Governor Announces Re-Opening Guidance
CVCOA Creating New Covid-19 Procedures
Under State Guidance
Central Vermont Council on Aging is actively working on our plan for the safe and healthy reopening of our office. We have continued to serve our clients and the public remotely during the pandemic, but we are very excited at the prospect of seeing clients again in their homes and in our offices. This process involves consulting with our partner agencies on aging as well as the Vermont State Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living and monitoring the governor’s executive orders. We can all feel fortunate to be part of a state with such high vaccination rates, especially among older adults. We thank you, your family, and your loved ones for all the sacrifices you have made and all the community support you have provided during this past year. The CVCOA team continues to support our clients and we encourage you to please reach out to our HELPLIINE at (800)642-5119 if you need assistance.
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Central Vermont Council on Aging Communities of Strength Award to Honor Central Vermont's
Meals on Wheels Programs
55 years ago, President Johnson signed the Older Americans Act which helped to establish a nationwide network of organizations to provide community-and home-based services for older persons. As one of those proud network members, Central Vermont Council on Aging celebrates Older Americans Month each May.
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Do you want to support CVCOA? |
Donate to Meals on Wheels or all CVCOA services by clicking on the button and choosing from the drop down list. Or, you may mail your donation to CVCOA, 59 N. Main St., Suite 200, Barre VT 05641. If you want to remember CVCOA in your will or trust, please contact Mary at (802)476-2739. |
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Buy Fresh Local Food with 3SquaresVT |
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Use your 3SquaresVT benefits to buy fresh, local food all year long at participating farmers markets across the state.
Using your monthly benefits at your local farmers market is a great way to put healthy food on your table while supporting Vermont farmers and the local economy! For a list of participating farmers markets and market hours visit NOFA-VT.
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Spotlight on FEAST Senior Meals Program, Montpelier |
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FEAST SENIOR MEALS: A Local Resource for
Seniors and Their Families
FEAST Senior Meals is program of the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, a division of the City of Montpelier. Staff and volunteers provide delicious food, good nutrition, health & wellness assessments as well as referrals, and social engagement to home-bound seniors and others unable to prepare meals. FEAST offers Meals on Wheels delivery, Curbside Pickup lunches twice a week, and will resume in-person meals again later this summer. FEAST meals are accessible to adults 60+ at no charge, though donations are appreciated. For seniors living on a fixed income, this supports living healthfully at home.
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of community: it is more than just the food — it is how we take care of each other! Like raising children, aging takes a village, and FEAST is proud to partner with many local organizations who provide volunteers to help serve and deliver our meals. FEAST also partners with local farmers who produce food for our program, most notably among them Montpelier’s own FEAST Farm, which began operations in 2020 and is planning to grow 3,000 pounds of food for FEAST and the local Food Pantry in 2021.
FEAST works closely with Central Vermont Council on Aging on many aspects of the program, and we could not be more grateful to the support and stewardship they offer!
If you know anyone in Montpelier or Berlin in need of access to delicious, nutritious meals, OR if you know of anyone passionate to help steward the access to that food, please have them reach out to Sarah Lipton at the FEAST Program Office at: 802-262-6288 or email feast@montpelier-vt.org. You can learn more about the program online here. www.montpelier-vt.org/feast.
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Staying Connected.......In this space, look for tips, news, training opportunities, and strategies for how to stay connected.
FCC Emergency Broadband Program
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Ways to Apply
Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting GetEmergencyBroadband.org or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
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Connections for Caregivers.....
Explore these Online Resoures for Caregivers Across Cultures
Share experiences, best practices, tips, and affordable tools
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Vaccination News for Older Vermonters |
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Anyone age 12 and older is eligible to be vaccinated, regardless of residency.
Thanks to all of you, the vaccination rate for Vermonters 60 and above is very encouraging! CVCOA has worked hard to identify those of us unable to access the vaccine. If you are an older Vermonter and struggling to gain access to the COVID-19 vaccine, or your second vaccine dose, please call (833)722-0860 or call CVCOA's HELPLINE at (800)642-5119.
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Good Neighbor Volunteer Program Recruitment
Call for Volunteers!
The Good Neighbor Volunteer program is actively recruiting to fill the following positions:
- Companionship or Grocery Shopping in Williamstown
- Raking in Waterbury Center
- Running errands in Randolph
- Virtual Technology Assistance
- Remote Friendly Phone Calls
To help, apply online today or message the Program Coordinator via email americorpsmember@cvcoa.org or phone (802-279-0512) for a fillable application. Orientation and training are provided, and background checks are required to start. No formal experience is required, and COVID-19 protocols are in still in effect. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!
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SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, October 9, 2021, 12noon - 2 pm "Together Again" Fundraiser to Benefit Central Vermont Council on Aging, at Stoweflake Inn and Resort, Stowe, VT. (Tickets and Details TBA) |
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Central Vermont Council on Aging Sponsors Cross-Atlantic Memorable Times Online: “A Trip to the Oscars -- Vermont and Scotland Share Screen Memories” For Those With Memory Loss and Their Partners
Memorable Times Online, the virtual memory cafe partnership between Central Vermont Council on Aging and the ABLE Library of the Vermont Department of Libraries, invites persons with memory loss and their care partners to join from home for a special international program on Wednesday, June 2nd from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. “Screen Memories” is an interactive live event produced by Memories International of Austin, Texas and Falkirk, Scotland. Our local memory café piloted cross-Atlantic programming with a similar group from Falkirk in February of this year to great success. The June program reconnects our groups and welcomes new folks to gather with us.
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UPCOMING CVCOA MEDICARE ZOOM CLASSES
Medicare & You Workshops are offered regularly to help individuals who are new to the Medicare system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CVCOA is offering Medicare & You sessions remotely using Zoom. Here are upcoming dates and times for April and May:
Wednesday, June 9, 10–12:00 pm
Monday, June 21, 5-7 pm
Tuesday, July 13, 1:30-3:30 pm
Monday, July 26, 5-7 pm
If you want to participate, pre-register by calling (802) 479-0531 or by sending an email with your address, phone number, and the date of the workshop you would like to register for: medicareworkshops@cvcoa.org. We will then email you information on how to join in the workshop session on Zoom.
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"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men and women have died to win them."
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
Central Vermont Council on Aging honors and mourns the men and women who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We wish you a safe and healthy day of remembrance this Memorial Day.
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Central Vermont Council on Aging toll free (877) 379-2600 or CVCOA Helpline (800) 642-5119 |
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