Your Weekly eNewsletter 6.19.20
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Senior Centers Plan to Re-Open
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The Governor has just announced that Senior Centers could begin the process of re-opening. While we’re so excited to hear this news, there are many safety measures that must be implemented before we can actually re-open. Although we had already begun planning for this day, we only received the official state guidance for this process on the day of the Governor’s announcement. Senior Centers must individually assess their readiness, develop their re-opening plan based on the guidance received from the state, and safely implement this plan before they can re-open. We are at step one of that process and are currently assessing our readiness and continuing to develop our plan.
We plan to thoughtfully move forward and intend to re-open for limited phase 1 programming on Monday, July 13
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To read about the starting point in understanding our plan to safely and slowly re-open The Thompson building in compliance with the state guidelines,
click here
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AGING RESOURCE CENTER VIRTUAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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Decluttering and Downsizing:
Let's get started!
Continues on Thursday, 6/25 & 7/2
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Registration Required
Thinking of downsizing as preparation for a move or just to better enjoy your current space? Join us to learn basic strategies for reducing clutter or downsizing. We will discuss how to find time and stay motivated; how to make decisions about what to keep; and how to effectively use online resources to sell or give away unwanted items.
Register here
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The Parkinson's Workshop
Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Registration Required
This monthly gathering of people with Parkinson’s and their care partners meets to share experiences and information, based on the participants needs and interests. Living with Parkinson’s, we all have something practical to contribute about how to cope with this condition. Building on the work of the Proactive Parkinson’s Discussion Group, we support each other, empower ourselves, and enhance quality of life through learning and discussion with experts, including medical profeessionals. People with Parkinson’s and family care partners and friends are welcome
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Vermont Legal Aid/Legal Services Vermont Presents:
A Free Legal Advice Clinic for Eligible Area Seniors (AGE 60+)
Friday, June 26, 9:00—4:00 pm, by PHONE appointment only.
Call The Thompson to schedule your phone appointment.
Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont will each have a licensed Vermont attorney available to provide free legal assistance to eligible area seniors, aged 60 and up, who are experiencing a civil legal problem (not criminal). Civil law topics include:
- Advanced planning documents (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives);
- Housing (Landlord-tenant issues, Evictions, Subsidies);
- Health care benefits (Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, 3SquaresVT food benefits);
- Debt collection (Foreclosure, Small claims proceedings, Bankruptcy);
- Guardianship; and
- Relief from Abuse/Exploitation/Neglect.
PLEASE NOTE: Attorneys cannot help you with criminal cases or problems. Your appointment must involve your own problem, and not a question about a family member or friend’s problem. All consultations are confidential.
Sponsored by your local Area Agencies on Aging
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Tai Chi Class through Zoom
Tai Chi Instructor, Anne Bower, has organized a schedule of online Tai Chi classes offered through Zoom, a FREE wireless screen sharing app. The following is a list of classes which can also be found on our website with live links to access the online classes.
Fall Prevention Tai Chi, Mondays, 10-11am
Sun 73 forms Tai Chi, Wednesdays,11-12
Yang 24 Forms Tai Chi, Fridays, 10-11am
Introduction to Tai Chi, Saturdays, 11-12pm
For more information, email Anne at: anniebower@yahoo.com or visit her website at www.anniebower.com.
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Bone Builders Update
Bone Builders Instructor, Althea Derstine, is encouraging her students to keep exercising and to borrow weights from The Thompson Center during closure. Please call The Thompson staff who will be happy to put your requested weights outside on the front porch for pick-up.
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BINGO at HOME with The Thompson
Friday mornings,10:00 am
Use your phone to call in and join. Fun prizes for winners! For a BINGO card and the call-in number, call 457-3277.
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Strength, Stretch & Stability
Zoom Exercise Class
Led by Liz Hatfield, Certified Fitness Trainer
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Motion is Lotion! Now is the time to focus on ourselves. We must stay positive and strong. In the short term, exercise can help the immune system find and deal with pathogens, and in the long term, regular exercise slows down changes that happen to the immune system with aging, therefore reducing the risk of infection.
Join this class, move your body and feel physically, mentally and emotionally better.
Suggested Equipment:
- Dumbbells, Soup Cans (14oz is approx. 1lb), Bag of Beans or Rice (1lb) or Filled Water Bottles
- Two Paper plates, Rags or Furniture Gliders/Coaster (NOT RUBBER)
- 12 Plastic cups (e.g. "Solo" cups) - 6 Red & 6 Blue - Linda Grant has left 10 sets at The Thompson in a bag if you would like to pick them up.
For information on how to join the Zoom classes, contact Liz directly
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Call the day before to order take-out & pick-up from your car between 12:00 - 12:30 pm
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Do you or someone you care for need a wheelchair or other medical equipment, help with taxes or applying for Medicare, caregiver referrals, help with odd jobs around the house, have transportation needs? Just ask us!
Click here for more information
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Woodstock, Bridgewater, Pomfret & Barnard Emergency Operations Guidance to COVID-19
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Woodstock Emergency Management
hotline (June 12 Update)
Woodstock has closed the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that was opened due to COVID-19. Emergency response and assistance is still available as is the hotline number 802-457-7516. If the need arises anytime moving forward, the EOC will reopen.
Bridgewater
Emergency Management Coordinator
- Josh Maxham: 802-299-8428
Barnard Emergency Management Coordinator
- Mike Manning: 802-234-5263
Pomfret Emergency Management Director
- Kevin Rice: 802-356-7643
For state information & resources dial 2-1-1
For online information visit
cdc.gov
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Woodstock Area Relief Fund
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The Woodstock Area Relief Fund provides immediate and timely financial assistance to residents of the greater Woodstock area who are unable to meet their basic household needs due to the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
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Vermont Supplemental Food Programs
The
Vermont Foodbank
is taking all measures possible to ensure we can be there to help people access food during this challenging time. If you or someone you know is in need of help getting food, they can help. The following list will help you access food and programs that best fit your needs:
3SquaresVT
– Has your household lost pay? 3SquaresVT is here for you and your family. You could be eligible to receive a 3SquaresVT benefit or increase the benefit you already receive. We can help you apply. Visit our 3SquaresVT page, email 3svt@vtfoodbank.org, call 1-855-855-6181 or text VFBSNAP to 85511
CSFP
– The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federal nutrition program which offers free monthly nutrition information and nutritious foods to income-eligible older adults.
VeggieVanGo
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The next VeggieVanGo at Woodstock Union Highschool parking lot will be on
July 2, 9:15am – 10:15am
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Find a food shelf
– The Vermont Foodbank partners with 215 food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, homeless shelters and out of school programs across the state. Find a site close to you through our food shelf listings.
Woodstock Community Food Shelf
hours are Monday 4-6 pm, Wednesday 1-3 pm, and Saturday 10-12 pm. 802-457-1185. All are welcome.
For more information visit vermontfoodbank.org or call 1-800-585-2265 , Email: info@vtfoodbank.org
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Carla Kamel and the Community Health Team
Community Care Coordinator, Carla Kamel, is available for support in navigating resources and services and discussing community-based services. Carla wants our readers to know that she is available at the Ottauquechee Health Center (OHC) for a health and social wellness phone visit at 457-5414 or at carla.kamel@mahhc.org, even if it’s a five-minute phone conversation.
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Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF)
OHF will continue to offer financial assistance for health and wellness needs through grants to those living in any of their nine service towns which include Woodstock, Barnard, Bridgewater, and Pomfret. If you or someone you know is experiencing financial stress in light of COVID-19 or other health reasons, please contact OHF. They will continue to serve the community by being available via email at info@ohfvt.org or by calling 457-4188, Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Applications for financial assistance can be found on their website at www.ohfvt.org or by calling The Thompson Center.
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The Thompson Center | 802.457.3277 | thompsonseniorcenter.org
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