Barre Area Senior Center

Barre Area Senior Center August 2018 Newsletter

News from The Board of Directors . . . During July your BASC Board continued to familiarize itself with procedures and policies of the Center. They also

established committees and reviewed activities and trips planned for the center in order to continue to improve the

activities and services available to your center.

Effective immediately, your Board is very pleased to announce the appointment of Jeannie Bone as Interim

Director of the Barre Area Senior Center. At a special Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2018 the Board voted

unanimously to offer Jeannie this position. Since joining BASC in January Jeannie has been doing an outstanding job as a

volunteer; organizing files, redesigning, writing, editing and printing the BASC newsletter, planning trips and, along with

Sandy, has been the “face” of the Center since the middle of May. Her prior experiences also suggest to us that Jeannie is

very qualified to be very successful with this work. We are all very pleased

Time: Thursday, August 16th from 12-4pm

Place: Barre Picnic Shelter

(behind Barre Town & Middle School)

Cost: $10 per person

Menu: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich or plate

Grilled Chicken Legs & Thighs

Mini Corn on the Cob

Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips

Tossed Green Salad

Homemade Blueberry Cobbler

Watermelon Slices

Sweet Tea, Bottled Water

Please stop in or call to register

no later than August 14th Cooking on site by Members

Lisa Calcaine, Bob Brault, John Poeton

that Jeannie has accepted this interim position as the Board continues to

review Leadership designs for the future of our Center. Jeannie’s

energizing spirit, her positive friendly attitude and her dedication to a

successful Senior Center in Barre will serve us well as we move into our

next fifty years. This month is a GOLDEN opportunity to come in and

thank Jeannie for what she has already done and to share with her some

of your ideas to continue to make the Barre Area Senior center a more

welcoming, friendly, active “cool” place to be. WELCOME JEANNIE!

Your Board now meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:15pm.We invite everyone to attend these meeting

anytime as one way to share your voice and ideas.

SENIORS IN MOTION – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 with Evalyn Goodrich. Cardio and strength exercises; Only

$30 for 10 sessions for members; nonmembers, $6 a session. BONE BUILDERS - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. with Judy Prive. This program from Tufts University focuses on prevention against bone deterioration and may help increase bone density and muscle strength; improve balance, flexibility and energy; and increase social connections and reduced isolation. Rise and shine and give your day a boost! Free. “Now Is The Time – Health Care for Everybody” – August 9th at 10:00am – Sponsored by The Vermont Alliance for Retired Americans, this hour long video highlights national and state-level efforts to bring Single Payer Healthcare to America. A must see for everyone concerned about healthcare issues in Vermont. Free

HEARING SCREENING – Tuesday, August 21st at 1:30pm – Licensed Hearing Specialists from Avada Hearing Care Centers will hold a hearing screening that includes visual ear check, electronic tone check, and various hearing related exercises. Please Register. Free

Please note: The deadline for all program leaders to submit information in writing for the upcoming newsletter is the 15th of the month. Please email Jeannie at [email protected] with any updates. Thank you!

Health & Wellness . . .

Pack your bags and join in on the fun!

You do not have to be a Member of BASC to embark on any of our trips. All trips are non-refundable unless cancelled by BASC .

Lunch at the Bryant House is included. Leave Berlin Park & Ride at 8am and return at 6:30pm. Bring a deck of cards, a good book or enjoy friendly conversation on the ride! This trip is always a sellout so be sure to Register early - $120 Cutoff is Thursday August 9th.

**If anyone needs a ride to the Berlin Park & Ride on trip days, please contact Dorothy at 479-9512 for more info**

More trips coming, be sure to check the newsletter!

August 15th – Weston Playhouse “ Million Dollar Quartet ” Four rock & roll legends, one unforgettable jam session, and a Tony-nominated jukebox musical that will have you swingin’ in your seat. An impromptu meeting at Memphis’ Sun Records brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together for perhaps the most iconic moment in modern musical history

We would like to wish

Sandi Kirkland a very speedy

recovery. We miss you Sandi,

feel better and hurry back!

CRUISE BOSTON TO BERMUDA IN 2019! April 19, 2019 to April 26

Join us on this exciting cruise on Norwegian Cruise Lines. 7 days in the fun & sun! Stop in and pick up an info packet and registration form. Many options available!

“Now We’re Cookin’ “ Cooking Class

Starting Tuesday, August 28th from 3:00-5:00pm and continuing for 5 weeks. Chef Lisa (and member) will guide you through all tips and tricks of creating delicious, healthy meals with 5 ingredients or less. Week 1: Creative Casseroles – 5 ingredient or less casseroles Week 2: Sassy Sauces – 3 sauce recipes that can be paired with any meat, poultry or seafood to enhance any meal Week 3: Something from Nothing – Using ingredients in your pantry to create a quick, delicious and healthy meal Week 4: Side Dishes for any Occasion – Tired of taking the same side dish to events year after year? Learning new and creative side dishes sure to please any crowd. Week 5: Vegetarian Variations – Introducing meatless alternatives to your favorite dishes

Be sure to Register soon at BASC! Free

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cathy Hartshorn, President - Diane DesBois, Vice President

Bob Brault, Treasurer - Jo Perreault, Secretary Dorothy Neve, John Poeton, Lisa Champagne, Cindy Isabelle, Jack Mitchell

STAFF Receptionist - Sandy Safford Interim Director - Jeannie Bone

Newsletter Group - Virginia Barry, Sandra Fugere, Mary Gagne, Shirley Raboin

Are you looking for ways to be more active here at BASC? Consider Volunteering on Tuesdays to help in the kitchen, set up the dining area or even assist in serving our weekly lunches. We also need volunteers Monday through Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 to answer phones, greet people & help with various tasks at the center. Perhaps you might be interested in serving on a committee or assist with an upcoming event. Check with Sandy or Jeannie for more info.

BOOK DISCUSSION – Please join John Poeton on Thursday, August 9th at 1 p.m. (always the second Thursday of the month). This month is Reader’s Choice! Choose any book either Non-fiction or Biography and be prepared to share a little information about your selection, why you chose that book and your thoughts and opinions.

Let’s Get Together . . .

$6 per person **Please reserve your spot for

lunch no later than Monday mornings by 9am**

We look forward to seeing you!

HOURS - MON-THUR 9-3 (Other days & times for special events and classes). **If the Barre City schools are closed due to inclement weather,

BASC is closed as well. We will operate on a regular schedule when there is a delay in school opening.

CONTACT INFO NEWSLETTER LOCATIONS Phone: 802-479-9512 Website: www.barreseniors.org Barre Area Senior Center - Barre Housing Buildings – Wayside - Rehab Gym

Email: [email protected] [email protected] Morgan’s Store (Graniteville) - Medicine Shoppe – Quality Market - CVMC [email protected] Aldrich Library & E. Barre Location - Lawson’s Store – Soup n’ Greens Facebook: barre area senior center Trow Hill Grocery – Williamstown Town Hall and Library

PHYSICAL ADDRESS – 131 South Main Street > Suite #4 > Barre, Vermont > 05641

August 7th – Fish Sandwich Broccoli Cheese Soup, Mixed Fruit August 14th – Baked Ziti, Tossed Green Salad, Garlic Roll, Brownie August 21st – Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Baked Croutons, Cottage Cheese, Lemon Squares August 28th – Homemade Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Frosted Cake

Nancy Buinicky 8/3 Jackie Chouinard 8/16 Sandy Batchelder 8/4 Marcelle Moran 8/17 Doreen Cary 8/5 Jeannie Bone 8/17 Bianca Woodhams 8/7 Jill McKeon 8/19 Ginette Lessard 8/8 Nancy Olsen 8/24 Charlene Flinn 8/12 Ellen Sivret 8/25 Joyce Wadkins 8/13 Faye Wilder 8/25 Joan Hart 8/14 Linda Loomis 8/27

Susan Ciappara 8/19

Computer, Cell Phone, Tablets & Digital Device support is available to

you right here at BASC! Get help with problem

solving or perhaps learn a new program.

Schedule an appointment with

Jeannie today!

Please remember all membership dues are to be paid by July 1st. Thank you for your support.

August 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Seniors In Motion-9:30 Mah Jong-10:00

Bone Builders-8:30 Cribbage – 9:30 Game Day-1:00 Foot Clinic

Seniors In Motion-9:30

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Pitch-1:00 Bone Builders-8:30 Lunch-12:00 Fish Sandwich Broccoli Cheese Soup Mixed Fruit




Pitch-1:00 Bone Builders-8:30 Lunch-12:00 Baked Ziti Tossed Green Salad Garlic Bread Brownie


Bone Builders-8:30 Cribbage – 9:30 Game Day-1:00



Pitch – 1:00 Foot Clinic

Bone Builders-8:30 Lunch-12:00 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Baked Croutons Cottage Cheese, Lemon Squares

Avada Hearing Screen – 1:30




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Seniors In Motion-9:30 Pitch – 1:00

Bone Builders-8:30 Lunch-12:00 Meatloaf &Mashed Potatoes Green Beans, Dinner Roll Frosted Cake

Cooking Class – 3:00-5:00




Stay Tuned! New and Exciting Programs Starting in September!

Weston

Playhouse

Trip 8-6:30

Stay Tuned! New and Exciting Programs Starting in September!

Barre Area Senior Center CALENDAR OF CLASSES & EVENTS

Purchase a Reusable Community Shopping Bag at Hannafords during the month of August and BASC

receives $1

ANNUAL PICNIC 12-4

Bone Builders-8:30 Cribbage – 9:30 “Now is the Time” – 10:00 Game Day-1:00 Book Discussion – 1:00 Board Meeting – 6:15

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