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Special Events & Programs in Order by Date
Please pre-register for all programs. In the event that scheduling changes need to be made, we can let you know. Call 802-457-3277 or email programs@thompsonseniorcenter.org.
It’s Fresh Produce Season!
Locally Yours offered at The Thompson weekly through October on Thursdays at 10am
We’re excited to promote Locally Yours, a free program that gives us access to fresh, locally grown produce. There is no income restriction and the program is available to all Thompson patrons. Our Locally Yours partner, Neil and Alice Lamson’s Fox Crossing Farm in Pomfret, will be delivering fresh produce to The Thompson weekly.
What is it?
This program helps older Vermonters get locally grown produce, benefitting both senior nutrition needs and our local farms. Locally Yours is made possible through Senior Solutions with a grant from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets.
How does it work?
It’s as easy as stopping at The Thompson on delivery days or letting us know to include produce with your home delivered meals if you receive them. We encourage you to take only as much as you think you can use as it helps share the crops with more people. When picking up produce, we do need you to sign in so we can report back on how many people were served this season.
*RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER*
Let’s Go Cruisin’!
NOW will be Wednesday, July 17, 1:00 pm
Annual Ice Cream Social & Classic Car Rides
Who doesn’t love the mystique and thrill of an antique car? Would you like to ride in one? Thanks to some generous Thompson friends, we are offering an afternoon of cruisin’ around the Woodstock area in some pretty cool vintage vehicles after our ice cream social. Register ahead so you are sure to get a ride. Be prepared for some top-down convertible cruisin’ and fun. Live music with Kathleen Dolan and Mark van Gulden.
Community Connections
with Windsor County Sheriff, Ryan Palmer
Tuesday, July 16, 1:00 PM immediately following lunch
Sheriff Ryan Palmer would like to share WCSD’s recent achievements including an update on all the changes that have been made at the Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Palmer will provide a glimpse of what the future plans are for the department and
improvements in rural law enforcement.
Path of Life Garden in Windsor, VT
Followed by lunch at Harpoon Brewery
Friday, July 19, Carpool from Thompson at 9:15 am
Cost – Path of Life $5 plus lunch
This trip involves a lot of walking if one chooses. There are also nice places to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Register in advance
The Path of Life Garden is a crafted landscape open to the public in Windsor, Vermont. Visitors experience the story of the great circle of life while traveling through sculptures of varying sizes and materials. Inspired by a famous garden in Europe, these eighteen works of art symbolize the journey from birth to death and beyond. Reflecting on the circle of life in this beautiful setting is a moving and inspiring journey.
Re-Cycling Update – What You Need to Know
Presented by Ham Gillett, Program/Outreach Coordinator, Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District
Thursday, July 18, 1:00 PM
Ham Gillet returns to The Thompson to discuss updated rules for recycling, recycling confusion and frustration, and a reminder about the food scrap separation requirement. For those who compost at home, how to keep bears and maggots out of your pile! Ham will also remind people about the “new” Styrofoam collection events, battery and bulb recycling, and why compostable ware isn’t such a great idea.
Always entertaining, Ham will enlighten us with some stories about some of the “gross jobs” he has had sorting through garbage and recyclables.
Summer Supper Club
At The Public House Pub Quechee
Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 pm, Register in advance
Summer is short and we want to take advantage of the opportunity to gather and enjoy a fun evening out together. Join Deanna and friends at 5:30 PM at The Public House in Quechee. This will be a dine and pay on your own event where orders are placed individually. Call a friend, offer a ride if you can, and enjoy a summer evening with your Thompson friends.
RSVP to the Thompson required by Monday, July 22nd so we can notify Public House.
SLN Virtual Program:
National Museum of the Mighty Eight Air Force
Lost Too Soon: The Other John Gibbons and Phillip Terry
Tuesday, August 6, 2:00 pm
B-17 Navigator Lt John Gibbons took off on only three missions with the 100th Bomb group in October 1943. B-17 Co-Pilot Lt Phillips Terry almost completed his tour of duty with the 95th Bomb Group from December 1943- April 1944. They never met in life but their legacy is connected in special remembrances and family connections. Learn more about their fascinating stories!
Register in advance and indicate if viewing from home or from The Thompson.
HomeShare Presentation with Shari
Thursday, August 8th at 1:00 pm
HomeShare Vermont has been matching people who have room in their home with those seeking an affordable place to live for the past 42 years. Now, through a partnership with The Thompson Center, HSVT has expanded into 16 Windsor County towns.
HomeShare guests can contribute to rent and utilities and/or provide help with household tasks, such as cooking, yardwork, housekeeping, snow removal, pet care, or running errands. HomeShare Vermont conducts background and reference checks and then helps create compatible matches.
Please register with the Thompson for this informative presentation.
SLN Virtual Program:
Jefferson’s Monticello Tour
Tuesday, August 13, 2:00 pm
Join us on a virtual tour of Monticello! A guide will lead us in real-time through the first floor of Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home. Learn about Thomas Jefferson and his ideas that helped shape a nation, Monticello as an architectural icon and the stories of the free and enslaved people who lived and labored on this plantation.
Register in advance and indicate if viewing from home or from The Thompson.
Paint N Sip with Katie Roberts
Monday, August 19th at 1:30 pm, $40 per person
Please come join us for a fun afternoon of painting, socializing and fun NA drinks. Katie Roberts will be leading an exciting painting tutorial to anyone who would like to join. She will provide the canvas, easel, paint, brushes and instructions for $40 pp. This will be a very fun event and encourage everyone to explore their artistic sides.
Katie Roberts is a talented local multi-media nature artist who has a public art gallery and studio in the Bridgewater Mill building. Over the past 25 years, her media preference has evolved and now her focus is in sustainable materials – water-mixable oils, rescued slab wood, bamboo artisan paper and recycled paper, as well as eco packaging and shipping materials. Katie’s primary focus in 2020 and beyond is to donate part of her art proceeds to wildlife conservation. She believes in raising awareness to the plight of specific species in need, as well as the dwindling biodiversity, in general and hopes to contribute to creating a better future for both through her art.
SLN Virtual Program:
Reconstruction Era National Park
Tuesday, August 20, 2:00 pm
What does freedom mean? The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economic, and labor systems, was a time of significant transformation. The people, places, and events in Beaufort County, South Carolina, reflect on the most important issues of this tumultuous time period.We will visit the places, and learn of the people who made significant contributions in SC during this time.
Register in advance and indicate if you will be viewing from home or from The Thompson.
SLN Virtual Program:
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Washington DC National Mall
Tuesday, August 27, 2:00 pm
We will continue to learn more about Jefferson, and the memorial dedicated to him from National Mall and Memorial Parks for a look at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Dedicated on Jefferson’s 200th birthday, April 13, 1943, the memorial includes a statue and excerpts from his writings. Hear about the controversy surrounding the memorial design and quotations chosen.
Register in advance and indicate if viewing from home or from The Thompson.
Summer Supper Club at Quechee Pizza Chef
Thursday, August 29th at 5:30 pm, Register in advance
Summer is short and we want to take advantage of the opportunity to gather and enjoy a fun evening out together. Join Deanna and friends at 5:30 pm at Quechee Pizza Chef for dinner. Mini golf too if desired. This will be a dine and pay on your own event where orders are placed individually. Call a friend, offer a ride if you can, and enjoy a summer evening with your Thompson friends.
Community Connections with State Senator Alison Clarkson
Friday, August, 29th at 1:00 pm
Alison Clarkson, Vermont State Senator, will be here Friday August 29th at 1pm for an update on recent tax changes and a way to navigate them to the fullest. No everyone who is eligible is getting their property taxes reduced to the fullest extent possible. Thousands of dollars are being overpaid by residents whose combined household income is $128,000 or less! The 13.8% rise in the state average property taxes is offset this year by 13% for those who are signed for income sensitivity. This includes a pre-bate for renters. Alison will be happy to clear up and confusion and make sure everyone understands the best way to move forward.
Ongoing Programs in Order by Date
Advance Directive Assistance is Available
Would your loved ones know your wishes about medical care if you were unable to speak for yourself? An Advance Directive spells out your wishes and appoints someone to represent you if you are not able. A trained and caring volunteer is available by appointment. These volunteers will take the time to explain this simple process. Call The Thompson at 802-457-3277.
Bingo
Monday at 10am & Friday at 10:30am
Join us at the Center or dial 855-223-9106 to connect and play by phone. Bingo players are also welcome to return to The Thompson to play on weekday mornings. Please call Shari for room availability.
Senior Solutions Offers Benefits Assistance Hours At The Thompson
Monday, August 12, 9:30am -12:30pm
Individual assistance is available at The Thompson by appointment every other Monday by appointment with Senior Solution Benefits Counselor, Liz Carey.
Programs include:
- VPharm (prescription drug applications)
- 3Squares (money for food program)
- Fuel Assistance
- Green Mt Power discount
Caregiver Support Group with Complimentary Lunch
In-person, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm
Virtual participation still available upon request
Support and education can make a critical difference for family members and caregivers of patients with memory loss or disorders such as Alzheimer’s. Please join our confidential monthly support group (with complimentary lunch) on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, and share ideas, concerns, and constructive feedback with others facing similar challenges. Pre-register for lunch.
Learn Canasta
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Canasta anyone? If you want to learn the game, we know someone interested in teaching and we would like to include it for our Game Day offerings which include Backgammon, Scrabble, Rummikub, and Double King Pede. Or feel free to bring a game from home. Please register in advance and help us spread the enthusiasm.
Reflexology at The Thompson
Enjoy Reflexology to Relax, Rejuvenate, & Reboot Your Body
July 23 & August 13 by appointment
Certified Reflexologist Deborah Neuhof is offering appointments at The Thompson. Please call Shari to confirm a morning appointment. $35 for 30 minute hand or foot treatment or $65 for 60 minutes.
Please wear loose fitting clothing and arrive a few minutes early to complete a health & disclaimer form.
Beginner Bridge
Wednesday, 1:00 pm
Learn the game or improve your skills in a low intensity, friendly setting. Everyone welcome! Coached by Bill Boardman, bridge teacher for decades.
Handwork Circle
Wednesday, 10:30 am
The Handwork Circle group invites anyone to join them on Wednesdays at 10:30 in the living room. You do not need to be a knitter, all projects welcome. Enjoy some coffee and companionship. Contact Jane Soule at 457-2442 with any questions.
Foot Clinic at The Thompson Center with Beverly Sinclair, RN
July 18 & 29, August 15. Towels are supplied
Beverly Sinclair has been a practicing registered nurse for 22 years with extensive experience as a staff nurse and in nurse management. She has been providing local foot care service for older Vermonters for the past 6 years.
In-person Tech Support at The Thompson
Appointments on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
In collaboration with the Norman Williams Public Library, you can now get 1:1 tech support at The Thompson. Bring in your mobile phones, laptops, iPads and any other type of tablet device you need help with. Multiple devices can be brought to one appointment. Call Shari to book your 1 hour appointment, and don’t forget your passwords!