June Newsletter and Calendar - City of Montpelier, Vermont

Action Times
June 2013
Montpelier Senior Activity Center
58 Barre Street Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: 802-223-2518, Fax: 802-262-6285
Email: msac@montpelier-vt.org
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
June Weekly Activity Calendar...………...…...….……….……2
June Special Events & Activities Calendar……….........…........ 3
Special Events at MSAC & More…………………… …. 4 & 5
Announcements of This & That………………………………...6
New Dues Renewal Form……..………………………… 7 & 8
Summer Quarter Classes & Activities………………….9 & 10
Trips Information………………………………………………11
Meals & Important Numbers for Seniors………………………12
Services & Resources…………………………………………..13
Volunteers & Ads………………………………………………14
New Members, Birthdays, Sympathy…………………………..15
Advisory Board, Staff, Contact info, Mission………...….…….16
Looking Back (& Forward!) as FY2013 ends...
In the past year at 58 Barre Street, we’ve completed a successful
Capital Campaign, moved into our renovated facility and begun furnishing
it, created a Resource Room, expanded and equipped the commercial kitchen,
and established a new audio-visual system. We’ve seen our membership
grow from 700 to well over 800 people --75% from Montpelier. We’ve
continued core programming such as Living Strong, Yoga, Painting,
Rughooking and foreign languages, and we’ve added new classes such as
Zumba, Facebook, and workshops with a Pool Pro.
We’ve continued community partnerships including First in Fitness,
Twin City Lanes, CVCOA, CVHHH, and AARP Tax Clinic, and we’ve developed
new partnerships including with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute,
Americorps Neighbor to Neighbor, and Just Basics, Inc. We’ve hosted
many special events, including the MSAC Thanksgiving/Volunteer Appreciation
Luncheon, Voices of Montpelier Oral History Project, Life Map Project
with MCO, Bridge Community Dinner, numerous community music
and dance events, Art Walk, Holiday Bazaar, Spring Rummage Sale, and a
MSAC “Successful Life Changes for Seniors” 5-panel series.
As we end this fiscal year, I thank all the members, volunteers, instructors,
staff, donors, community friends and partners who enrich MSAC
with your time, contributions and involvement. A special thank you to
Susie Gomez who retired after 15 years of dedicated service and to Johanna
Nichols for her attention to detail, perseverance, and patience. I’m honored
to work here and look forward to getting acquainted with more of you in the
coming year, to starting our new meals programming, and to promoting our
mission (see back cover).
~ Janna Clar, Director
A Gathering Place
for
Healthy Aging and
Lifelong Learning
Website:
www.montpeliervt.org/msac
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Montpelier Senior
Activity Center
REGISTRATION
JUNE WORKSHOPS
& SUMMER TRIPS!
(see p. 11)
SUMMER QUARTER
(July-August-Sept)
Forms & descriptions
in lobby & on website.
(see pp. 9 & 10)
RENEW DUES!
ANNUAL MEMBER-
SHIP IS JULY 1, 2013-
JUNE 30, 2014
(Fill out form pp. 7 & 8)

2 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
June 2013
NOTE CLASS END DATES!
SUNDAY
5:00-6:30 Integral Hatha Yoga
6/2 & 6/23
MONDAY
8:45-10 Gentle Yoga 6/10
9:00-10 Living Strong 6/21
10:15-11:15 Living Strong 6/21
10:30-11:15 Dance to Fitness 6/10
10:00-11:30 Exercise at F-i-F
10:00-12:00 Painting II 6/17
11:30-12:30 Growing Strong 6/2
12:30-3 Mah Jongg*
12:30-3 Bridge II
12:45-2 French Inter 6/10
1:00-2:30 Handbuilding Clay 6/3
2:00 Cribbage
2:30-3:30 Living Strong 6/17
3:30-5 Vinyasa Res Yoga 6/17
5:00-6 Living Strong 6/17
5:15-6:15 Zumba 6/17
5:00-6 Swimming (Berlin) 6/24
TUESDAY
9:00-11 Bowling (Berlin) 6/25
9:00-10:30 Gentle Yoga 6/4
10:00-11 Swimming 6/25
10:00-11:00 Water Aerobics 6/25
10:00-11:30 Write a Poem 6/11
10:00-11:30 Exercise at F-i-F (month)
10:45-11:45 Chair Yoga 6/4 & 6/18
11:30-1 Lunch & Band
12:30-2:00 Italian 1 Cont 6/11
1:30-3:00 Scrabble Group
2:15-3:45 Italian 2 6/11
2:30-4 Yoga for Moods 6/11-6/25
3:00-4:00 Facebook Inter 6/4
4:00-5:00 French Conver. 6/4
5:30-7 Pranayama only 6/25
Note: Lap Swimming and Water Aerobics times will
remain, at 10 am on Tuesday and Thursday into the summer
quarter and Tracy Ellis will continue as instructor.
WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:30 Gentle Yoga 6/5 & 6/19
9:30-10:30 Spanish Beg /Adv 6/5
10:00-11:30 Exercise at F-i-F
10:00-11:30 Aryuvedic Ojas 6/12-6/26
10:45-11:45 Spanish Conver. 6/5
11:00-1:00 Writing 6/5
1:30-3:30 Writing 6/5
1:30-3 Tai Chi Long Form 6/5
4:30-5:30 Tai Chi for Seniors 6/5
5-6:30 Hatha Yoga 6/5
THURSDAY
9-11:30 Bridge
9:30-11:30 Rug Hooking 6/20
10:00-11 Swimming (Berlin) 6/27
10:00-11:30 Exercise at F-i-F
11:30-12:30 Growing Stronger 6/20
12:30-1:30 Walks with Harris 6/6
12:30-2:30 Painting I 6/13
12:45-3:00 Bridge
12:45-2:00 Beginning French 6/6
1:00-2:30 Gentle Yoga 6/6 & 6/20
2:30-4:30 Film Series 6/6
5:00-6:30 Vinyasa Res Yoga 6/6
5:15-6:15 Living Strong 6/20
6:00-8:00 Ukulele Group*
FRIDAY
9:00-10 Living Strong 6/21
10-11:15 Book Discussion 6/14
10:15-11:15 Living Strong 6/21
10-3 Mah Jongg
10:00-11:30 Exercise at F-i-F (month)
10:00-11:30 Hatha Yoga 6/7
1:30-3:30 Jewelry Makeovers 6/14
2:30-3:30 Living Strong 6/21
*Bridge, Cribbage, Mah Jongg, Scrabble, Ukulele
Group do not require registration. Donations appreciated.

MSAC SPECIAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR 3
June 2013
ORCA Channel 15: “Senior Moments” Episodes (about MSAC activities) by
MSAC’s own Don Rowan and Ora Paul: Tuesday 9 a.m., Wednesday 1 p.m.,
Thursday 8 p.m. (check the ORCA website to view dozens of past episodes!)
Time posted in lab: Free Basic Computer Skills workshops with Beth Burgess . (p.13)
Thursdays, 10-12noon, Free Computer Assistance in the Lab with Nate Vaughan
JUNE 1st BALLOTS DUE for Advisory Board elections
June 4th, Tuesday, 11:00-1:30, Band, Dancing and BYO Brown Bag Lunch
June 7th, Friday, 4-7 pm, Art Walk, Jan Ghiringhelli’s New Works
June 7th, Friday, noon-4:00, Reiki Clinic: Lynne Ihlstrom (522-0045, see p. 13)
June 11th, Tuesday, 11:00-1:30, Soup/Salad luncheon ($5, reserve by Thur. 6/6)
June 11th, Tuesday, 1:00 pm, Sherry Olson reads her poetry from Four-Way Stop
June 12th, Wednesday, 12:15-2:00, Start the Conversation, end-of-life film & discussion,
Lindsay Kurrle, Central VT Home Health & Hospice (p.5)
June 8th, Saturday, 6:30 pm , Monthly Film Series at MSAC. (p. 4)
June 14th, Friday, Opening of Sylvia Walker’s Art Show
June 18th, Tuesday, 11:00-1:30, Band, Dancing, Bring Your Own lunch
June 18th, Tuesday, 1:30-2:30, K.H. Library Online Catalog training (p.13)
June 19th, Wed., 1-2 pm, Getting Ready for Summer: BHR training (p.5)
June 20th, Thursday, 12:30 pm, Talk with Harris Webster about bridging the gap
between youth and seniors—what can we imagine
June 25th Schedule for day of MSAC Annual Meeting
10:30-11:30am Final meeting of current Advisory Board
11:30am-12:00 Socialization and Member Survey (written) in Community Room
12:00-12:45pm Lunch (To be determined; hopefully by new cook!) $5 per person, Reserve
by Friday, June 21 st .
12:45-1:15pm Member Survey (written) continues; Facilitator summarizes results
1:15-2:30pm Annual Meeting (incl. time for members to ask questions and give more input)
2:30-3:45pm First meeting of new Advisory Board (delayed start if necessary)
June 28th, Friday, 9:00-noon, Foot Clinic, (see p. 13)
July 3rd, Wednesday, 1-3:30 pm, Film: Free and Open to Public “Born on the
4th of July” (1989) 2 hr 24 min.
Montpelier Independence Day Parade (volunteers needed to coordinate, ride in van
and walk with MSAC messages)

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A collection of Art work by Sylvia Walker will be on display at MSAC from the
middle of June through July. Sylvia paints in oils, pastels, water-colors and pen &
ink. Most are landscapes of local Vermont scenes. Sylvia has taught art at MSAC for 16
years and has volunteered countless additional hours of service to MSAC as well.
ART WALK featuring Jan Ghiringhelli’s work
Friday, June 7th, 4-7pm
"Recent Works", an exhibit of mostly plein air paintings of landscapes done
in oil and pastel by the award winning Central Vermont artist. Snacks.
From Jan Ghiringhelli: “My goals are simple. I just want to paint what I enjoy
while always looking to improve myself. I also use a reminder to myself—my
vision is unique and I don’t need to paint like anyone else. . . . To
paint plein air helps preserve what is in the now for the future. It is tremendous
joy to be outside in the fresh air enjoying the whole of the moment.”
Hillside Birches, oil
MSAC & DHARMA FILM SERIES
Sat. June 8th, 6:30 pm!
Of Gods And Men 2010, 120
minutes
A group of French Trappist
monks making their home in
the Algerian mountains have
ample reason to believe they're
in danger. But their assumption
that there can be common
ground between Islam and
Christianity leads them to remain
at the monastery. Based
on a true story.
Suggested donation $3. For comfort,
bring a cushion.
POETRY READING & BOOK
SIGNING, Tues. June 11, 1:00
Sherry Olson will read from her new
collection of poems, Four-Way Stop
(Fomite Press, 2013). Sherry teaches the
Write a Poem class at the Senior Center.
The poet, Linda McCarriston, said of Sherry’s
new collection: “Sherry Olson’s poems
have the authority of a life lived to its core,
yielding wisdom from even the most local
of events and relationships. Every one of
her poems is an encounter with someone or
something that is opened by her attention.
These are poems people will not just like,
but will love.” Come for lunch first
(reserve by June 6th) and stay for this event!
Funny moment. . . A member walked in to the front office and said, “I have
something to ask you” and paused, then said “wait, wait, don’t tell me!” Upon
which, we both burst out laughing.
Johanna

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MORE SPECIAL EVENTS
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE: SUMMER QUARTER
Starting June 3rd: Montpelier members
Starting June 17th: Supporting towns, too: Berlin, Calais, E Montpelier,
Middlesex, Worcester
Starting June 24th: All towns
Please use any undated gift certificates by June 30th. Only dated gift certificates will
be useable after July 1, 2013, the beginning of the new fiscal year.
If you submit your registration form earlier than your start date, we can hold it!
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Montpelier Chamber Orchestra, June 8th, 7:30 pm
Smilie Auditorium,
Montpelier High School
This program includes the finale of the Life Map Project, a MCO partnership with
the senior class at Montpelier High School and a group of seniors from MSAC. Also featuring
works by BEETHOVEN, KENJI BUNCH, and NATHAN CHAN. Paul Gambill,
conductor, and Tracy Silverman, electric violin, have worked with the MSAC group to
produce this unique project that maps past, present and future of the participants’ lives.
“Start the Conversation” Wednesday, June 12th, 12:15-2:00
pm. Free, public workshop offered by CVHHH & MSAC. Begins
with the one hour film “Consider the Conversation” on the struggle with
communication and preparation at the end-of-life. Following the film, CVHHH
health care professionals will be available for questions about the film, Advance
Directives, and Hospice Services.
Getting Ready for Summer, Wednesday, June 19 th , 1:00-2:00 pm,
staff of Berlin Health & Rehab present ways to maintain a healthy back/body during
the commencement of summer activities, like gardening or landscaping, or starting a
new outdoor exercise program. Info on proper hydration, sun screen/preventing skin
cancer. Blood pressure checks for anyone interested. Giveaways and refreshments.
GREEN MOUNTAIN OPERA FESTIVAL
Performs Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Barre Opera House
7:30 pm on Wednesday, June 19th
Area seniors are invited to attend the dress rehearsal at no cost. Please sign up
in the front office if you wish to attend and bring friends.

MSAC Financial Announcements: Increases in dues, fees, instructor pay
After careful financial analysis of the past year’s programming revenue and expenditures, and looking ahead to
the budget for FY14, we are implementing increases in some member dues, class fees, and instructor pay, effective
June 3rd for paying dues and fees for July start, and effective July 1 for pay increases. A complete spreadsheet
of changes may be found on the bulletin board and website. Summary:
Dues for “Other Towns” $10 increase (no increase for Montpelier and Supporting Towns dues)
Class fees for Montpelier: $2 increase for shorter classes; $3 increase for longer classes
Class fees for Other towns: $4 increase for shorter classes; $5 increase for longer classes
Lap swimming: Montpelier $10 increase; Other towns $10 decrease (based on recalculation of actual cost)
Water aerobics, Tennis, Gym monthly and bowling: $0 to $10 increase — see fees for details.
Paid instructor hourly rate increase of 10%.
Your Advisory Board members discussed and approved the increases at the May 22 nd meeting, and City Council
reviewed them as well. We considered the following goals during the process:
Continue to promote the MSAC mission for a growing number and diversity of members
Maintain variety and affordability of options for members.
Respond to feedback and trends, including suggestions for increases and increased use of financial aid.
Comply with city policy re: equitable payment for services provided to non-Montpelier residents.
Normalize gaps between in and out of town member fees for off-site activities.
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Raise hourly pay for paid contract instructors for the first time in many years.
Reduce overall subsidization to save up to $10K annually, enabling payment of certain unbudgeted but now
anticipated expenses while maintaining breadth of class offerings.
FY2013 has been a challenging year for MSAC financially while adapting to the new facility and managing expenses
both budgeted and unbudgeted. The municipal budget process requires us to write the budget in November,
a full 8 months before the start of the fiscal year, and we operate with many unpredictable and inconsistent
variables. Many members are surprised to learn that we subsidize nearly all programming above what members
pay individually for activities, classes, and trips.
Changes that we made in FY2013 allowed us to significantly increase the number of overall registrations and revenues,
while still lowering expenses overall. If any member would like to see detailed figures about individual
classes, summaries of trends, or anticipated FY14 revenue/expenses, please see Janna in the office or send her an
email. And PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES AND CLASS FEES IN JUNE; IT WILL HELP OUR
FY2013 BOTTOM LINE! PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR DUES RENEWAL FORM Pgs 7&8.
Registering during June is also important because it increases our revenue this year AND allows us to know
which classes will reach critical mass and which, if any, may need to be cancelled before the first week of classes
in July.
Learn to Rug Hook or Improve Your Skills. Raffle to benefit MSAC. This
is your chance! Pam Finnigan is donating three 2-hour private lessons anytime in the next six months, a
pattern, hooking tool & hoop, 100% wool material. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $5. Available
at MSAC. Great gift for yourself or to give to someone! Inquire to help sell tickets, too!
MSAC is hiring! Senior Center Outreach/Media Assistant, Part-time
Desktop publishing of newsletters, flyers, brochures; website design and maintenance; regular
submissions to local media; social media; regional outreach; oversight of audio-visual
equipment; other duties as assigned. 16 hours, normally in 4-5 early evenings Monday-
Friday. Apply by June 5th with resume, letter of interest, and contact info for 3 references
via email only to jclar@montpelier-vt.org. City of Montpelier position, EOE.

Members: We have a new database, and it’s time to update your information. Thanks for your
cooperation in cutting out, completing, and returning the following form to us (front and back!).
Blank copies available at office and on website, too!
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Montpelier Senior Activity Center: Member Dues Renewal FY14
THANK YOU FOR PAYING YOUR ANNUAL DUES and for
helping us update important information for our records!
Today’s Date___________________ Date of Birth_______________ Gender _______
NAME: First ______________________ Middle___ Last _______________________
NICKNAME or other name instructions:_______________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS______________________________________________________
TOWN/CITY, STATE, ZIP__________________________________________________
TOWN/CITY OF RESIDENCE (if different from mailing)_________________________
Do you live elsewhere part of the year If so, please tell us which months and your other address:
_________________________________________________________________
Home Phone______________ Cell________________ Other Phone________________
E-MAIL__________________________________________________________
Do you live with another MSAC member (This information helps us streamline print mailings
and save postage)___________________________________________________
How do you prefer to receive the MSAC monthly newsletter, Action Times (email only saves us nearly $1/
month in printing and postage) (Always posted online at www.montpelier-vt.org/msac)
Via e-mail ____; USPS____; Both_____
Emergency Contact Person___________________________ Relationship________________________
His/her telephone and address_________________________________________________
Do you have any special health issues or disabilities about which we should be aware ___________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Allergies / Dietary Restrictions__________________________________________________________
Please read and sign the following MSAC Release of Liability Statement, which we will keep on file:
I assume all risks and hazards incidental to participation in activities at MSAC and MSAC-sponsored activities
off-site, including transportation to and from activity, and I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and
agree to hold harmless the City of Montpelier, the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, their officers, agents, officials,
employees, volunteers, organizers, partners, sponsors, supervisors and participants for any acclaim arising
out of an injury to myself.
Signature_____________________________________________ Date_____________________________
Are you employed No, retired____; No, between jobs___; Yes, Full-time___; Yes, Part-time___
What are your reasons for being a member On-site Classes__ ; Off-site activity Discounts__; Trips__; Access
to facility for no-fee activities/games___; Other (please describe)_____________________________
Are there any new activities, programs, or services you would like to suggest
________________________________________________________________________________________
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Page 2 of Dues Renewal Form 2013 (please fill out both sides completely and return to office with dues)
What talents, skills, interests, or leadership experience might you like to share at the Center
________________________________________________________________________________________
MSAC is grateful for the service of over 100 people who contribute as volunteers annually. Are you currently
involved as or interested in being a volunteer at the Center Yes____ Maybe ____ No_____
If Yes/Maybe, please consider the following areas and let us know your interest….. THANK YOU!
Volunteer Category
Art/Creative Events planning
Assist with Health/Tax Clinics
A-V/Equipment/Technology
Board / Committees
Community Partnership Initiatives
Data Entry (from MSAC or from
your own home)
Fundraising (many different options
of involvement)
Gardening/Green Initiatives
Kitchen and/or Meals Program
Mailings
Music / Entertainment
Office assistance
Yes,
now
Maybe
in the
future
Volunteer Category
Other Special Events planning
Photography / Video
Repairs/Facility projects
Resource Room/info & assistance
Social Media
Supporting Town Outreach and
Town Meeting efforts
Teaching/leading an activity
(ask for proposal form)
Transportation / Driving van
Trip-planning
Welcoming/Docent tasks
Writing / Reporting Projects
Other / Suggestions (say more!)
Note: Membership is renewed annually in June/July (or later) upon receipt of your annual dues*.
Dues for July 2013-June 2014: Montpelier residents: $10; Supporting Towns: $30: Other towns: $50.
Supporting Towns for FY14: Berlin, Calais, E. Montpelier, Middlesex and Worcester. These towns collectively
appropriated $7800 to MSAC at Town Meeting in March 2013, to supplement the $157K appropriation from
City of Montpelier tax-payers. Members from these towns enjoy lower dues and may register one week before
members from Other towns during class registration time. Dues are a vital part of MSAC’s revenue. Renewing
dues enables you to register for classes/trips, receive the newsletter, and enjoy other benefits.
*MSAC does not pro-rate membership dues for participation during a partial year or for only the final quarter
unless joining or renewing after May 1st, in which case dues may be pro-rated to half the normal rate upon request.
MSAC Staff: Janna Clar, Director / Johanna Nichols, Program Assistant / Vacant: Office & Outreach
Assistants. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, email:
msac@montpelier-vt.org. PHONE 802-223-2518, FAX 262-6285 Website: www.montpelier-vt.org/msac
Office Use Only Date Form Rec’d_____ Gave packet ___ Cash/Check Amount____
Yes,
now
Signed Liability Statement ____ Later: Database entry___ Member ID Number:_______
Notes:
Maybe
in the
future

Class Descriptions available at office and on website. New class descriptions: next page
JUNE WORKSHOPS
Ayruvedic Techniques-Build Your Ojas, 3 Wednesdays, 1:30-3, 6/12-6/26, Karen Johnston, $18/$26
Fiber Art: Make Wood Knitting Needles, Fri., 6/21 only, 9-11 am, Carol Collins, $15/$20
Fiber Art: Make a Wool Hat from Recycled Sweaters, Fri., 6/21 only, 1-4 pm, Carol Collins, $15/$20
Guided Thai Bodywork, Saturday, June 15th only, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Lori Flower, $15/$20
How to Use KHL online catalog, Tuesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm, Rachael Grossman, Free
Manage Your Moods with Yoga, 3 Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25, 2:30-4:30 pm, Glenn Sherer, $25/$30
Pool, 3 Mondays, June 10, 17, 24, 2:30-4:30 pm, Liz Ford, $25/$35
Pranayama Techniques & Meditation, Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 pm, June 25th only, Lori Flower, $15/$20
SUMMER QUARTER — July - September
Acting, Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Melissa Sivvy, $25/$35
Dance to Fitness, Monday, 10:30-11:15 am, Tina Valentinetti, $20/$30
Floral Arranging, Wednesday, 7/10, 8/7, 9/11, 6-7:30 pm,, Yana Poulson, $20/$30
French Conversation, Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 pm, Neville Berle, $20/$30
Grandkids as Play Partners, Tues 10:30-12, 9/3, 10, 24, Karen Roos & Nancy Sugarman, $15/$20
Living Strong, M & F, 2:30-3:30, no leader, Free
Living Strong, M & F 9:00-10:00, Dona & Ed Koenemann, $25/$35
Living Strong, M & Th, 5:00-6:00 pm, Laura Brown/Tom Viall, $25/$35
Downsizing/Moving/Organization, Tuesday, July 9, Emilye Pelow Corbett, FREE
Managing Papers/Organizing, Tuesday, August 20, Emilye Pelow Corbett, FREE
Painting, Monday, 10:00 am -12:00 noon, Sylvia Walker, $25/$35 +materials
Pool, Monday, July 8-August 12, 2:30-4:30 pm, Liz Ford, $40/$50
Rug Hooking, Thursday, 9:30-11:30 am, Pam Finnegan, $25/$35 +materials
Singing, Thurs, 3:00-4:00 pm: July 11 – Sep. 12; Choral Concert, Naomi Flanders, $20/$30
Writing, Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 pm, Maggie Thompson, $25/$35
Yoga, Gentle, Tuesday 9:00-10:30 am, Patty Crawford, $20/$30
Yoga, Chair, Tuesday 11:00 am-Noon, Glenn Sherer, $20/$30
Yoga, Core for Optimal Living, Tuesday, 2:30-4:00 pm, Glenn Sherer, $20/$30
Yoga, Gentle, Wednesday, 8:00-9:30 am, Patty Crawford, $20/$30
Yoga, Gentle, Thursday, 9:00-10:30 am, Patty Crawford, $20/$30
Yoga, Hatha, Wednesday, 5-6:30 pm, Joan Stander & Tom Viall, $20/$30
Yoga, Hatha, Friday 10:00-11:30 am, Joan Stander & Tom Viall, $20/$30
Yoga, Integral Hatha, Sunday,5:00-6:30 pm, Patty Crawford, $20/$30
Yoga, Gentle, Friday, noon-1:15 pm, Lori Flower, $20/$30
Yoga, Vinyasa/Restorative, Monday, 3:30-5:00 pm, Lynne Ihlstrom, $20/$30
Yoga, Vinyasa/Restorative, Thursday, 5:00-6:30 pm, Lynne Ihlstrom, $20/$30
Zumba, Monday, 5:30-6:30 pm, Constancia Gomez, $20/$30
Salsa, Monday, 6:45-7:45 pm, Constancia Gomez, $20/$30
Ongoing Activities (by donation): Billiards, Bridge, Cribbage, Mah Jongg, Puzzles,
Scrabble, Ukulele: check weekly activities calendar in newsletter
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES
Bowling, Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 am, Twin City Lanes, $40/$55
Exercise, First-in-Fitness Mplr, M-F daily 10-11:30, Monthly $35/$45
Swimming, F-i-F Berlin, M 5-6 pm; T & Th 10-11 am (laps) $20/$65
Water Aerobics, F-in-F Berlin, Tuesday 10-11 am (Tracy Ellis) $30/$45
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Acting with Melissa Sivvy. Students will practice and learn monologues and scenes with partners using movement,
character, and improvised dialogue exercises. Classes will include working with the voice and body and,
like yoga and other such practices, can be done gently and easily adapted for those with physical challenges.
At the end of the quarter, the class will perform their final pieces for a small audience of friends and family and
the MSAC community on Friday September 13th. Content/focus will be tailored to the experience and the interests
of group members.
Downsizing & Paper Management: Two one-hour Workshops with Emily Pelow Corbett . The first workshop
will specifically discuss tools and ideas to use when moving from a larger space to a smaller space,
“downsizing”. Cataloging items, space planning, packing, and donation and recycling of old items. Tips on
how to successfully and efficiently set up your new space, with a focus on senior needs and wants. The second
workshop will specifically discuss home filing systems, productive paper management habits and techniques,
and how to set up a mail system in your home.
Eat, Sleep, Love: Living the 3 Pillars of Ayurveda with Karen Johnston. Learn how the three pillars of
Ayurvedic Medicine—a healthy diet, restful sleep, and loving relationships with yourself and others—can help
you live a fulfilled life. Includes simple dietary, herbal, lifestyle, exercise, and meditation tips to bring joy into
daily life.
Floral Arranging with Yana Poulson: Come to celebrate the season of flowers! Bring the flowers that inspire
you – the ones you grow, find in the wilderness or get form a local farm/flower store. There will be three workshops
where you can learn more about flower arranging and handling, each of them dedicated to a certain type
of design. During the first workshop we will be exploring a traditional European style of flower bouquet.
Please, bring the flowers of your choice, you will need at least half a dozen stems. Additional natural materials
will be provided. Professional florist supplies and tools will be provided as well, but you are welcome to bring
your own pruners. There may be a small fee for additional materials to be paid directly to Yana.
Grandkids as Play Partners with Nancy Sugarman and Karen Roos. Have you wanted to be more engaged
with your grandchildren but are not sure how Learn about the power of play to support children’s development,
the developmental stages of play, and how you can be your child’s best play partner. The three sessions
will cover a) play development with particular emphasis on pretend play- what kind of play is your grandchild
engaged in ; b) temperament and goodness of fit between a child and their adult; and c) characteristics of successful
social and emotional development of children and how adults can support this through play. We will
watch and discuss short movies of children playing, practice playing and you will receive handouts that you
can take home and share with your grown children!
Salsa / Latin Dance Intro with Constancia Gomez: Join Constancia Gomez in this 12 week workshop. Learn
the Latin moves from salsa, to merengue. Salsa: A very energetic Latin dance. Lots of fun, complete with
spins, sharp movement, and crisp turns. Very popular in Latin clubs along with merengue. Styles varies depending
on where you are from.
Singing with Naomi Flanders: Naomi’s training emphasizes that singing should be a physical pleasure! Classes
include breath organizing exercises, and vocal warm-ups for the singing and speaking voice. Material
might include gospel and rounds, with content depending on group ability and interest. Instruments welcome.
Concert at MSAC in mid-September, Date TBD.
Yoga: Core Yoga for Optimal Living with Glenn Sherer. As we age, ankles, legs, hips, the abdomen—and
other weak links—start to decline, making us more susceptible to falls and other accidents. In this moderate
yoga class, learn to identify the weakest parts of your body and use easy techniques for strengthening them.

MSAC TRIPS 11
Montreal and Quebec City: 4 Days, 3 Nights
September 16-19, 2013
Restroom equipped Motorcoach transportation, Guided Tour of Montreal and Historic Quebec City, Visit to
Montmorency Falls, Tour of St Anne De Beaupre Shrine and Notre Dame Basilica, Visit Olympic Park for a
view of the City. Flyers available in the office.
You must bring a US passport or US passport Card
$75 deposit deadline extended to JULY 1. Full payment due by July 12 th . $430 double occupancy
includes: 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners, plus 3 nights lodging. Triple occupancy is $395/ For single
add $170. Seats available for non-members!
Italy’s Great Cities, October 4-13, 2013
Eleven travelers have made their reservations! Several openings still available. Inquire
with Milne Travel or see brochure at MSAC office soon!
SUMMER VAN TRIPS: Reserve your spot now!
Tuesday, June 11 th , 9:00am-5:30pm The Lincoln home Hildene,Manchester, VT.
$55, Reserve by 5/28.
Friday, June 21st, 8:30am-5:00pm : Fort Ticonderoga: Head to the fort and drive up nearby Mt.
Defiance. Join us for a history-packed day! Visit Fort and all exhibits. Interact with Fort Ticonderoga's talented
staff of costumed interpreters! Visitors are welcome to ask questions and learn from the living historians as they
perform military duties and practice trades in and around the Fort. Whether your interest is in military history
or discipline, or the practicality and fit of soldiers' clothing, or you are just curious about what soldiers ate on a
daily basis, Fort Ticonderoga's knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you! Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase
at Fort Café. Price $50 includes admission; lunch is on your own. Reserve by 6/6.
Mon., July 15: St. Gaudens National Historic Site (Cornish,NH). 9am-3pm with lunch stop (you
pay) in Windsor. Discover the home, studios and gardens of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America’s greatest
sculptors. See over 100 of his artworks in the galleries and on the grounds, from heroic public monuments to expressive
portrait reliefs, and the gold coins which changed the look of American coinage. $26, Reserve by 7/5.
Fri, July 26: Stowe/Mt. Mansfield/Gondola/Luncheon. 9:30am-3pm with 3-course lunch at the renowned
Cliffhouse Restaurant. Stroll in the village of Stowe first, then travel to the mountain and ride gondola
round-trip. Possible stop at Ben & Jerry’s or Cold Hollow Cider Mill on return (you pay). $75 includes ride on
gondola and lunch. Reserve by 7/16.
Wed, Aug.7: Ausable Chasm. 9am-7:30pm with lunch available at cafe and dinner stop in Burlington (you
pay). Step back in time as you walk the nature trails in the midst of a primeval Adirondack Forest. Stroll past falls,
caves, rocks, and the quiet of Mystic Gorge. Descend hundreds of feet to walk on natural stone walkways and gaze
upon eons of geologic history etched in stone. Requires ability to walk on uneven ground and hills. $65 includes
admission; optional scenic raft ride: $10. Reserve by 7/26.
Tues, Sept. 3: Rudyard Kipling House (Dummerston). 10am-6pm with lunch stop in Putney. Trip to
Naulakha, a National Historic Landmark. Tour of house of 1 ½ hours (may be difficult for physically challenged
people – steep stairs, and bathrooms are on 2nd floor); also we can walk around the property, gardens, path to pergola.
$45 includes admission. Reserve by 8/23.

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KITCHEN and MEALS PROGRAM UPDATES
On May 8th, Just Basics and MSAC hosted a lively open kitchen for prospective individuals
and organizations interested in bidding for the meals program.
As of May 22nd, the partnership had received a promising bid, so look for possible
news about a contract in June, keeping in mind our hoped-for start time of early July.
Completion of new equipment installation is scheduled to happen before June!
THanks for your patience during renovations in the kitchen — well worth the wait!
A Kitchen Fund has been established to raise the additional $8,000 needed to furnish
the kitchen’s small wares. Look for an appeal letter in the mail and thank you for considering
a gift! Gifts will allow us to purchase such items as commercial-grade table
cloths, stock pots, knives and baking pans.
What shall we call the new senior meals programs We need a name to cover on-site
“congregate” meals, Meals on Wheels, and our new “café” / take-out options. Have an
idea Let Janna know.
In order to successfully start food operations, we are recruiting new volunteers—both
first timers AND seasoned experts—willing to make 3 or 6 month commitments. We’ll
need many people to serve on various teams throughout the week, including for hospitality,
kitchen work, food rescue, and more! Share your expertise! Learn new skills!
Learn more on the sheet attached to your registration form, on website, or in office!
FIVE MORE HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR SENIORS (Visit Resource Room for more info!)
Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) – Assists elders and family members caring for older
relatives by providing options counseling, case management, and support programs. 1-802-479-
0531, 1-877-379-2600. www.cvcoa.org
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging – Provides consumer education and resources to LGBT
older people on issues such as life planning and care giving. (202)872-0888.
www.lgbtagingcenter.org/
Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services
Division – Public benefits such as 3SquaresVt, fuel assistance and state health insurance programs.
1-800-479-6151. www.path.state.vt.us/
Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) – services include: information and referral, peer
advocacy and community outreach, individual and group skills training, systems advocacy. Meals
on Wheels, home access program, and funding for services and equipment. 1-800-639-1522 (Voice
& TTY). www.vcil.org/
Vermont Department of Labor, Regional Career Resource Center- Barre. A comprehensive
one-stop career center, with a full range of job seeker and employer services. (802)
476-2600. www.labor.vermont.gov/
Lisbeth Dodd is an Americorps Neighbor to Neighbor Member on MSAC Staff until August. Visit
Liz in the Resource Room, call 262-6288, or email ldodd@cvcoa.org for more resources.

SERVICES AND RESOURCES
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Reiki Clinic, Friday, June 7th, 12:00—4:00 PM
Lynne Ihlstrom, Reiki Master, Sessions are 1/2 hour, fee is $15. Hour sessions
available. To make appointment. call Lynne at 522-0045.
How to Use KHL online catalog, Tuesday, June 18th, 1:30-2:30 pm
Find books from the comfort of your own home. Learn how to set up your online account,
use the card catalog, renew books, put books on hold and more! Rachael Grossman, Outreach
Coordinator at the library, will show you how to find what you need on the library’s
website.
FOOT CLINIC AT MSAC, Friday, June 28th , 9am-1:00
Nurses from Central VT Home Health & Hospice will provide this service for $15.
Check or cash to CVHHH. Fifteen minute appointments. To reserve call MSAC
223-2518. Nurses will clip toe nails, clean nail beds, file the nails and lotion the
feet. Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring: A basin for soaking, Towel, Nail clippers, Footsoak
powder, Lotion.
Mac Users Group Starting, Time To Be Determined, with Beth Burgess
Need help and/or new to Apple MacIntosh computers Informal group starting this summer.
You’ll need your own laptop. For more information or to sign up: bburg@sover.net.
Friday, June 21st, 9 am – noon, by appointment. Do you
have questions about health Insurance or other senior services
Sarah Willhoit, Information and Assistant Specialist with Central
Vermont Council on Aging, is available at MSAC. Call Sarah directly
at 479-4400 to set up an appointment.
Advance Directives and Death Planning Sessions available
MSAC member, Mary Alice Bisbee will be available in the Resource Room on two Fridays,
June 14 th and June 21 st to help members and friends with their Advance Directives and/or
Death Planning. Call for a free appointment at 223-8140, the hotline for the Funeral Consumers
Alliance, or just drop by between 1 and 4 PM on either day. Educational flyers, VT Ethics Network
Advance Directive forms and other free handouts about your rights when working with funeral
directors, crematoria, body donation are available in the Resource Room Mon-Fri, 9 am-4
pm. Free presentation available for your community organization or questions: 223-8140.

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SPRING RUMMAGE SALE EXCEEDS GOAL!
Thanks to the many members & friends who donated and bought items!
When Veronica Frostick agreed to coordinate the rummage sale, she turned to Irene Nettler
for advice and then set out to accomplish the tasks ahead. With her organization and dedication, we
exceeded the goal and raised almost $2,400! Veronica—whoo hoo!
As soon as donations started arriving, Veronica and many volunteers set to work sorting, organizing,
arranging, and pricing in preparation for the two-day sale, May 17 & 18th. All week, they
worked from the opening to the closing of the Center, as more donations arrived. Staff enjoyed the
company and laughter of volunteers who came every day: Elaine Sumner, Joan Barrett, Rebecca
Sheppard, Brenda Snetsinger. Staffing the boutique were Barbara Smith, Bev Gaboriault, and Barbara
Gutheil. Pricing expert Stan Sumner created sale signs. Bob Barrett and Tom Frostick set up
and broke down tables (10 borrowed from the Recreation Dept).
The days of the sale arrived with an amazing troop of volunteers: Sally DiCicco, Elaine
Cohen, Maria Withey, Donna Flauto, Marian Lane, Ella May Speer, Jill Macdonald, Janice Dunn,
Carol Sweeney, Linda Workman, Barbara Arley, Peter Harris, and Ruth Ann Stone. Linda Normandeau,
Bill Doelger & Tom Frostick did the hauling. Pam Finnigan and members of the class demonstrated
rug hooking. Pam, Sue Day, Susan Torchia, & Mary Alice Bisbee sold raffle tickets for private
rug hooking lessons. Dona & Ed Koenemann and Bev Garboriault were super cashiers (thanks
from Johanna who prepared the deposit)! Hope you found a treasure—a great bargain!
We need a team of volunteers for the
monthly foot clinic!
The clinic is always the 2nd Friday of the month from 9
am to 1 pm. Two shifts: 8:45-11 & 11-1. Two people each
shift to greet, take money, fill water basins, and make next
appointment. Call 223-2518 to volunteer for the team!
Thanks to May volunteers: Nancy Sherman, Janet Chadwick,
Mary Morrison, & Karen Brigham
AARP Safe Driving Class
June 26th, 1:00-5:30 pm
Westview Meadows
Contact: Chelsea Copeland
802-223-1068 ex #4
The cost is $12.00 for AARP members
and $14.00 for non members.
Capital Area Neighborhood (CAN) Leaders Wanted
The city's Capital Area Neighborhoods organization was formed as an emergency management strategy back in
2008 when fuel prices rose dramatically. The changing economy made it clear to the city that we needed to increase
our efforts to make sure residents had access to needed services. We didn't want people to feel like they were having
to choose between heating and eating.
Since that time, CAN has held gatherings in city neighborhoods to get people together for events and activities that
build community and connect neighbors. We have publicized things like the current Montpelier Energy Challenge -
to encourage people to get energy audits and increase the energy efficiency of their homes.
Next year, CAN will be involved in a statewide emergency preparedness drill, to test our ability to communicate
with residents during an emergency with the help of CAN leaders. All the neighborhoods in town need a volunteerto
help with their area. Several areas do not have leaders, and other places could use more help.
If you're interested in joining the CAN leadership team, please contact Gwendolyn Hallsmith at the city planning
office - ghallsmith@montpelier-vt.org or 802-262-6269. CAN meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month at 5:30 in
the Police Community Room. Join us there to meet other leaders and learning what is involved.

Happy Birthday to MSAC Members in June!
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1 Diane Benoit
1 Karen Brigham
1 Priscilla Page
2 Eleanor Webster
2 Marilyn White
2 Daniel Gates
3 Peter Harris
4 Michael Levine
4 Tootie McDermott
4 Frances Koucky
5 Marie Roy
5 Heather Moz
5 Sandra Bissex
5 Jean Dickinson
5 Evelyn Weggler
6 Julouise Paulsen
7 Alan Zaur
9 Gail Gabriault
10 Karen Peake
10 Susan Templeton
11 Linda Sprague
12 Peter Stonier
13 Reidun Nuquist
13 Kit Gates
14 Janet Leader
15 Ellen Doyle
15 Bonnie Ouelette
16 Linda Normandeau
17 Carolyne Wiley
17 Denise Clark
17 Jean Jersey
18 Elia Davis
18 Barbara Stewart
18 Barbara Sherrington
20 Helen Brown
20 Barbara Balch
20 Rosemary Trombly
20 Janet Clark
20 Suzanne Beaudin
22 Anne Campbell
22 Catherine Simpson
23 Kathy Callaghan
23 Suzanne Day
23 Beverly Gaboriault
23 Jackie Mitchell
23 Barbara Hobbs
23 Russ Downing
24 Lydia Lewis
25Joseph Pinnone
25Joyce Rowe
26 Monique Signorat
26 Teresa Randall
27 Amalia DiStefano
27 Betha Hedenburg
28 Irene Nettler
28 Beverly Monley
28 Marta Cambra
29 Jean P. O’Brien
29 Robert Trombly
30 JoAnn Horchler
30 Steven Gold
30 Michael Ferguson
30 Carol Cromwell
WELCOME
NEW
MEMBERS!
Karen Brigham
Kathy Callaghan
Whitney Machnik
Ken Matzner
Nancy Skilton
Steve Skilton
The Swingin’ Over
Sixty Band that plays at
MSAC on Tuesdays is
seeking new musicians to
join in playing danceable
music from the 20’s to
60’s. A keyboardist is especially
needed, as Jean
Villa is moving out of state
this summer. Farewell,
Jean! Contact Dean Merrill
if interested, or let
someone know in the office.
With Our Sympathy. . .
Bentley Washburne
Lilacs on your Editor Johanna’s
way home, May 22nd

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Deadline for ballots: June 1st
Annual Meeting: Tues. June 25
1:15pm
(Reserve for lunch by June 21)
MSAC Advisory Board 2012-2013 (Agendas and Minutes posted on website!)
The board is interested in your opinion. Please contact Tina Muncy, Chair, with comments concerning the Activity
Center. Contact info for board members is posted on website and outside the office.
3 Years 2 Years 1 Year Next Advisory Board Meeting Dates:
Sylvia Kingsbury Elizabeth Dodge Fran Krushenick June 25th, Tuesday:
Jane Osgatharp Peter Harris Tina Muncy current board: 10:30am
Janet Ressler Frank Woods Brenda Snetsinger new board: 2:30pm
Montpelier Senior Activity Center
802-223-2518 / 802-262-6285 (fax) / www.montpelier-vt.org/msac
Email : msac@montpelier-vt.org
Janna Clar, Director
Vacant, Office and Outreach Assistants
Johanna Nichols, Program Assistant
Lisbeth Dodd, N2N Americorps Member
MSAC Equipment Fund: More money is still needed for new equipment (including for
the kitchen) and furnishings— Your tax-deductible contributions are appreciated!
The mission of the Montpelier Senior Activity Center is to enhance
the quality of life for older adults in Montpelier through opportunities
that develop physical, mental, cultural, social, and economic
well-being in a welcoming, flexible environment.