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NURSE BEVERLY SINCLAIR, WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER FOOT CLINICS TWICE MONTHLY AT DANVILLE MEAL SITE FOR $35 PER SESSION, AND APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH HER DIRECTLY.  Now there are no restrictions on age.  Interested persons can call Beverly Sinclair at 802-449-7385.  

IS YOUR BIRTHDAY COMING UP??  Check your mail!  Since January we have been sending out cards to honor seniors' birthdays.  IF YOU CAN COME TO THE MEAL SITE, WE WILL BE RECITING THE NAMES OF ALL OUR SENIORS WITH BIRTHDAYS OF THE MONTH ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. THERE WILL BE "BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES", BALLOONS, TO HONOR OUR BIRTHDAY SENIORS!     See photos below of our first in huose celebration!

 For those of you who want MOVEMENT:  Cardio drumming is now offered every Thursday from 10:30 to 11am, led by Rachel Casey.    It is great exercise, adaptable to standing or sitting, upper and lower body gentile workout.  Great for getting blood moving and stimulating appetite for lunch!  We supply the 5 gallon drums and drumsticks.  Just bring your desire to MOVE! (Let us know if you would like to join so we can prepare space for you, and whether you will stay for lunch!)   

Want to learn quilting?  Do you like to crochet, knit, or sew? Would you just like to gather with other crafters to exchange ideas and techniques? Weekly craft group to come and work on your projects in the company of others!  Get beginners instruction if needed! Meeting in "Community Room" (large brick building next to Passumpsic Savings Bank in Danville).Tuesdays 8:45 to 10:45am.  Contact: Tammy Hall 802-881-9779 to express interest and reserve your spot or for more information.   SEE BELOW FOR photos of a PRESENTATION on 12-14-23 of creative efforts by Tammy Hall, Kara Ramsdell, and Joyce Larose!

How about mastering chess?  One of our seniors, Mark Finn, has agreed to teach best ways to  win at chess, even if you are a beginner.  His first session happened on Nov 21 @ 10:30.  Please call him directly (802-748-2946) if you would like to know his ongoing schedule and join other interested folks.

ONGOING: Suzanne Masland, who is a Reiki II practitioner, is offering Reiki sessions to anyone age 55+ for a sliding fee.  The sessions will take place in the "Community Room" (see location description under craft group notice, above.)  Please contact Suzanne to reserve a session: 802-698-3252. Each session will be approximately one hour. If you haven’t had Reiki before, it’s a great opportunity to experience this energy healing! From Suzanne "Reiki, one method of energy work, is the laying of hands on or above the body to balance someone's energy. It is used for healing and to promote wellness and relaxation. The session is done clothes on (loose clothing recommended)". Watch this video for an idea of what Reiki is like:   https://youtu.be/thMT8W6qAwg?si=MTzoVKA9JZwj489_      

Other events scheduled to start @ noon on a Tuesday or Thursday..........(except Reiki sessions):

 See our cute  musical slide show on our "Mardi Gras/Valentine's Day" event  assembled by Paul Tidyman below!

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WHAT A HOOT!!

On March 21  the North Country Dance Academy and Jody Reed's "Queenagers" came and offered a delightfull demonstration of tap dancing to several tunes, then Jody showed off her baton skills!!   They all made it look soooo easy!  And FUN!!  If you missed it, they will be returning May 16th.  Find out about the variety of dance classes Jody offers in Barnet and St. J. for seniors.....Call her at: 802-473-2176.

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 IN APRIL......

We will try to post some short videos of our own in house jokester, Paul Tidyman, who had us yukking it up today!

Suzanne Masland will offer more Reiki sessions  on April 26th in the "Community Room".  Call her at 802-698-3252 to schedule a session,

AND MAY...

More Reiki sessions on May 3rd.  Call Suzanne Masland for appt. 802-698-3252

JUST HAVIN' FUN band has rescheduled to May 7th!  Come and listen to some old time tunes!

May 9, the "Hubsters" return to lead us in a variety of sing along songs!

Reiki again offered on May 10.  Contact Suzanne Masland for appt. 802-698-3252

May 16 the "Queenagers" of North Country Dance Academy return with Jody Reed, wowing us all with their tap dancing skills!!

Cameron Sutphin returns with guitar and his own and others' songs on May 28

May 30   Neil Glassman of NEK Council on Aging to present "an overview of our Technology for Today program – how we can help solve technical issues, negotiate the best price for cell phone and Internet services, etc. I would also like to provide some tips on how not to be taken in by scams, as this is a growing problem for our seniors".  Bring all your tech questions and dilemmas!!

OH, JUNE!!

Join us June 6 to hear "KINGDOM  MOUNTAIN DULCIMERS" play a variety of traditional, popular, and Celtic songs.

FYI in the Danville village area: Golden Ball Tai Chi is offered in the Community Room (the large building to the left of the  Passumpsic Bank  on Route 2 in Danville)  takes place on Wednesday’s from 10:00-11:00am. The leader of this class is Caroline DeMaio. However, those with questions or who would like to join class can call Patricia Anderson at (802)748-4944. They can also send her an email at 2snowpea@gmail.com. 

Also, an Arthritis Foundation program of exercise is offered at the Congregational Church in Danville.  During Covid, the program has been offered via Zoom from group leader, Virginia Incerpi's home, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11am.  Virginia hopes to be back at the church with a hybrid program at some point.  It is open to men and women and is a total strength training, stretching and balance class.  No prior knowledge is necessary to join the group.   Contact Virginia at +1802-738-2331 or  802-684-3809   for information, clarification and feasibility of joining the group. 

PICKLE BALL INDOOR pickle ball happens year round on 4 courts at RECFIT in St Johnsbury: Mondays 5-7pm and Saturdays 2:30-4:30pm.  Cost $10 for each 2 hour session.  Sneakers required. Paddles and balls available.  Call REDFIT 751-2305.  Wait for spring for Pickleball's return to Danville tennis courts....

Check out a walk group happening at the Danville Health Center on Thursdays at 12:30.  Call them at 802-684-2275 for more information.