Dec 07 Sunday
Join Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria and their entourage for the 32nd edition of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 21, with an abbreviated production (noon to 2:30 p.m.) Christmas Eve. Merriment for the whole family: trunk shows, sing-alongs, musical and other entertainment, hot roasted chestnuts, and appearances by such beloved characters as Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria, Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Washington Irving and Father Christmas. Produced by Scarlett Rat Entertainment and presented by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Sherwood Inns & Appetites and the Skaneateles-area business community.
This year, the Victorian Lady antique shop in Oneida is on a mission to collect and distribute warm winter coats and accessories to help neighbors facing hardship during these difficult times.
“If you would like to help make someone's winter a little warmer, we would be most grateful!” says Ms. Gerri Gray, the shop’s proprietor. “We are holding the coat drive throughout the fall and winter.” She added, “We also plan to host a few food giveaways, so if anyone wishes to donate any canned food (including pet food) and/or other non-perishable items, they can bring them to the shop during our regular business hours or simply leave them on our front porch.”
Donations of new and gently-used coats, scarves, and gloves are being accepted every Monday and Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and on all other days by appointment only. The shop, which was featured on Lite 98.7, is located at 302 Main Street, Oneida, NY (at the corner of Stone).
Whitechapel Ringers of the United Presbyterian Church of Cortland--the largest handbell choir in Central New York--play their annual Christmas concert. Enjoy the ambiance of a church sanctuary decorated for Christmas and the warm sound of handbells ringing in the season. Free concert with contributions gratefully accepted for Hospicare and Palliative Services of Cortland and Tompkins County. Reception following; fully accessible facility.
Dec 08 Monday
Dec 09 Tuesday
“Diabetes distress” is the emotional response to living with diabetes and the perpetual daily self-management requirements. It is common in people with diabetes and is associated with reduced self-management and emotional well-being. In this session, learn about resources and methods for coping with the challenges of managing diabetes and when to seek additional help.
Expert: Lisa Harrell-Delamater, PhD, Psychologist, Joslin Diabetes Center, Upstate Medical University
Tuesday, December 9, at Noon, held online
Dec 10 Wednesday
Dec 11 Thursday
Depressive Disorders Support Group is a peer support group that has been meeting regularly for 30 years. Anyone with any form of Depression or Bipolar Depression may attend. You need to be well enough to attend on your own. Support people, students or others may not attend. Our hope is that you leave feeling better than when you walked in.Contact: jhowley8@gmail.com or call 315-299-5750
Dec 12 Friday