Free, interactive tours and classes, allowing you participate with others and ask questions, are available from many sources for area seniors.
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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.
Tribute to Louis “Bo” Horvath
One of the Vet to Vet program’s all-time favorite veterans, Louis “Bo” Horvath, recently passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family, a week after celebrating his 97th birthday.
Beginner’s Class in Ukrainian Egg Decorating Offered
With all of the terrible scenes on TV surrounding the bombardment of Ukraine, Senior Solutions outreach staff member Suzanne Burge will be offering a beautiful alternative – an art class in the making of pysanky, using traditional Ukrainian folk designs and methods.
$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.
Partnership with GetSetUP (Interactive Classes) announced
Vermont residents 60+ now have free access to GetSetUp’s live interactive classes taught by older adults for older adults to make digital learning, connection, and exploration a reality.
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.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Ends March 31
You can switch from your Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan, or to Original Medicare, with or without a stand-alone prescription drug plan (Part D) during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP).
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.
