Essex Art League exhibit comes to senior center
A full schedule of presentations, programming and workshops are lined up for October. Check out the Essex Art League exhibit, learn about the Rokeby Museum and anti-slavery advocacy in Vermont, watch a presentation about underwater photography, join a book discussion or watch a documentary followed by a discussion around migrating birds.
Community
October art exhibit
For the month of October, the Essex Art League will exhibit artwork at the senior center. The Essex Art League’s mission is to have an exchange of ideas among Vermont visual artists and to educate and encourage each other through monthly speakers, weekly plein air sessions, exhibitions and social events.
Anti-slavery movement in Vermont
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Lindsay Varner, executive director of Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, will give a talk called The Robinson Family and Anti-Slavery Advocacy in Vermont and share Rokeby’s abolitionist history and stories of the Freedom Seekers who sought self-emancipation on the Underground Railroad. The Robinson family lived at Rokeby from 1793 to 1961. The second generation consisted of abolitionists who were active in the national and state anti-slavery movement. The family’s anti-slavery documents were saved by the family and are part of the museum’s collection. Free. To register, call 802-425-6345.
Underwater photography after COVID
Thursday, Oct. 10, 1 p.m.
Veteran scuba diving instructor and underwater photographer Jim Squires of Charlotte will share images of his underwater travels following the pandemic. Take a dive with this award-winning photographer without even getting wet. Free. To register, call 802-425-6345.
‘Flyways’ documentary with Hank Kaestner
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m.
Shorebirds embark on epic migrations each year along ancient, often uncharted routes called flyways. “Flyways,” a new documentary, explores a global conservation effort led by bird experts and citizen scientists working to understand and protect these migratory shorebirds. After the documentary Hank Kaestner, who leads the senior center birding trips, will lead a discussion around bird migration. Free. To register, call 802-425-6345.
‘Gather’ book discussion
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m.
Ron Miller leads an informal discussion of “Gather” by Kenneth M. Cadow at the Charlotte Senior Center. This program is open to all ages and focuses on the connections across generations. Miller is a historian and educator at the University of Vermont. Free. To register, call 802-425-6345.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 17, 1:30- 6:30 p.m.
Please consider donating blood. The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: CHARLOTTE to schedule an appointment.
Death Café
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4-5 p.m.
Join this group on the fourth Wednesday of the month as they come together in human fellowship to celebrate life by voicing concerns, share 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. Please register to attend. Looking forward to sharing the journey and building community together. Free, but registration required by calling 802-425-6345.
Exercise
Bone Builders
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., & Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon
RSVP Bone Builders, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont, is a no-impact, weight-training program designed to prevent and even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis in older adults. Bone Builders consists of a warm-up, balance exercises, arm and leg exercises, and a cool down with stretching. Free. No registration required, but there is paperwork to complete for the RSVP Bone Builders program.
Chair yoga
Wednesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Join Lynn Alpeter, former co-owner of Yoga Roots and yoga teacher, for a gentle and accessible Chair Yoga class designed to help you connect with your breath, move your body, and lift your mood. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking for a more supportive practice, this class is perfect for anyone seeking to increase flexibility, balance, and relaxation. Cost: $60 for the 6-week series. To register, call 802-425-6345.
Tai Chi for arthritis
Thursdays, 9:45-10:45 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. The instructor is a certified instructor who has studied with the founder of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Association. Questions? Email. $10 a class. No registration required.
Programs
Birding trip
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. departure
There is a wide range of birding habitats in Chittenden County. Join avid bird watcher Hank Kaestner and learn to identify the various bird species and habitats right here in Vermont. Free. Registration required. To register, call 802-425-6345.
Shanghai mahjong
Tuesdays, 12:45-3:45 p.m.
Whether you are 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.
Take better iPhone photos
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1-2 p.m.
This hands-on class will cover the basics on how to adjust camera settings, use focus and exposure controls and think about lighting and composition to take great pictures. Bring your iPhone. This class will be led by Susanna Kahn, technology librarian. Free. Registration is required as space is limited. To register, call 802-425-6345.
Trivia fun
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2:30-4 p.m.
You don’t need to know all the answers yourself because the group will break into teams. Put on your thinking caps and have a good time. This will be a fun afternoon with refreshments and lots of laughter. Cost: Free. No registration required.
Leaf watercolor workshop
Friday, Oct. 11, 1-3 p.m.
If you’ve always wanted to try watercolor but were too intimidated, this is the class for you. Join Ginny Joyner as you learn how to paint leaves. Bring some leaves from home and we’ll paint a montage of Fall shapes using resist and earthy colors. For more information check out Joyner’s website: ginnyjoyner.com. Cost: $40 plus $6 supply fee, which is paid to the instructor. Registration and payment required by Oct. 8. To register, call 802-425-6345.
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.
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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