We had three winners of the Successful Aging Award with one of them in attendance. The photo here is of Walter Stover with Mark Boutwell after receiving his award.
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2023 Annual Meeting held on November 29th
Senior Solutions 2023 Annual Meeting was held on November 29th with the attendance of staff, volunteers and community partners. Beth Stern brought us a message from Sen. Bernie Sanders, and our Keynote Speaker, Renee Pepin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging inspired us to keep finding new ways to help us all become and remain connected so we can age successfully.
Pet Pictures With Santa!
The Rockingham Veterinary Clinic on Route 103 in Chester will be holding two sessions where residents may obtain photos with their pets and Santa for the holidays! From 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Friday December 1st, and again on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, you may come and receive a digital […]
Shaws Gives Back in November!
Happy November! Senior Solutions will receive a $1 donation for every $3 reusable Give Back Where It Counts Bag sold during October at the Shaw’s Supermarket store at 2 Chester Road, Springfield VT. For more information on the program, visit shaws.2givelocal.com
Subaru “Share the Love” Campaign Kicks off Nov 16!
As part of a national partnership with Meals on Wheels America, Subaru of America and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to a charity, such as Meals on Wheels, for every new vehicle leased or sold from November 16, 2023, to January 2, 2024. Since Subaru launched its “Share the Love” event in […]
Senior Solutions Recognized with Workplace Wellness Award
The following excerpt is from the Vermont Department of Health letter to our office: “On behalf of the Vermont Department of Health and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, I would like to congratulate your organization on being selected to receive a 2023 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness – GOLD Level Award! We […]
A Time for Being Thankful
Thanksgiving is approaching. We all have things to be grateful for. Now is a good time to sit down and prepare a list of what we are each thankful for. It is amazing how long that list can become. Large things and tiny things, people in our lives, basic human needs like food and water, […]
“Bridges Out of Poverty” workshop hosted by Senior Solutions
Bridges Out of Poverty Download PDF Get your tickets here! This workshop provides social service providers and community members key insights into supporting individuals who have previously experienced or are currently experiencing poverty. Topics include increasing awareness of the differences in economic cultures and how those differences affect opportunities for success. This workshop is designed […]
Foxy Fund Receives $5,000 Disaster Relief Grant from Banfield Foundation
Banfield Foundation ® has awarded the Senior Solutions Foxy Fund $5,000 to assist with extraordinary expenses incurred by the Fund as a result of this past July’s flooding throughout Vermont. The Foxy Fund is Senior Solutions’ program to assist seniors with food and veterinary care for their pets. The July disaster created unanticipated and costly […]
Senior Solutions’ team at Walk to End Alzheimer’s event
A Walk for Alzheimer’s Awareness event was held on Saturday, September 30, 2023. A team representing Senior Solutions took part in the fundraising event.
October is National Book Month
Many of our older Vermonters love to read. The public libraries provide an invaluable service in providing books on a multitude of topics. They also offer programming and multi-media materials. One way to kick off National Book Month is to start a new book. Another way to celebrate is to share an old book you […]
Health & Benefits Fair was held in Bellows Falls
The Nutrition and Wellness team lead by Senior Solutions’ Suzanne Burge put together a diverse collection of agencies and organizations who had numerous benefits and services available for the attendees. Over 125 attendees enjoyed the free barbecue lunch provided by TRIO. A beautiful day was spent with our valued community partners.
