore the energy flow essential to making the body well. After an initial consultation, in which Sushila discusses goals and particular health issues with the client, the first treatment session can last 90 minutes. “This is primarily required to work on all energy centers of the body — [it’s] also called detoxifying,” Sushila explained. Subsequent treatment sessions last an hour, with the frequency of treatments based on the client’s needs. Depending on a person’s health issues, she might focus on different parts of the body, such as head or face, the abdominal area or the limbs or joints. “Some people just cry because it’s working!” she said. Sushila Shah practices at the Long Branch Wellness Center, 4225 Long Branch Road, Liverpool. To connect, call 315-638-8807 or visitfacebook.com/longbranchwellnesscenter.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
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oin with Aurora of CNY and encourage people at higher risk for glaucoma to make a resolution for healthy vision this New Year. While there is no cure for glaucoma yet, early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease and medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. The appropriate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma, among other factors.
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a progressive eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect
people of all ages. Glaucoma takes side vision first and is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, and the leading cause of blindness in African-Americans.
Support group meeting set for Jan. 17
For those who are already dealing with a vision loss of any kind, Aurora’s Low Vision and Blindness Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at its 518 James St. office. There is free parking and the building is handicap accessible. The group will host Ross DeForrest, an orientation and mobility specialist for Aurora of CNY.
DeForrest has been teaching people who are legally blind to navigate safely for more than 17 years.
Free screenings offered
Free vision and blood pressure screenings will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Aurora of CNY offices at 518 James St. in Syracuse. In addition to screenings, information on glaucoma awareness and on how to deal with a vision or hearing loss will be available. Walk-ins are welcome. For further information on these two events contact Aurora of CNY Outreach Specialist Donna Reese at 315-4227263.
About Aurora of CNY
Aurora of CNY - celebrating more than 100 years of service - has a long history of providing individual rehabilitation, support and employment services, along with professional Interpreter Referral Services through the Marjorie Clere Interpreter Referral Service. Aurora of CNY is the only area nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting independence, opportunity and full access for seniors and people of all ages who are blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard of hearing in Central New York. Aurora of CNY is a United Way agency of Central New York, Oswego and Cayuga counties.
Crouse first in region to use cardiovascular device that reduces risk of stroke Crouse Health is the first hospital in Central New York to use the Watchman device, a minimally invasive implant approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an alternative to long-term blood thinner therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder. Studies have shown that the Watchman device offers patients with AFib not related to heart valve disease as much protection from stroke as blood thinners, such as warfarin. Crouse cardiologists (l-r) Kwabena Boahene, MD, Joseph Battaglia,MD and Matthew Gorman, MD, are the first in the
area to implant the Watchman in AFib patients. About five million people in the United States suffer from AFib, which occurs when the upper and lower chambers of the heart stop beating in harmony. Instead, the upper chambers beat irregularly and stop moving blood through and out of the heart. When this occurs, blood clots are likely to form in the heart’s left atrial appendage (LAA). The LAA is the size of a thumb and looks like a small pouch near the top of the heart. Blood clots can break loose from the LAA and travel to the brain, lungs and
other parts of the body, causing a stroke. The Watchman implant is designed to stop clots from leaving that area of the heart. AFib is the cause of about 20 percent of strokes, which can be devastating and costly to individuals and families, according to Joseph Battaglia, MD, FACC, medical director for Crouse’s cardiac care services. “The Watchman implant provides physicians with a breakthrough stroke risk reduction option for patients with non-valvular AFib, especially those who are poor candidates for long-term anticoagulation medication,” he says. This new alternative to stroke-risk re-
duction using medication therapy involves the small, parachute-shaped device being implanted in the heart. The Watchman is implanted by accessing the heart through a vein in the leg using a non-surgical approach. The device changes the internal shape of the heart, making it resistant to clot formation, according to Dr. Battaglia. The procedure takes one to two hours, is painless, and the majority of patients are discharged from the hospital the following day with immediate return to full function. Scar tissue forms around the device over time, permanently closing off the left atrial appendage.
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded grant funding to Syracuse Jewish Family Service to help expand services for local families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The $5,000 grant will help fund their programs, including their newest program, M-Power U, to help people with early memory loss. “AFA strongly believes in helping grassroots organizations provide the hands-on programs and services that help individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses continue to live meaningful lives,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s president and chief executive officer. “We are proud to help the Syracuse Jewish Family Service further its efforts in serving the people of Syracuse, and providing care to those in need.” “Our agency seeks to develop and integrate best practices that empower and sustain quality of life for older adults and catalyze the varied networks of those who support them – family care partners and professional providers, as well as groups such as aging services providers, faith communities, educational and training institutions, and more,” said SJFS Director Judith Huober. “We are so grateful to AFA for validating our approach, and enabling us to both continue to innovate and increase access to our services.” Syracuse Jewish Family Service provides holistic, preventive, wellnessoriented programming to all residents of Central New York. They offer care
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management, education and training, as well as counseling, mental health services, care management, brain health programming, advocacy, and outreach. Their newest program, M-Power U, a learning community for people with early memory loss, provides fun, stimulating activities where participants develop a supportive network, learn strategies to compensate for memory loss, learn how to be more proactive about improving brain health, and get educated about community resources. AFA is able to provide vital services, like this grant, as a result of the generosity of individual contributions, sponsorships and fundraising activities. To help support these initiatives, visit alzfdn. org/support-us/donate/. For more information about AFA membership and grant opportunities, visit alzfdn.org/ AFAServices/aboutAFAgrants.html.
About AFA
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, based in New York, is a nonprofit organization that unites more than 2,600 member organizations nationwide with the goal of providing optimal care and services to individuals living with dementia, and to their caregivers and families. Its services include a national, toll-free helpline (866-2328484) staffed by licensed social workers, educational conferences and materials, a free quarterly magazine for caregivers and “AFA Partners in Care” dementia care training for healthcare professionals. For more information about AFA, call 866-232-8484 or visit alzfdn.org
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Sleep apnea treatment open house set for Jan. 16 Learn more about sleep apnea treatment alternatives at an informative open house at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Red Mill Inn, 4 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville, located between the bridges next to Lock 24. Presented by David R. Pearce, DDS, PC and a member of the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Meet current patients that no longer use C-pap, like MIke Messere,
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West Genesee High School lacrosse coach. Learn about their new small oral appliance in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Get answers about your medical insurance coverage. Light refreshments will be served. If you want more information or are not able to attend, please call Tina at 315-2542677 to schedule a free consultation.
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aby boomers whose exercise routines have gone bust may be thinking about putting the boom – and a little sweat – back into their lives as they ponder New Year’s resolutions for 2018. But thinking and doing are two different things. “In our society, everyone wants a great body,” said Jaime Brenkus, a nationally recognized fitness expert and brand ambassador for Evergreen Wellness (myevergreenwellness. com), which provides videos and articles to people 55 and older to enjoy healthier lives. “The problem is no one wants to work for it.” In some cases, baby boomers – those born from 1946 to 1964 – may consider themselves “too far gone” to embark on a serious fitness regimen at this stage in life. But you don’t need to train for a triathlon, Brenkus said. Even out-of-shape people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s can take manageable strides toward improving their physical wellness. “Success in life is not about a matter of inches and pounds,” Brenkus said. “It’s when you start taking your first steps toward a realistic and reachable goal.” For out-of-shape boomers who want to lose weight, feel better, look better, get fit and put that boom back in their lives in 2018, Brenkus offers
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back in baby boomers in 2018 body side to side with more twists. Finally, scoot to the edge of the chair. Bring both knees into your chest and then lower your legs to the starting position.
2. Round-the-world lunges
Four easy moves you can do on a chair will give you a slimmer, trimmer and tighter waistline. Do at least 20 repetitions of each exercise. For the first, place your hands behind your head, crunch forward and then lean back as far as you can while keeping your feet on the ground. For the second, you can do side bends. Place your hands behind your head again, but this time alternate bending from one side to the other. For the third, rotate your
You will do a forward, a side and a reverse lunge. Perform each in one movement. Forward lunge - Stand with your feet together and back straight. Place your left hand on a chair for balance and support. Slowly take a big step forward with the right foot. Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the floor and your right shin is vertical. Then move back to the starting position. Side lunge - Slowly step to the side with your right foot about 3 feet and squat so your thighs are parallel to the
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ground. Move back to the starting position. Reverse lunge - Slowly step back with your right foot about 3 feet. Bend both knees and lower yourself until your left thigh is parallel with the ground. Return to starting position.
3. Morning rituals
Brenkus said he starts each morning with fitness moves that work the entire body. The first is push ups. Start with an amount you’re comfortable with. For example, if you do 10 every day, that adds up to 300 for the month. If you’re a beginner, it’s okay to start your push ups by doing them on a wall. Next are squats. Your feet should be shoulder width apart. With your abs held tight and your back straight, slowly lower yourself into a seating position until your bottom touches a seat. Make sure your knees don’t go past your toes and are aligned straight. If just starting out, try quarter to half squats where you’re not bending down as far. “When it comes to exercise, people think more is better,” Brenkus said. “That’s not true. Better is better.” Remember to always consult your physician before embarking upon or making any changes to a fitness routine.
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Prime events Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 25 Try Snowshoeing
12:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. Includes instructions and hike. $5 includes snowshoe rentals. Call 315-638-2519 that day to register and check conditions. If not enough snow, an indoor program on identifying winter, wildlife tracks will be held at 1 p.m.
Jan. 13 and Feb. 10 Winter Farmers Market
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Baltimore Woods, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org, info@ baltimorewoods.org. Enjoy a diverse mix of local farm and artisinal food products from top regional producers. Held indoors with free parking.
Sunday, Jan 14 Symphoria Casual Series: Brahms’ Third
2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal
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Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St. • Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. This performance features members of Symphoria’s viola section in Telemann’s “Double Viola Concerto,” and concludes with Brahms’ dynamic and expressive “Symphony No. 3.”
Tuesday, Jan. 16 SU hoops vs. Pittsburgh 9 p.m., Carrier Dome. Ticket prices vary; cuse.com.
Friday, Jan. 19 Star Pary: Finest Winter Skies
7-9 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Featuring bright stars and deep-sky clusters along with good views of Uranus, as well. Back up date Jan. 20. Dress warmly. Program for all ages. $6 for members; $9 for public.
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8 p.m., May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society; folkus.org. This bandpushes the
boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Tickets are $20.
York, that became a fount of free thought and radical activism for social justice. $15, $12 seniors/students, $30 family.
Saturday, Jan. 20 To Build a Fire: Winter Wilderness Survival
Wednesday, Jan. 24 SU basketball vs. Boston College
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Learn how to make and maintain fires in cold, snowy and wet conditions. Dress appropriately. Ages 10 and up. $10 for members; $15 for public.
Sunday, Jan. 21 “Pushed Aside: Reclaiming Gage” 4 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; societyfornewmusic.org. World premiere of an opera about Matilda Joslyn Gage, a visionary of women’s rights and human liberation who publicly defied 19th century laws and a remarkable corner of the world, now known as Central New
7 p.m., Carrier Dome. Ticket prices vary; cuse.com.
Jan. 24 – Feb. 11 “Next to Normal”
Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee St., Syracuse; 315-443-3275, syracusestage.org. This Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical about a family coping with its own particular dysfunction along with a moving rock score. Show times and ticket prices vary.
Thursday, Jan. 25 Paint & Pour
6-8 p.m., Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St.,; 315- 474-6064. Recreate a work of art along with light refreshments and two complimentary drinks. All materials provided. Cost is $25
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or $20 for members; Ages 21 and over only.
Thursday–Sunday, Jan. 25-28 Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing
Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519. The 10 miles of trails will remain open until 9 p.m. if there is adequate snow cover. Hot chocolate and other refreshments available. For safety, sign-in and sign-out at the Visitor Center, go with a friend and bring a flashlight. Free with center admission. A guided moonlight snowshoe hike will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 - registration equired at 8 a.m. the day of the hike and space is limited. Call that day to register and check conditions. Snowshoes may be rented for $5.
Friday, Jan. 26 Far Above Cayuga’s Wineries Tasting, Silent Auction 6-9 p.m., Rosamond Gifford
Zoo, Syracuse; Tickets available at caacny.com. Supports scholarships for local students attending Cornell University. Features nearly 100 wines from 19 New York state wineries owned or operated by Cornell University alumni, as well as a carving station, hors d’oeuvres, chocolate fountain, dessert table and assorted teas and coffees. Tickets are $40 pre-sale or $45 at the door.
Friday, Jan. 26Saturday, Feb. 10 Hunchback of Notre Dame
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville, 64 Oswego St.; baldwinsvilletheatreguild. org. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature. Ticket prices vary. Prime events
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IBEW Local 43 donates baby items to maternity center Submitted By Marion Ciciarelli
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he IBEW Local 43’s apprentice class recently stopped by Oswego Hospital’s Maternity Center to donate baby items for new families as part of a class service project. To support the project, class members collect bottles and cans throughout the year through the IBEW’s Cans for Kids program. The funds are then used to purchase items needed by area hospitals and other organizations. Oswego Health’s Maternity Center offers families a comfortable and homey environment; featuring attractive private rooms, each with its own bathroom containing a large soaking tub. This environment is complemented by the latest technology. A caring and knowledgeable staff oversees the entire family’s needs. To learn more about the Maternity Center, or to arrange a tour call 315-349-5572. Submitted photo
Marion Ciciarelli is public relations di- Pictured from left, Amanda Carswell, unit secretary; Kim Spurling, RN and Director of Oswego Health’s OB-GYN Department; Kristen rector for Oswego Health, 110 West Sixth Fox, RN; Laura Cooper, RN; Kristin Conger, RN; Karen Ferguson, Oswego Health Foundation Director; Raj Mahajan, MD; Apprentices Jesse Street, Oswego; 315- 349-5601. Kilmer, Alex Whitcomb and Eamon Lacey, with Instructor Richard Shopland.
Center for Weight Loss and Surgery to provide free seminars Submitted By Marion Ciciarelli
The Center for Weight Loss and Surgery at Oswego Health is holding free informational seminars at the Central Square and Fulton Medical Centers,
as well as offering one on a Saturday in Oswego. The Central Square seminar will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 17, while the Fulton event will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 24. In addition a noon seminar will be held on Saturday,
Feb. 10 in Oswego. The seminars are open to community members who want to learn how Oswego Health’s new bariatric program can lead them on a successful weight-loss journey. Providing care are Jef-
frey DeSimone, MD, and Kenneth Cooper, DO, who are affiliated with Central New York Surgical Physicians, PC. The physicians perform nearly 450 bariatric surgeries each year and have brought their expertise to Oswego Hospital.
Oswego Health’s comprehensive and personalized bariatric program begins with a screening process and physician-led education sessions to assist community members in being successful. The bariatrics staff will remain a part of each patient’s weight-loss team throughout their journey, from that initial screening and educational session to surgery and follow-up support groups. Along with the two physicians, the bariatric team includes a registered
nurse, a psychologist and a dietician, among others. The two physicians will perform procedures in Oswego Hospital’s stateof-the-art surgery center. The surgery center has all the latest equipment and is staffed by highly skilled nurses and other clinicians. The physicians hold free seminars each Wednesday. To learn more information about the free seminar or the program, please visit oswegohealth.org/seminar or call 315-349-5582.
Springside at Seneca Hill to offer downsizing seminar Submitted By Marion Ciciarelil Community members wishing to learn the best techniques for downsizing are invited to attend a free event at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Springside at Seneca Hill, Oswego County’s premier retirement community. Local relators from Century 21 will provide helpful information to alleviate the stress of downsizing to a smaller home or apartment. Among the topics to be covered will be reasons for downsizing, available senior living options, tips for selling your home, estate sales and how to organize when packing and moving. The Century 21 representatives at the event include Ed Fayette, Constance Ryan and James Barbera. For those who attend the event that may be interested in learning the benefits of living at Springside, information and tours will be available. Springside offers independent community members aged 62 and older an easy, carefree lifestyle with several housing options that include one and two-bedroom apartments, or one-story cottage or duplex homes. For more information on the free seminar, please call Springside at 315-343-5658.
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Free breast screening patient navigator program helps women access care Breast Care Partners, LLC (BCP), a nationally accredited breast center, is headed by Leesa Kelley in the role of breast screening patient navigator. This position is a key element of recent funding BCP received to expand services for underserved women, regardless of their insurance status, to navigate the healthcare system to complete breast cancer screenings. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) Patient Navigation Project is one of a number of programs that are part of New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s statewide initiative to increase breast cancer screening by 10 percent over the next five years. For questions and concerns about scheduling mammograms, Kelley is directly available to women of all ages and medical providers by phone or text at (315) 313-3160. Messages left are confidential. The NAPBC Patient Naviga-
tion project began in October 2016 with the goals of: 1. Increasing the number of women screened for breast cancer 2. Improving the quality of breast cancer screening and diagnostic follow up by enhancing existing patient navigation services. The project is being implemented with support from Health Research Inc. and the New York State Department of Health. “The breast screening patient navigator is available at no charge to women or medical providers to help: secure convenient screening appointments; navigate the system of securing insurance to cover screening costs; understand the process of receiving a screening mammogram to alleviate fears; secure transportation to appointments, and more,” said Janet Ricciardiello, RN, BCP program director. “We’re making it easier for women to take advantage of this important cancer screening.” Ricciardiello added that the
best protection against breast cancer is early detection and diagnosis. Annual mammograms can detect cancer early — when it is most treatable – often preventing the need for extensive treatment for advanced cancers and improving chances of breast conservation. According to the American College of Radiology, mammography has helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the U.S. by nearly 40 percent since 1990. Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in New York and Onondaga County. Kelley joins Breast Care Partners with many years of local healthcare community relations and marketing experience. She most recently served as community health outreach manger for Crouse Hospital, where she worked to address healthcare needs of underserved and underinsured individuals in Onondaga
Prime events Saturday, Jan. 27 Symphoria Masterworks Series: Shifrin Plays Mozart
7:30 p.m., 421 Montgomery St.; experiencesymphoria.org. Music Director Lawrence Loh conducts Tchaikovsky’s dramatic “Symphony No. 5.” Award winning clarinetist David Shifrin performs Mozart’s “Clarinet Concerto.” Ticket prices vary.
Snowshoe Hike, Bonfire 6 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315638-2519. A great event for the whole family. Advance registration required. Cost: $5.
Sebastian Maniscalco
7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St. The comedian has had record-breaking sold out comedy appearances . Ticket prices vary; sebastianlive. com, 800-745-3000.
Sunday, Jan. 28 January JAZZfest 2018
11 a.m.-9 p.m., Mohegan Manor, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville; cnyjazz.org. Ten hours of continuous music from cabaret, Latin and blues,to jazz standards and funky dance. Four floors of fun, starting with a jazz brunch at 11 a.m. and concluding with a celebrity jam session at 9 p.m. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 with student ID.
Saturday, Feb. 3 SU basketball vs. Virginia
4p.m., Carrier Dome. Ticket prices vary; cuse.com.
Chamber Concertos
7:30 p.m., H. W. Smith Elementary School, 1130 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse; syrfcm.org. Spotlighting talented musicians from Central New York. Tickets are $25, Senior $20, Students free, 7 concert season $95(regular)/$75 (seniors)
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Friday-Sunday, Feb. 9-11, and Feb. 14 Valentine’s in the Forest
6–9:30 p.m., Highland Forest, 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius; 315-677-3303. Enjoy a nostalgic, romantic evening in the forest with your sweetheart. Program includes candle-lit dinner, featuring slow roasted prime rib, oven roasted chicken and riggies with vodka sauce, horse drawn sleigh rides, live entertainment and flowers. Proceeds benefit the all volunteer Nordic Ski Patrol at Highland Forest. Cost: $90 per couple. Advance reservations required.
Wednesday, Feb. 14 SU basketball vs. NC State
9 p.m., Carrier Dome.; cuse.com.
Sunday, Feb 18 Casual Series: Water Music 2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 310 Montgomery
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About Breast Care Partners
Formed in 2014, BCP is a diverse group of breast health specialists in Central New York, who have partnered together to ensure each patient the best possible breast care available. Members of the collaborative include Crouse Radiology Associates; St. Joseph’s Imaging Associates; HematologyOncology Associates of CNY; CNY Surgical Physicians; St. Joseph’s Breast Care and Surgery; Crouse Health and St. Joseph’s Health, all of which have come together to provide a seamless, multidisciplinary program of breast care services – from initial imaging/screening all the way through surgical intervention and postprocedure support, treatment and management of disease, psychosocial and nutritional support, rehabilitation and survivorship. BCP also is committed to overall breast healthcare and education in the community. In
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St.; experiencesymphoria.org. Principal Oboist Jillian Honn performs Mozart’s delightfully cheerful “Oboe Concerto.” Music of Beethoven and selections from Handel’s stately “Water Music” complete the program.
Wednesday, Feb. 21 SU hoops vs. North Carolina
7 p.m., Carrier Dome; cuse.com.
Wednesday-Sunday, Feb. 21-March 11 “A Raisin in the Sun” Syracuse Stage, 820 East
Genesee St., Syracuse; 315443-3275,syracusestage.org. Lorraine Hansberry’s story of the Younger family— three generations trying to build a better life on Chicago’s South Side— is as vital today as in 1959. Show times and ticket prices vary.
Saturday, Feb. 10 A Night At The Oscars
7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin leads music from edge-of-your-seat thrillers, epic dramas, and Hollywood classics. Don your movie star best and come walk the red carpet. Ticket prices vary.
Sunday, Feb. 11 SU hoops vs. Wake Forest 1 p.m., Carrier Dome; cuse.com.
Sweet Treats
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Watch the animals receive special Valentine treats and heart-shaped items as part of the zoo’s enrichment program! Free with zoo admission.
Sundays, Feb. 11,18,25 Irish Film Series 2 p m at Jazz Central Theater, 441 East Washington St, Syracuse; 315-488-0006. Presented by the Irish American Cultural Inst. Irish Film Series and shown by James MacKillop, Sundays . Films: Feb. 11 – “Odd Man Out,” Feb. 18 – “Dancing in Lughnasa” and Feb. 25 – “The Story of Ireland.”
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