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Amazing Turnout for Firewood Project!
This year's firewood project was our best one yet! There were 65 volunteers at the work site who managed to get about 30 cords cut, split and delivered to income eligible residents in Lamoille County. We feel it's important for those receiving the wood to help with the project if they are physically able, and several of them were on hand to help as well.
Green Mountain Tech's Forestry program took the morning off from classes. Several local agencies and businesses sent employees over to the work site. United Way board members were there, as well as some local folks who heard about the project. There was an amazing show of community spirit from everyone who helped.
Fifteen cords were delivered to applicants on the work day, but there are many more that need to have their wood delivered. There's additional cutting and splitting that needs to be done as well. If you have a morning or afternoon that you can donate to the cause, please contact Dan at RSVP & the Volunteer Center, 888-2190.
Dan and I would like to extend a HUGE thanks to everyone involved. It's because of YOU - our committed volunteers - that this project works.
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All About Alzheimer's - For Family Caregivers of those with Alzheimer's Disease & related disorders
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This program will provide family and friends with a basic understanding of memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease and the changes in communication, function and behavior that occur as a result.The program will include practical information and intervention strategies to help deal with those changes.
September 20 & 27 (Tuesday), 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Out & About Adult Day Service
11 Court Street, Morrisville
Plan to attend both sessions of the program.
Cost is $25 per person or $40 per family (regardless of size) for both sessions
Scholarships available if the fee prevents you from attending.
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association/ Vermont Chapter and Sponsored by Central Vermont Council on Aging - Options for Seniors & Caregivers
Advanced registration is necessary for this program.
To register, call Jeanne Kern, Family Caregiver Support Coordinator at 802-476-2671
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Upcoming Special Events
Johnson Community Meal - Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday (9/14 & 9/28) 11:30am - 12:30pm at the United Church in Johnson. Come for a hot meal and get to know your neighbors. The meal will be followed by a community gathering. For more information, please contact: Ellen Hill: 635-1439, ellen.hill@jsc.edu.
Free Community Meal - Puffer United Methodist
Church of Morrisville provides a free community dinner open to anyone who is interested on the last Friday of every month from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Located at 39 Upper Main Street.
Lamoille Community Connections presents a special viewing of the movie "Wretches & Jabberers"! This is "An ingenious documentary about real Autistics," according to the Wall Street Journal. The story is about two Vermont men, Larry Bissonnette and Tracy Fletcher, who embark on a global quest to change the attitudes about disability and intelligence. Showing in the Dr. Judy Nepveu Conference Room at LCC on:
Monday, September 19 from 1:00-3:00 pm
Wednesday, September 28 from 1:30-3:30 pm
Wednesday, September 28 from 6:00-8:00 pm
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Some of Our Many Business Supporters
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ReSTORE Barre is in need of donations for their ReLIEF program which provides household goods and services to those in crisis. They are currently seeking sofas, recliners, dehumidifiers, microwaves, hot water heaters, and building materials. These donations will help support the homes of central Vermont in this time of need. For more information about this ReLIEF program and more ways to help visit: http://www.resourcevt.org/flood_relief
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| The Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity Lamoille County Chapter plans on starting their first home to be built in late Spring 2012. The town of Morristown has generously donated a building lot and they are ready to get started!
The next step is to find a qualified family to buy the new home. To that end, they are holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Crosby Center (located behind Holy Cross Church) in Morrisville from 5:00-8:00pm. For additional information or to make a donation, please call Karen Noyes, Chairperson of the Family Selection Committee at 253-2557 or 888-6860. As always - donations of time, materials or cash are needed to complete the project. |
GIVE.
If you could help just one person in our community, whom would it be?
* A grandmother in need of a nice, hot meal? * A homeless family? * A single dad about to be evicted? Hard to choose, isn't it? When you give to United Way, the answer is simple. You'll be helping them all.
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VOLUNTEER.
Volunteering your time is a great way to give back to the community.
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Board of Directors
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Mickey Smith, Vice-Pres.
Jon Gailmor, Treasurer
Bethany Harrington, Sec.
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Rev. Jerry Breen
Moire Coleman
Steve Lambert
Don Lange
Amanda Niklaus
Glenna Pound
Vicki Rich
Jodi Tallman
Scott West
Linda Young
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