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.)

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

Thursdays, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 & 12/3, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Memoir Writing Class
Cost: $60. Registration required.
Explore your life experiences through crafting them in writing. In this six-week class, Bronwyn Dunne and Laurie Caswell Burke will guide participants as we write, read, and share our work, with the goal of moving our stories forward. Through storytelling techniques we will explore our personal experiences. Through discussion & writing exercises, this class offers a fun and engaging opportunity to create a focused narrative that explores thoughts, experiences and emotions. Storytelling connects us, and offers a legacy to future generations. To register, call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org. For questions, email Laurie Caswell Burke at lcaswellburke@comcast.net.

Thursday, October 22, 1:00–3:30 p.m., Play Reading Canceled

Friday, October 23, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Mugs, Cups or Short Vases pottery workshop
Cost: $20 plus a $10 supply fee (paid directly to the instructor).
Registration and payment due by Tuesday, October 20.
Join Judy Devitt for a hands-on pottery workshop and create your own ceramic cup, mug, or short vase using the slab method. Add texture and personality to your piece using a variety of fabrics and stamps. Judy will also demonstrate a fun new three-legged form. Judy will fire and glaze all completed pieces, which will be returned to the Center in approximately three weeks. All finished pieces will be food safe.To register, call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org.

Saturday, October 24, 1:00–4:15 p.m., A Process of Inner Awareness and Journey with the Divine
Join us for a free workshop exploring inner awareness, spiritual connection, and personal growth. Through journaling, quiet contemplation, and guided reflection, participants will explore thoughts, emotions, intuition, and ways to cultivate greater peace, clarity, presence, and self-compassion. The workshop will also include an introduction to the Golden Age Movement and the Great Compassionate Light. All ages are welcome; no experience is necessary. Come as you are! Registration is required. Call 802-425-6345 or email register@charlotteseniorcentervt.org. A follow-up email with full event details will be sent after registration.

Sunday, October 25, 12:30–2:30 p.m., Shape-Note Singing
Join us for traditional, a cappella, four-part harmony singing—purely for the joy of it! An intro to shape notes is offered 30 minutes before each session. First hour: Sacred Harp singing. Second hour: Alternate Shape-Note book (books provided). Questions? Contact Kerry Cullinan at kclynxvt@gmail.com