Older Americans Month 2023, A Proclamation

Senior Solutions Assistance: Liz Carey from Senior Solutions will be at the Food Shelf Thursday, June 27th, July 11th and August 8th for assistance with fuel, Green Mountain Power credits, 3-Squares, Medicare and more!  If you can’t make it on Thursday reach out to Pat Pisano. 

 Thetford Elder Network (TEN) creates social links among the elders of our community as well as intergenerational links. Additionally, we offer selected services for seniors. All of our work is intended to make it easier for seniors to remain in their homes as they age. TEN activities and services include:

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• A monthly luncheon for seniors, their family members, friends and caregivers. Luncheons are generally on the 4th Thursday of each month at the NEFOC (New England Farmers of Color) Building at 5470 Route 5 in North Thetford*, unless a holiday causes a change of date. We gather and chat starting at 11:30. The meal is served at noon. Sometimes we have entertainment or an informative program. For information, call Pat Pisano (number below). *This is the former United Church of Thetford building.

• A monthly coffee klatch for seniors, family members, friends, and caregivers. Coffee klatches, with light refreshments, are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 at the Thetford Center Community Center. For information, call Pril Hall.

• A Friday walking group for regular weekly exercise. We meet at the Latham Library every Friday, rain or shine, at 10:00 AM for most of the year and at 9:00 AM during the hot months. For information, call Sue Rump or Inge Trebitz.

• Tai Chi that is adapted to the needs of seniors. We work on balance, flexibility, gentle endurance as well as reducing the impact of arthritis. This program is especially geared towards fall prevention in elders. All are welcome. We meet at the Thetford Center Community Center at 9:00 AM on Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, contact Ursula Austin by email at ursulaaustin615@hotmail.com.

• Rides to appointments. For information, call Inge Trebitz.

• Help with advanced directives and living wills. For information, call Dale Gephart or Sue Gault.

• Help in finding town and state resources and services, for example, health, food, and transportation service. For information, call any of the TEN Steering Committee members listed below or consult the blue Thetford Elder Network Information brochure in the town hall.

• The Senior Shelf at the Latham Library, which holds books for seniors and notebooks of information pertinent to seniors.

• The Community Nurse of Thetford is another important resource for seniors, their families, and caregivers. See the the community nurse website for more information.

Committee Members:

• Jody Biddle - Chair (term expires 2024): 802-785-4508
• Pat Pisano (term expires 2025): 802-785-4831
• Sue Gault - Secretary (term expires 2024): 802-785-2805
• Dale Gephart - Vice Chair (term expires 2025): 802-333-9748
• Pril Hall (term expires 2027): 802-333-4077
• Susan Rump (term expires 2027): 802-785-4029
• Inge Trebitz (term expires 2027): 802-785-2129
• 2 Vacant Seats

Call us. We would be glad to help.

Committee Meetings:

• View the Meeting Calendar
• View TEN Meeting Minutes