January Happenings

Jan. 6  12:30 "Vermont Medicaid".  Erica  Perry will discuss new Vermont  Medicaid rules and adjustments.

Jan. 7   12:30 "Upper Valley Tech Center".  Brett Bourne, owner of the Tip Top  Building in WRJ, will tell all the details  about the new Technology Center that  has opened there. The facility has the  latest computer technology and  qualified technical support personnel  to help people learn more about  computers and using the internet. Find  out how you can use these services.

Jan. 9   8:30  Bugbee Breakfast! Join us for  scrambled eggs, sausage, home-fries,  toast, and coffee/tea/milk for $2.50  (no tax, no tipping!). Please sign up!

Jan. 13  12:30 "Money Management"  Katherine Adams, Financial Advisor at  Morgan Stanley in West Lebanon, will  give an educational presentation on  the seven important tips for managing  your money in retirement. Some of the  topics include determining your  monthly cash flow and how to sure you  don't outlive your assets.

Jan. 14  11:00 "Together" with Judy Adams.  Together…
...We are greater than one.
...We can share each other's strengths.
...We can solve many problems.
...We can support each other's dreams.
...We can smile when we understand.
Join us for our first monthly meeting. We will talk about the value of group support as we deal with life's little issues. A positive approach to adjustment and acceptance will help us begin the new year.



Jan. 20  12:30 "Health Insurance Benefits.  Marlene Eddy, Health Insurance  counselor

from the Council on Aging  for Southeastern VT, will explain the  benefits included with different  "Medigap" insurance policies available  in Vermont.

Jan. 21  12:30 "Antiques Road Show" Si Lupton of  the Hartland Antiques Center will return to  offer an opinion on what your item(s) may  be worth in today's market. You are invited  to bring in a maximum of 3 small items on  the 21st and Si will discuss as many as  time allows. Please sign up if you plan to  bring in an item.

Jan. 22 9:00 Quilting w/Colleen.  This month's  project will be a "Mystery Block". Please  sign up. There are spaces for 12 people to  sew and 6 to observe. Bring your own  machine. You will get the materials list  when you sign up.

Jan. 28  12:30 "Advance Directives". Eleanor Zue,  Paralegal, will explain the "Durable Power  of Attorney for Health Care" and the "Living  Will" that everyone should consider filling  out before they actually need them. Forms  will also be available for your use.

Jan. 29  12:30 "Fall Risk/Balance Screening".   DHMC, VNA Physical Therapy department  and Upper Valley Ambulance are working  together to advocate for the prevention of  falls. Dawna Pidgeon, Registered Physical  Therapist, will be here to explain this  program and help you assess your own risk  of falling and preventative steps you might  choose to take.