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provided by Age Well Pick up on Thursdays between 10–11 at the Senior Center. 
Menus are posted here.
Pre-register by Monday for the Thursday meal. 

Carol Pepin 
email: meals@charlotteseniorcentervt.org
phone: 802-425-6345 

with Phyllis Bartling 
Ongoing in person and on Zoom. 
This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. It includes upper-body strength work with hand weights and mat exercises. We will work core muscles to improve balance, strength, and posture.
Cost: $8/class

with Katie Franko, Carol Miklos, Carol Pepin & Mary Van Vleck 
RSVP Bone Builders, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont, is a no-impact, weight-training program designed to prevent and even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis in older adults. Bone Builders consists of a warmup, balance exercises, arm and leg exercises, and a cool down with stretching.
Cost: Free.   No pre-registration required, but there will be paperwork to complete for the RSVP Bone Builders program. 

 ?Hablas espanol? We will meet weekly and at each session one member of the group will announce the topic of conversation for the following week. Come join our group for conversation in Spanish. Questions? Contact Bernice Wesseling at Bernice.Wesseling@uvm.edu.
Cost: Free 

with Jean-Carol Dunham, Nan Mason & Nancy Rosenthal 
Ongoing. 
New or experienced in the Shanghai style of Mahjong, you are welcome to join this informal get-together. For questions contact: anne.mason@ uvm.edu.
No Fee.

with Jonathan Hart
Ongoing.  
Backgammon is a tactical table game with a 5,000-year history. If you are interested in joining the Tuesday evening or Saturday afternoon Backgammon league, please contact Jonathan at jonathanhart1@gmail.com.
No fee.

with Sherry Senior 
Ongoing.
An Essentrics session provides a full-body, weight-free workout with a dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. Promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. 
No registration required. $8 per class. 

 Come create, experiment, try new things, grow, inspire, share ideas, encourage others, and have fun! Bring whatever creative endeavor you’re working on or thinking about and enjoy making new friends while being creative! As Einstein said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Let’s have some fun together! Any questions, call Katie Franko at 802-425-6270.
Cost: Free
On 4/12, our group is helping out with the Intergenerational craft activity with the Charlotte Children’s Center.

with Heidi Kvasnak
An integrative practice that builds strength and stability, while maintaining a sense of ease and spaciousness in both body and mind. We will practice longer-held postures that strengthen muscles, bones and core, as well as breath-led flowing movement, including sun salutations. 
Prerequisite: Must be able to easily get down to and up from the floor with or without props. Cost: $10/class. No registration required.

with Phyllis Bartling 
Ongoing. In Person and on Zoom.
This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. Includes upper-body strength work with hand weights and mat exercises. Working core muscles to improve balance, strength and posture. 
Cost: $8/class. No registration required.

with Diane Burgess 
Ongoing. 
This is a welcoming place to come and share your love of handwork. Bring your rug hooking, knitting, or other fiber project to work on together.  For questions, reach out to Diane Burgess at dianburgess@hotmail.com.
No fee.

provided by Age Well Pick up  at the Senior Center. 
Menus are posted here.
Pre-register by Monday for the Thursday meal. 
Suggested Age Well donation of $5, but not required to receive a meal. Pay what you can, when you can. 
Carol Pepin email: meals@charlotteseniorcentervt.org
phone: 802-425-6345 

with Sandi Detwiler
Ongoing
Course is currently fully subscribed.

with Katie Franko 
Ongoing. 
T’ai Chi is an exercise program for mind/body training to help improve balance, flexibility, stability, and overall health. This is not a class with instruction, but rather a practice for students familiar with the form.    
No fee. No registration required.

with Pamela Powell
Dates: 5/25, 6/1, 6/15, 6/22,6/29  
Cost: $100 for the 5-week session
Registration and payment required by May 17.
* There is no meeting on Thursday, June 8
Join Pamela as she guides you through this 5-week generative writing workshop. Please bring a notebook and pen or pencil to this workshop. Writing by hand is encouraged, but using your personal laptop is also an option. Questions? Please reach out to Pamela by email at mermaidpamela44@gmail.com or telephone 781-646-6708. Group size limited to 8 participants.

Möchtest du dein Deutsch üben? Come join this group to meet other German speakers and practice your German. No agenda, just a casual conversation. All experience levels are welcome. Questions? Contact Dan York at dyork@Lodestar2.com. 
Cost: Free 

with Sherry Senior 
Ongoing. 
An Essentrics session provides a full-body, weight-free workout with a dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. Promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. 
No registration required. $8 per class.

with Kay George
Ongoing. 
This weekly group includes a wide range of artists looking to socialize and make new friendships. You are invited to bring whatever you are working on and enjoy the ideas and encouragement that this friendly, relaxed group has to offer. 
No fee.

with Katie Franko, Carol Miklos, Carol Pepin & Mary Van Vleck 
RSVP Bone Builders, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont, is a no-impact, weight-training program designed to prevent and even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis in older adults. Bone Builders consists of a warmup, balance exercises, arm and leg exercises, and a cool down with stretching.
Cost: Free.   No pre-registration required, but there will be paperwork to complete for the RSVP Bone Builders program. 

with Sandy Arnell
Canasta is a form of rummy using two full decks in which players or partnerships try to meld groups of three or more cards of the same rank and score bonuses for 7-card melds. If you are interested in joining this group or if you have questions, please contact Sandy Armell 802-425-3248.

with Lin Kalson  
There are many ways adults can stimulate their brains to increase mental health, improve memory skills, and contribute to overall well being. Research finds that positive interaction with others and engagement in stimulating group activities sharpens cognition and increases memory ability. Join us as we play various games, share laughter, and enjoy one another’s company. We have some games available, but also feel free to bring your own games. Questions? Please call Lin Kalson at 608-345-9321 or email lin.linkalson7@gmail.com. 

with Mark Williams
Traditional a capella, four-part harmony sung for the joy of singing...not as a practice for performance. Search “Sacred Harp” on YouTube for examples, then come and sing with us! Introduction to shape notes and scales is recommended and offered 30 minutes before each first Sunday singing. Contact Kerry Cullinan (kclynxvt@gmail.com) to schedule.

Cost: Free

provided by Age Well Pick up on Thursdays between 10–11 at the Senior Center. 
Menus are posted here.
Pre-register by Monday for the Thursday meal. 

Carol Pepin 
email: meals@charlotteseniorcentervt.org
phone: 802-425-6345 

with Sherry Senior 
Ongoing.
An Essentrics session provides a full-body, weight-free workout with a dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. Promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. 
No registration required. $8 per class. 

with Heidi Kvasnak
Ongoing. 
A gentle yoga class that focuses on breath-led movement, building bone strength, and improving mobility, balance, and flexibility. Suggestions are given for adapting the practice. Please bring a blanket or pillow to sit on. Suitable for all levels.
Cost: $10/class. No registration required.

Bacon cheeseburger sliders
Macaroni salad
Chips
Brownies with Ice Cream
Arnold Palmer to drink

with Lane Morrison and Lorna Bates
Ongoing. 
We play an intermediate level of duplicate bridge using the basic ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) conventions. Names are drawn for partners, and friendly games ensue. Those unfamiliar with duplicate bridge are welcome and paired with an experienced player to help for a few weeks of open dialogue training. We are always looking for new players that have basic bridge knowledge.
No fee. 

Ongoing. In Person
Free Parlez-vous français? We are an intermediate group of French speakers who meet weekly for French conversation. As the group grows, there may be opportunities to split according to skill levels. Questions? Contact Roberta Whitmore at robertawhitmore27@gmail.com.

Cost: Free

with Phyllis Bartling 
Ongoing in person and on Zoom. 
This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. It includes upper-body strength work with hand weights and mat exercises. We will work core muscles to improve balance, strength, and posture.
Cost: $8/class

with Katie Franko, Carol Miklos, Carol Pepin & Mary Van Vleck 
RSVP Bone Builders, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont, is a no-impact, weight-training program designed to prevent and even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis in older adults. Bone Builders consists of a warmup, balance exercises, arm and leg exercises, and a cool down with stretching.
Cost: Free.   No pre-registration required, but there will be paperwork to complete for the RSVP Bone Builders program. 

 ?Hablas espanol? We will meet weekly and at each session one member of the group will announce the topic of conversation for the following week. Come join our group for conversation in Spanish. Questions? Contact Bernice Wesseling at Bernice.Wesseling@uvm.edu.
Cost: Free 

with Jean-Carol Dunham, Nan Mason & Nancy Rosenthal 
Ongoing. 
New or experienced in the Shanghai style of Mahjong, you are welcome to join this informal get-together. For questions contact: anne.mason@ uvm.edu.
No Fee.

with Jonathan Hart
Ongoing.  
Backgammon is a tactical table game with a 5,000-year history. If you are interested in joining the Tuesday evening or Saturday afternoon Backgammon league, please contact Jonathan at jonathanhart1@gmail.com.
No fee.

with Sherry Senior 
Ongoing.
An Essentrics session provides a full-body, weight-free workout with a dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. Promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. 
No registration required. $8 per class. 

 Come create, experiment, try new things, grow, inspire, share ideas, encourage others, and have fun! Bring whatever creative endeavor you’re working on or thinking about and enjoy making new friends while being creative! As Einstein said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Let’s have some fun together! Any questions, call Katie Franko at 802-425-6270.
Cost: Free
On 4/12, our group is helping out with the Intergenerational craft activity with the Charlotte Children’s Center.

with Heidi Kvasnak
An integrative practice that builds strength and stability, while maintaining a sense of ease and spaciousness in both body and mind. We will practice longer-held postures that strengthen muscles, bones and core, as well as breath-led flowing movement, including sun salutations. 
Prerequisite: Must be able to easily get down to and up from the floor with or without props. Cost: $10/class. No registration required.

Once a month, the men gather for breakfast and conversation. All pitch in to prepare the meal, set tables, or clean up. Lewis Mudge, from Human Rights Watch,  will speak about the Wagner Group in Africa.
Please register by the Tuesday before the breakfast. Contact Tim McCullough at cubnut5@aol.com. Suggested donation: $6

with Phyllis Bartling 
Ongoing. In Person and on Zoom.
This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. Includes upper-body strength work with hand weights and mat exercises. Working core muscles to improve balance, strength and posture. 
Cost: $8/class. No registration required.

with Diane Burgess 
Ongoing. 
This is a welcoming place to come and share your love of handwork. Bring your rug hooking, knitting, or other fiber project to work on together.  For questions, reach out to Diane Burgess at dianburgess@hotmail.com.
No fee.

provided by Age Well Pick up  at the Senior Center. 
Menus are posted here.
Pre-register by Monday for the Thursday meal. 
Suggested Age Well donation of $5, but not required to receive a meal. Pay what you can, when you can. 
Carol Pepin email: meals@charlotteseniorcentervt.org
phone: 802-425-6345 

with Sandi Detwiler
Ongoing
Course is currently fully subscribed.

with Katie Franko 
Ongoing. 
T’ai Chi is an exercise program for mind/body training to help improve balance, flexibility, stability, and overall health. This is not a class with instruction, but rather a practice for students familiar with the form.    
No fee. No registration required.

Möchtest du dein Deutsch üben? Come join this group to meet other German speakers and practice your German. No agenda, just a casual conversation. All experience levels are welcome. Questions? Contact Dan York at dyork@Lodestar2.com. 
Cost: Free 

with Sherry Senior 
Ongoing. 
An Essentrics session provides a full-body, weight-free workout with a dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. Promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. 
No registration required. $8 per class.

with Kay George
Ongoing. 
This weekly group includes a wide range of artists looking to socialize and make new friendships. You are invited to bring whatever you are working on and enjoy the ideas and encouragement that this friendly, relaxed group has to offer. 
No fee.

with Katie Franko, Carol Miklos, Carol Pepin & Mary Van Vleck 
RSVP Bone Builders, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont, is a no-impact, weight-training program designed to prevent and even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis in older adults. Bone Builders consists of a warmup, balance exercises, arm and leg exercises, and a cool down with stretching.
Cost: Free.   No pre-registration required, but there will be paperwork to complete for the RSVP Bone Builders program. 

with Sandy Arnell
Canasta is a form of rummy using two full decks in which players or partnerships try to meld groups of three or more cards of the same rank and score bonuses for 7-card melds. If you are interested in joining this group or if you have questions, please contact Sandy Armell 802-425-3248.

with Lin Kalson  
There are many ways adults can stimulate their brains to increase mental health, improve memory skills, and contribute to overall well being. Research finds that positive interaction with others and engagement in stimulating group activities sharpens cognition and increases memory ability. Join us as we play various games, share laughter, and enjoy one another’s company. We have some games available, but also feel free to bring your own games. Questions? Please call Lin Kalson at 608-345-9321 or email lin.linkalson7@gmail.com. 

provided by Age Well Pick up on Thursdays between 10–11 at the Senior Center. 
Menus are posted here.
Pre-register by Monday for the Thursday meal. 

Carol Pepin 
email: meals@charlotteseniorcentervt.org
phone: 802-425-6345 

with Sherry Senior 
Ongoing.
An Essentrics session provides a full-body, weight-free workout with a dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. Promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. 
No registration required. $8 per class. 

with Heidi Kvasnak
Ongoing. 
A gentle yoga class that focuses on breath-led movement, building bone strength, and improving mobility, balance, and flexibility. Suggestions are given for adapting the practice. Please bring a blanket or pillow to sit on. Suitable for all levels.
Cost: $10/class. No registration required.

with Kerry Batres
Stop by the Charlotte Senior Center to talk with our Age Well representative about the restaurant ticket program that can be used for meals at participating restaurants.

with Lane Morrison and Lorna Bates
Ongoing. 
We play an intermediate level of duplicate bridge using the basic ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) conventions. Names are drawn for partners, and friendly games ensue. Those unfamiliar with duplicate bridge are welcome and paired with an experienced player to help for a few weeks of open dialogue training. We are always looking for new players that have basic bridge knowledge.
No fee. 

Ongoing. In Person
Free Parlez-vous français? We are an intermediate group of French speakers who meet weekly for French conversation. As the group grows, there may be opportunities to split according to skill levels. Questions? Contact Roberta Whitmore at robertawhitmore27@gmail.com.

Cost: Free

with Phyllis Bartling 
Ongoing in person and on Zoom. 
This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. It includes upper-body strength work with hand weights and mat exercises. We will work core muscles to improve balance, strength, and posture.
Cost: $8/class

with Katie Franko, Carol Miklos, Carol Pepin & Mary Van Vleck 
RSVP Bone Builders, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont, is a no-impact, weight-training program designed to prevent and even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis in older adults. Bone Builders consists of a warmup, balance exercises, arm and leg exercises, and a cool down with stretching.
Cost: Free.   No pre-registration required, but there will be paperwork to complete for the RSVP Bone Builders program. 

 ?Hablas espanol? We will meet weekly and at each session one member of the group will announce the topic of conversation for the following week. Come join our group for conversation in Spanish. Questions? Contact Bernice Wesseling at Bernice.Wesseling@uvm.edu.
Cost: Free 

with Jean-Carol Dunham, Nan Mason & Nancy Rosenthal 
Ongoing. 
New or experienced in the Shanghai style of Mahjong, you are welcome to join this informal get-together. For questions contact: anne.mason@ uvm.edu.
No Fee.

with Jonathan Hart
Ongoing.  
Backgammon is a tactical table game with a 5,000-year history. If you are interested in joining the Tuesday evening or Saturday afternoon Backgammon league, please contact Jonathan at jonathanhart1@gmail.com.
No fee.

with Sherry Senior 
Ongoing.
An Essentrics session provides a full-body, weight-free workout with a dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. Promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. 
No registration required. $8 per class. 

 Come create, experiment, try new things, grow, inspire, share ideas, encourage others, and have fun! Bring whatever creative endeavor you’re working on or thinking about and enjoy making new friends while being creative! As Einstein said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Let’s have some fun together! Any questions, call Katie Franko at 802-425-6270.
Cost: Free
On 4/12, our group is helping out with the Intergenerational craft activity with the Charlotte Children’s Center.

with Heidi Kvasnak
An integrative practice that builds strength and stability, while maintaining a sense of ease and spaciousness in both body and mind. We will practice longer-held postures that strengthen muscles, bones and core, as well as breath-led flowing movement, including sun salutations. 
Prerequisite: Must be able to easily get down to and up from the floor with or without props. Cost: $10/class. No registration required.

with Phyllis Bartling 
Ongoing. In Person and on Zoom.
This Pilates class, for folks 55+, is designed to be challenging and safe. Includes upper-body strength work with hand weights and mat exercises. Working core muscles to improve balance, strength and posture. 
Cost: $8/class. No registration required.

with Diane Burgess 
Ongoing. 
This is a welcoming place to come and share your love of handwork. Bring your rug hooking, knitting, or other fiber project to work on together.  For questions, reach out to Diane Burgess at dianburgess@hotmail.com.
No fee.

provided by Age Well Pick up  at the Senior Center. 
Menus are posted here.
Pre-register by Monday for the Thursday meal. 
Suggested Age Well donation of $5, but not required to receive a meal. Pay what you can, when you can. 
Carol Pepin email: meals@charlotteseniorcentervt.org
phone: 802-425-6345 

with Sandi Detwiler
Ongoing
Course is currently fully subscribed.

with Katie Franko 
Ongoing. 
T’ai Chi is an exercise program for mind/body training to help improve balance, flexibility, stability, and overall health. This is not a class with instruction, but rather a practice for students familiar with the form.    
No fee. No registration required.

with Pamela Powell
Dates: 5/25, 6/1, 6/15, 6/22,6/29  
Cost: $100 for the 5-week session
Registration and payment required by May 17.
* There is no meeting on Thursday, June 8
Join Pamela as she guides you through this 5-week generative writing workshop. Please bring a notebook and pen or pencil to this workshop. Writing by hand is encouraged, but using your personal laptop is also an option. Questions? Please reach out to Pamela by email at mermaidpamela44@gmail.com or telephone 781-646-6708. Group size limited to 8 participants.

Möchtest du dein Deutsch üben? Come join this group to meet other German speakers and practice your German. No agenda, just a casual conversation. All experience levels are welcome. Questions? Contact Dan York at dyork@Lodestar2.com. 
Cost: Free 

with Sherry Senior 
Ongoing. 
An Essentrics session provides a full-body, weight-free workout with a dynamic combination of stretching and strengthening that works through all the joints and releases tight muscles. Promotes improvement in flexibility, mobility, and posture, as well as relief of pain. You’ll need a mat and some water. 
No registration required. $8 per class.

with Kay George
Ongoing. 
This weekly group includes a wide range of artists looking to socialize and make new friendships. You are invited to bring whatever you are working on and enjoy the ideas and encouragement that this friendly, relaxed group has to offer. 
No fee.

with Katie Franko, Carol Miklos, Carol Pepin & Mary Van Vleck 
RSVP Bone Builders, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont, is a no-impact, weight-training program designed to prevent and even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis in older adults. Bone Builders consists of a warmup, balance exercises, arm and leg exercises, and a cool down with stretching.
Cost: Free.   No pre-registration required, but there will be paperwork to complete for the RSVP Bone Builders program. 

with Sandy Arnell
Canasta is a form of rummy using two full decks in which players or partnerships try to meld groups of three or more cards of the same rank and score bonuses for 7-card melds. If you are interested in joining this group or if you have questions, please contact Sandy Armell 802-425-3248.

with Lin Kalson  
There are many ways adults can stimulate their brains to increase mental health, improve memory skills, and contribute to overall well being. Research finds that positive interaction with others and engagement in stimulating group activities sharpens cognition and increases memory ability. Join us as we play various games, share laughter, and enjoy one another’s company. We have some games available, but also feel free to bring your own games. Questions? Please call Lin Kalson at 608-345-9321 or email lin.linkalson7@gmail.com.