Your Weekly eNewsletter 4.24.20
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The AARP Tax-Aide program is still suspended but will be moving forward with service options that allow for self-preparation or volunteer-assisted self-preparation. A team comprised of volunteers and staff, continues to test elements of the models to make sure they are viable for volunteers and taxpayers; they are also in regular consultation with the IRS. Further details will be provided soon.
Tax-Aide Leader, Althea, is optimistic that if we can resume tax assistance in June, there should be enough time for those with existing appointments to meet the July 15
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filing deadline. Thompson staff will call anyone who has an appointment when there are details that can be confirmed. Thank you for your patience as we all work through this together.
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Summer Theater Trip Update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company and the New London Barn Playhouse are cancelling their entire 2020 seasons
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Both theater companies are working on a re-imagined season, one with a variety of dynamic projects that will bring people together for exciting and joyful entertainment. We at The Thompson Center will be working diligently to inform our communities about these entertainment opportunities in the future.
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VERMONT SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAMS
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The
Vermont Foodbank
is taking all measures possible to ensure we can be there to help people access food during this challenging time. If you or someone you know is in need of help getting food, they can help. The following list will help you access food and programs that best fit your needs:
3SquaresVT
– Has your household lost pay? 3SquaresVT is here for you and your family. You could be eligible to receive a 3SquaresVT benefit or increase the benefit you already receive. We can help you apply. Visit our 3SquaresVT page, email 3svt@vtfoodbank.org, call 1-855-855-6181 or text VFBSNAP to 85511
CSFP
– The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federal nutrition program which offers free monthly nutrition information and nutritious foods to income-eligible older adults.
VeggieVanGo
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The next VeggieVanGo at Woodstock Union Highschool parking lot will be on May 7
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9:15am – 10:15am
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Find a food shelf
– The Vermont Foodbank partners with 215 food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, homeless shelters and out of school programs across the state. Find a site close to you through our food shelf listings.
For more information visit vermontfoodbank.org or call 1-800-585-2265 , Email: info@vtfoodbank.org
Woodstock Community Food Shelf
hours are Monday 4-6 pm, Wednesday 1-3 pm, and Saturday 10-12 pm. 802-457-1185. All are welcome.
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Special Grocery Store Hours
Walmart
Special hours for high risk and individuals 60+ 6-7am, Tues
order groceries
online
for delivery to your car
Shaws
Special hours for high risk and individuals 60+ 7am-9am, Tues and Thurs
Price Chopper
Special hours for high risk and individuals 60+ 6am-7am, daily
Hannaford
Special hours for high risk and individuals 60+ 6am-7am, Tues-Thurs
BJs
Special hours for high risk and individuals 60+ 8am-9am, daily
Co-op Food Stores
Special hours for high risk and individuals 60+ 8am-9:30am, daily
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FREE ONLINE Health and Wellness Programs April - June 2020
All Health and Wellness workshops are free to all.
Please register with Sarah Doyle at (802) 289-0045 or sarah.doyle@mahhc.org
Workshops:
Diabetes Management, Chronic Disease Management, Chronic Pain Management,
Diabetes Prevention Program
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Tai Chi Class through Zoom
All Zoom classes will continue in May except for Saturday, May 9
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Tai Chi Instructor, Anne Bower, has organized a schedule of online Tai Chi classes offered through Zoom, a FREE wireless screen sharing app. The following is a list of classes which can also be found on our website with live links to access the online classes.
Fall Prevention Tai Chi, Mondays, 10-11am
Sun 73 forms Tai Chi, Wednesdays,11-12
Yang 24 Forms Tai Chi, Fridays, 10-11am
Introduction to Tai Chi, Saturdays, 11-12pm
For more information, email Anne at: anniebower@yahoo.com or visit her website at www.anniebower.com.
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Strength & Stretch Class
through Zoom
Exercise is more important now more than ever to keep our immunity and bodies physically and mentally strong. Liz is now offering online classes via Zoom. The schedule will be every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am until May 28.
For information on how to join the Zoom classes, contact Liz directly
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Call the day before to order take-out & pick-up from your car between 12:00 - 12:30 pm
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Do you or someone you care for need a wheelchair or other medical equipment, help with taxes or applying for Medicare, caregiver referrals, help with odd jobs around the house, have transportation needs? Just ask us!
Click here for more information
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Woodstock, Bridgewater, Pomfret & Barnard Emergency Operations Guidance to COVID-19
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Woodstock Emergency Management
hotline
at 802-457-7516.
Emergency Manager - David Green
Bridgewater Emergency Management Team:
Selectboard Chair - Lynne Bertram: 802-342-0784
Town Health Officer - Ellen Quinn: 802-281-0615
Emergency Management Coordinator - Josh Maxham:
802-299-8428
Barnard Emergency Management Team:
Contingencies and updates will be concentrated on the Barnard town website:
www.barndardvt.us
Selecboard Chair - Rock Webster: 802-234-9391
Town Health Officer - Tom Morse: 802-356-3576
Emergency Management Coordinator - Mike Manning: 802-234-5263
Pomfret Emergency Management Team:
Emergency Management Director - Kevin Rice: 802-356-7643
Town Health Officer - Hugh Hermann MD: 802-457-1200 office,
802-457-1300 home
See more specifics on grocery shopping on page 3.
For state information & resources dial 2-1-1
For online information visit
cdc.gov
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Carla Kamel and the Community Health Team
Community Care Coordinator, Carla Kamel, is available for support in navigating resources and services and discussing community-based services. Carla wants our readers to know that she is available at the Ottauquechee Health Center (OHC) for a health and social wellness phone visit at 457-5414 or at carla.kamel@mahhc.org, even if it’s a five-minute phone conversation.
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Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF)
OHF will continue to offer financial assistance for health and wellness needs through grants to those living in any of their nine service towns which include Woodstock, Barnard, Bridgewater, and Pomfret. If you or someone you know is experiencing financial stress in light of COVID-19 or other health reasons, please contact OHF. They will continue to serve the community by being available via email at info@ohfvt.org or by calling 457-4188, Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Applications for financial assistance can be found on their website at www.ohfvt.org or by calling The Thompson Center.
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The Thompson Center | 802.457.3277 | thompsonseniorcenter.org
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