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The CVU Madrigal singers bring their holiday magic to the Senior Center December 10.

Senior Center News:
Charlotte Senior Center and Cafe Menu
By Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, January 26, 2012, page 17..... SENIOR CENTER 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Join us on February 2 at 7 p.m. for a celebration of our first ten years!
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Fire-Roasted Soup at the Senior Center
by Susan Ohanian, January 12, 2012, page 16..... When Rolf Sennhenn donated a four-pound can of fire-roasted eggplant to the Senior Center, he probably didn’t think the Monday cooking crew would take that “fire-roasted” literally.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News & Cafe Menu
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, January 12, 2012, page 16..... Happy New Year to All!
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News & Cafe Menus through January 11, 2012
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, December 15, 2011, page 17.....
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center and Cafe Menu
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, December 1, 2011, page 8.....The December/January Art Exhibit will be works by Sheri Larsen, a photographer from Essex Town...
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, November 17, 2011, page 17..... Happy Thanksgiving! Just a reminder that the center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday after the luncheon on Wednesday, November 23
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News& The Café Menu
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator November 3, 2011, page 17..... The French Conversation Group meets every Wednesday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Challenge your brain!
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News
Senior Center News by Mary Recchia, October 20, 2011..... The November Art Exhibit will be works of Marni McKitrick
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 18th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News & Cafe Menus
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, October 6, 2011, page 17 Just a reminder that the Genealogy Group will NOT meet on October 6. See you all at 1 p.m. on November 3.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center and Cafe Menu
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, September 22, 2011, page 17..... Monday Munch Has Resumed and Fall Activities
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center and Cafe Menu
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, September 8, 2011, page 19..... Fall Programs Have Begun Please look for the new Fall Program of activities and events at the center as an insert in this issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, August 25, 2011, page 6..... by Kerrie Pughe The Food Shelf has school supplies available for families in need.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 24th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News & Cafe Menus
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, August 25, 2011, page 13..... Old Favorites Begin in September
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 24th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, August 11, 2011, page 13.... The Senior Center is pleased to host the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, August 11, from 2 to 7 p.m.
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center
by Mary Recchia, July 14, 2011, pg 7-A.... While many programs at the center are full to overflowing this summer, there are still a few spots open....
    - Submitted: Thursday, July 14th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News & Cafe Menus
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, June 30 2011, page 15..... The July Art Exhibit is “We Art Women,” Vermont’s newest all-women artist co-op. The members are from all over the state and work in a variety of mediums.
    - Submitted: Thursday, June 30th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News & Cafe Menus
by Mary Recchia Activities Coordinator June 16, 2011, page 15..... Let’s Zumba!
    - Submitted: Friday, June 17th [more ...]
Senior Center News and Café Menu: Summer Fun Begins
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, June 2, 2011, page 13..... New sessions of some old favorites begin the first week of June.
    - Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...]
CCS Students Compete in GEO-BEE
by Celeste Adams, Coach, May 19, 2011, page 12..... Team Takes 2nd Place in Vermont state competition.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 18th [more ...]
Senior Center News & Cafe Menu
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator May 19, 2011, page 17..... Early Summer Activities
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 18th [more ...]
Senior Center News & Cafe Menu
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator May 5, 2011, page 19..... Please look for the summer program of offerings as an insert in the next issue of the Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Friday, May 6th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center: Art and Tea, and Poetry
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator April 17, 2011, page 17..... Plus Cafe Menu
    - Submitted: Thursday, April 21st [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center & Cafe Menus
Charlotte Senior Center by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, April 7, 2011, page 17..... April is Full of Spring Activities The April Art Exhibit will be paintings by Kay George.
    - Submitted: Thursday, April 7th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center & Cafe Menus
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, March 24, 2011, page 17..... The April Art Exhibit will be paintings by Kay George.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 23rd [more ...]
Senior Center News & Menus
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, March 10, 2011, page 17..... I hope you all found the new Spring Program of activities and events as an insert in the last issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 9th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center & Cafe Menus
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator February 24, 2011, page 17..... Please look for the Spring Program of activities and events as an insert in this issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 23rd [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center & Cafe Menus
by Mary Recchia Activities Coordinator, February 10, 2011, page 15..... The Spring Program of activities and events will be an insert in the next issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Thursday, February 10th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center
January 27, 2011, page 9..... Just a reminder about SNOW DAYS! If there is ever a question whether the Senior Center is closed due to weather, know that we will follow the Charlotte Central School closing that is posted on local TV and radio st
    - Submitted: Wednesday, January 26th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, December 16, 2010, page 14..... With Monday & Wednesday menus through January 12. Note: The Senior Center is closed the week between Christmas and New Years.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 16th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, December 2, 2010, page 15..... Winter Program Highlights
    - Submitted: Friday, December 3rd [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia Including Cafe Menu and new officers elected to the Board of Directors November 18, 2010, pages 16 & 17..... Just a reminder that the center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning after lunch on November 24.
    - Submitted: Thursday, November 18th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, November 4, 2010, page 17.... The November Art Show is entitled In the Garden * By the Lake * Through the Mountains and will feature pastels by Shirley Reid Thompson, pastels and photographs by Jessie Reid Br
    - Submitted: Thursday, November 4th [more ...]
Ethel’s Fudge: A Halloween Treat
by Rowan Beck, October 21, 2010, page 20..... For many years Ethel Atkins handed out her famous fudge to trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, October 20th [more ...]
Monday Munch Seeks Soup Chefs
October 21, 2010, page 20..... The Senior Center would welcome a few volunteer cooks to help with the popular Monday Munch.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, October 20th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, October 21, 2010, page 21..... The first Movie Afternoon with Barb McDonald and Robbie Stanley will be today, Thursday, October 21, from 1-3:30 p.m.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, October 20th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator October 7, 2010, page 15..... Just a reminder: the Senior Center will be open for regular classes on Columbus Day, October 11, but Monday Munch will not be served.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 7th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, September 23, 2010, page 15..... Fall Hikes in the Champlain Valley continue
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 23rd [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, September 9, 2010, page 15..... Monday Munch returns September 13!
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 9th [more ...]
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 Dro
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 26th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, August 12, 2010, page 17..... Please look for the new Fall Program of Activities at the Senior Center as an insert in the next issue of The Charlotte News
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 12th [more ...]
Mid-Summer Events at the Senior Center
by Mary Recchia, July 15, 2010, pg 7-A....Just for the month of August the Blood Pressure Clinic will be held on the second Wednesday of the month
    - Submitted: Thursday, July 15th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center
by Mary Recchia, July 1, 2010, pg 13....On Tuesday, July 6, at 10 a.m., you are invited to participate in a discussion here at the Center with Lt. Governor Brian Dubie
    - Submitted: Wednesday, June 30th [more ...]
Blood Drive at the Senior Center June 24
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, June 17 2010, page 15..... Senior Center staff and volunteers are pleased to host the American Red Cross Blood Drive
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 15th [more ...]
Summer Events at the Senior Center
by Mary Recchio, Activities Coordinator, June 3, 2010, page 15..... All are welcome to join others for an evening of fun, non-competitive Bridge Thursdays from 6:30 -9 p.m.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 1st [more ...]
Annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 29
Senior Center News by Mary Recchia, May 20, 2010, page 17..... Please look for the Summer Program of Activities inserted in the May 20 issue of The Charlotte News
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 19th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator May 6, 2010, page 19..... Seniors take a hike:
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 5th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator, April 22, 2010, page 17....Save the date! Our Annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 29, where you will find buds, blossoms and bargains.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, April 20th [more ...]
Much to Do During April and May – Mark your Calendars Now!
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator April 8, 2010, page 17..... The Senior Center is pleased to host the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, April 15, from 2-7 p.m.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, April 6th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator March 25, 2010, page 17..... Senior Center offers gentle exercise choices
    - Submitted: Tuesday, March 23rd [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
by Mary Rechia, Activities Coordinator, March 11, 2010, page 17..... Happiness is Good for Your Heart with Susan Fitzgerald. Friday mornings from 9 – 10:30.
    - Submitted: Thursday, March 11th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
February 25, 2010..... by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator A few highlights for March are listed below.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, February 23rd [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator February 11, 2010, page 17..... SNOW DAYS! If there is ever a question whether the Senior Center is closed due to weather, know that we will follow the Charlotte Central School closing that is posted on local TV
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 10th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator 1/28/2010, page 13..... SNOW DAYS! If there is ever a question whether the Senior Center is closed due to weather,
    - Submitted: Tuesday, January 26th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings, by Mary Recchia
by Mary Recchia, Activities Coordinator 1/14/10, page 12 Willem Lange and Bob Chutter will present “A Trip Above the Arctic Circle” at 7 p.m. on January 22 at the Senior Center.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, January 12th [more ...]
CVU Madrigal Singers
Champlain Valley Union High School’s Madrigal Singers presented a musically diverse concert to about 35 people at the Senior Center last week.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, December 15th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings, by Mary Recchia
New sessions of the our perennial favorites, Yoga, Tai Chi, Living Strong and The Feldenkrais Method have begun, but if you are not sure which class would be right for you, please come try one out before you decide. What a great holiday
    - Submitted: Tuesday, December 15th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
Nick Monsarrat and Anne Galloway will present a workshop on New Media and Citizen Journalism Friday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on December 4.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, December 1st [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
Look for the Senior Center Winter Program of activities as an insert in this issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, November 17th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
This Veterans Day we will honor veterans with a very special program; beginning with selected readings from letters received from servicemen during World War II...
    - Submitted: Tuesday, November 3rd [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
Please mark your calendars for The Charlotte Senior Center Annual Meeting on October 20 at 6:30 p.m.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 13th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Please mark your calendars for The Charlotte Senior Center Annual Meeting on October 20 at 6:30 p.m. After a brief meeting and light refreshments we will hear about Senior Issues from Philip Fiermont, Outreach Director from Senator Bernard Sanders office.
    - Submitted: Friday, October 2nd [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
Marty Morrissey will again offer Fall Hikes in the Champlain Valley beginning on Tuesday, September 22. A full description of each trip is available at the host desk.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, September 15th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
Just a reminder that the Center will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Please look for the new Fall Program of Senior Center Activities as an insert in this issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, September 1st [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
All are welcome to join in the fun as we celebrate summer at the Annual Senior Center BBQ on Friday, August 7, beginning at 5 p.m.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, August 4th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
In order to further enjoy the lake theme of our annual walk this year we will be having organized Walking Buddies every Wednesday morning in July.
    - Submitted: Friday, July 17th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Just a reminder that the Senior Center will be closed on Friday, July 3.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 30th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Just a reminder that the Senior Center will be closed on Friday July 3.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, June 17th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Our Strawberry Shortcake Kick-off for the Virtual Walk on Water will be on Friday, June 5, at 1 p.m.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 2nd [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Please look for the new summer program of activities as an insert in this issue of the Charlotte News. Just a reminder: the Center will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25.
    - Submitted: Sunday, May 24th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
Our May Art Exhibit comes from Marla McQuiston who enjoys painting on location. The clear, luminous color of pastels captures the rich and temporary light of morning and evening that weaves through landscapes with subtly glowing threads.
    - Submitted: Saturday, May 9th [more ...]
Charlotte Senior Center Happenings
New sessions of old favorites begin as follows: Gentle Yoga on April 20, Chair Yoga on April 27, Chi Kung on April 30, Living Strong on May 5 and Tai Chi on May 14.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 15th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Matinee Series is offering As You Like It on Monday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m.
    - Submitted: Friday, April 3rd [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Gopi Advani will offer another session of The Art of Indian Cooking on Friday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Dates: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 18th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Tax Assistance with Maura Breslin, E.A., In conjunction with AARP, Maura Breslin has volunteered to assist in the preparation of Federal and Vermont tax returns for qualified individuals.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 4th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Please look for the Spring Program of activities at the Senior Center as an insert in this issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 18th [more ...]
Senior Center Happenings
Please look for the Spring Program of activities at the Senior Center as an insert in the next issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 4th [more ...]
New Year, New Classes at the Senior Center
The hustle and bustle is over, and new classes await your participation here at the Senior Center.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, January 6th [more ...]
December Doings at the Senior Center
From all your friends at the Charlotte Senior Center, we wish you a very Happy Holiday Season! The Center will be closed from December 24 through January 4 and will reopen on Monday, January 5.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 18th [more ...]
December Doings at the Senior Center
Aileen has always loved needlework and started sewing at a very young age. Her creations have ranged from patchwork to pieced quilts.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, December 3rd [more ...]
Senior Center Bustling with Activities
The Winter Program of activities will be an insert in the next issue of the Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Thursday, November 20th [more ...]
Fall Activities Abound at Senior Center
Thank you to all the Charlotte Central School seventh and eighth graders and accompanying parents who participated in Lending a Hand to help seniors in our community with fall chores.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 5th [more ...]
Senior Center News
Please note that the date of the Senior Center Annual Meeting has been changed from Tuesday, October 28, to Wednesday, October 29, at 7 p.m. After a brief business meeting, you are invited to stay for a discussion with our guest speaker, Barrie Dunsmore.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, October 15th [more ...]
Senior Center News
Please note that the date of our Annual Meeting has been changed from Tuesday, October 28, to Wednesday, October 29, at 7 p.m.
    - Submitted: Sunday, October 5th [more ...]
Senior Center News
The first Fall Hike with Marty Morrissey on September 23 will be to the Robert Frost Interpretive Trail in Ripton.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 18th [more ...]
Senior Center News
Please look for the new Fall Program of activities and events as an insert in this issue of The Charlotte News. Below are a few highlights from the September lineup...
    - Submitted: Friday, September 5th [more ...]
Senior Center News
Our Third Annual All Media Art Show! We’ve gone from palettes painted by the community, to something old something new, and this year we highlight three-dimensional art.
    - Submitted: Sunday, August 31st [more ...]
Senior Center News
The August Artist is Matt Kiedaisch, a photographer whose work spans a range of subject matter with a special emphasis on landscape.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 6th [more ...]
Senior Center News
A reminder to all Appalachian Trail Walkers: don’t forget to call your team captains on Monday mornings with your miles!
    - Submitted: Wednesday, July 16th [more ...]
Senior Center News
A reminder to all Appalachian Trail Walkers: don’t forget to call your team captains on Monday mornings with your miles!
    - Submitted: Saturday, June 28th [more ...]
Senior Center News
A collaborative Art Show of works by members of the The Vermont Pastel Society (VPS) will again grace our walls for the month of June.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 17th [more ...]
Senior Center
A round of applause to all the CCS seventh and eighth graders who participated in the Lend a Hand afternoon.
    - Submitted: Thursday, May 29th [more ...]
Senior Center News
Please look for our summer program of offerings and events as an insert in the next issue of The Charlotte News.
    - Submitted: Saturday, May 17th [more ...]
Senior Center
Save the date! Our Annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 17.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 30th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 16th [more ...]
Senior Center News
Come see what all the fun is about
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 2nd [more ...]
Senior Center News
New classes, art exhibit
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 19th [more ...]
Senior Center News
by Mary Recchia
    - Submitted: Wednesday, January 9th [more ...]
Senior Center News December 6th

    - Submitted: Friday, December 14th [more ...]
Senior Center News November 15, 2007

    - Submitted: Tuesday, November 27th [more ...]
Photos from Senior Center Fall Hikes
Organized and led by Marty Morrisey
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 23rd [more ...]

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