Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 p.m., Communicating and Engaging with People Living with Dementia
Registration is appreciated.
Join Les Hakey, Marketing Director at the Converse House, as he shares best practices for communicating with friends and loved ones living with dementia. Drawing on his experience as both a caregiver and med tech, Les will introduce the “Best Friends Approach” to communication and engagement, offering practical strategies to help foster meaningful connections and supportive interactions. In partnership with the Charlotte Library. To register, call 802-425-6345.
Wednesday, April 8, 3:00–4:00 p.m., Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or do you know someone who is? Please join us for our monthly Caregivers Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month. 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 please contact Louise Fairbank: louisefairbank67@gmail.com.
Wednesday April 8, 5:00–6:30 p.m., Charlotte Environmental Group Roundtable & Community Discussion
Charlotte is home to many groups working to protect and enhance our local environment. As part of Earth Month, they will gather for a community roundtable to share their work, explore opportunities to collaborate, and discuss ways residents can get involved. The evening will begin with brief presentations from participating groups, followed by an open conversation with the community about how we can work together to care for Charlotte’s natural environment.
Thursday, April 9, Poetry at the Grange with Music! Two Troubadours in Mud Time
6:30- 8 pm at Charlotte Senior Center
Come join Cyrus Cook and Nick Carter for a special program of poetry and music by New England-based artists. We’ll be dwelling on that seemingly interminable time of year in northern New England, the less-than- affectionately-called, Mud Season. The program includes poetry of Robert Frost, music by Cheryl Wheeler and works of numerous other poets and songwriters whose imprint on their craft endures. Join us for a wide-ranging review of words and songs, looking forward to Spring’s triumph over Winter! This program will not include time for the audience to offer their poetry – but there will be plenty of time during our May Open Mic!
Please RSVP: abigailkilley@me.com Hosted by the Charlotte Grange and Charlotte Library
Friday, April 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 every month, the men gather for a morning of breakfast, fellowship, and a guest speaker. The guest speaker for April is Ginny Paton, who will present “An Insider’s Look at Drug Development.” After a 35-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, Ginny will share insights into the complex balancing act involved in developing drugs for targeted patient populations. Her presentation will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the process and may help explain why some medications carry higher price tags. If you plan to attend the Men’s Breakfast, please register by emailing Lane at lmorrison@gmavt.net no later than Tuesday, April 7.
