Charlotte Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator
August 26, 2010, page 15.....

Just a couple of reminders as fall approaches: Please look for the new Fall Program of Activities at the Senior Center as an insert in this issue of The Charlotte News; the Art Drop Off day for our fifth annual Celebration of Art is Friday, August 27; the center will be closed on September 6 to celebrate Labor Day; and mark your calendars for the return of Monday Munch on September 13!
Do you want to research your ancestors but are not sure how to get started? Or have you hit a brick wall in your research and need some ideas on what to try next? Join Carl Tatlock on Thursday, September 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. and share ideas, information and the stories of your journey with Genealogy. Family Tree Maker and Ancestory.com are available at the center to assist you in your search. No Fee.
The first Fall Hike in the Champlain Valley with Marty Morrissey will be on Tuesday, September 7, to Silver Lake Trail and Loop Trail. The hike starts at a parking lot off Route 53, just .4 miles south of Branbury State Park. The trail climbs gradually for 1.5 miles to Silver Lake Dam where it meets the Loop Trail around the lake. Elevation gain to lake is 520 feet. The trail around the lake is 1.7 miles and is very rocky with steep pitches. Total miles: 4.7. Please bring water, food and good hiking or walking shoes for an 8:30 a.m. departure from the Senior Center. Registration required. No fee.
A new session of Living Strong in Vermont with Margery Rutherford and Dorrice Hammer begins September 7 and runs through November 30. This Program helps maintain independence by increasing strength, muscle mass and bone density using hand and ankle weights. Balance exercises enhance agility and decrease the likelihood of falls, while flexibility exercises increase joint mobility and reduce the risk of injury. The weight-bearing exercises are done seated and standing behind the back of a chair. These are particularly effective for osteoarthritis sufferers, who benefit from increased pain-free range of motion. New participants can stop by the center to pick up a doctor’s consent form.
Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. Suggested donation: $48, for new participants.
The Charlotte Historical Society presents “The Dog Team Tavern” on Tuesday, September 7, at 7 p.m. Mr. Eldon Sherwin and his wife, Jeanette, live in New Haven; and he has done extensive research about this bygone gathering place. Sherwin brings his hand-built model of the Tavern with its various components displaying the many changes on the riverfront property over the years. A tragic fire destroyed all of this, and we are fortunate to have memorabilia and records. Refreshments will include sticky buns of Dog Team Tavern fame. No fee.
Events following the Wednesday luncheon begin at approximately 1 p.m. The line-up for this fall will celebrate the arts with a specific focus on music. Please look for a complete listing in the fall program. Extra copies can be found in the front foyer.

9/1: A Celebration of Art
Please join the participating artists of The Fifth Annual Senior Center Art Show – “Art for Art’s Sake” for a gala reception to view and discuss their work. The show will grace the walls of the Great Room for the month of September with representation from area artists of all “mastery” levels ages 50+. A wonderful addition this year will be a lively discussion as artists share their stories about “What’s in the name?”
9/8: The Vermont Symphony Orchestra with Alan Jordan
The VSO has over 300 annual performances statewide in concert halls, beautiful natural settings and historic and community buildings. Executive director Alan Jordan will shine a spotlight on the upcoming season filled with a Made in Vermont Series featuring principal players, the Masterworks series at the Flynn, SymphonyKids outreach programs, composer residencies and choral and chamber music concerts.

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They came, they cooked, they cleaned up. Thirteen members of the Charlotte-Shelburne Rotary Club helped prepare and serve dinner at the Annual Summer Barbecue at the Senior Center Friday, August 13, and a great time was had by diners and servers alike.
Club President Linda Gilbert said,
“The event was very successful, they said, because of the Charlotte-Shelburne Rotary Club. We all had a good time and it was a great volunteer effort!” AMong the group were Linda Gilbert,
Tod Whitaker, Denny Bowen, Pat Sokolowski,
Bill Deming and Jim Spadaccini.