Mark shares the road he traveled prior to joining the Bugbee Center just before the COVID lock down.
His education and experience have made him uniquely prepared to bring interesting and creative programs to the center in White River Junction.
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2023 Age Successfully Health and Benefits Fair in Bellows Falls
Senior Solutions, Parks Place Community Resource Center, and the Bellows Falls Area Senior Center will be hosting a fair from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, September 22 at the Waypoint Center, 17 Depot Street, Bellows Falls, VT. Free BBQ will be available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
August Updates and Announcements
Aging Workforce The following information has been extracted from a July 27, 2023, Article by Matt Gonzales who wrote it for the Society for Human Resource Management where he is the editor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Federal data has shown that from 2021 – 2022 the U.S. median age is rising by 0.2 years […]
VIDEO: Senior Solutions talks with Green Mountain RSVP
Senior Solutions talks with Green Mountain RSVP the retired and senior volunteer program.
New Walk With Ease Program in Wilmington
Walk With Ease is the newest Evidenced-Based Wellness Program being offered through Senior Solutions. Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, it is a program that uses gentle stretching and walking techniques to help seniors of all ages and abilities to begin walking as a health-promoting lifestyle change.
Black River Valley Senior Center Maintains Full Schedule
Located at 10 High Street in downtown Ludlow, one of the worst hit towns in the recent flooding disaster, the Black River Valley Senior Center has not skipped a beat and is offering a full month of programming during August.
Senior Solutions & Meal Centers Step Up in Disaster Relief Efforts
When the rains began on July 10, we were all warned that this could be a serious situation; for residents throughout our area, the warnings proved to be unfortunately true. Staff at Senior Solutions quickly responded, even working over the following weekend at the Multi-Agency relief efforts spearheaded by the Red Cross and FEMA at […]
Director’s Note: The after effects of the flooding, how we can help
By Mark Boutwell, Executive Director Yesterday I spoke with a newspaper reporter who asked me, “What’s your biggest concern for the seniors in your area after the flood?” I said that I’m concerned there may still be folks out there that we don’t know about who have been cut off or affected by the flooding. […]
Flooding Response and Assistance
By noon on Tuesday, it was abundantly clear that the record-breaking rainfall that had washed out roads, kept people stranded in their homes, and flooded our villages, would mean that nearly 250 Meals on Wheels recipients in Southeastern Vermont would not receive the food they depend on. With our highways and many local roads damaged […]
“Eat Your Veggies” program brings farm-fresh vegetables to aging Vermonters
Do you enjoy biting into a fresh tomato or crunchy cucumber? Our Nutrition and Wellness Director, Thom Simmons, has thought about this and has developed a multi-pronged project called “Eat Your Veggies” to bring farm-fresh vegetables into the homes of aging Vermonters. There are four programs, each with a different focus, and all tapping the bounty of summer.
NESHCo award for Vaccine Campaigns
Tenth Crow Creative and Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) are pleased to announce that they recently received a Lamplighter Award of Excellence from the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo) in the Health Promotion Campaign category for V4A’s COVID-19 vaccine campaigns for older Vermonters.
Concerned with Balance or Falling? Free Tai-Chi Classes Resume in Ludlow!
Beginning in August, Tai Chi will return to Ludlow! This beginner level class is based on Dr. Paul Lam’s “Balance and Fall Prevention” techniques.
