The Charlotte Senior Center of Charlotte, Vermont welcomes newcomers, builds community, and engages visitors with courses, activities, events & presentations.
Name Change Announcement
See our announcement about the exciting name change for The Charlotte Senior Center here.
August Newsletter
The August Newsletter and Calendar are 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.
Community Art Show September 2026
Now Accepting Submissions for the September 2026 Community Art Show
Open to all artists, and skill levels, ages 50 and older.
Entry deadline is Thursday, August 20.
For more information and registration forms, see the 2026 Senior Center Art Show.
Meals
Join us for lunch or take-out every Monday. See Good Eating for more information
Forms
Find the CSC Participant and Liability Release form and the forms for joining Bone Builders here.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – noon. *, Learn to Play Pickleball
at the Charlotte Beach pickleball courts
No registration required.
(Please note that there is a parking fee at Charlotte Beach)
Sunday, August 23, 12:30–2:30 p.m., Shape-Note Singing
Join us for traditional, a cappella four-part harmony singing—purely for the joy of it! An intro to shape notes is offered 30 minutes before each session. First hour: Sacred Harp singing. Second hour: Alternate Shape-Note book (books provided). Questions? Contact Kerry Cullinan at kclynxvt@gmail.com
Friday August 21, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Create Your Own Ceramic Tray or Plate
Cost: $20 plus a $10 supply fee (paid directly to the instructor).
Registration and payment required by Tuesday, August 18.
Join potter Judy Devitt for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own ceramic tray or dish. Starting with a clay slab, you’ll add texture and design using fabric and stamps, then learn how to attach decorative elements. No experience is necessary. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels. Once your piece is dry, Judy will fire and glaze it in the color of your choice. Your finished tray will be ready for pickup at the Senior Center in about three weeks.
Wednesday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., Hiking Trip
Registration required.
To register, call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org.
Join us for this month’s hiking adventure as we head to Split Rock Mountain in Essex, New York. This moderately easy hike features scenic overlooks of Lake Champlain, with a distance of approximately 4–5 miles and minimal elevation gain. After the hike, we’ll stop at the Essex Ice Cream Shop for a well-deserved treat before heading home. We’ll meet at the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. to catch the 9:00 a.m. ferry. For questions about the hike, please contact Michael Rubin at mjrubin99@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 27, 9:00 a.m., Gentle Walk
To register, call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org.
Enjoy the beauty of nature while taking a leisurely walk with other active older adults. This friendly group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month to explore scenic, non-strenuous walking routes in Charlotte and Shelburne. Walks are designed to be relaxed, social, and accessible for a variety of fitness levels. Meet at 9:00 a.m. in the foyer of the Charlotte Senior Center before heading out together. For questions about the walk, contact Penny Burman at 916-753-7279.
Friday, August 28, Women’s Kayak Trip
Registration required.
Join a community of active women who enjoy exploring our local lakes, ponds, and rivers by kayak. Trips are planned based on water and weather conditions and are subject to change. To express interest, email Susan Hyde at susanfosterhyde@gmail.com to be added to the master list of paddlers. Details for each trip will be sent via email the week prior to the outing.