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The Thompson Center

Your Resource to Age Well

99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, VT 05091 * (802) 457-3277

Special Dinner Presentation

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Our National Parks: One Couple’s Road Trip Through Them All

A Special Dinner Program Presentation

Thursday, October 3, 2019

6:00 pm Dinner, followed by 7:00 pm Presentation

Cost: $20, please RSVP at 457-3277

Menu: Coq Au Vin, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Mesculin Greens with Vinaigrette, Sabayon with Strawberries

Following Mark Twain’s advice from their favorite inspirational quote, Fred & Laura Jolly ‘threw off the bowlines’ after they retired and hit the road in a 30′ motorhome.  They spent two-and-a-half years traveling over 80,000 miles to visit all 59 (at the time) national parks and all 50 states.  Their journey took them around to another 100+ national park units — battlefields, monuments, memorials, etc. — where they re-learned U.S. history, reflected on our nation’s past, and downright enjoyed the little things and pleasures of a less-complicated life.  Settled in southwest Michigan now, they reflect back on this great adventure in a 90-minute program that they share with fellow travelers and national park enthusiasts.  Join us as they share stories, magnificent images, and insights into their epic journey.  [www.jollyoutthere.com]

Generation to Generation week at The Thompson

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August 5 – 8, 2019, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Summer matters!  Many children jump for joy for summer break, but not all.  For some, summer is a time when learning stops, meals are scarce, and caring adults during the day are less accessible.  Older people have abundant skills and life experience to share. Younger people thrive with the support of caring adults in their lives!

The Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock, VT, has dedicated a special week when young people in our community come together with seniors for learning, fun, and to make meaningful connections.   This year, the week of August 5th will be “Generation to Generation” week at The Thompson with programs offered by ArtisTree, The Woodstock History Center, and teacher, Barbara Leonard. 

The proven benefits of intergenerational activities are numerous and meaningful to both generations.  

Join us for a week of kid and adult-friendly lunch menus, arts & crafts, music, games, ice cream, dancing, and more!   

 

Daily Schedule:

Other details: 

Cost:  FREE.    Donations for meals are welcome, but not required for children or adult volunteers.

Programs are ideal for children ages 8-12.  Children who are 8 years old or older are invited to attend without a parent or caregiver.  Children under age 8 are welcome with a parent or caregiver.  Participation will be on a first come, first serve basis and all families will be required to complete a permission slip.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Children’s permission slip and sign up at 457-3277 or in person at the Thompson, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, VT (Located just off of Route 4 near the high school), or online here.  Permission slip and sign-up must be completed in advance of arriving at Gen2Gen camp.  Space is limited to 20 children and completed forms are required to hold your space.  Participants may attend all programs or just a few.   

If transportation is an issue, please let us know so that we can try to accommodate.

Please contact Deanna Jones, Executive Director at The Thompson, with any questions.  info@thompsonseniorcenter.org  or  457-3277

More about Generation to Generation and The Thompson Senior Center:

The Gen2Gen Summer Challenge is part of Encore.org’s Generation to Generation campaign, a national effort to inspire adults over 50 to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth.  Encore.org

The Thompson addresses the social, intellectual and physical well being of seniors and offers information and support for Vermont communities on issues and opportunities involved in aging. Located at 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, the Thompson engages and supports seniors of all ages and backgrounds living in Barnard, Bridgewater, Pomfret, Quechee, Hartland, Reading, Woodstock, and the surrounding areas. More information is available by calling (802) 457-3277, online at www.ThompsonSeniorCenter.org, and on Facebook at The Thompson Senior Center.

Bartlett Dinner

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Pat Bartlett, Forestry and Wildlife Consultant

Special Dinner and Presentation

Patrick Bartlett, Forestry and Wildlife Consultant

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Cost: $50 for dinner & program, BYOB

Reservations, 457-3277

5:30 pm Hors d’ouvres prepared by our friend Rick Terwelp former owner of the Jackson House Inn

6:00 pm Farm to Table Dinner featuring Cloudland Farm beef bourguignon with grilled crostinis, mixed greens salad, and strawberry napoleon prepared by Chef Ryan

7:00 pm Patrick Bartlett’s Nature and Wildlife presentation follows dinner

This is a Special Fundraising Dinner Event to Support Thompson

Forestry and Wildlife Consultant, Patrick (Pat) Bartlett will share his unique slide show of his encounters with Vermont’s wildlife including bear, moose, fisher, beaver, porcupines, coyote, bobcats and more. It’s a world he knows well in a career that has spanned over 30 years managing forests and wildlife habitat. His discussion will include wildlife patterns and populations swings and a diverse variety of wildlife’s habitat needs. Pat will conclude his presentation with time for questions and discussion.

NOW FULL (Waiting List Only – Please call 457-3277)
Purchase your already reserved tickets through Paypal or with a credit card here:

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In 1987 Bartlett Forestry & Wildlife Habitat was established by Patrick Bartlett. His goal was to bring wildlife habitat awareness to the forestry community and was the first private consultant forester in Vermont to use the words “Wildlife Habitat” in his company name. Ahead of his time, his client base grew quickly, as he incorporated sustainable forestry management practices and wildlife habitat improvements in all of his management plans and projects.

Patrick has served as the elected Chairman of the Consulting Foresters Association and has testified on Current Use topics. His articles have been featured in Northern Woodlands Magazine and he has appeared numerous times on the “Across the Fence” program on Channel 3 of Burlington, Vermont. Most recently, Patrick was invited to give a keynote address on sustainable forestry in the 21st Century at the Global Classrooms International Model UN Conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Currently, Patrick is serving his second term as the Governor’s appointee to the State of Vermont’s Current Use Program Advisory Board.

Having been a forestry and wildlife consultant for 35 years, Patrick now enjoys devoting more time to teaching animal tracking workshops, tree, and plants identification, foraging for wild mushrooms and leading guided nature tours in Vermont.

Annual Meeting 2018: Inspiration to Age Well

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We are surrounded by inspiration. In spending time at The Thompson, it is the thing most loved – the people.  We’re a group of vibrant volunteers and participants, talented artists, fitness enthusiasts, activists, life-long learners, Veterans, teachers, spiritual examples, travelers, interesting Vermonters, and caring friends.

On Wednesday, October 24th at our Annual Meeting we gave the spotlight to a few of the people that make our community so vibrant and inspire us all to Age Well!

“Being new to the area, I find The Thompson’s daily meal to be a wonderful place to make new friends and get a balanced meal with no shopping, cooking, or cleanup involved (which is a real draw for people who don’t like to cook for one)! I participate regularly in the language tables at lunchtime, as well as Italian lessons, Bone Builder exercise classes, special programs and Meals on Wheels delivery. I look forward to Aging Well with The Thompson for decades to come!” – Laurie Marshall

“My thoughts on aging well is to stay active and creative and the Thompson gives me that opportunity. I especially enjoy the Generation to Generation camp in the summer. It is very rewarding to see the interaction between the adults and the children. We are very fortunate to have all the wonderful programs available to us at the Thompson Senior Center.” – Beverly Audsley

“We age well or better by simply coming here with a purpose.
Those of us who participate in the language tables, some up to 3 different each week, keep the brains working with conversation, constant challenges, research, and also a lot of fun. In my 20 years here, I have managed to make NEW FRIENDS, not merely acquaintances, not an easy task at our age, when we tend to hang on to the past. We also go on trips and meet in our homes for various celebrations that would previously have been shared with family, long gone or too far away for everyday participation. That means we care for each other, help out when needed with driving or other practical chores. We still learn every day. We feel we have an extended family. For some it is also of utmost importance to come here daily and eat a proper meal, as one may tend to skip that when living alone. Lastly, just knowing that I can call here one day when it is really needed, is a tremendous help, making me not worry what is ahead of us. They know us here, and I know that they with their enormous resources, knowledge and caring will step up and connect us with the right people.” – Rita Post

Jim had a long career with the Navy beginning when he was 17, Jim was a Seabee and retired after over 40 years when he was 60.
A few years ago, he was recognized as a Vermont Super Senior and we certainly agree. He keeps busy with a number of things … Among them has been volunteering as a tour guide at the Calvin Coolidge exhibits in Plymouth and here at the Thompson as one of our favorite Generation to Generation participants. At the close of this summer’s event, he shared with all the children and adults in our closing circle that this had been the “most fun he had had in ages” — He chuckled and said, “sometimes people my age end up talking about their ailments. It was refreshing to be here having fun with no time to think about my age.”
This past year after Jim had visited the high school with a group of veterans for interviews with the students, 3 teenage guys wrote a letter about their interview and time with Jim. They said, “HOPE is the word that comes to mine when we think of you because of the story from the beginning of the war when you were crying and that soldier came up and comforted you. You still had your whole deployment and career ahead of you, and you found a way to keep going. Thank you for coming up to us and for taking the time out of your day just to do an interview with us.” 

“The aging process embraces both QUANTITY and QUALITY. My family genes have bequeathed the quantity and The Thompson Senior Center has added to the QUALITY — friendship, courtesy, help, education, healthful food, fun, relaxation, physical and mental exercise.

My gratitude, like aging, embraces both my life’s genes and my life’s experiences at the senior center.” – Gina Moore

Jane, our dear centarian, a vibrant speaker, talented artist, and activist who organized and led a protest on immigration issues this past June just after her 100th birthday. I had the pleasure of viewing her artwork on exhibit within the last few years and am continusously delighted by her sometimes irreverant way of speaking the truth always. When I called her on her 100 birthday, she took the phone from her daughter and exclaimed, “I made it to 100 years because of the The Thompson.” Certainly we know there are other factors, but it is absolutely an honor to hear in Jane’s words, “ I could not live in my lovely house without “the Thompson.” After 73 years of cooking, those lovely meals arrive in my kitchen ready to enjoy. It’s a wonderful thing, EVEN the brussell sprouts are great! Long Live the THOMPSON!”