Working on leg lifts at the Canastota Bone Builders program are, from left, Cynthia Bertolero, Diane Reichel and Janet Feldt. 
Mary Murray, left, and RSVP Volunteer Leader Chris Crandall demonstrate the importance of proper breathing during exercises at the Sept. 10 Bone Builders session at the Canastota Public Library. 
Merle Maxey, left, and Susan Key work on strengthening their arms during the Canastota Bone Builders program.
Members of the Canastota Bone Builders group celebrated the program’s ninth anniversary at that site Sept. 10 with a rock and paint party.
The group, which meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Canastota Public Library, is led by RSVP volunteers. It is one of nine Bone Builders programs led by RSVP volunteers and offered free to those 55 and older throughout Madison County.
The Bone Builders program is designed to help strengthen bones, prevent osteoporosis and to help with balance. It is held at nine sites throughout Madison County and is free for those 55 and older; the group is one of nine throughout Madison County and recently celebrated its ninth anniversary.
For more information, call RSVP at 315.697.5700 or email RSVP@ofamadco.org.