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Castleton
Community Center Newsletter
February 2012
Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, February 8th Jack Gaither, a Certified Vision
Rehabilitation Teacher for the Vermont Association of the Blind
and Visually Impaired, will be our guest for Lunch & Learn. He
will discuss the differences between vision impairment and
blindness, talk about local aid available to those who need our
services and will display some devices used by consumers to
maintain their independence. Jack will bring "Occluders" which
allow people to simulate the effects of a variety of impairments.
The presentation will be casual and any questions pertaining to
vision problems will be welcomed. Lunch reservations must be made
by Tuesday at 10am, but no reservations are required for the
presentation.
Game Day Luncheon
Friday Feb. 3 ~ 12-2:30
Our popular Game Day Luncheon is back thanks to Indian River
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Granville NY. On Friday
February 3rd there will be a FREE Deli Style Luncheon for all
players. Sandwiches, salad, dessert and beverage will be served
at 12noon and the games will follow immediately after. We’ll set
up tables for Scrabble, Checkers, Parcheesi and Dominoes and two
“players choice” tables that will depend on the interest of the
group. For those who prefer “action” games our popular Nintendo
Wii Bowling alley will be set up as well. There will be door
prizes and lots of laughs for all who come to play!
Reservations are required by Wednesday Feb 1
so we can order food. Call the Center at 468-3093.
Free Telephone Legal Advice
Clinic for Seniors
Need quick legal advice? ...Talk to a legal Aid attorney for ten
minutes
Call: 1-800-889-2047
The Vermont Legal Aid, Inc. will make their attorneys available
to seniors (60 years and over) for a brief consultation on
subjects such as; estate planning, tenant issues, advanced
directives, Medicaid and Medicare questions, guardianship, social
security, small claims court, or consumer issues. This service
will be available on Wednesdays from January 18, 2012 to march
21, 2012 between the hours of 9:00am to 2:00 pm.
Candy Making Demo
February 10th....Just in time for Valentines Day!
Charlotte a representative from the Party Store will be at the
Center Friday February 10th at 1:00 for a Chocolate Candy Making
Workshop. Participants will make molded chocolate hearts of
white, milk, or dark chocolate. Register at the Center by
Wednesday, February 8th. Fee: $2.50 includes all materials
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