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‘Festival of Trees’ at Bennington Museum The Bennington Museum hosts its 12th Annual Festival of Trees Grand Finale Gala on Friday, December 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. This fabulous evening wraps up weeks of holiday excitement and events of the Festival of Trees “Traditions”. Celebrating traditions both old and new, this event is the final opportunity to bid on exquisite gifts that have been generously donated as part of the museum’s silent auction, and for the first time, participate in a live auction held during the Gala. The museum is pleased to have Mary Anne Lukas of Southern Vermont Auction Gallery in Dorset as our auctioneer for the live auction portion of the celebration. The Grand Finale Gala is an evening to enjoy delicious catered hors d’oeuvres, signature drinks, wine and champagne, live music and friends. The beautifully decorated museum, along with the live music from several groups provides holiday ambience you are sure to enjoy. We wrap up the evening with spirited live and silent bidding. Join in the fun and it could be your name that is called! Tickets for the

IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions .......... 14 Auto....................................21 Classiﬁeds...........................16 Crossword............................ 9 Horoscope............................ 8 Jobs.................................... 23 Movies ................................. 3 Obituaries ............................ 9 Real Estate..........................19 Weather.............................. 11 Weekly Almanac ................ 12 Worship ............................. 14

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(Festival, cont.) Gala are $35/ person or $60/couple and can be purchased by calling the museum at 802-447-1571. Reservations are suggested. The auction is the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year and contains beautiful items including trees of all sizes and themes, baskets filled with various culinary delights, wreaths, handcrafted items, framed prints and paintings, and much more. Join in the fun on December 19, and take part in the spirited live auction of selected items. Everyone is sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone, while supporting the Bennington Museum. The silent and live auction items can be viewed throughout the museum galleries from November 28 through December 19, the evening of the auction. Bidding cards for the auction can be obtained at the front desk of the museum. Admission is free to those holding a card throughout the

duration of the festival. Also for the first time this year, the Bennington Museum is hosting an on line auction where you can bid on domestic and international travel packages, ski vacations, golf vacations, movie and sports memorabilia and more. The on line auction items can be viewed and bid on by visiting www.benningtonmuseum. org. Preview of the on line items begins on November 21 and bidding starts on November 28. On line bidding will conclude on December 18. Make your best offer as some of the items will go to the live auction at the museum during the Gala on December 19. To add just another element of fun to the wonderful evening, we will have raffle drawings for “Molly’s Garden”, a beautifully crafted quilt. This 41” square wall hanging is set on a black background with a vibrant floral pattern across the backdrop. Tickets are only $1 and avail-

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able at the Bennington Museum now through December 19. Also being drawn are the winners of the gift certificate raffle which contains many great certificates from area businesses. Finally, the winners of the tabletop trees from the “Children’s Forest” will be posted during the Gala. Each tree was creatively decorated by elementary school classes from the area. Tickets for these wonderfully decorated trees are on sale at the museum from November 28 through December 19. We would like to recognize and thank the Advanced Design Team from MAUHS, who once again did a great job in creating the graphics for the banner that hangs on the museum, the invitation package, posters and ads. Every year they have shown their creativity and professionalism in working with the museum staff, and this year was no exception. So many ways to get in the Holiday Spirit with good music, great food and drinks, wonderful friends, holiday giving and winning all at the Bennington Museum. The museum is located at 75 Main Street (VT Rt. 9), Visit www.benningtonmuseum. org or call 447-1571 for more information. ____________________

Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, November 26: Cards, senior exercise class, 1 p.m. Thursday, November 27: CLOSED, THANKSGIVING Friday, November 28: CLOSED, THANKSGIVING WEEKEND The Hoosick Falls Senior Center is located at 69 Church St., Hoosick Falls, New York. Dinner is served at noon daily. Please call Director Kathy Bugbee with your reservation at 518-686-7561. November 26, 2008

Workshop on Business Succession and Employee Ownership

The Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) will present a two-hour workshop titled “Selling to the Employees: Employee Ownership as a Path for Business Succession” on December 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the West Mountain Inn in Arlington, Vermont. The workshop is offered by the VEOC and is co-sponsored by the Bennington County Industrial Corporation, the Bennington Chamber of Commerce and the Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce. The workshop will include a brief overview of ownership succession options, the pros and cons of different forms of employee ownership, and key financial and other benefits of this approach. Joining the VEOC’s Jon Crystal and Don Jamison for this presentation will be Rick Gile, founder of Rutland-based Kalow Technologies, which designs and manufactures custom control systems machinery and is now 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. There is no registration fee, but advance registration is required. Attendees may register online at www.veoc.org, by phone at 861-6611, or by email at info@veoc.org. Refreshments will be served.

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Festival of Advent Lesson and Music

All Saints’ Church in Hoosick will present a Festival of Advent Lessons and Music on Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m. This is a festive celebration that features readings and music that highlight salvation history leading to the birth of Jesus. Our service also includes the decorating of the Jesse Tree, where children may come forward to hang ornaments throughout the service. As the days leading up to Christmas can easily become bogged down with shopping, cooking and frantic preparations, take a moment to soak in the sights and sounds of a joyful anticipation for the coming of our Lord. All Saints’ Church is located on NY Route 7 in Hoosick, just east of Curtis Lumber. For more information, please contact the parish at 518686-9037 or by email at andy524@hughes.net ________________________________________________

Shaftsbury Methodist Church Bazaar

The Shaftsbury Methodist Church’s annual bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a white elephant table, crafts, baked goodies and fudge. A Continental breakfast will be offered from 8 a.m. to 11a.m. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To order wreaths made by church members, call 447-1083. Decorated wreaths are $25 and undecorated wreaths are $20. November 26, 2008

Girl Scouts Learn ‘No Pain, No Gain’

On Saturday, November 8, Hoosick Falls Girl Scout Troop #1144 learned what the phrase, “No Pain, No Gain” means!! Pam Lawton, owner of “Fitness Now” in Hoosick, opened up her gym to the troop, helping them to earn their fitness badge. Pam taught the girls some stretching techniques, a body combat workout and other exercises that got their hearts pumping (and some mothers’ hearts as well)!! She ended their session with a discussion about proper nutrition and how eating healthy and regular exercise will help them to maintain a fit lifestyle for years to come. Pam answered many questions that the troop had and gave the girls a sense of pride knowing that they had just earned a badge and had lots of fun in the process! Thanks, Pam, for giving back to the Hoosick Falls Girl Scout community!! Troop #1144 couldn’t have done it without you!! ________________________________________________

Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 442-8012 Manchester: 362-3714

Wednesday, November 26 Sweet & Sour Pork, Herb Rice, Oriental Blend Veggies, Pineapple, Bread and Milk.

Monday, December 1 Scalloped Potatoes w/Ham, Broccoli, Baked Cinnamon Apples, Corn Bread and Milk. Tuesday, December 2 Pepper Steak Over Rice, Oriental Blend Veggies, Stewed Tomatoes, Carrot Cake and Milk. e-mail community news to: psnews@hersamacornvt.com

Thursday, November 27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING Friday, November 28 CLOSED THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

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St. Mary’s Academy proudly presents “Twas the Night Before Christmas” — a Festive Cabaret, on Saturday, December 6. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:00pm. Performing a variety of musical selections are vocalists Ric DiDonato, Shari Hand, Dave Sutton, Joe Shaw and Meaghan DiMaggio. Musicians Richard Cherry, Tim Patrick and Rich LaPlante will accompany the melodious group. In addition to the musical entertainment there will be hors d’ oeuvres, desserts, cash bar and silent auction. $25 per person. Reservations are strongly recommended. For reservations or more information, please call Mary Haynes at 518-686-4314, ext. 206. Students in Miss Patten’s second grade class proudly pose with their reindeer Rudolph. The students have been working very hard getting Rudolph decorated and ready for St. Mary’s Academy Holiday Cabaret which will take place on Saturday, December 6. Rudolph will be part of the cabaret’s silent auction along with other classroom projects and some great gifts! We hope to see you there! —Photo by Amanda Patten ________________________________________________

Black Friday Special

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Cans for Cancer

Terri Burdick, member of the ACS Relay For Life Team, is collecting cans all year round for cancer research! Call her for pick-up (518-6867851) or bring your cans/bottles to the Nickelback Redemtion Center on lower Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls and add to the account. It’s a great way, an easy way, to support us all in this fight against cancer!

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United Counseling Service Receives Stratton Grant The Stratton Foundation has helped boost recovery from mental illness and addiction through a grant to United Counseling Service (UCS) that helps reinforce healthy behavior. The grant provides a significant addition to the lending library of books, CDs, and DVDs available at UCS to enhance counseling, reinforce personal changes, and help speed recovery. “People cannot easily get these materials otherwise, but they can be very helpful tools in aiding recovery and personal growth,” according to Northshire UCS Director Peg Gregory. “Now we can offer an exciting addition to our lending library of wonderful, useful books and collection of CDs and DVDs that addresssubstance abuse and mental illness,” Gregory said. The materials are available to anyone receiving counseling at UCS. The lending library includes many authoritative titles on parenting, teenage behavior problems, depression, relaxation, ADHD, marriage and relationships, breaking the cycle of substance abuse, and other frequent concerns. The materials supplied by the Stratton Foundation will be incorporated into the Northshire UCS substance abuse program. They can also be shared out to community groups and events to strengthen drug-abuse prevention efforts. “The Stratton Foundation raises money locally to help support community non-profit organizations, Interim Executive Director Gun Burns said. “Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and create a sense of community right here in Southern Vermont. The Stratton Foundation is greatly pleased to support this kind of innovative approach that November 26, 2008

directly affects people in our community.” Northshire UCS offers quality counseling and treatment strategies based on the specific needs and concerns of each person. Clinicians use a variety of therapeutic approaches to promote emotional health and personal growth. In the coming year, The Stratton Foundation will undertake several events to raise money and support for community development grants. Go to www.strattonfoundation.org or call 297-2096 to find out more about their grant program and

Northsire UCS Director Peg Gregory (l) and Stratton Foundation Board Member Barbara Price of Main Street Realty display some of the materials in the lending library made available by the Stratton Foundation to UCS clients and the community to help recovery from addictions and mental illness.

events. UCS serves children, adults, families, and seniors through nationally recognized counsel-

ing, early care and education, and clinical support that changes lives. Visit www.ucsvt.org to find out more.

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Thanksgiving Open House at John Street Gallery

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The 15 John Street Gallery, Hoosick Falls, will be celebrating a fourth year anniversary on Friday, November 28, from 2-7 p.m. Featured artist will be Russell Bink showing his wood carving of a magnificent Golden Eagle. Composed of wood and acrylic, 54” tall, the Golden Eagle is perched on an ice encrusted prehistoric elk antler emerging from melting snow. This unique sculpture took a good portion of a year to execute, took third place, novice division, Ward World Championship 2007, and was recently exibited at the Bennington Center for the Arts. The John Street Gallery is Rensselaer County’s largest exibitor for area artists who reside in a rural environment and have an outlet to exibit their talents. Exhibits include paintings from minitures to xtra large (3’x6’) in multimedia oils, watercolors & acrylics, woodworks, pottery, glassware,and unique giftware both new & antique. Currently displaying artists are our friends and neighbors Janet Alling, Randi Bentley, Paul Bobinski, Joleen Button, Berta Burr, Margaret Lewsey Bromirski, Marty Bromirski, Susan Coons, Stefan Cusamano, Joyce Decker, Stu Eichel, Steven Fyfe, John Giblo, Heather Gilmer, Barbara Hackett, Eric Hanlon, David Hatfield, Paul Hersey, Jason Jansen, Theo Knebel , Meredith Leffler, Ron Meisel, June Mohan, Tom Moses, Victor Pytko, Helen Rice, Beverly Saunders, Ramona Scott, Chris Spofford, Wayne Trimm, Martin Walter, Margaret Weinland; Madalyn

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Holiday Dance Performance At South Street Café

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West, Evan Wilson, Harriet Harris Winston, Phillip Wofford, Chris Wood, Brian Yager. Also joining the open house will be “The Fine Art in the Village Gallery” located across the street, 12 John Street, hosted by Golden Eagle by Russell Bink owner, Lisa Rivet. Come, enjoy! Refreshments will be served. The John St. gallery is open primarily on Thurs.,Fri.,10 to 5:30 and Sat 10 to 2, and other days and by appointment. Visit us on WWW. johnstgallery.com, or e-mail: johnstreetgallery@yahoo.com. ________________________________________________

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Bennington Beledi Tribal Bellydance presents a holiday dance performance featuring Sahidi Sisters and Sisters of the Shawl. The event will take place at South Street Café, 105 South Street in Bennington, on Friday, December 5th. Performances begin at 7 p.m.

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Green Mountain Oasis to Host Open House to Beneﬁt the Spirit of Sharing

On Saturday, November 29th Green Mountain Oasis will host an Open House to benefit the Spirit of Sharing, a community-wide charity that provides for families in need during the holiday season. A fullservice day spa providing facials, therapeutic massages, body wraps, mineral makeup and waxing among other treatments, the Oasis will open its doors for this special one-day event and offer free tours of the treatment rooms, demonstrations and sample treatments. Delectable desserts will be provided by Nova Mae’s Café. Donations will be accepted for Chair Massage and Mineral makeovers with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Spirit of Sharing. In addition, a raffle of fabulous prizes will also be on hand and one lucky winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Oasis. This year marks the twenty-fourth year that the Spirit of Sharing will be providing food baskets, toys, and clothes to families in Bennington, North Bennington, Woodford, Pownal and Shaftsbury. The event is made up of many volunteers and businesses like Green Mountain Oasis who generously give their time to make the holidays enjoyable for all. The Open House will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday November 29th. Green Mountain Oasis is located on the second floor of 532 Main Street in downtown Bennington, just upstairs from Panache. To learn more about the Open House call 447-2900. To learn more about the services available at Green Mountain Oasis visit www.greenmountainoasis.com.

Fundraiser at Mt. Anthony Country Club

The Mount Anthony Country Club is hosting a fundraiser for WBTN-AM 1370 on Black Friday, November 28. The Bucky Lewis Show is an adult rated comedy show that will provide stress relief from the Black Friday shopping experience. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a light fare menu available and the show starts at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets are only $20 each and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the all new WBTN- AM 1370, your community radio station. Tickets are available at Evans News, The Better Bennington Corp, Mount Anthony Country Club or Call WBTN at 442-6321. For more information about Bucky Lewis visit his website at www. BuckyLewis.com. ________________________________________________

Spirit of Sharing

Need some help at Christmas time? A present for your child? Shop for your child at Nemer Motors on December 22. Sign up for a shopping time when you complete your application at: Department of Children and Families, Economic Service Division, 150 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington Please note that this program has changed from past years. There will be no delivery of toys-everyone will shop for their own during the time that you sign up. The only delivery of food will be for the elderly. Any questions about the program can be directed to: Economic Services 442-8541. ________________________________________________

Wintergreen Trio Comes to Bennington

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The Wintergreen Trio, a Williamstown-based folk group, will perform at the Meetinghouse Café of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bennington on Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m. The Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse is at 108 School Street in downtown Bennington. Admission is $15, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Interfaith Council’s Emergency Food and Fuel Fund. Coffee, tea and desserts will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available at the door. Information is available at www.uubennington. org, or by e-mail at info@uubennington.org. _________________________________________________ (Holiday Dance, cont) Sahidi Sisters, Bennington Beledi’s professional troupe, consists of the core dancers of the organization who teach and perform American Tribal Style bellydance. Members of the troupe perform extensively in the New England/Massachusetts/New York area, most recently at the Garlic Festival and Walloomsac Farmer’s Market. Sisters of the Shawl is the student troupe of the organization. The December 5th performance is open to the public and the Café’s delicious sweets and beverages will be available. Bennington Beledi welcomes new students. Phone Kat Farnham at 442-5331 or visit www. benningtonbeledi.com for further information about this performance, classes or workshops.

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OBITUARIES

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Helen Norwood Renner Helen Norwood Renner, age 93, a resident of Ladd Road in Pownal, died on Saturday morning, November 15, 2008, at Crescent Manor Care Center in Bennington following a long illness. She was born in Williamstown, Ma., on October 24, 1915 and was the daughter of the late William N. and Sophie (Norwood) Thompson. She moved to Pownal as a young child with her family to her mother’s childhood home on Ladd Rd. Helen received her education in Williamstown and is a graduate of the Williamstown High School in the class of 1933. She graduated from Syracuse University in 1937 with a degree in Arts and Library Science. After graduation she stayed on at the University as their Librarian. She has held positions as Librarian at Kent State University in Ohio and RPI in Troy, N.Y. She married George M. Renner on April 17, 1943 in Monroe, La. Mr. Renner survives. The Renners returned to Pownal, in 1947, and she went to work as a Post Office clerk. Helen was the Pownal Town Clerk for two terms and also was a reporter for the North Adams Transcript for many years. Helen volunteered for many years with several organizations. She was the Librarian at the Solomon Wright Library in Pownal. She was a Poll Clerk for the Town of Pownal and collected food for the Pownal Food Pantry. She was a member of the Pownal Fire Protective Association Auxiliary as well as the President of the Vermont State Firefighters Auxiliary. In November 26, 2008

2000, Helen received a certificate of Appreciation from the Secretary of State of Vermont in recognition of her many years of services to the Town of Pownal, and to the State of Vermont. Mrs. Renner loved horses and dogs, and has raised Collies for many years, and was an avid gardener, and a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in North Pownal. Besides her husband of sixtyfive years, she is survived by her five godchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Solomon Wright Library, The Pownal Rescue Squad, or the Pownal Fire Department, through the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201. Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

died on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at the DartmouthHitchcock medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., following a courageous battle against leukemia. She was born in Bennington on September 8, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (”Betty” Mathers) Humphrey. Jean attended local schools and is a graduate of

Bennington High School in the class of 1955. Jean married her high school sweetheart, Bernard Dwyer on January 4, 1958, at the Methodist Church in Bennington. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in January 2008. Bernard survives.

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(Contnued on page 10) (Obits, cont.) For thirty-five years she was employed as manager at the Red Mill Inn in Wilmington, Vt. The Dwyers had resided in Wilmington for 40 years and had moved to Bennington in 2001. She attended the First Methodist Church in North Hoosick, N.Y., and was a dedicated caregiver and a devoted grandmother. Survivors besides her husband include two sons: Bernard “Bud” Dwyer, Jr. and his wife Pamela of Wilmington, Vt., and Ronald Dwyer and his companion, Shannon Meaney of Shaftsbury, Vt. Jean leaves her grandchildren: Ashley Dwyer of Wilmington, Vt., Olden Dwyer of Shaftsbury, Drew Hogan and Daniel Hogan, both of Shaftsbury.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter through the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.

Richard C. Hollister Richard C. Hollister, age 89, a long-time resident of Bennington, passed away Monday, November 17, leaving many fond memories for his loved ones. Richard (Dick) was a 57-year member of the Bennington Fire Department where he served as Chief from 1963-1965. He loved fishing, was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a loyal Red Sox fan and also a fan of the New England Patriots. More importantly, he was totally devoted to his family,

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particularly his wife of 61 years, Janet May (Mattison). A father of 8, his oldest son “Dickie” passed away in 2004 leaving 7 surviving children, Gloria Rodgers (Bob), Alan (Pattie), David (Nancy), Pam Ketzner (Kent), Patti Becker (Craig), Bonnie Wilkins (Randy), and Tyler (Denise); sixteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Dick served in the South Pacific during WWII with the U.S. Navy Seabees. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal and the American Theater Medal. He served as the Bennington County Rep. to the Vt. State Fire Fighters Association, was ■

a member of the New England Chiefs Association, and a Past President of the Bennington County Mutual Aid. In addition, he served as a member of the old Howitzer Company Vermont National Guard between 1935 – 1938 and in the CCC between 1935 – 1936. He was a lifetime member of VFW post 1332 and American Legion Post 13. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bennington Fire Department or Bennington Health and Rehab Activities Department in care of the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, 213 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. Many thanks to the VNA & Hospice for their kindness to Dick and his family.

WEEKLY ALMANAC

AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA Thursday:

NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club,

465 Main St., Bennington Vt.

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AA: Turning Point Club, Bennington, Open meeting, 6-7 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

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H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday:

NA, Turning Point Club, Bennington 2 p.m Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7:00 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

Women’s Co-DA: 6:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington Al-Anon, Burdett Commons, Arlington, noon. H.S. STEP meeting Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Women’s Meeting of AA: 6-7 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT DA - Debtor’s Anonymous, Wed. 8-9pm, Turning Point Club of Bennington, 465 Main St., Benniington, VT , 802-442-9700

GED • EDUCATION Thursday:

Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m.

Monday:

Al-Anon Turning Point Club, Bennington, 7 p.m., 465 Main St., Bennington, VT AA Open meeting, Turning Point Club, 6-7 p.m., 465 Main st., Bennington, VT AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7:00 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington

GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6:00 p.m.

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GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington

MIND & BODY WELLNESS Monday:

Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30.

Tuesday:

LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7p.m. Overeaters Anonymous: 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Club, Bennington, Vt. Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginnier, Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30-11:15 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909.

Wednesday:

Aerobic Indoor Walking - Beginner, Mon, Wed, Fri.,Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1-1:45 p.m. 447-5689. Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennintgon, fourth Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group,

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Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. Candlelight NA: 11:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Rm 6 ACOA: 9-10 a.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington

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Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 1:00 p.m. Bereavement/Loss Support Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Ofﬁce Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m.

MUNICIPAL MEETINGS Thursday:

Sunderland Elementary Planning Commitee. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Monday: Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, second and fourth Monday, 6:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, ﬁrst and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Selectmen’s meeting, Town Ofﬁce, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday:

Shaftsbury Zoning Board meeting, Town Office, second & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Planning Commission, Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday:

Dept of Employment & Training Information, Veteran’s Memorial Drive, Bennington, first Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Sandgate Planning Committee meeting, 7:00 p.m. Sunderland Zoning Board meeting, Sunderland Elementary school, third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Arlington Lions Club American Legion Room, second and fourth Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

Friday

Ladies Fellowship, Missionary Alliance Church, Bennington, 9:30 a.m. Unit 69 American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Room, Arlington, second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

FOOD • SENIOR MEALS Wednesday:

Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday:

Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, 12:00 p.m.

PRAYER GROUPS Thursday:

CommunityBible Study, nondenominational for women, children, 10 a.m. - noon September -May. Bennington. 447-4745.

Monday:

Prayer meeting, Baha’i Faith at 7 p.m. For info., call 802-447-3866

Wednesday:

Spiritual Renewal for Busy Lives, Embury United Methodist Church, 41 East Main St., Cambridge, NY, 518-677-3602, 1st, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m.

WEEKEND WORSHIP

ARLINGTON Saturday:

St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday:

St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. SS 9 a.m. Childcare available at SS and 10 a.m. service. Rev. Scott Neal 802-375-9952, stjamesarlington.org; stjamesparish @verizon.net St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Mass,10:00 a.m. Federated Church, East Arlington, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Ice Pond Road, worship service, 10 a.m.; www. earlingtonfedchurch.org; 375-2548, Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, Pastor Chapel on the Green, West Arlington, Services, 7:00 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6:00 p.m. covered dish supper.

BENNINGTON Saturday:

Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Vigil, 4:00 p.m.

Sunday:

Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Mass, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. (SS 9) First Church of Christ Scientist, Services, 10:00 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 108 School Street, Services, 10:00 a.m., (religious education, child

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care, 10:00 a.m.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9:30 a.m. Sacrament Service; 10:40 a.m. SS; 11:40 a.m. Relief Society & Priesthood. 4470139; 442-8126 Captsone Baptist Church (formerly Old Stone Baptist Church) meeting at Grace Christian School, Worship, 11 a.m.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m., PastorPhil Steadman, 442-604 Missionary Alliance Church Service 10 a.m.,198 Crescent Blvd., Bennington

(9 a.m. Christian Education all ages) 442-6840

SHAFTSBURY Sunday:

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Route 67A, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. S.S., 10:45. First United Methodist Church, Divine Worship, 10:45 a.m.

NEW YORK Sunday:

Mass, Salem Holy Cross Church, 8:30 a.m.; Greenwich St. Joseph

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Church, 10:15; Cambrtidge St. Patrick’s Church, 10:30 a.m.; Schuylerville’s Notre-Dame-Visitation Church, 8:30 a.m. Embury Methodist Church of Cambridge, Services, 10:00 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church of Granville, Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m. (coffee hour after service in undercroft) Truthville Baptist Church, Granville,Services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; SS 9:45 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Salem, Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 10:30

a.m. Thursdays & Prayer Book Holy Days: 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Shushan Methodist Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. All Saint’s Episcopal Church, Hoosick Falls: Eucharist Service 9:30 a.m. S.S. 9:15 a.m.; Healing Prayer and adult Bible study, Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Father Gary Strubel, 518-686-9037

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