Hello folks, as I’m writing this column, the heat index is over 100! It’s definitely summer time. I don’t know about you but I kind of felt that this season snuck up on me. It’s going to be fun, though. We’ve got pool time on the Bugbee calendar, local and regional trips, and in case you’d rather stay in the AC, all kinds of great talks and events here at the Center.
I’m looking forward to the Taste Test on July 2nd! McKayla Baker will be here from the Vermont Foodbank to share one of her favorite veggie-based summer recipes. We’ve been talking at the office and thought: wouldn’t it be fun to start a recipe book at Bugbee? Especially with all the seasonal produce coming in from Locally Yours, it would be nice to know what to do with a garlic scape, or how to prepare a salad turnip. Let us know if you’ve got a favorite recipe or drop it off on my desk!
Speaking of food, we’re very happy to welcome Mike Jangel to the team as Kitchen Manager. Many of you have already met him in the lunch room. We’ve been busy getting him onboard with business at Bugbee. I’ll give him a chance to introduce himself with next month’s Bulletin, but we’re happy to have him on the team!
Happy Fourth of July everyone! Stay hydrated and take care during the summer heat. Bugbee has definitely got the “chilliest” seniors in Vermont. Enjoy the barbecues, fireworks, farmers markets, and sun as best you can.
Mark Bradley
Executive Director