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T2 April 27, 2024 TGI Spring

Embrace springtime
GLOW region offers outdoor attractions, new adventures
By KORI SCIANDRA State Park, head out to ex-
[email protected] plore the first-of-its-kind ex-
Spring has finally re- perience in nature designed
turned to the GLOW region for visitors on the autism
and it’s almost in full bloom. spectrum and with a range
As the grass continues to of abilities-appropriate and
produce luscious hues of enjoyable for all abilities and
green and the colorful flow- ages. The ANT is adjacent to
ers pop up along the road- the Humphrey Nature Cen-
side and down the driveway, ter inside the park. To enter,
spring brings with it a feeling use the Castile entrance to
of rebirth and regeneration. the park. For more informa-
Embrace the seasonal tion, visit autismnaturetrail.
fresh air by heading out- com.
doors with your friends and Garden and
family as you support local
landscape together
businesses, outdoor attrac-
The rule of thumb for
tions and try new things
springtime gardening is
together.
to have your plants in the
Here are some ideas:
ground by Memorial Day
Test your comprehension weekend. This is an excel-
Businesses throughout lent reason to shop locally.
Western New York and the Consider a visit to your local
GLOW region have seen nursery or garden center
an increase in trivia nights PHOTO COURTESY OF HIDDEN VALLEY ANIMAL ADVENTURE to pick out your 2024 color
popping up. The buffalo roam at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure in Varysburg. Opening day is May 4. scheme for flowers this
Venues such as Beer Jus- gion Post 576 in Le Roy and Mayo weekend. The day will year. Splurge on some new
tice Brewing Co. in Arcade, many other venues near you. include a Mexican themed gardening gloves or tools for
Hole in the Wall Arcade & Visit Team Trivia WNY on menu, Sunday Funday, a you and your youngsters and
Lounge in Perry and Pizanos Facebook to find the closest pinata with prizes and “Star make a day or weekend out
in Warsaw are welcoming venue to you. Wars” themed costumes are of family gardening.
Team Trivia WNY. This is encouraged. Expand your garden-
a free, fun and interactive Taste the spring flavors ing goals and techniques
Events are brewing at Enjoy local tastings from
live-hosted competition for Tree Hugger Hard Cider in this year with guidance
prizes held weekly at local local breweries and cideries. from Draves Arboretum in
Kick-off the spring weather Attica and other breweries
restaurants/bars. including Dublin Corners Darien Center. Take part in
Take advantage of outdoors on the patio with a four-part series featuring
a freshly brewed craft beer Farm Brewery in Linwood.
outdoor dining while you Enjoy the tasting rooms and landscape design. Classes
test your trivia mastery this or cider in a variety of newly include: Renovating and
crafted flavors. Buried Barrel outdoor space at Dublin
season. Corners serving brews made Maintaining Your Home
Catch Team Trivia nights Hard Cider in Castile will from hops grown on site Landscape – Part 1, Design
at other restaurants includ- host its Opening Weekend by Tim Richley slated for
— May 4 and 5 — with the at their farm, as well as the
ing 58 Main Restaurant, Bar Geneseo Tap Room, which 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Satur-
& Smokin BBQ in Brockport, theme, “May the 4th Be day, May 4; Renovating and
with You,” during Cinco De features beers and rotating
Botts Fiorito American Le- ciders on tap at their second Maintaining Your Home
location. Landscape Part 2, Recom-
mendations for installing
It’s burger season, again! your landscape plan by
Are you a self-proclaimed Paulina Masailo slated for
burger aficionado? 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Satur-
Put your taste buds to the PHOTO COURTESY OF TREE HUGGER HARD CIDER day, May 11; Renovating
test and create a quest for the Enjoy a tasting at Tree Hugger Hard Cider in Attica this and Maintaining Your
entire family. Visit burger season, among a growing number of local breweries Home Landscape Part 3,
joints throughout the GLOW Landscape Maintenance by
region this spring! Thomas Draves slated for
Start with your favor-
rant that makes the winning Explore new territory
burger and share your expe- Saturday programs at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday,
ite restaurant and then June 1; and Renovating and
rience with the chef! Iroquois National
challenge yourselves to try Maintaining Your Home
Take a ride in the wild Wildlife Refuge, 1101
different types of burgers, Landscape Part 4, Pest Con-
Hidden Valley Animal Casey Rd., Basom, include
toppings and buns and you trol by Josh Falker slated for
programs such as Eagle
Stop in today can all be the judges. Adventure, 2887 Royce
Rd., Varysburg, welcomes Watching, Birding by Car, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday,
on
for end of seas This can become a weekly
visitors to enjoy a safari tour Family Nature Walks, and June 8.
! family event, or you can
specials from May through October. Understanding Warblers. The possibilities for
expand your quest to enjoy landscaping at your home
Opening day 2024 is The refuge is open every day
NOW AVAILABLE AT a juicy burger with your are endless. Use guidance
friends and even invite your slated for May 4. Enjoy a day from sunrise to sunset, the
in the wild surrounded by visitor center is open from and information found in
3860 W. Main St. Rd., co-workers.
some of nature’s most beau- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday this series and apply to your
Start close to home and
Batavia • 344-3231 map out your trip through- tiful and interesting animals. through Saturday. canvas this season. For more
Monday - Friday 8:30-5:30; Annual membership passes If you haven’t taken time information about the four-
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are on sale now for 15 per- to visit the Autism Nature
Celebrate the season with
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 TGI Spring April 27, 2024 T3

Pickleball is here to stay

Where to play pickleball
in the GLOW region
The popularity of pickleball continues to rise among
players of all ages. The four-county GLOW Region offers
quite a few places for players to enjoy a day on the courts.
Here’s a selection:
Genesee County
■ The Batavia YMCA, 209 East Main St., Batavia, is a
place to play pickleball. There are two indoor courts. The
lines are permanent, but you’ll need to bring your own
net. Membership is required to play. For more informa-
tion, visit glowymca.org or call (585) 219-7079.
■ Kiwanis Mini Park at 3841 West Main St., Batavia,
offers two outdoor hard courts for pickleball. The lines
are permanent, but you’ll need to bring your own net.
The courts are free.
■ Kiwanis Park in Batavia on West Main Street has two
outdoor courts. The lines are overlaid on a tennis court,
so the net is a little taller than a normal pickleball net. The
courts are free.
■ Pickleball At Bowen Creek, 2804 West Main Street
Rd., Batavia, is a pickleball retreat that offers certified
coaching, skills development, team building and more.
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In pickleball, the serve must be hit underhand, the paddle must pass below the waist and each team must play leballbowencreek.com/ .
their first shot off the bounce. ■ FCC Gym, 8419 East Main Rd., Le Roy, has two
indoor courts. The lines are permanent, but you’ll need

Wyoming County business builds courts to bring your own net. The courts are free. For more infor-
mation, go to www.faithwny.org.
Livingston County
By KORI SCIANDRA
[email protected]
Pickleball is growing in
Pickleball Primer ■ Avon Driving Park, 350 Spring St., Avon, sits on
what once was a sulfur spring health spa. The spa is no
popularity in the GLOW re- longer but the spring is still there, along with a racetrack
Here’s a quick look at some basic rules of are allowed to serve, and a team shall score
gion and beyond, especially in and pickleball courts. The courts are open to the public,
Pickleball. For the official rules, go to www. points only when serving. A game is played to
Wyoming County. usapa.org/officialrules/ . 11 points and a team must win by 2 points. as long as you bring your own paddles. The 56-acre park
With courts available for ■ PICKLEBALL IS PLAYED on a court Rallies are lost by failing to return the ball in also features baseball fields, basketball court, volleyball
players to utilize this spring in about 1/3 the total area of a tennis court. For bounds to the opponent’s court before the court, ice skating rink, play area, gazebo, restrooms, and
Perry and the YMCA in War- Pickleball at the Genesee Area YMCA, Batavia, second bounce, stepping into the non-volley picnic pavilions.
saw, there are a few locations the court is a standard size badminton court, zone and volleying the ball, or by violating the
for pickleball players to play, 44 feet long and 20 feet wide. The smaller area double-bounce rule. ■ Washburn Park at 256 Park Place in Caledonia of-
with another location coming is appealing to those who are not able to cover ■ THE SERVER MUST KEEP both feet be- fers a large fenced-in field. The park is a small park open
soon. an entire tennis court. hind the baseline during the serve with at least to the public with tennis/pickleball courts and a baseball
Jordan and Heather Al- ■ THE SERVE must be hit underhand, the one foot on the court surface at the time the diamond.
drich, owners of Sunrise paddle must pass below the waist and each ball is struck. The serve is made underhand.
team must play their first shot off the bounce. ■ THE SERVE IS MADE diagonally cross ■ Babcock Park on Morey Avenue in Dansville is open
Courts, recently purchased a ■ AFTER THE BALL HAS BOUNCED ONCE court and must clear the non-volley zone. The from dawn to 10 p.m. daily. The tennis courts at Babcock
facility at 2875 Merchant Rd., ON EACH SIDE, then both teams can either non-volley line is a short line for the serve (the Park serve double duty, working as tennis and pickleball
Warsaw, which will primarily volley the ball in the air or play it off the bounce. serve is a fault if it hits the line). All other lines
be used to manufacture pick- courts. These courts are open to the public whenever
The ball must hit twice (once on each side) are good at all times.
leball and squash courts for before it can be volleyed (hit in the air). ■ ONLY ONE SERVE ATTEMPT IS AL- the park is open, but you will need to bring your own pad-
installation. ■ NO VOLLEYING is permitted in the 7-foot LOWED, except in the event of a let (the ball dles. For more information, call (585) 335-5330.
Jordan has been building “no volley” zone on each side of the net. This touches the net on the serve, and lands on the ■ The Recreation Center at Lower Falls in Letchworth
squash courts for the past 16 rule prevents players from executing smashes proper service court). Let serves are replayed. State Park has fun for all ages, including table games,
years and has worked for a from a position within the zone. The non-volley ------
zone is sometimes referred to as the “kitchen.” SOURCE:
badminton, and pickleball. You can also play bocce,
couple of different installation
■ BOTH PLAYERS ON THE SERVING TEAM U.S. Pickleball Association. shuffleboard, or get your steps in on the fitness loop.
companies.
“Those companies would ■ Livonia Central School, 2 Bulldog Blvd., has year-
purchase squash court panels and clients who are consid- round access to pickleball with indoor courts in the
from an international vendor. ering purchasing a court are Connell Building at Livonia Central Schools.
Dealing with overseas ven- encouraged to visit for a day of Orleans County
dors was challenging. The court play.
panels would sit at Customs The building had been va- ■ Holley Central School, 16848 Lynch Rd., Holley,
[U.S. Customs and Border cant for many years, and it repurposed existing tennis courts into tennis, pickleball
Protection] for weeks at a time needed a lot of improvements. and basketball courts as part of a capital project com-
and there was no control over Once the renovations were pleted in 2017. The remodeled courts are available for
delivery. It was very difficult completed, they sold their first community use when school is not in session.
to schedule installation jobs. job in January and immediate-
ly started manufacturing. ■ Medina High School at 2 Mustang Drive, Medina,
During shipment to the U.S.,
the panels would be damaged, “More contracts followed is one of the most popular places to play pickleball in
and it would take a lot of time suit and we are booked out Medina. There are 10 outdoor wood courts. The lines
to manipulate them to be us- into 2025. In addition to man- are permanent, but you’ll need to bring your own net.
able,” said Heather. ufacturing, we have built two The courts are free. Players have access to wheelchair
Frustrated with this pro- show courts within the shop accessibility and lights. For more information visit www.
cess, about 5 years ago, Jordan and one pickleball court. We medinacsd.org or call (585) 798-2700.
and Heather took the FastTrac are looking to place a couple of
class offered by Wyoming outside courts on the property ■ Orleans County YMCA, 306 Pearl St, Medina, . For
County’s Business Assistance as well,” she said. information, call (585) 798-2040 or go to https://glowym-
Program. The success at Sunrise ca.org/ .
“We wrote a business plan Courts has welcomed clients Wyoming County
to manufacture squash court from Pittsburgh, Boston and
panels and Sunrise Courts Baltimore and the growth is ■ Wyoming County YMCA, in the Genesee Com-
began,” she said. “We had a attributed to the two separate munity College Warsaw Campus Center, 115 Linwood
small building in Rock Glen crews — one manufacturing Ave., Warsaw, has two indoor pickleball courts with
that we built a test court inside. and one installation crew. rubberized flooring. Available year-round. Membership
We had a squash pro visit the “We have a total of 12 amaz- is required. For more information, visit glowymca.org or
area to test our courts. He was ing employees. Most of our call (585) 786-2880.
very happy with the court play crew is fairly local. We take PHOTO COURTESY OF HEATHER ALDRICH
results and endorsed us within pride in an American made ■ Perry Village Park, 108 Lake St., Perry, has two
A pickleball show court is seen at Sunrise Courts in courts available.
the squash world.” product that is installed by lo- Warsaw. The company manufactures and installs pick-
Though they had a success- cal professionals. Our instal- ■ Warsaw Village Park, 123 Liberty St., Warsaw, has
leball courts.
ful start to their business, the lations are all over the United two courts available.
couple needed room to grow. States. Most of our courts are be the healthiest sport in the turing, that is keeping us very
With that came the addition of installed at universities, prep world because it’s great for busy. We have a lot of interest
creating show courts on site. schools, urban squash pro- Medina, NY In Business Since 1977
burning calories and pushing from the community about
“Considering we needed a grams, health clubs and pri- a player’s strength, balance our indoor pickleball court.
much larger building to man- vate residences. We also offer and agility to the limit. It’s a Jordan and I play on the court
ufacture, and we wanted our maintenance services such as great workout. often and it’s a lot of fun. We
shop to be close to our home, court renovations, sanding, Sunrise Courts will even- will also be installing a Golf
we purchased the Old Valley painting and floor finishes,”
tually have indoor test courts Simulator,” she said.
View Bowling Alley in Warsaw. said Heather.
We worked with the Industrial Squash, which is well- open to the public. They are For more information
Development Agency (IDA) known and popular game in looking to open those courts about pickleball or squash
on some financing, took ad- elite communities and at Ivy in mid to late summer and add courts at Sunrise Courts, vis-
vantage of the PILOT program League schools, is becoming outdoor courts at a later date. it sunrise-courts.com or call
for taxes and the tax-exempt
program to purchase materi-
more accessible for all players
regardless of status. The Urban
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Walking is a great springtime activity. It is something you can easily fit into your lifestyle, says a professor of physical medicine from Baylor College of Medicine.

Walking delivers benefits one step at a time

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
HOUSTON – An exercise acces-
“Walking can improve cardiovascular and mental mobility or prevent long walking
sessions, walking can still be an
provide more stability. If you begin
to experience rubbing, chaffing
sible to most, walking is one of the
best movements you can incorpo-
health and help prevent osteoporosis since it is a option if done safely.
Indoor running tracks provide
or red spots, associates at running
shoe stores will generally have a
rate into your daily life. weight bearing exercise.” safer environments for those who
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good idea on products to recom-
An expert with Baylor College mend for your style of walking.
of Medicine explains why walking - Dr. james McDeavitt, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation ing a caregiver or loved one along Walking has many benefits,
is so beneficial and how it’s the and executive vice president and dean of clinic affairs at Baylor College can increase the mental health especially when combined when
perfect way to lead to more intense benefits of walking. Treadmills and other more intense forms of exer-
other automated cardio machines cise.
exercise.
should generally be avoided if one
“Walking is great as it is some- For those looking to begin or an exercise, McDeavitt says to aim has serious mobility issues as there “Mixing up your routine will
thing you can easily fit into your increase the effectiveness of their for low intensity for a longer dura- may be a higher risk of injury using improve cardiovascular fitness,
lifestyle,” said Dr. James McDeavitt, physical activity, walking serves tion and not prioritizing speed. those machines. so look to add in resistance and
professor of physical medicine as a potent entry as compared to Many people will reach for ankle Walking shoes should ideally strength training with weights
and rehabilitation and executive running since there is less wear or wrist weights to supplement the have a stiff rubber or athletic sole to improve bone health,” said
vice president and dean of clinical and tear on the joints. Begin by intensity of their walks, but walking and should fit well with some McDeavitt. “Low intensity exercise
affairs at Baylor. “Walking can im- consistently walking five to 10 min- at a faster pace can have the same wiggle room in the toe area. There mixed with high intensity exercises
prove cardiovascular and mental utes daily, then gradually increase effect without overcomplicating should be arch support and for at least 30 minutes each will al-
health and help prevent osteopo- that time as you become more the exercise. cushioning. If you are regularly low you to get the most out of your
rosis since it is a weight bearing comfortable with the practice. For those with underlying walking on uneven terrain, look for physical routine and lead to overall
exercise.” To get the most out of walking as health conditions that may impair shoes that sit higher on the ankle to better well-being.”

6 fun activities to explore during the spring

METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION blossom showcase. Cherry activities and other details, go
With its increased sun- trees are popular and beau- to https://roclilacfest.com/.
shine and warmer tempera- tiful trees that flower in the Linwood Gardens has a
tures, spring is a beloved time spring. Their masses of pink unique collection of Japanese
of year. and white blossoms are one and American tree peonies.
For those who live in areas of the first signals that winter The annual Peony Festival is
where the weather changes has ended. Cherry tree vari- scheduled May 18-19, 25-26
dramatically throughout the eties bloom over the course and June 1 to 2 at Linwood
year, spring can be a respite of several weeks, and cli- Gardens, 1912 York Road
from the snow and a chance mate will dictate how early West, Linwood. Advance res-
to enjoy the outdoors prior to or late these trees will show- ervations are recommended
the arrival of the muggy, hot case their spectacular flow- for attending festival days
days of summer. ers. Visit public gardens and and other pop-up dates
Families can create a buck- other areas known for their during peak bloom. For more
et list of entertaining and dramatic cherry blossom dis- information, go to https://
perhaps educational spring plays. www.linwoodgardens.org/
activities. Locally, you may wish to ■ Watch a sunrise or
Those who want to try explore the lilacs in Roches- sunset. Take advantage of
something new can explore ter’s Highland Park. The an- longer days by enjoying na-
these ideas: nual Lilac Festival runs May ture’s light show. Wake up
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■ Fly a kite. There is a rea-
coast or in an open field.
■ Head to a farm. Spring
some of these adorable little
as they enter and adapt to
■ Enjoy al fresco dining.
While outdoor dining during
son why the adage “March their new environments. the pandemic may have been
is not only about the rebirth
goes in like a lion and comes ■ Check out a small town. done as a necessity, do not
of trees and flowers, but also
out like a lamb” is so fitting. Take a road trip to an out-of- forget how it also can be a
a prime time for various an-
Early spring weather can be the-way hamlet. Spend the relaxing way to enjoy a meal.
imals to give birth to their
gusty and unpredictable. entire day there shopping, Find a restaurant with a par-
young. A visit to an area farm
Take advantage of windy con- dining and supporting a ticularly scenic backdrop and
or petting zoo can be a great
ditions by flying a kite by the small-town community. dine outdoors.
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 TGI Spring April 27, 2024 T5

How to keep the fun in youth sports

By JOEL S. BRENNER, MD, map out a plan to advocate
MPH, FAAP AND DREW for your child.
WATSON, MD, MS, FAAP Set a positive example. If
American Academy of Pediatrics (TNS) kids see you working out or
Does your child dream of playing sports 7 days a week,
becoming the next Olympic even when you’re feeling
star or pro athlete? While tired or suffering from pain,
you might share those goals, they may try to do the same.
the American Academy of After all, kids pick up cues
Pediatrics (AAP) encourag- about what parents expect.
es all parents and families If you practice healthy
to take a commonsense self-care, they will too. Your
approach when it comes to attitude about your child’s
sports training. athletic performance mat-
These days, it’s less com- ters, too. Look for ways to ap-
mon to see kids outside play- preciate everything they do,
ing pick-up games or racing not just what they accom-
each other to see who’s plish on the court, playing
the fastest. Open, free play field or gym. Knowing you
seems to be less popular as love them unconditionally
young kids choose a single fosters the confidence they
sport or activity and play it need to enjoy sports to the
all year round. fullest.
Organized sports can be –––
great for kids. They can help For more information, go
them develop physical skills to HealthyChildren.org.
and get regular exercise that ____
supports healthy growth and About Dr. Brenner
well-being. Participating in Joel S. Brenner, MD,
sports can also help them MPH, FAAP is a member of
make friends, learn how to the American Academy of
be part of a team and play Pediatrics Council on Sports
fair, improve self-esteem Medicine & Fitness and Past
and have fun. But studies Chairperson. He practices
show that nearly 70% of kids sports medicine at the Chil-
across the U.S. drop their dren’s Hospital of The King’s
favorite sport before age 13. Daughters and Children’s
This is a warning sign Specialty Group, PLLC in
that far too many young Norfolk, Virginia. He is a pro-
people are experiencing fessor in the Department of
burnout, which can cause Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia
them to turn away from the Medical School. He is a team
activities they once loved. physician for a local high
Burnout also interferes with school and a performing arts
a budding habit of physical high school.
activity and the lifelong
physical and mental health
About Dr. Watson
benefits it provides.
Drew Watson, MD, MS,
Burnout happens when
FAAP is a member of the
kids no longer feel a sense
American Academy of
of fun and accomplishment
Pediatrics Council on Sports
when playing or practicing. LAWRENCE WEE/DREAMSTIME/TNS Medicine & Fitness. He prac-
This can happen for many Sports can become part of a balanced lifestyle that keeps kids active and healthy into adulthood. tices pediatric sports medi-
reasons, but single-minded,
Here are some tips for the year. The time off can sports stress the value of lationship with coaches and cine within the Department
non-stop focus on just one
healthy youth sports partic- be divided into 1-month maintaining a certain weight other adults in an athletic of Orthopedics and Rehabil-
activity when children are
ipation: increments. or body type, always watch program, take action. If you itation, School of Medicine
young — whether it’s base-
Wait to start organized Consider what’s driving for signs of disordered eating see or hear something that and Public Health, Univer-
ball, swimming, football,
sports until about age 6, your child. Are they thinking in your child. suggests abuse, or your child sity of Wisconsin–Madison
dance, gymnastics, hockey,
when kids are fully ready. about success in college? Watch for signs of abuse. complains of mistreatment, and is a team physician
lacrosse or any other choice
Younger kids should enjoy Or becoming wealthy, If anything makes you speak up immediately. Your for the university’s athletic
— may cause kids to lose
free play every day to help famous athletes later in life? uneasy about your child’s re- child’s doctor can help you department.
interest and enthusiasm.
It can also happen when bones, muscles and balance These are exciting dreams,
young athletes are externally develop and give them a but parents and caregivers “IT’S WHAT WE DO”
motivated, working toward chance to exercise social should present a balanced
goals or dreams that others skills, too—all without pres- view. Remind your child
set for them, rather than sure to perform. that only 3% to 11% of high-
their own goals that they Encourage your child school athletes go on to
develop themselves. to play a variety of sports. compete in college, and only
Overtraining and burnout Studies show that kids thrive 1% receive athletic schol-
can leave a young athlete when they try out many arships. The percentage of
feeling physically or men- different activities before college athletes who go on to
tally exhausted. They may puberty. They also are less professional careers is even
believe that winning in the likely to lose interest or drop smaller. (Fewer than 2% of
out when they engage in NCAA student athletes play
sport is the only thing that
more than one sport. professionally after they Voted #1 Best
coaches, parents and fami-
Focus on fun. Did you leave school.) Roofer in the We are
ready anytime!
lies want and need them to
do. In the worst situations, know that kids say fun is the Keep an eye on your GLOW Region!
kids may assume this sport is No. 1 reason they want to child’s health. Growing
play sports? Give them the athletes need plenty of
their only chance for success
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Who doesn’t love a little mystery?

Events in Medina, Arcade “This event is one of our
family-friendly, non-alco-
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to discover whodunit they’re portraying [1900s

attire] and they’ll have you
By KORI SCIANDRA members had previously guessing all day long ‘who
[email protected] participated in. This is our dunnit’!” said Fisher-Bale.
It’s the early 1900s in second year of hosting a Check in will be open
downtown Medina where Murder Mystery event, from 10 a.m. to noon at the
a prominent businessman and we hope to continue it Medina Senior Center, 615
has been found dead inside again next year,” said Ann West Ave., Medina.
the elevator shaft of his Fisher-Bale, MAP events Enjoy solving mysteries?
building. His death is now committee chairperson. Try it again later this sea-
in question. The event welcomes as- son in Arcade on the A&A
Can you solve the mys- piring investigators to solve Railroad at 278 Main St.,
tery? the mystery and determine Arcade. Join the fun again
If you think you have de- how and why the prominent in June during the Murder
tective skills and the ability businessman was found Mystery Dinner Train Ride.
to uncover the truth of the dead inside the elevator This 3-hour event, begin-
unknown, challenge your- shaft in his building. Par- ning at 4:30 p.m. includes a
self to take part in a murder ticipants are encouraged to round trip train excursion
mystery event. arrive wearing their finest that features murder and
The Medina Area Part- early 1900s attire as they mayhem during the live
nership (MAP) will host begin solving the mystery. theatre performance on the
“When Push Came to Shov- Participants will receive rails.
el! An early 1900s Murder an investigators booklet PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MEDINA AREA PARTNERSHIP
At the halfway point, at
Mystery in Medina” in the and snack bag at check-in The Medina Area Partnership welcomes investigators to solve a Murder Mystery in Curriers Station, enjoy a
Main Street Historic District and then visit participating Downtown Medina. delicious dinner catered by
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur- businesses to obtain clues. Catered Creations. Re-
day, May 4. Tickets for the event are $20 ticketspice.com/mur- the opportunity to step foot hope they enjoy their time strooms are also available
“We put our spin on a each and can be purchased der-mystery-2024. in businesses they may not here and come back to on location. This 12 and
similar event one of our at medinaareapartnership. “Events like this give folks have known were here. We shop, dine, stay, and explore older event is $70 and is
our area,” she said. slated for June 8, 22 and July
If you solve the mystery 6. For more information
(aside from the thrill of about the Murder Mystery
solving the investigation) Train Ride, visit aarailroad.
you’ll be entered to win a com, call (585) 492-3100 or
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Come aboard the rails during a Murder Mystery Train
Ride on the Arcade and Attica Railroad.

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Rides are usually available from May through October, Saturday and Sunday
by reservation or on a walk-in basis. We do recommend you contact us in
advance to avoid bad weather or long delays waiting for a flight.
The best method is to complete our Ride Reservation form, but you are also
welcome to email us.
A 2,000 foot tow usually results in a ride of approximately 15 minutes
from takeoff to landing. One of our tw0-seat instructional Gliders
will be used for the ride, depending on availability.
Eagle’s view of the finger lakes: silently soar over forest
carpeted, farm quilted hills and lake valleys. Quiet and
peaceful ride with unsurpassed views. Rise into the sky
on warm air currents.
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