Schedule
- Monday, May 29
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Closed for Memorial Day
All day
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- Tuesday, May 30
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Register Age Well Meals
All day
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 -
Pilates Fitness (Hybrid)
8:30 am-9:30 am
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 -
May Watercolor Makeup Session
9:00 am-10:00 am
with Lynn Cummings
If you have paid for and missed a class between January 1, 2023 and May 23, 2023, you may bring a painting(s) you need help with. There is no fee, but registration is required so we know how many people to expect. The session will be from 9:00–10:00 a.m. if there are few attending, or longer if there are more than a couple of people registered to attend. The instructor will work 1 on 1 and it will not be a typical class or workshop. Please bring your painting supplies. -
Bone Builders
10:30 am-11:30 am
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. -
Spanish Conversation
10:30 am-11:30 am
?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 -
Shanghai Mahjong
12:45 pm-3:45 pm
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. -
Backgammon League
6:00 pm-8:30 pm
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.
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- Wednesday, May 31
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Essentrics®
8:30 am-9:20 am
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. -
Birding Expedition
9:00 am-11:00 am
with Hank Kaestner There are a wide range of birding habitats in Chittenden county. Join avid bird watcher Hank Kaestner and learn to identify the various bird species and habitats right here in Vermont.
Group size is limited to 20 participants.
Cost: Free / Registration required. -
Creative Arts Group
10:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Yoga Strength Building Practice
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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.
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- Thursday, June 1
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Pilates Fitness (Hybrid)
8:30 am-9:30 am
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. -
Fiber Arts Group
9:15 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Age Well Meal Pick-up
10:00 am-11:00 am
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 -
Memoir Writing*
10:00 am-11:30 am
with Sandi Detwiler
Ongoing
Course is currently fully subscribed. -
T'ai Chi Practice
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Writing Our Way Through
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
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. -
German Conversation
3:00 pm-4:00 pm
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
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- Friday, June 2
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Essentrics®
9:30 am-10:30 am
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. -
Arts Group on Friday
10:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Bone Builders
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Canasta
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
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. -
Brain Games
2:30 pm-4:00 pm
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.
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- Saturday, June 3
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Closed for Carpet Cleaning
All day
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- Sunday, June 4
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Shape-Note Singing
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
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
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- Monday, June 5
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Register Age Well Meals
All day
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 -
Essentrics®
8:30 am-9:20 am
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. -
Gentle Yoga
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Monday Munch
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Bacon cheeseburger sliders
Macaroni salad
Chips
Brownies with Ice Cream
Arnold Palmer to drink -
Bridge
12:30 pm-4:00 pm
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. -
French Conversation*
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
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
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- Tuesday, June 6
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Pilates Fitness (Hybrid)
8:30 am-9:30 am
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 -
Bone Builders
10:30 am-11:30 am
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. -
Spanish Conversation
10:30 am-11:30 am
?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 -
Shanghai Mahjong
12:45 pm-3:45 pm
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. -
Town Assessor Meeting
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
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Backgammon League
6:00 pm-8:30 pm
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.
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- Wednesday, June 7
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Essentrics®
8:30 am-9:20 am
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. -
Creative Arts Group
10:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Yoga Strength Building Practice
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Town Assessor Meeting
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
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- Thursday, June 8
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Men's Breakfast
7:00 am-9:00 am
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 -
Pilates Fitness (Hybrid)
8:30 am-9:30 am
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. -
Fiber Arts Group
9:15 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Age Well Meal Pick-up
10:00 am-11:00 am
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 -
Memoir Writing*
10:00 am-11:30 am
with Sandi Detwiler
Ongoing
Course is currently fully subscribed. -
T'ai Chi Practice
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
No Writing Group Today
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
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Blood Drive
2:00 pm-7:00 pm
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No German Today
3:00 pm-4:00 pm
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
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- Friday, June 9
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Kayak Trip
9:00 am-12:30 pm
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Essentrics®
9:30 am-10:30 am
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. -
Arts Group on Friday
10:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Bone Builders
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Canasta
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
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. -
Drawing Class
12:30 pm-1:30 pm
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Brain Games
2:30 pm-4:00 pm
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.
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- Monday, June 12
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Register Age Well Meals
All day
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 -
Essentrics®
8:30 am-9:20 am
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. -
Gentle Yoga
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Age Well Restaurant Tickets
11:30 am-12:30 pm
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. -
Monday Munch
11:30 am-12:30 pm
A Trio of Summer Salads Bulgur salad with grapes, feta and mint Corn Salad Green Salad Rhubarb Brownies -
Bridge
12:30 pm-4:00 pm
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. -
French Conversation*
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
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
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- Tuesday, June 13
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Pilates Fitness (Hybrid)
8:30 am-9:30 am
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 -
Bone Builders
10:30 am-11:30 am
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. -
Spanish Conversation
10:30 am-11:30 am
?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 -
Shanghai Mahjong
12:45 pm-3:45 pm
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. -
Peonies and Tea
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
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Backgammon League
6:00 pm-8:30 pm
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.
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- Wednesday, June 14
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-
Essentrics®
8:30 am-9:20 am
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. -
Creative Arts Group
10:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Yoga Strength Building Practice
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Hospice Presentation
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
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- Thursday, June 15
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Pilates Fitness (Hybrid)
8:30 am-9:30 am
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. -
Birding Expedition
9:00 am-11:00 am
with Hank Kaestner There are a wide range of birding habitats in Chittenden county. Join avid bird watcher Hank Kaestner and learn to identify the various bird species and habitats right here in Vermont.
Group size is limited to 20 participants.
Cost: Free / Registration required. -
Fiber Arts Group
9:15 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Age Well Meal Pick-up
10:00 am-11:00 am
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 -
Memoir Writing*
10:00 am-11:30 am
with Sandi Detwiler
Ongoing
Course is currently fully subscribed. -
T'ai Chi Practice
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Writing Our Way Through
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
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. -
Play Reading
2:00 pm-4:30 pm
with Sue Foley and Wally Gates
This is table-reading fun—with no stage fright to get in your way. The group meets monthly and is for people who enjoy reading plays aloud or listening to others perform. We have a good-sized group, but we are always welcoming to newcomers. We have many women to play the roles but are currently short on men. (But that does not prevent us from casting women in the male roles!) No experience is needed. Scripts are provided and parts assigned. If you have any questions or would just like to stop by and listen to the group, feel free to reach out to Sue at ssnfoley@icloud.com.
Cost: Free. -
German Conversation
3:00 pm-4:00 pm
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
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- Friday, June 16
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Essentrics®
9:30 am-10:30 am
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. -
Arts Group on Friday
10:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Bone Builders
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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. -
Canasta
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
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. -
Brain Games
2:30 pm-4:00 pm
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.
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- Saturday, June 17
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Paddling Trip
9:30 am-10:30 am
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