Thursday, Oct. 9
Free workshop for managing long-term health conditions
BENNINGTON — Do you or someone you know have a long-term health condition? The Vernmont Blueprint for Health is offering free Healthier Living Workshops from 4:30 to 7 p.m., on Thursday evenings through Oct. 23, in the Seminar Room at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC). Described as life-changing by many, this workshop, developed by Stanford University, will help you gain control of your symptoms with humor and grace.
You’ll learn how to communicate better with your healthcare providers, friends and family; stay optimistic; cope with frustrations; manage pain; de-stress and relax; beat fatigue; and how to reduce depressed feelings.
Those with long-term diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, COPD, heart or lung disease, or fibromyalgia, are encouraged to attend. Family and supportive friends are also welcome.
You’ll feel better, accomplish more, and be able to take charge of your health. The workshop also covers appropriate use of medications, tips for improved nutrition, and how to evaluate new health treatments.
Men and women who have completed this free workshop report less stress, more confidence, higher energy levels, and fewer trips to the doctor’s office.
Preregistration is necessary. Call or email Eileen at drue@phin.org or 802-440-4098 to find out more and to register today.
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RJ Palacio at
Manchester Elementary
MANCHESTER — At 4:30 p.m. at Manchester Elementary
Middle School, RJ Palacio will present “365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information on this and other events, call 802-362-2200 or 800-437-3700, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website, located at www.northshire.com.
Renters 101: A key to happy renting
BENNINGTON — Are you new to renting? Have you struggled in the past to stay in good standing with your landlord? Or, do you just want to learn new strategies for being a successful renter? If so, consider taking a free three-week course on responsible home renting strategies.
Renters 101 will be offered Thursdays, beginning Oct. 9, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Second Congregational Church, 115 Hillside St.
Topics will include: Housing Readiness and Search, Tenant Responsibilities, and Landlord Relations and Panel (including area landlords). Course participants will receive a certificate of attendance for each unit completed. This will provide verification of your willingness to be a responsible renter when meeting a perspective landlord.
To register, contact class coordinator Denise Main at 802-442-6934.
Community Autism Forum
BENNINGTON — UCS has been holding a series of three forums to share ideas and stories about the services needed in the community for people with autism and their families. Share your experiences at the final one on Oct. 9 at USC Youth and Family Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Light refreshments will be provided. For general information, call Michelle Burnham at 802-442-5491, ext. 513. UCS Youth and Family Center is located at 314 Dewey St.
Infant-toddler play groups
BENNINGTON — Bennington County Head Start in collaboration with Building Bright Futures and the Vermont Agency of Human Services is hosting infant toddler playgroups on Thursdays continuing through Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the North Bennington Head Start Cottage. This is a parent-child, drop-in playgroup including art, music and movement, story time, snack, outdoor play and discussion. For more information, contact Beth Wallace at bwallace@ucsvt.org or call 802-442-3686, ext. 231.
Prelicensing class
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — A2Z Driving School will sponsor the prelicensing course at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (Hoosick Falls Health Center) on Danforth Street at 3:30 p.m.
The program requires a registration fee of $40 prepaid, $50 at the door to A2Z Driving School and a valid New York driver’s permit. Successful completion of this class, which includes passing a test, provides the student with the necessary paperwork to take the New York Driver’s Test and is valid for one year. Preregister at 518-686-4854.
Bennington County
Beekeepers Club meets
BENNINGTON — Bennington County Beekeepers Club Limited will meet at the Crispe Room, Vermont Veterans Home, 325 North St., at 7 p.m. for a pot luck meal and at 7:35 p.m. for a business meeting. The guest will be Jack Rath, of Rupert, partner of Betterbee, in Greenwich, N.Y. His topic will be “Ten Most Common Questions asked by Beekeepers in Northeast.”
For information, visit www.benningtonbees.blogspot.org or contact Jacob Esh at 802-447-0198.
Pownal Legion bingo
POWNAL — American Legion Post 90 in Pownal holds bingo on Thursdays. Doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. promptly. A snack bar will be available. Cookie jar and progressive games. Everyone is invited to attend.
Bennington Free Clinic hours
BENNINGTON — The Bennington Free Clinic is held each Thursday starting at 6 p.m. This clinic is for uninsured people 18 years of age or older, who would otherwise fall through the cracks of our fractured health care system. It is located in the First Baptist Church at 601 Main St. Call 802-447-3700 for an appointment to be seen.
Food shelf hours
NORTH BENNINGTON — The Food Shelf at the North Bennington Baptist Church is open every Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Very beginner yoga
BENNINGTON — The Yoga Place is now offering a second night of on-going Very Beginner Yoga classes on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. The class is taught by Jane Schaeffer. Those interested in learning about yoga are invited to attend this class or the other very beginner class on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m., also taught by Schaeffer. The Yoga Place is located at 532 Main St.
For rates or more information, call 802-447-0393 or visit www.benningtonyoga.com.
Senior Center activities
BENNINGTON — On Thursdays this month, the Senior Center will host RSVP Bone Builders from 8:30 to 9:45 and 10 to 11:15 a.m., quilting from 1 to 3 p.m. and beginning belly dance from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Meetings
Pownal Select Board
Town Office at 7 p.m.
Agenda: 1. Agenda Approval 2. Approval of Oct. 2 minutes 3. Warrants 4. Mail 5. Road Foremen’s Monthly Board Meeting, A. Burrington Road Patch Blacktop bid opening B. Road Salt 6. Old Business A. Mike George, EMC RE: Local Emergency Operations Plan B. Personnel — Transfer Station.
Announcements
Bennington Cemetery cleanup
BENNINGTON — The Town of Bennington will be clearing the White Chapel Cemetery, Hinsdillville Cemetery and the Village Cemetery of all items on Oct. 13. We will not remove any cement urns. If you have items that you wish to keep, please have them removed prior to Oct. 13. If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 802-422-1037.
Manchester Library important dates
MANCHESTER — Library staff members and volunteers are busy with planning for the move across town from Mark Skinner Library to Manchester Community Library. Please note that Interlibrary Loan services will be temporarily suspended beginning on Oct. 11. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The last day of operation at Mark Skinner Library on 48 West Road will be Friday, Oct. 24. We encourage library members to stock up before the library closes. After a three-week hiatus during which staff and volunteers will busily organize and pack, all library services will resume at the new Manchester Community Library. The Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15. Please join the celebration. The ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. with fun activities planned throughout the day. Stay tuned for more information on the Grand Opening festivities.