The Charlotte Senior Center of Charlotte, Vermont welcomes newcomers, builds community, and engages visitors with courses, activities, events & presentations.

Senior Center Coordinator: Tracy Brown

We are excited to announce that Tracy Brown will be joining the Charlotte Senior Center as our new part-time Coordinator. 

Tracy possesses a true passion for service and a deep commitment to community. She will be helping out with our new database, registrations and other administrative tasks. Please stop by and say hello. Her desk will be in the main area on the left as you enter the senior center. Tracy will work part-time, 19 hours/week.

May 2024 Newsletter and Calendar

The May Newsletter and Calendar is now available. To receive future weekly and monthly newsletters in your email, signup using the button below. The “Week Ahead” email is sent out on Friday mornings with activities, lunch menus, and special programming for the upcoming week.  

Meals

Join us for lunch or take-out every Monday. Age Well takeout meals are available on Thursdays. See Good Eating for more information.

Forms and Documents

• Bone Builder Forms
• Age Well Form
• Tax Prep Required Documents List

Upcoming Programs & Events

Wednesday, May 8, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s? Do you know someone who is? Please join us for our monthly Caregivers Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month from 4:00–5:00 p.m. The meetings provide a safe place for caregivers, family, and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system. For additional information or to receive the Zoom meeting link, please contact Susan Cartwright: cartwright.susan1@gmail.com.

Thursdays, May 9, 9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m., Tai Chi for Arthritis with Eliza Hammer
Cost: $40 for the 4-week session.
Registration and payment by Tuesday, May 7.
Try out this new class! The benefits of a tai chi practice include reduced pain and stiffness and improved muscle strength and joint flexibility. Through learning the tai chi movements and practicing regularly, many have found significant relief from arthritis symptoms. Eliza is a certified instructor and has studied with Dr. Lam, the founder of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Association. Questions? Please contact Eliza at belizahammer@hotmail.com.

Thursday, May 9, 1:00 p.m., Embracing Quality of Life Choices in Vermont: Making Meaningful Choices as We Age with Advance Care Planning and Directives
Cost: Free. Registration is recommended.
Explore how making informed decisions about health care preferences can enhance quality of life and how embracing quality of life choices underscores the importance of advance care planning in empowering individuals to live with dignity, autonomy, and peace of mind. Presented by Alicia Fleming, Golden Guide Senior Living Advisor. Light refreshments provided.

Friday, May 10, Men’s Breakfast
Doors open at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Suggested donation: $6.
Registration required by Tuesday for the Friday breakfast.
On the second Friday of the month, the men gather for breakfast and conversation. Our speaker this month is Tom Denenberg, Executive Director of Shelburne Museum. If you are planning to attend the men’s breakfast, please email Lane: lmorrison@gmavt.net before Tuesday, May 7.

Friday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m., Women’s Kayak Trips Planning Meeting
It is time to plan the kayak trip season! Please RSVP to Susan Hyde at susanfosterhyde@gmail.com if you are interested in leading, co-leading, or finding out more about becoming a leader.

Friday, May 10, 4:00–5:15 p.m., In Honor of Women Yoga Practice: Refuge-a time to breath, soften and nourish.
with Heidi Kvasnak
Cost: $10. Registration & payment by Wednesday, May 8
At the start of Mother’s Day Weekend, we pause to honor all women by offering a safe and quiet space for self-care. This practice will include breathwork, meditation, mantra, chanting, slow gentle movement, journaling prompts and a guided deep relaxation. Please bring two blankets and a yoga mat. Class limit of 15.

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