The Charlotte 50+ Community Center in Vermont welcomes newcomers, builds community, and engages visitors with courses, activities, events & presentations.

Charlotte 50+ Community Center

See our updated announcement about the exciting name change for The Charlotte Senior Center here. (See the original announcement here.)

Payment by Check Notice

When paying for a course/event by check, please make your check payable to the Town of Charlotte (not the Charlotte 50+ Community Center or the Charlotte Senior Center ). Thank you.

November Newsletter

The November Newsletter and Calendar are now available. To receive future weekly and monthly newsletters in your email, signup using the button below. The “Week Ahead” email is sent out on Friday mornings with activities, lunch menus, and special programming for the upcoming week.

Meals

Join us for lunch or take-out every Monday. See Good Eating for more information

Forms

Find the Charlotte 50+ Community Center Participant and Liability Release form and the forms for joining Bone Builders here.

Upcoming Programs and Events

Can Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Help Address the Housing Crunch? (Past event)
Thank you again to the Zoning Administrators for your ADU presentations and thoughtful discussion during Tuesday’s meeting. You can find the recording at this link.

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Wednesday, November 11, 9:00 a.m. departure, Birding Trip Canceled

Wednesday, November 11, 1–2:30 p.m., Drawing for Those Who Think They Can’t Draw
Think you can’t draw? Think again! Join local artist Mickey Davis for a fun, supportive drawing class that will help you discover your inner artist by learning to look at things differently. All you need to bring is yourself and a willingness to give it a try! Mickey loves helping others uncover their hidden artistic talents. She has been teaching drawing classes for, she thinks, more than 20 years. At 88, she admits that remembering what she had for breakfast can sometimes be a challenge, but her enthusiasm for sharing the joy of drawing is as strong as ever! This welcoming, nonjudgmental class is open to everyone, especially those who think they can’t draw. Come ready to learn, laugh, and have fun! Cost: By donation, with proceeds supporting programming at the Charlotte 50+ Community Center. Registration: Call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org.

Wednesday, November 11, 3:00–4:00 p.m., Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or do you know someone who is? Please join us for our monthly Caregivers Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month. The meetings provide a safe place for caregivers, family, and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system. For additional information please contact Louise Fairbank: louisefairbank67@gmail.com.

Thursday, November 12, 3:30–5:00 PM, Paint & Sip with CVU Students
Join CVU’s Senior Citizen Service Club for a fun afternoon of painting, chatting, and spending time with CVU students at the center! We’ll have hot apple cider, hot chocolate, juice, tea, and more to enjoy while we paint. No painting skills needed! We’d love to see you there! Register by calling 8702-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org.

Thursday, November 12, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Life Happens…Let’s Make a Plan!
Estate Planning Seminar with Lisa M. Campion, Esq., LMC Law
Let’s face it no one gets excited about estate planning until they need it! Join Lisa M. Campion, Esq. of LMC Law for a free, fun, and informative seminar that makes planning for the future surprisingly easy (and maybe even enjoyable!). Learn how a thoughtful estate plan can protect your family, provide for your children, preserve what you’ve worked hard to build, and ensure your wishes are honored. We’ll cover wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and more, with practical advice, a relaxed atmosphere, and no sales pitch. Bring your questions and leave with greater peace of mind. This workshop will be held at the Charlotte Library. To register, please register online through the Charlotte Library or call 802-425-3864.

Friday, November 13, Men’s Breakfast
Doors open at 7:00 a.m., Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Registration required by Tuesday for the Friday gathering.
On the second Friday of every month, the men gather for a morning of breakfast, fellowship, and a guest speaker. In November, John Pane will share stories and insights from his and his family’s experiences living and traveling in Saudi Arabia.

If you plan to attend the men’s breakfast, please register by emailing register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org or calling 802-425-6345 by Tuesday, November 3, so we know how many are planning to join us.

Friday, November 13, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Handcrafted Porcelain Ornament Workshop
Cost: $20 plus a $10 supply fee (paid directly to the instructor).
Registration and payment due by Tuesday, November 10.
Back by Popular Demand! Join us for a creative and relaxing workshop where you’ll craft 3–5 handcrafted porcelain clay ornaments. Add your personal touch with textures and glazes during the session. Professional potter Judy, who brings over 30 years of teaching experience, will take the ornaments home to fire in her kiln. Your beautiful, finished pieces will be returned to the Center in two weeks. To register, call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org.