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Senior Solutions News
Meet HelpLine Staffer Barbie Kurkul
Barbie has been working as an Information Assistance and Referral Specialist for Senior Solutions since February of 2020. She came on just as the COVID pandemic hit and offices were closing – but she committed to being in the office on a regular basis.
$20,000 Grant Secured to Expand Pet Programming!
In March 2022, Senior Solutions was awarded a $20,000 grant from Meals on Wheels America and PetSmart Charities to expand our existing Foxy Fund for veterinary care and pet food and supplies for our Meals on Wheels recipients.
Director’s Message: April 2022
This month we pay tribute to Barbara Woods, retiring member of the Senior Solutions Board of Directors and recent past president. Barbara has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2017 and served as president from October 2018 through September 2021.
Grant funds available for organizations who provide “Aging Services”
Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, will be accepting applications for supportive funding for aging services community organizations. Learn more about here.
VIDEO: Senior Solutions 3SquaresVT Black River 100% Campaign
Senior Solutions & 3SquaresVT Outreach Specialist Thom Simmons announces the Black River 100% campaign, bringing every resident of Ludlow, Plymouth, & Cavendish food & fuel security. This new program is a partnership between Senior Solution, Black River Good Neighbor Services, & the Black River Valley Senior Center.
Meet Our HelpLine Staff – Mary Sanderson
Mary Sanderson, an Information, Assistance, & Referral Specialist, will be celebrating her fifth anniversary with Senior Solutions in May, and is our longest-serving HelpLine staff member.
Friendly Visitor Teri Heck: “Their Stories are Novel-Worthy!”
Two years ago, after she retired and moved to Vermont full-time, Teri Heck wanted to get involved with people in her community. She has always enjoyed spending time with older folks, so she sought a volunteer opportunity that would enable her to support them.
Director’s Message, March 2022
The Senior Solutions vision is to ensure that every person will age in the place of their choice, with the support they need and the opportunity for meaningful relationships and active engagement in their community.
“Black River 100%” Campaign Launches for Cavendish, Ludlow, and Plymouth
During the month of March, Senior Solutions is partnering with two other organizations – the Black River Good Neighbors Services and the Black River Valley Senior Center – to strengthen each household in these communities during the months ahead.
VIDEO: WCAX’s Across the Fence features “Memory Clinics”
Director Mark Boutwell talks about the benefits of Memory Cafés along with Barb Asen of the Central Vermont Council on Aging.
Veterans Advisory Councils Launched
Two Veterans Advisory Councils (VAC) have been established by Senior Solutions as part of the AmeriCorps Aging in Place Planning Grant. One of them is in Windham County and the other is in Windsor County.
