PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS

Multi-generational activities provide benefits for seniors and children. The Champlain Senior Center provides a wealth of vital resources to promote active and healthy aging. Please note that programs change occasionally and may be cancelled on some days so please call ahead at (802) 658-3585 to be sure they are occurring. Note: Noon meals are always available.

Noon Meals

We are a designated meal site for Chittenden County. Balanced and nutritious noontime meals are served Monday through Thursday for a suggested donation of $4. It is strongly recommended that meal participants call the Center at (802) 658-3585 (or stop in) by noon the day before the meal to let us know they are coming so we can plan for the correct number of meals.

Every month we have “special” noon meals made by excellent chefs and home cooks. Along with the delicious food we often feature music and other forms of entertainment.

Physical Fitness

Zumba Gold
Armchair Exercise
T’ai Chi
Nintendo Wii Active Sports Games
Gentle Yoga
Deeksha Meditation

Arts and Crafts

Painting
Poetry Group
Card Making / Scrap-booking
Memoir Writing
Creative Writing (please call to verify space is available)
Knitting and Needlework
Mosaics
Origami
Weaving and Sewing

Clubs

Bridge Club
Book Club
Scrabble Club

Games

Bridge Club
Scrabble Club
Wii Sports and Games
Puzzles
Card Games
Bingo

Personal Safety Classes

Cholesterol Screening
CPR and Choking Prevention classes
Foot clinic
Home Safety Education
Manicures
Blood Pressure Clinics
Nutrition Education
Hair styling
Variety of Wellness Classes

Education

Computer Classes (individual and group)
Guest Speakers
Fletcher Free Traveling Library
International Cooking Classes
Health Education Classes
Movies and Discussion
Book Club

Greater Community, Multigenerational and Support Activities

Community Art Shows
International Dinners
“KIN” an after school play and visit program for grandkin and all family members.
Income Tax Preparation at no cost to seniors (January to April)
Interactive Play Programs with The Children’s Space Child Care Center
Monthly Community Dinners
Neighborhood Planning Committee (NPA) Meetings
Chautari: Bhutanese Women’s Fiber Arts Cooperative

Outings

Center sponsored pleasure trips are always popular. Participants have enjoyed the Flynn Center for Performing Arts, the Shelburne Museum, Spirit of Ethan Allen boat rides, Champlain Valley Fair, day trips for shopping and more! Transportation for off-site trips is arranged in advance and fees for trips vary by activity and distance. Please contact the Center for additional information on special trips.

Special Events

The Center regularly sponsors special events that range from meetings with Vermont Senators Sanders and Leahy to having Jenni Johnson and her jazz band play. Check the Upcoming Events page for information.

Transportation

Our center is conveniently located on the regular CCTA bus routes. For additional information or to make travel arrangements, call the Center at 802.658.3585.