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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]

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)
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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.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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September 23, 2018

10:00 am, Lyman Park, White River Junction

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease!

We invite you to make a donation or to join our team for the Upper Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Click here to view the team page