Mark Boutwell, Executive Director
This month we pay tribute to Barbara Woods, retiring member of the Senior Solutions Board of Directors and recent past president. Barbara has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2017 and served as president from October 2018 through September 2021. Prior to serving on the Board of Directors, Barbara was an active member of the Senior Solutions Advisory Council.
Throughout her tenure on the Board and the Advisory Council, Barbara has been a champion of Senior Solutions and a vocal advocate for the needs of older Vermonters. Barbara joined me several years ago to be trained as a facilitator in the educational series, Powerful Tools for Caregivers. And throughout her Board tenure, she was an advocate for other evidence-based programs such as our HomeMeds program, PEARLS, and our Tai Chi for Seniors groups.
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Senior Solutions has just been awarded a $20,000 grant from Meals on Wheels America and PetSmart Charities to expand our existing Foxy Fund for veterinary care and pet food and supplies for our Meals on Wheels recipients. Senior Solutions was one of only 27 grants awarded nationally, and the only one in the northeast.
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With all of the terrible scenes on TV surrounding the bombardment of Ukraine, Senior Solutions outreach staff member Suzanne Burge will be offering a beautiful alternative - an art class in the making of pysanky, using traditional Ukrainian folk designs and methods. Suzanne was first introduced to this technique in the 1980s, and has recently renewed her interest in this craft.
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One of the Vet to Vet program’s all-time favorite veterans, Louis “Bo” Horvath, recently passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family, a week after celebrating his 97th birthday.
“Bo made such an impact on every life he touched,” said Vicki Mastroianni, Senior Solutions’ Home Visitor Program Manager. “And his veteran buddies loved him dearly.” Read more...
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Applications for the first round of funding will be accepted from March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022, with grants to be awarded by June 30, 2022.
Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, will be accepting applications for supportive funding for aging services community organizations. Funding for these community projects is being provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”). To be eligible for funding, proposed projects and activities must meet Older American Act requirements that funds be used to support. Read more...
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When a client speaks to Barbara (“Barbie”) Kurkul, it is clear from the outset that they are speaking to a seasoned problem-solver.
Barbie has been working as an Information Assistance and Referral Specialist for Senior Solutions since February of 2020. She came on just as the COVID pandemic hit and offices were closing – but she committed to being in the office on a regular basis. “I love helping people find solutions – it’s like puzzle-solving,” she said, with genuine enthusiasm.
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Have you ever wanted to visit Joshua Tree National Park, or explore the Hoover Dam? Perhaps the FDR Presidential Library is more your style. Free, interactive tours and classes, allowing you participate with others and ask questions, are available from many sources for area seniors.
In addition to what the area senior centers have pioneered, the Vermont Area of Agencies on Aging have entered into an agreement with GetSetUp, a regular schedule of classes presented by seniors, for seniors.
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Website | Call the HelpLine: 1-802-885-2669
Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for southeastern Vermont
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Newsletter Editor: Thom Simmons
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Senior Solutions is a non-profit agency that has served as the Council on Aging for southeastern Vermont since 1973. Our mission is to promote the dignity and well-being of older adults and our vision is that every person will age in the place of their choice, with the support they need and the opportunity for meaningful relationships and active engagement in their community.
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