Thursday, September 17, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Menopause Café
Join Kathryn Blume, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Jen Peterson, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, on the third Thursday of the month for a welcoming peer support group focused on peri/menopause. Together, we’ll explore Peri/Menopause 101—an introduction to the changes; Peri/Menopause & Ayurveda—holistic perspectives on care; and Stories & Stigma—rethinking and reshaping the narrative. This is a space for learning, sharing, and connection. Questions? Contact BlumeHCC@gmail.com. Offered in partnership with the Charlotte Adult Community Center and the Charlotte Library.

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–Noon, Learn to Play Pickleball
No registration required.
(Please note that there is a parking fee at Charlotte Beach)
Curious About Pickleball? Come watch a demonstration and then give it a try! Bring a folding chair, wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and we’ll provide the paddles. Questions? Call/text David at 802-425-4567 or text Greg at 802-338-7909. To receive weather cancellation updates, text your email address to Greg to join the Pickleball email list.

Sunday, September 20, 2:00–4:00 p.m., Photo Discussion group
Photographers of all levels are invited to share photos and stories in this monthly group. Connect, get feedback, and explore your work in a supportive, creative space. The topic for the September photo discussion will be Composition – Rule of thirds, rule of odds, frame within a frame, symmetry & balance, leading lines, directing viewer eyes and verticals. Email 3-5 image files to Dave Pearson or bring prints. Questions? Contact Dave Pearson at pearsond3@comcast.net.

Tuesday, September 22, 10-11:30 a.m., Preparing for Medicare Fall Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment takes place each year from October 15–December 7 and is the time to review your coverage for the coming year. Join Age Well’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for an informative session designed to help you prepare for Fall Open Enrollment. Learn when and how to review and change your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, what questions to ask when comparing plans, financial assistance programs that may help lower Medicare costs, and how to use the Medicare website to compare options with confidence. Registration is appreciated. Call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org.

Tuesday, September 22, 10-noon, Tech Help with Susanna
20-minute appointments at the Charlotte Adult Community Center
scheduled at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Free. Registration required.
Email enigma? Kindle conundrum? App apprehension? Computer questions? Or maybe you want to learn how to use your library card to read or listen to books on a device. Sign up for a 20-minute, one-on-one session at the senior center with Susanna Kahn, Charlotte Library’s Technology Librarian, for some tech support! She will troubleshoot with you and will provide suggestions for next steps. Make sure to bring your device and any necessary login information. To register, call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org.