October Happenings

Oct. 4  12:30 "Volunteer Opportunities at  Bugbee". Ransom Ackerman,  Volunteer Coordinator, will speak  about ways you can be part of the  action here at the Center.

Oct. 5  10:30 "Together" with Judy Adams.  Today's topic is "The Greatness of a  Giggle"! Laughter relaxes muscles,  reduces blood pressure and helps us  cope with our everyday life. We'll  practice for the World Laughter  Program on Oct. 14th at 12:30.
12:30 "Marian's Memories". Marian  Levasseur from East Barnard will  share her memories of growing up in a  small VT town during the Great  Depression.

Oct. 7  12:30 "Book Bits". Edye Lowell of the  Wilder and Quechee Libraries will bring  a small selection of current books that  you might enjoy borrowing from their  shelves in our library.
1:00 Bugbee Book Club. The book this  month is "Lovely Bones" by Alice  Sebold.

Oct. 13  9:00 "Quilting with Colleen".  This  month's program will feature a  tablerunner.
12:30 "Ms. VT Senior America"  Coronation (see page 3)
1:00 Double King Pede. Come learn to  play this card game. If you already  know how to play, so much the better!  We'll continue the games on Thursday  afternoons.

Oct. 14  12:30 "World Laughter Tour". Do you  want more laughter in your life? Join  us for a gentle, laugh-filled 30 minute  session of breathing, stretching and  various laughter exercises while we sit  and feel our stress fly away.

Oct. 17  12:30 "Justina's Doll Show",  featuring dolls created by Richard  Simmons, Kelley Ruberts, Rusty's and  many more. You may browse the collection  starting at 11:00.

Oct. 18  12:30 "Living Well with COPD". Linda  Phelps, RN, from Lincare of Lebanon. (See  related article on page 2.

Oct. 19  10:30 "Together" with Judy Adams.  We have places where we nestle for refuge  and peace, returning there again and  again…. to "Our Comfort Zone".
12:30 "Flu Update". Wendy Thomas,  RN, VT Dept of Health, will share  information about the flu and how you  can best protect yourself.

Oct. 20  12:00 Retired Nurses Luncheon.   Everyone is welcome, but please sign  up to be seated with the nurses. 

Oct. 21  12:30 "Harvest Moon" concert by the  Suite Notes, our own recorder group.

Oct. 25  12:00 "Fish Fry Day". We've had a  donation of scallops,  shrimp, haddock and  other goodies that are usually beyond our  budget.. Please sign up so we'll be sure to  have enough.

Oct. 26  12:00 "Mystery Day!"  We're not  going to  spill the beans. Expect the unexpected!

Oct. 27  12:30 Pie Raffle.

Oct. 30  10:00 Cider and Donuts. We'll kick  off our Halloween celebration with  these  traditional treats.
11:45 Halloween Costume Parade.  Come  in costume or put one together from our  costume box.