BenningtonSenior & Community News May – June 2023

From the Director’s Desk:

Well, in the last newsletter I shared my health goal with you all. The jury is in, AND…

I haven’t exactly been great about taking my fiber supplement, but I have taken it more often than I was. Remember: progress, not perfection! Has anybody else had success or progress with their health goal? Feel free to drop me a line and let me know.

Bennington Senior Center - Hours of Operation

Our regular hours of operation are Mon – Fri from 8am – 4pm. We will be closed on the following dates:

May 29 Monday CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day

June 19 Monday CLOSED in observance of Juneteenth

To our Senior Community…

It is the mission of the Bennington Senior Center to engage persons 50+ in the lifelong learning process; promote their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being by providing social, recreational, creative and cultural programs that enable active participation in the center and community. Program costs are founded on a not-for-profit basis.

Can you believe we’re looking at summer things already? We have several day trips coming up, theatre shows, our summer picnic, and more. What is stopping you from joining us? We would love to see you.

Carrie Fabricius - Program Director

CONTACT INFO:

Bennington Senior Center 124 Pleasant St., Suite 3

Bennington, VT 05201 Phone 442-1052 or 802-447-9714 cfabricius@benningtonvt.org

Sponsored by:

Mondays

Painting Group: This informal group meets Mondays & Fridays, but painters are welcome to work on their own at any time. The group works from photographs, calendar art, and old masters. Bring your own painting materials; group size limited to 8-10 participants. Come when you can, receive hints from each other, and enjoy some good conversation! 9am – Noon No Fee

Leslie Sansone Walking: These walking exercises are fun and easy! 1 - 3 mile aerobic walking video. The class is