Starting February 1st, we will be making appointments for seniors who want assistance filling out their uncomplicated 2007 Federal Income Tax returns, VT 2007 Income Tax returns and rebate forms. Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to fill out an introductory questionnaire.
Be sure to bring the following documents to your appointment with the Tax Assistance volunteer:

• Picture ID (Driver's License, passport, etc.)
  
• Social Security card or Social Security statement. If you have dependents who receive income from Social Security, you need to bring their documentation also.
  
• Copies of the income taxes you filed last year
  
• Proof of all sources of income (W-2, if you were employed; 1099-R if you received pensions or annuities; Social Security; Interest and dividend income; State rebates and pre-bates; IRA income; Sale of stock or real estate; any other income
  
• Copy of your 2007-2008 property tax bill or signed landlord certificate. If you are filing for Renter Rebate, Homeowner  Property Tax rebate or Act 68 School Property Tax Payment   Application, you will need to bring proof of income for everyone in your household.
  

     The VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired    conducts a "PALS" group at the  Bugbee Senior Center at 9:45 on the first Thursday of every month. PALS stands for "Peer  Assisted Learning and Support." During each session, participants have an opportunity to learn from a certified rehabilitation professional and each other.
     Some of the goals of the    program are to educate clients on ways to cope with their vision loss, encourage them to try out various aids and devices, and to minimize the feelings of isolation and depression that are often  associated with vision loss.
     No pre-registration is required and there is no fee.

     We are very pleased to welcome Pat Cate, of Tunbridge, VT,  as our new Activity/Volunteer Coordinator. Pat has had a great deal of experience in recruiting and training volunteers in her seven years as the Executive Director of the Upper Valley Hostel, as well as six years as Associate Director of the Upper Valley United Way. Her first official day will be February 1st. Be sure to stop in soon and say hello.