September 2016 Volume 2016 Published monthly by White River Council on Aging

262 N Main St., White River Jct., VT 05001-7027

(802) 295-9068 www.bugbeecenter.org

Bugbee Cinema Thursday, Sept. 22

12:45 PM

We’ll lower the big

screen in the dining

room, pull up some of

the more comfortable

chairs and close the

shutters, then show a full length movie, chosen by

YOU!

Starting September 1st, we invite you to

cast a ballot for one of the following movies:

1. J. Edgar, (2011) starring Leonardo DiCaprio, a

biographical drama portraying the man who

was the head of the FBI for nearly 50 years.

2. Throw Momma From the Train, (1987),starring

Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito; a black comedy

with a complicated murder plot and unforgetta-

ble characters.

3. What About Bob, (1991),starring Bill Murray

and Richard Dreyfuss. A successful psycho-

therapist is tormented by his manipulative,

obsessive-compulsive narcissistic (but

charming) patient while on vacation in New

Hampshire.

Official ballots and the ballot box will be available

at the Center from Sept. 1 to Sept. 16th. The

movie that receives the most votes will be shown

on Sept. 22nd. If the vote is close, the “runner-up”

will be one of the choices the next time the

Bugbee Cinema is scheduled. In the event of a tie,

the winning movie will be decided by a coin toss.

Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016

Sign Up Required

Dinner: Suggested donation (age 60+) $5

Under 60: $6

Bingo: $2.50/card (10 games)

4:00 Center Opens

5:00 Dinner:

Menu Broccoli Salad

“Choucroute Garni”

(Sauerkraut, Boiled Red Potatoes,

Smoked Ribs, Bratwurst, Polish Sausage)

German Chocolate Cake

6:00 Bingo

You do not have to stay for Bingo if you just want to

come for dinner. You do not have to come to

dinner if you just want to play Bingo BUT you need

to arrive by 5:45 to purchase Bingo cards.

& Bingo

Night

?

Directors Corner

It is that time of year when we begin to think about a new season coming upon us and fall colors will

mark the hillsides. It will be interesting to see the foliage this year, given the lack of rain through our long,

seemingly hotter than usual summer.

Since our last newsletter went out our new van driver has started. Chris Mayer has lived in town for

several years down on Maple Street. He has two young children. He has worked with older folks before,

and going back a few years worked in law enforcement for the National Park Service. We welcome him

aboard!!

Our annual trip to York Beach, Maine happens this week (the 7th) followed by our final trip of the year

to……I cannot say. It is our “Mystery Trip” and was the first trip to sell out when we first put out this year’s

trip line up. This occurs on October 5th and at this writing we are “sold out”. Our last night opening is the

Oktoberfest Dinner on September 29th. We have a separate description of our menu for the evening as

we are getting “bold” and trying a new meal.

Our building and grounds have survived the summer months and some improvements. We had some tree

pruning and clean up done and refinished the floor in the main entry. We also replaced fixtures in the

men’s and ladies rooms, and have some more improvements in store for energy efficiency. Some are

long term improvements which will need to occur in concert with town budget cycles.

Later this month we will be sending out our Annual Appeal letter to property owners here in Hartford,

seeking their financial support. Our fiscal year begins on October 1st, so this support is critical to our

budget for our new year in order to enable us to continue our offerings. Our last few years have been

challenging for us, and due to that we have had to consider increases to our meal suggested donations

and look at other ways to either save dollars or increase some of our program fees.

On a final note, as summer turns to fall, our program participation predictably increases. If you have

questions about our programs, or just want to take a look, do not hesitate to come in and see what is

going on. We look forward to seeing you!!

Len Brown

Executive Director

It’s That Time Again! It’s not too soon to start thinking about our Christmas Bazaar. If you have items that you

no longer want, we hope that you will keep us in mind if you have:

Clean, “gently used” items in good condition that someone might find appealing in our

“White Elephant” department. (No clothing or electronics, please)

New or “like new” items that are suitable for gift-giving for our “Boutique”.

Jewelry and accessories in good condition for our Jewelry department.

Handmade items are always welcome. If you are making pickles, jam or jelly, we’d love to have a jar

or two. After Thanksgiving, we’ll call some folks to get contributions for our Bazaar food sale (bread,

pies, bar cookies, baked beans, candy, fudge, etc) and our annual Cookie Walk.

The Bazaar will start on Saturday, Dec. 3rd and continue (Mon-Fri, 9-3, unless we sell out) until the Cook-

ie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 17th.

September 2016 Meals

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Please be seat-

ed by 11:50 to

allow our wait

staff to pour

beverages

before the

entrée is served.

Suggested

Donation for

seniors (age

60+): $5

Under 60 fee: $6

1 Broccoli Salad

Oven-Roasted

Chicken

Sweet Potato

Roasted Brussels

Sprouts

Baked Pears

2

Cole Slaw

BBQ Ribs

Potato Salad

Corn Bread

Ice Cream

5

Center

Closed

6 Tossed Salad

Spaghetti &

Meatballs

California

Vegetables

Garlic Bread

Grapes

7 Dilled Cucumbers

Tuna Salad

Egg Salad

Pasta Salad

Bread

Mixed Berries w/

Cream

8 Green Salad

Baked Haddock

Roasted Potatoes

Fresh Spinach

Gingerbread w/

Topping

9

Chef Salad w/Ham,

Turkey, Cheese,

Egg, Pickles

Bread

Fruit Salad

12 4 -Bean Salad

Meatloaf

Mashed Potato

Brussels Sprouts

Vanilla Pudding w/

Cookie

13

Tossed Salad

BUFFET

Assorted Entrees

Bread

Assorted Desserts

14 Cole Slaw

Baked Ham

Scalloped Potatoes

Cauliflower w/Red

Peppers

Devil’s Food Cake w/

Peanut Butter Frosting

15 Caesar Salad

Chicken Parmesan

On Linguini

Broccoli

Garlic Bread

Fruited Jell-o

16

Tossed Salad

C & S Pizza

Cantaloupe

19 3-Bean Salad

Swedish Meatballs

On Egg Noodles

Mandarin

Vegetables

Fruit Cocktail

20 Caesar Salad

Roast Pork w/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Peas

Applesauce

Peach Cobbler

21 Cottage Cheese

w/Peaches

Sausage, Peppers &

Onions Over Rice

Garlic Bread

Chocolate Pudding

22 Pickled Beets

Macaroni & Cheese

Stewed Tomatoes

Green Beans

Fresh Pineapple

23

Dilled Cucumbers

Chicken Pie

w/Peas & Carrots

Mashed Potato

Blondie a la Mode

26 Tossed Salad

American Chop Suey

Green & Wax Beans

Garlic Bread

Tapioca Pudding

27 Cole Slaw

BBQ Chicken

Oven Roasted Potato

Beets

Corn Bread

Brownie

28 Carrot Slaw

Hot Turkey

Sandwich w/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Peas & Onions

Pear & Blueberry Crisp

29 Oktoberfest* Broccoli Salad

Sauerkraut, Red

Potatoes, Smoked

Ribs, Bratwurst,

Polish Sausage

German Chocolate

Cake

30 Corn & Bean

Salad

Chicken Burger

On Bun w/

Lettuce, Tomato,

Pickles Chips

Fruit Salad

September 2016

Marble Game

Returns

Sept. 6th

.

1 9:00 Quilting

2

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Shopping

CENTER

CLOSED

6 8:45 Foot Care (by appointment only)

10:00Aq.Aerobics*

12:30 Tai Chi Demo

1:00 Cribbage

1:00 Sr Fitness*

7

8:30 Trip to York*

10:00 Poetry

8

8:45 Foot Care (by appointment only)

9:00 Quilting

12:30 “What About

GMOs?” Pat Harrison, RD

9 9:30 Tai Chi 1*

10:45 Tai Chi 2*

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Shopping 12:45 Book Club

3:00 Brain Injury

Support Group

12

8:30 Senior Smiles

(by appointment)

9:00 warmers

10:00 Health Clinic

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Shopping

13

10:00 Aqua

Aerobics*

1:00 Cribbage

1:00 Senior

Fitness*

14

10:30 TOGETHER

12:00 Birthday Day

Audrey Lilly, pianist

1:30 Linedancing**

15

8:45 Foot Care (by appointment only)

9:00 Quilting

12:30 “Meet

Hartford’s New

Town Manager”

16

9:30 Tai Chi 1**

10:45 Tai Chi 2**

1:00 Shopping

1:00 Bingo

19

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Shopping

20 10:00 Aq.Aerobics*

12:30 “Community

Energy Efficiency” Meghan Chambers

1:00 Cribbage

1:00 Sr. Fitness*

21

10:00 Poetry 1:30 Linedancing*

22

9:00 Quilting

12:45 Bugbee

Cinema

.

23

9:30 Tai Chi 1*

10:45 Tai Chi 2*

12:00 Telephone

Worker’s Lunch*

1:00 Shopping

1:00 Bingo

26

10:00 Health Clinic

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Shopping

27

10:00 Aqua

Aerobics*

1:00 Cribbage

1:00 Senior

Fitness*

28 1:30 Linedancing*

29 Oktoberfest

& Bingo Night*

4:00 Center Opens

5:00 Buffet Dinner

6:00 Bingo

30

9:30 Tai Chi 1*

10:45 Tai Chi 2*

10:00 Suite Notes

1:00 Shopping

1:00 Bingo

Spaghetti &

Meatballs 3 Salad Plate Baked Haddock Chef Salad

Meatloaf Baked Ham Chicken Parmesan C & S Pizza

Swedish

Meatballs Roast Pork

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sausage, Peppers

& Onions/Rice

Macaroni &

Cheese Chicken Pie

BBQ Chicken

BUFFET

BBQ Ribs

Hot Turkey

Sandwich

American

Chop Suey Chicken Burger Choucroute Garni

Oven Roasted

Chicken

September Happenings

Sept. 6 12:30 Tai Chi Demonstration by instructor

Anne Bower and students. tai chi has been

shown to be effective in preventing falls,

improving balance and coordination, and

helping with symptoms of diabetes, arthritis

and other conditions. Come hear more about

it and see for yourself exactly what is

involved. Then, on Friday, Sept. 9th, from

9:30-10:30, you are invited to join in a FREE

tai chi and qigong experience. Mingle with

experienced students, try out some of the

movements and gentle stretches, and ask

questions of Anne and co-instructor Jeanne.

There will even be door prizes! Anne Bower’s

website has lots of useful information about

tai chi and includes her teaching schedule:

www.annebower.com.

Sept 8 12:30 “What About GMOs?” Are they new?

Should we be concerned? Pat Harrison,

Registered Dietitian from Senior Solutions,

will give a brief overview of Genetically

Modified Organisms in food, now that they

must be identified on product labels.

Sept. 9 9:30 FREE Tai Chi class (See Sept.6)

12:45 Bugbee Book Club. Marieke Sperry

from the Quechee/Wilder Libraries will

facilitate a discussion of “Clara & Mr.

Tiffany” by Susan Vreeland. Copies of the

book are available from the libraries. New

participants always welcome.

Sept. 14 10:30 TOGETHER women’s support

group facilitated by Judy Adams. “”Getting

Happy!” We will define “happy” and figure it

out “together”. (AARP—June 2016)!

1:30 Linedancing Class with Jamie Orr. New

session begins. Sign-up required. $42/6

weeks.

Sept. 15 12:30 “Meet Hartford’s New Town

Manager”. Please join us in welcoming Leo

Pullar to Bugbee Senior Center. He’ll join us

for lunch, then offer a few remarks and

answer your questions.

Sept. 16 9:30 Tai Chi 1 for beginners and interme

diate students. $45/9 weeks. Sign up

required.

10:30 Tai Chi 2 for advanced students.

$45/9 weeks. Suign up required.

Sept. 20 12:30 “Community Energy Efficiency”.

Meghan Chambers will explain how

Efficiency Vermont and the Department of

Housing and Community Development are

teaming up with the Hartford Energy

Commission and the Hartford Development

Corporation to identify energy efficiency

opportunities to support revitalization efforts

in the Town Of Hartford.

Sept. 22 12:45 Bugbee Cinema! For your Thursday

afternoon entertainment, we’ll pull down the

big screen and show a movie. See page 1 to

find out how you can participate in selecting

the featured film.

Sept. 23 12:00 Telephone Workers Lunch. If you

ever worked for the phone company, please

sign up to join your former co-workers.

(Everyone is welcome to come to lunch, but

sign-up is required to be seated with the tele

phone workers.)

Sept. 29 Oktoberfest & Bingo Night. Center opens

at 4:00. Dinner at 5:00. Bingo at 6:00. See

page 1. Sign up now as space is limited.

Please carpool if possible as parking is also

limited. You don’t have to stay for Bingo if

you just want to come for dinner. You don’t

have to come for dinner if you just want to

play Bingo BUT you should plan to be here by

5:45 to allow time for picking out your Bingo

cards. Cash prizes are awarded. The size of

the prize is determined by the number of

cards purchased.

Flu Shot Clinic at Bugbee Senior Center Conducted by

Visiting Nurse & Hospice

of Vermont & New Hampshire

Monday, October 24, 2015

10:00 AM —12:00 Noon

FREE with Medicare Card The Center for Communicable Diseases

recommends that everyone, especially those at

high risk for the flu, be vaccinated as soon as

possible after the vaccine becomes available,

preferably by October. It takes about two weeks to

develop the antibodies that will give protection

against the flu.

Hartford Community Energy Program Efficiency Vermont, the Department of

Housing and Community Development, the Town

of Hartford, the Hartford Area Chamber of Com-

merce, the Hartford Energy Commission and the

Hartford Development Corporation have teamed

up to identify energy-saving opportunities for

homeowners and businesses.

For the next few months, the following

activities will be conducted in Hartford:

Efficiency Vermont staff will host office hours

at least 2 days per month.

Community events, workshops and information

sessions will be held.

Business and home energy assessments will

be scheduled and conducted.

Other activities geared toward achieving energy

savings and reducing the associated financial

costs for the community will be planned.

Efficiency Vermont is the nation’s first

statewide energy efficiency utility. Through

education, services and incentives, they advance

sustainable energy solutions for all Vermont home-

owners and businesses. Since 2000, Efficiency

Vermont has worked help customers reduce their

energy costs, decrease strain on the electric

system, and protect the environment. An Energy

Efficiency Charge (EEC) that appears on

Vermonter’s electricity bill enables them to invest

in projects that help reduce electricity usage,

To learn more about how the Hartford

Community Efficiency Program might be able to

help you cut costs and conserve energy, come to

Bugbee Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 20th for

an after-lunch presentation by Meghan Chambers.

For more information about Efficiency Vermont,

visit their website: www.efficiencyvermont.com.

September is National Preparedness Month Each September the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department

of Homeland Security observes National Prepared-

ness Month. Their purpose is to encourage all

Americans to prepare for potential disasters within

their homes and communities.

Disasters can occur anywhere, any time and

without warning. No community is immune from the

effects of a disaster so it is never too soon to make

a plan “just in case”.

The Vermont Division of Emergency Manage-

ment & Homeland Security has created a handy

step-by-step quick-reference guide that covers how

to plan for a wide range of potential disasters, from

power outages to pandemic flu. (A limited number

of these guides are available from Bugbee Senior

Center.)

One step that is strongly recommended is to

make a disaster kit that will contain everything you/

your family will need to get by for three days. The kit

should water and non-perishable food, of course,

but also things such as medications, important pa-

pers, telephone numbers, cash, battery-powered

radio and flashlights (with extra batteries). If you

have a pet, make a disaster plan for your pets as

well. Preparing a kit is not enough. Because some

things expire, the kit should be checked every six

months.

For more information, contact VT DEMHS at

1-800-347-0488 or visit demhs.vermont.gov.

Receive personalized alerts via phone, text or

email about emergencies that affect you and your

loved ones:

FREE service

Alerts are relevant and localized (based on your

home/work addresses as well as your current

location)

Reliable information from state and federal

agencies and local first-responders.

Choose your delivery method (voice, text, email)

Choose your locations

Select the types of alerts to receive

Sign up at www.alert.gov

Vermont 2-1-1

Every Solution Starts Somewhere Sponsored by United Ways of Vermont, 211

offers free and confidential referral services for

just about any situation. It’s a local call from any-

where in Vermont and is available 24 hours a day,

7 days a week. For everyday needs or difficult

times, just dial 2-1-1 to be connected to thou-

sands of Vermont resources.

Outside Vermont, dial 1-802-652-4636.

For TTY: dial 1-802-861-2544 or 7-1-1. Visit their

website at www.vermont211.org.

24th Annual

Glory Days Festival

White River Jct., VT

Sept. 10 & 11, 2016

Sat., Sept. 10 10AM — 4PM

Sun., Sept. 11 10AM — 2PM

Food Games Tractor Show Music

Lego Show Model Railroad Show

Photo Shoot (Saturday Night)

Excursion Rides (Sat. & Sun)

Music on the Main Stage Saturday

10:00 The North Country Chordsmen

11:15 Gerry Grimo

12:30 Oxford & Clark

1:45 The Granite State Stompers

3:00 The Last Duo

Sunday

11:00/1:00 The Flames

1:15/3:15 Oxford & Clark

Green Mountain Excursion Train Rides Depart hourly on Saturday, starting at 10:30

Last train departs at 2:45PM $10pp

Extended (1½ hour) Excursions on Sunday $15pp

Trains depart at 10AM and 12 Noon

Excursion tickets available at www.hartfordrec.com

or at the festival.

Murder Mystery Train Sat., Sept 10 4:30 $65 per person

Just when you thought it was safe

to get back on the train...

“Loco-Motive For Murder”: Part Two

An RJ Crowley production

Enjoy substantial hors d’oeuvres, beverages and

dessert while being witness to a murder mystery

on a memorable train excursion along the

Connecticut River.

Cash bar pre-boarding and on the train.

Tickets available from hartfordvtchamber.com

or call 802-295-7900

For more information about any Glory Days events,

call Hartford Parks & Recreation Dept.: 295-5036

www.vtglorydays.com

Mobile Home Replacement Fair

& VERMOD Factory Open House

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016

10AM — 2PM

2677 Route 5, Wilder, VT Learn more about the Mobile Home Replace-

ment process

Meet staff from partner organizations to talk

about affordability for mobile home residents

and low-income homebuyers

Tour the VERMOD factory and a model zero-

energy modular home

Enjoy refreshments, music and activities for

kids

Contact Phoebe at Efficiency Vermont

for more information: 802-540-7855

Just For Laughs…

I finally decided it’s time

to get in shape so I made

plans to join a club and

work out for one full year.

The year I picked is 2036.

Table/Desk Cane Holders

Available at Bugbee Senior

Center In response to a suggestion

from a frequent diner at the Center,

we have purchased a limited supply

of cane holders (see photo at left)

that are available for you to purchase at cost ($8

each). They attach easily to any cane and can be

used to support a cane on any flat surface. Your

cane will stay within easy reach yet out of the way.

To purchase a cane holder, or to see how it

works, see Len (or any staff member) at the Center.

.

PLACE LABEL HERE

Confused About Medicare?

On October 12, 2016 Pati Kimball the state health

insurance coordinator, from Senior Solutions will be at Bugbee

Senior Center from 10:00-12:00 to discuss the Medicare annual

enrollment period. Eleanor Zue will join her to answer your

questions. This is designed to answer questions about the

enrollment process. Also, to go over basic “how to do it yourself

“at the Medicare web site. Space is limited so sign up now.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

September 2016

Home-Delivered Meals

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

If you will not be

home to receive

your meal, please

be sure to call the

Center before 9:30

AM.

Our drivers can not

leave your meal if

we have not heard

from you.

1 Broccoli Salad

Oven-Roasted

Chicken

Sweet Potato Roasted Brussels

Sprouts

Bread

Baked Pears

2

Cole Slaw

BBQ Ribs

Potato Salad

Corn Bread

Fruit

5

Center

Closed

6 Tossed Salad

Spaghetti &

Meatballs

California

Vegetables

Garlic Bread

Grapes

7 Dilled Cucumbers

Tuna Salad

Egg Salad

Pasta Salad

Bread

Mixed Berries w/

Cream

8 Green Salad

Baked Haddock

Roasted Potatoes

Fresh Spinach

Bread

Gingerbread w/

Topping

9

Chef Salad w/Ham,

Turkey, Cheese,

Egg, Pickles

Bread

Fruit Salad

12 4 -Bean Salad

Meatloaf

Mashed Potato

Brussels Sprouts

Vanilla Pudding w/

Cookie

13

Tossed Salad

Macaroni & Cheese

Green Beans

Bread

Fruit Salad

14 Cole Slaw

Baked Ham

Scalloped Potatoes

Cauliflower w/Red

Peppers

Devil’s Food Cake w/

Peanut Butter Frosting

15 Caesar Salad

Chicken Parmesan

On Linguini

Broccoli

Garlic Bread

Fruited Jell-o

16

Tossed Salad

C & S Pizza

Cantaloupe

19 3-Bean Salad

Swedish Meatballs

On Egg Noodles

Mandarin Vegetables

Oranges

20 Caesar Salad

Roast Pork w/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Peas & Onions

Applesauce

Peach Cobbler

21 Cottage Cheese

w/Peaches

Sausage, Peppers &

Onions Over Rice

Garlic Bread

Chocolate Pudding

22 Pickled Beets

Macaroni & Cheese

Stewed Tomatoes

Green Beans

Bread

Fresh Pineapple

23

Dilled Cucumbers

Chicken Pie

w/Peas & Carrots

Mashed Potato

Blondie a la Mode

26 Tossed Salad

American Chop Suey

Green & Wax Beans

Garlic Bread

Strawberries &

Blueberries

27 Cole Slaw

BBQ Chicken

Oven Roasted Potato

Beets

Corn Bread

Brownie

28 Carrot Slaw

Hot Turkey

Sandwich w/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Peas & Onions

Pear & Blueberry Crisp

29

No Home-Delivered

Meals

A frozen meal will be

provided in advance.

30 Corn & Bean

Salad

Chicken Burger

On Bun w/

Lettuce, Tomato,

Pickles Chips

Fruit Salad