August 2015
131 S. Main St., Barre, VT 05641 – 802.479.9512 – director@barreseniors.org
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
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BASC is in the process of handling our newsletters differently. You will receive it in the mail for
August & September and following that they will be available at BASC, online and at various
locations around town. This is strictly for budgetary reasons but we are confident we will reach even
more people with this new distribution method. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
As of August 1st, non-sponsors will pay an additional $2 per class and $5 per event/workshop. Ask
how you can become a sponsor to take advantage of savings.
RESERVATIONS for Tuesday lunch MUST be made by 3 pm Monday. In place of the 90+ birthday club,
anyone 90 and over receives one free Tuesday lunch in their birthday month.
Please note**August 18th Tuesday lunch is free and will be held at the Berlin Health & Rehab at
noon, followed by a tour of their remodeled rehab facility. You still need to sign up however!
Community Events
Concerts in the Park: Wednesdays at 7pmAugust 5 – Chris Robertson & The Socket Rockets
August 12 – Green Mt. Swing Band
Authors at the Aldrich: Wednesdays 6pm
August 5 – Roberta Harold (Mystery Novelist)
August 12 – Nick Neddo (Artist, Naturalist,
Teacher)
Barre Farmer’s Market: Saturdays 9am-1pm and
Wednesdays 3pm-7pm. At the Granite Museum
Knit/Crochet Group: Mondays 4-6 /Aldrich Library
BASC Annual Picnic
August 6, 2015
12 Noon
Barre Town Picnic Area
(behind Barre Town School)
Catered by Sambel’s
Entertainment by the Twin City Players
$10 per person/$15 non-sponsor
August Board of Trustees Meeting is
on August 13 at 10:00 am. All are
welcome to attend.
Did you know the BASC has…
*A lending library?
*A book discussion group that meets once
a month?
*A minimum donation request of only
$25/year to obtain benefits such as lower
trip prices, lower prices for Rehab Gym
classes, lower prices on classes and
workshops and access to free events? A
minimum donation of only $25/year
equates to 48 cents per WEEK! Your
donations are vital to YOUR senior center
to offer social, health & wellness, and
educational.
*An affordable meal once a week?
* Young at Heart singers who perform for
other organizations?
*Exercise, yoga and dancing classes to
help keep minds & bodies healthy?
August 2015
$6 Tuesday Meals
August 4 – Mac & Cheese/carrots/salad
August 11 – Meat Loaf/mashed/corn
August 18 – *FREE* At Berlin Health &
Rehab for lunch & tour of remodeled rehab
facility – Grilled chicken & salad.
August 25 – Lasagna (meat or veggie),
salad, bread & dessert
AUGUST SPECIAL EVENTS
August 3 – 10:30 - Eating Well on A Budget
Workshop led by Rose Lee from TLC. How
to shop and eat well within your means.
Discussion, tips, cooking & eating!
August 5 – 2:00 pm - Recycling 101 with
Cassandra Hemenway from CVSWD. Learn
what recycling means to you under the new
law in Vermont.
August 6 – 12 Noon - Annual Picnic @ Barre
Town Shelter.
August 11 – 1:00 pm - Ellie Hayes from
Central VT Council on Aging will be here to
discuss the services they offer and available
benefits.
SPONSORSHIP RENEWAL
Renewals of our suggested minimum donation
of $25/year will be collected all at the same
time of year…by July 1st. This is a change
of our current system. It is much easier on
our end to keep track if everyone pays by
the same date. Please bear with us as we
put this into effect. Please note: for those
who donate in the remaining months of 2015
and first half of 2016, there will be no
proration.
OUR MISSION: BASC provides access
to programs & resources that help
older adults live independently and
remain active.
Space that is donated to Central VT Home
Health & Hospice for the foot clinics, AARP
for driver safety courses, and other
community partnership events?
*An all-volunteer 12-member Board of
Trustees who donate valuable time and
skills to govern and guide us?
Any donations are appreciated to continue
the mission of BASC.
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BARRE AREA RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Central VT Council on Aging – Options for Seniors
& Caregivers – 479-0531
The Galley – Nutritious Meals for Seniors – 4799175
Project Independence – Adult Day Health Services
– 476-3630
Capstone Community Action – Tax Prep, Fuel
Assistance, Food Shelf – 479-1053
Adult Protective Services – Protects Vulnerable
Adults – 871-3317
Thank you to our many volunteers and
donors whose efforts are invaluable!
FIND US ON FACEBOOK:
www.facebook.com/barreseniors
**We are currently seeking people to be on
a “newsletter committee” to dedicate one
day a month to print, fold & distribute
newsletters. If you are interested, contact
Cathy at 479-9512. These volunteer
positions will begin as soon as possible.