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Resources for Elders, HARTLAND, VT

Resources in Hartland are listed first with others following in alphabetical order. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the Committee; some of these services are fee based. If you have updated information on any of these resources, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SENIOR CENTERS

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 N.Main St, White River Junction. Open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Services include: weekday lunches; nutrition programs; recreation; education; public computers and wi-fi; social services; transportation; fitness activities; paralegal assistance; income tax preparation; advocacy. Leonard Brown, Executive Director. Information www.bugbeecenter.org 295-9068

 

Thompson Senior Center, 1141 Senior Lane, Woodstock. Services include: weekday lunches; classes; lectures & presentations; shopping & errands; bingo; X-country skiing; snowshoeing; and support group for care givers. Information: 802-457-3277 www.thompson-center.org (note the hyphen)

 

 

HEALTH and FITNESS

Hartland Bone Builders Exercise Class. Damon Hall, Mondays & Wednesdays from 10 to 11a.m. Sponsored by Green Mountain RSVP Leaders are Nada Pierce, 436-2336 and Hylene Devoyd, 436-2593.

 

Hartland Line Dancing. Damon Hall, Mondays 1-3 p.m. Information – call Nada Pierce, 436-2336.

 

Hartland Recreation Center. Various programs – see activity guide or call Ray Sapp, Director, 436-2790 www.hartlandrecreation.com

 

Hartland Yoga Center. For information, call Helen Dicke, 436-3030.

 

Bugbee Senior Center. See above

 

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, Windsor. Sponsors the following programs: Al-Anon; AA; cancer support group; diabetes support group; healthier living workshops; tobacco cessation; weight management; and Miller Pool exercise sessions open to all, with a fee. For information – Mt Ascutney Prevention Partnership - www.mtascutneyhospital.org

 

Thompson Senior Center. See above

 

Upper Valley Aquatic Center, 100 Arboretum Lane, White River Junction. Free admission to pool or fitness room on Fridays 9 a.m. to 11a.m. for any person 65 or older Information: 802-296-2850. www.UVAC-swim.org

 

 

Entertainment/Activities

Hartland Community Arts. Series of concerts and other presentations in Damon Hall; Hartland Community Chorus annual Holiday concert (December) - www.hartlandarts.com

 

Hartland Historical Society. Information on activities - www.hartlandhistory.org

 

Hartland Library, 153, US Route 5. Games for seniors; movies for seniors; Friday evening film series; book discussions; Socrates Café – discussion group; knitting group; bridge group; creative Saturdays; State of the World Film Series. Information - Mary Danko, Library Director, 436-2473 www.HartlandLibraryVT.org

 

Hartland Nature Club. Usually has a program once a month May – October.

 

Hartland Recreation Center. Ray Sapp, Director, 436-2790 www.hartlandrecreation.com

 

Bugbee Senior Center. See above

 

Stoughton House, Windsor. Senior activities and entertainment open to the public. 674-6733

 

Thompson Senior Center. See above

 

Windsor Recreation Center. www.vermont-towns.org/windsor/rec.html

 

 

SENIOR Meals

Hartland Recreation Center. Lunch on second Tuesday of the month at 12 noon. Contracted by Council on Aging to Volunteers in Action. Supported by federal funds. For information and to make required reservations, call Volunteers in Action 674-5971

 

Bugbee Senior Center. Weekday lunch at 12 noon, suggest $4 donation. Information and menu www.bugbeecenter.org 295-9068

 

Historic Homes of Runnemede, Stoughton House, 46 Main Street, Windsor. Lunch 7 days a week at 12:30 p.m. No reservation needed; take-out available. Wheelchair accessible. Suggested donation $3.00 weekdays, cost $5.00 weekends. Menu www.hhronline.org/MenuActivites.asp Contact: Sandy, 674-6733

 

Meals on Wheels. Funded by Council on Aging and contracted to Volunteers in Action; cooked at Stoughton House & distributed by volunteers; suggested donation of $2.50-3.00 per meal. Volunteers in Action 674-5971

 

Mr. G’s Restaurant, 202 Route 131, Ascutney. Lunch on 3^rd Wednesday of the month. Suggested donation $4.00 Reservations required. Contact Volunteers in Action 674-5971

Thompson Senior Center. Lunch served on weekdays. 802-457-3277 www.thompson-center.org

 

 

Food Shelves

Hartland Food Shelf - Unitarian Universalist Church, Hartland Four Corners (with Congregational Church). Friday mornings 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Open to all and accepting food donations. Information: 436-2592

 

Upper Valley Haven, 713 Hartford Ave, Hartford, VT 802-296-6500 Monday 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Tuesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Trinity Evangelical Church, Windsor, 802-674-6781

 

Windsor Community Food Shelf - St Francis Church, 30 Union St., Windsor 802-674-2157 Monday 5 – 6 p.m.; Wednesday 4 – 5p.m.; Saturday 1 – 2 p.m.

 

 

SUPPORT SERVICES

211 - Vermont 2-1-1 is a simple number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in your community.  At Vermont 2-1-1, callers will speak with a real person every time.  Call Specialists will problem solve and refer callers from throughout Vermont to government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, and other local resources.  It is a local call from anywhere in Vermont providing confidential telephone assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is live translation services for 170 languages and access for persons who have special needs and the ability to transfer emergency calls to 9-1-1.

 

Hartland Christmas Project – Food baskets given to those over 80 and those in need – First Congregational and Unitarian Universalist Churches with support from schools and other town residents.

 

Hartland First Congregational Church, Rev. Lucia Jackson, 436-2224

 

Hartland Town Manager, Bob Stacey, www.Hartland.govoffice.com 436-2119

 

Hartland Unitarian Universalist Church, Rev. Paul Sawyer, 436-2592.

 

Community Care Coordinator, Susan Jantos, Ottauquechee Health Foundation, 802-457-3030, ext. 203

 

Adult Day Care, Springfield (Joanne Bowen), near Springfield Pharmacy 802-885-9881

 

Connected-at-Home, Ellaway Properties, Woodstock. Fee-based membership service to support living well at home 802-457-1052, http://www.ellawaypropertyservices.com/pages/connected.htm

 

Senior Solutions (Council on Aging) is a non-profit organization providing services, information and referrals for elders and their family caregivers. Coordinates the following services and more: meals on wheels; long-term care options counseling; nutrition counseling; case management; advocacy & advice on eligibility for benefits and services; transportation; senior companions; health insurance counseling; caregiver resources. www.SeniorSolutionsVT.org; Senior HelpLine, 800-642-5119

 

Cover Home Repair. Home repair projects (income sensitive), Recover Store, White River Junction. For used merchandise (donations accepted as well). 802-296-7241

 

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Aging Resource Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766. Hours of operation 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lending library, computers with internet access, assistance with finding information and resources, as well as support groups, lectures, and workshops. All programs are offered free of charge. www.dhmc.org/goto/Healthy/Aging, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 603-653-3460

 

Green Mountain RSVP Matches individual volunteers with agencies and neighbors. Mentors in schools. Linda Husband, 802-885-2083.

 

Head Rest. 24 hour hotline dealing with suicide, crisis, and substance abuse. Refers to other services. Substance abuse counseling on a sliding scale basis. Michael Cryans, Executive Director, 603-448-4872

 

Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont. Out-patient mental health services; alcohol and drug treatment services; and community rehabilitation and treatment. 674-2539 (Windsor office) or 1-800-622-4235 (24 hour emergency service).

 

Life Care Planning, Melendy Moritz PLLC, Woodstock. Fee-based service to support living well at home 802-457-9492, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Lifeline DHMC 603-653-1610 or 888-699-4034

 

Ottauquechee Health Foundation, Woodstock. Promotes healthy aging; limited assistance with health care costs, 802-457-4188

 

Southeastern Vermont Community Action. Community-based anti-poverty program. Services include: weatherization; emergency services, e.g. fuel/utility, housing, food assistance; crisis intervention; tax preparation. Stephen Geller, Executive Director, Main Office – Westminster, 802 722-4575

 

Volunteers in Action (office in Windsor). Connects neighbors in need with volunteers who assist with: transportation; shopping; chores; friendly visits; telephone contact; reading; walking; companionship; installation of life lines; shoveling and raking. Sponsors Meals on Wheels and congregate meals in Windsor, Ascutney, and Hartland. Jannice Ellen, Director, 674-5971

 

Veterans Administration Medical Center, White River Junction. Toll Free 866-687-8387, (866-OUR-VETS), or local 802-295-9363

 

Windsor Connection Resource Center, 1 Railroad Plaza, Windsor. Resources Guide for families, http://www.mappvt.org/wcrc 674-2900

 

Transportation

Volunteers in Action (office in Windsor). See above. Jannice Ellen, Director, 674-5971

 

Advance Transit. Free public transportation on weekdays, www.AdvanceTransit.com, 802-295-1824

 

CT River Transit, Springfield - pick up at the Hartland Park & Ride, www.crtransit.org, 802-885-5162

 

People Movers, P.O. Box 1012 White River Jct. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 802-777-8294 Local and long distance transportation.

 

 

Home Care Services

Armistead Caregiver Services. Screened/trained professionals provide non-medical home-care and support services. Live At Home Program. 603-448-7088 or 866-284-1912, www.armisteadinc.com

 

Bayada Hospice Services. Full service Medicare certified Hospice care. www.bayada.com. 802-254-7071 or 1-888-422-9232

 

Care Pro. Professional caregivers providing home health care. 802-649-2175.

 

Comfort Zone, Inc. Home health care providers. 603-381-1321

 

Comfort Keepers 30 Bank St Lebanon, NH www.comfortkeepers.com 800-990-0727

 

Health Information and Referral Services. Registry of screened caregivers to be paid privately for their services. No charge for referral. Susan Jantos, 802-457-3030 ext 203

 

HomeCare Services of Vermont P.O. Box 34, Hartford, VT 05047-0343. Caregivers and staff to help seniors live safely at home with expert and responsive care. Toll Free: (800) 991-5732 Phone: (802)280-5372 Fax: (800) 991-5732 web site: http://homecareservicesofvt.com email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Kathy’s Caregivers, Inc P.O. Box 293, Norwich VT 05055, 40 years in business providing home health care. Please call 802-291-2174

Never Alone. Program of the palliative medicine service, DHMC. 603-445-5619 or 802-843-2598

 

Visiting Nurse and Hospice Alliance of VT and NH. Home health care; long-term care; hospice services; maternal and child health services; and clinics. 603-298-8399 or 800-575-5162, www.vnahospicevtnh.org

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Sunday, September 04, 2011

 

Attached is the music schedule for the 2011 Hartland Farmers' Market.  Please find the complete market schedule and information in this Web site's Events Calendar.

The July 4 weekend will be very busy this year, not only for the usual reason - the celebration of the birth of our Country, but also the 250th anniversary of Hartland's charter.  The Town, Hartland Historical Society, and others are planning lots of events for the weekend as well as later in the summer.  Here are the events.  If you know of an event that should be added to the list, please e-mail the information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Date/Time	Event	Location
July 1 at 5:00pm	The Ed Larkin Old Time Contra Dance Group	Farmers' Market in front of Hartland Public Library
July 2 at 0 to 3:00pm	Quilts, Flower Arrangement, Old Maps, Tax Records, Ancient Roads, Slide Show of early 1900s photos, and more	Damon Hall
July 4 9:00am to Noon	Quilts, Flower Arrangement, Old Maps, Tax Records, Ancient Roads, Slide Show of early 1900s photos, and more	Damon Hall
July 4 at 9:30am	Antique Tractor Pull	Behind Library
July 4 at 10:45am	Larry Dougher Band	Recreation Center Steps
July 4 at 10:00am to Noon	Historical Society Open	Historical Society Building
July 4 11:00am to Noon	Parade - "Celebrating 250 Years"	Route 12
July 4 at Noon to 3:00pm	Food, Music, and Games	Foster Meadow
July 4 at 5:00pm to 9:00pm	Food, Contest, and Entertainment	Foster Meadow
July 4 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm	Adam McMchon Band	Foster Meadow
July 4 at 6:45pm to 9:00pm	The Moonlighters	Foster Meadow
July 4 at Dusk (about 9:00pm)	FIREWORKS!	Foster Meadow

 

AiH (Aging in Hartland), Newsletter #2, June 2011

AiH float in parade and booth at Old Home Day – July 4!

- The Senior Social Activities Committee will have a prize-winning (we hope!) float for the parade and a booth at Old Home Day. The booth, with AiH volunteers on hand, will have relevant materials as well as information about our services and contacts.

- Please contact Nada Pierce  ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to walk behind the float (be at the fire station at 10:30AM)

- Count the marbles at our booth & win a maple syrup prize for the closest guess! - Be sure to be at the parade to cheer for the AiH float!!!

Central Contact for AiH (Steering Comm. Mtg., 6/16/11) - All AiH correspondence has been transferred to a gmail account,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , the address to which all requests, concerns or questions can be emailed; this site will be monitored for quick response - Until we can establish a direct phone line, phone requests may be made to the Town Office (436-2444); staff there will give individuals the number of the AiH volunteer who is “on call” - Jeffrey Bell will receive requests for the first few months and will contact the contact person/chair of the appropriate group of volunteers - The volunteer group chair will then canvass his/her volunteers to see who would be available to meet that request - The email address ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and telephone procedures will need publicity; our goal is to have that for distribution at the AiH July 4 booth - Vicki Lawrence will serve as contact for the Health Support volunteers - Mary Servant will be contact for both the Indoor and Outdoor Chore volunteers until a second chair has been identified

Indoor/Outdoor Volunteers (Steering Comm. mtg. 6/16/11) - Mary Servant agreed to serve, until July 4, as primary contact to receive

requests for both indoor and outdoor assistance and then contact the volunteers

(indoor or outdoor) to meet it - We have nineteen volunteers who indicated on the 60+Survey that they are available for outdoor chores - and five for Indoor chores

Help us to get the word out that we are ready to get to work!

Healthcare Support Committee (Mtg. 6/20/11) - Martha Coutermarsh and Vicki Lawrence (both RN’s) have agreed to co-chair the

committee - We met on Monday, June 20t, with Susan Jantos, Community Care Coordinator, to discuss AiH role in supporting CCC position and the healthof Hartland residents - Susan will be available for private consultation about health care needs with residents on Mondays, July 18 and August 15, in the Damon Hall Listers office. - - Contact Vicki ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) if you know an individual or a family who might find such a meeting useful. - Discussed other potential health care needs, e.g. occasional respite care, monthly BP clinic, foot care clinic

Drivers (Orientations, 6/8 and 6/15/11) - Six Hartland volunteers have been oriented and are now certified volunteer drivers through VIA (Volunteers in Action) and several have already been put to work - Our partnership with Volunteers in Action (VIA) means that drivers are covered by the Mt. Ascutney Hospital liability policy and that VIA staff have visited the neighbor requesting services, learning the situation and securing directions for drivers - Trips can be arranged – by requesting to VIA (674-5971) three days in advance - for appointments, shopping, senior activities, etc. - It is suggested by VIA that the neighbor offer to reimburse the driver for the cost of gas

Technology (Steering Committee, 6/16) - All communication with AiH will now be through the new gmail account –  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or through the Town Office, 436-2444. - AiH web page: We have initial information on an AIH web page with a link from the Hartland town page -<http://www.hartland-vermont> and http://www.hartland-vermont.info

Budget/Finances (Steering Committee, 6/16) - AiH will need additional funding in order pursue our endeavors (mailings, phone, copying) - We will look for grants, gifts, etc from a number of sources to help us continue this work. - Please let us know if you think of funding opportunities!

Shared Housing (Steering Comm., 6/16) - This is a service we would like to offer in Hartland - Jeff Bell will continue to explore state resources and possibilities

Advance Directives (Steering Comm., 6/16) - The group agreed that providing information about and training in completing Advance Directives is an important service we can provide. - Several members have professional experience working with persons to complete AD’s. - Decided to set a date for an Advance Directive workshop at the library this fall - Will have copies of VT AD workbooks/forms at 4th of July booth

Public Presentation (Steering Comm., 6/16) - Will invite Matt Dunne to speak on a September afternoon about the proposed health care program for Vermont - John Bartholomew, Hartland Rep to VT House, might join him.

NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: July 14th at 4PM

NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING: September