For a list of all exercise related classes and activities, visit our Active Aging page
Walking Group
Mondays, May 12, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Join Carla Kamel, Community Care Coordinator, for an invigorating walk to enjoy the fresh air, socialization, and improve overall wellbeing. Our starting point will be the East End Park for the best parking location to walk in the village.
Please Note: Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
Please ensure that The Thompson has your email address or phone number for notification on walking route changes or inclement weather days. Register in advance by contacting Carla at carla@thompsonseniorcenter.org.
Reflexology by Appointment will pause in May and June
Enjoy Reflexology to Relax, Rejuvenate, & Reboot Your Body
Please call Shari to schedule your appointment with Certified Reflexologist, Deborah Neuhof. $35 for 30 minute hand or foot treatment or $65 for 60 minutes.
Please wear loose fitting clothing and arrive a few minutes early to complete a health & disclaimer form.
Foot Clinic
9:00 am – 2:30 pm. Towels are supplied. Cost $35
Call Shari for your appointment
Beverly Sinclair has been a practicing registered nurse for 22 years and providing foot care service for older Vermonters for the past 8 years.
Benefits Assistance
Tuesday, June 3, 9:30am –12:30 pm by appointment
Individual assistance is available by appointment with Senior Solutions Benefits Counselor, Liz Carey. Call Shari for your appointment.
Caregiver Support Group
with Carla and Co-facilitator Anne Marinello
In-person 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm
Virtual participation still available upon request
Support and education can make a critical difference for family members and caregivers of patients with memory loss or disorders such as Alzheimer’s. Please join our confidential monthly support group on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, and share ideas, concerns, and constructive feedback with others facing similar challenges.
The Hub is here for you!
If you’ve had a setback or change in circumstances that make it difficult to pay your bills and live in Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading or Woodstock, we’re here to lend a hand. For more details and to apply, visit their website at https://apply.thehubneighbors.
The HUB is a Project of Woodstock Community Trust, a non profit 501c3 organization.
Advance Directive Assistance by Appointment
Would your loved ones know your wishes about medical care if you were unable to speak for yourself? An Advance Directive spells out your wishes and appoints someone to represent you if you are not able. A trained and caring volunteer will take the time to explain this simple process. Call Shari at 802-457-3277.
HomeShare is working in our Community!
The collaboration between HomeShare Vermont and the Thompson Aging at Home program is creating more possibilities for HomeShare! More applications in our wider service area means more opportunities for successful matches. Hosts can request service to help around the house and/or some additional income while Guests can live in a private bedroom in someone’s home at an affordable rent. Contact Shari at sborz@thompsonseniorcenter.org or 802-457-3277 for more info or to schedule a presentation in your town.
Faulkner Fund Offers Financial Help to Woodstock Residents
Need help with car payments, utility bills, medical bills, repair bills or other financial needs? The Faulkner Fund was established in 1959 from a bequest in the will of Marianne G. Faulkner to The American Red Cross. The purpose was to “help in the care, support and maintenance of needy and deserving persons living in Woodstock”. Grants are available to Woodstock residents via a confidential application. Contact Paula Audsley, vice chair of The Faulkner Fund via email: paudsley@thompsonseniorcenter.org or call 802-457-3277. Brochures (listing committee members and their contact information) and applications are available at The Thompson Senior Center and The Ottauquechee Health Foundation.