Pressure tank water pipe break dealt with quickly

The Charlotte Senior Center experienced severe water damage when the water well pressure tank failed.

Although the fire and rescue department responded quickly and the damage could have been much worse, there was 2 inches of water in the meeting room and senior center library.

A group of contractors rearranged their schedules so that the senior center was closed for a minimal amount of time. A shout-out to Skylar Bessett with Savage Restoration, Hammond Electric Inc., Samuel Fortin Master Plumber, Thomas Fortin with Bear Ridge Home Improvement and Jacob with Monty Mechanical.

Community

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 4-5 p.m.
Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s? Please join this group for the monthly Caregivers Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month from 4:00–5:00 p.m. The meetings provide a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system. For additional information please contact Susan Cartwright. Free. No registration required.

Death Café
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 4-5 p.m.
New to Charlotte. We are now offering a monthly Death Café. Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month as we come together in human fellowship to celebrate life by voicing concerns, sharing questions, ideas and stories around death and dying. These are not always easy conversations. But when we share, heart to heart, we build community and experience a special joy that enhances our lives. Free, but registration required. More info.

September artist exhibit
Visit the senior center and view the September senior art show with a wide range of artwork produced by local artists of all skill levels, ages 50 and older. An artist reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, from 1-2 p.m.

Outdoors

Pickleball for seniors
Saturday, Aug. 24, 10a.m.-noon
Are you curious about this sport called pickleball? Playing pickleball allows you to work on your balance, agility, reflexes and hand-eye coordination without putting excessive strains on your body. Bring folding chairs to the Charlotte Beach pickleball courts to watch how pickleball is played. Afterward, there will be the opportunity to try out pickleball. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Paddles provided. Questions? Call or text David at 802-425-4567. Cost: Free. Registration required. Consider carpooling with friends. You will need a Charlotte Beach season or day pass to park. (Rain date Aug. 31.)

Women’s kayak trips
Second & fourth Friday mornings
These kayak trips are for active women who share a love for exploring Vermont’s many local lakes, ponds and rivers. Trips listed are tentative, dependent on water and weather conditions. To be placed on a master list of paddlers to receive trip information, email Susan Hyde. Free. Registration required.

Exercise

Gentle yoga
Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon
This gentle yoga class led by Heidi Kvasnak 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 a class. No registration required.

Pilates fitness
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Join Phyllis Bartling in this pilates class for folks 55 and over. It includes upper-body strength work with hand weights and mat exercises. You will work core muscles to improve balance, strength and posture. Cost: $10 a class. No registration required.

Tai Chi for arthritis
Thursdays (starting Sept. 26)
9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
The benefits of a tai chi practice include reduced pain and stiffness and improved muscle strength and joint flexibility. Through learning the tai chi movements and practicing regularly, many have found significant relief from arthritis symptoms. More info. $10 per class. No registration required.

Yoga strength-building practice
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon
Join Heidi Kvasnak for an integrative practice that builds strength and stability while maintaining a sense of ease and spaciousness in both body and mind. You 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. $10 a class. No registration required.

Programs

Arts group
Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon
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 and relaxed group has to offer. Free. No registration required.

Backgammon league
Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.
Backgammon is a tactical table game with a 5,000-year history. The group welcomes players at all levels. If you have questions, email. Cost: $3. No registration required.

Beginner watercolor workshop
Friday, Sept. 20, 1-2:30 p.m.
If you’ve always wanted to try watercolor but were too intimidated, this is the class for you. In this workshop you will learn how to paint a Lake Champlain Sunset in watercolor without everything turning green. For more information about Ginny Joyner, check out her website: $40 plus $6 supply fee required by Sept. 17.

Duplicate bridge
Mondays, 12:30-4 p.m.
We play an intermediate level of duplicate bridge using the basic American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) 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 who have basic bridge knowledge. $3. No registration required.

Shanghai mahjong
Tuesdays, 12:45-3:45 p.m.
New to or experienced in the Shanghai style of Mahjong, you are welcome to join this informal get-together. For questions email Nan Mason. Free. No registration required.

Watercolor class
Tuesdays, Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-noon
Join artist and instructor Lynn Cummings in painting some fall blooms, landscapes and more. Some experience in watercolor is helpful, but open to all. $125. Registration and payment by Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Meals
Menus are posted on the website.

Monday lunches
Served weekly at 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or until the food runs out. Suggested lunch donation $5. No registration required.

Weekly Age Well Grab & Go meals
Pick up on Wednesdays, 10-11a.m., at the Charlotte Senior Center. Registration is required by Monday by 8 a.m. for the Wednesday meal. $5 suggested meal donation but not required. To register, call 802-425-6345 or email.

Senior center info:
The senior center offers programs for adults 50 and older from Charlotte and surrounding communities. Priority is given to seniors, but programs are open to adults of all ages. Programs include weekly lunches, daily exercise classes and many opportunities to connect through board and card games and art and language programming. Interested in receiving a weekly reminder about what is happening? Sign up for the email newsletters. The “Week Ahead” email is sent out on Friday mornings with activities, lunch menus and special programs for the upcoming week.

Lori York, director
Tracy Brown, coordinator

212 Ferry Road, Charlotte
802-425-6345
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