Subject: Elder Focus
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Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:12:46 -0400

Elder Focus

By
Barbara Hanson, SVCOA

It’s summer and
time to get out and enjoy our beautiful state. You can do just that on July 20
at the annual Meals on Wheels/ TRIAD Senior Picnic. This event is a
delightful way to enjoy a BBQ lunch, socialize with friends, be entertained, and
learn about interesting products and services from many exhibitors.

The
picnic will be held at the Rutland Fair Grounds (facilities donated by the
Vermont State Fair Association) beginning at 10 a.m.  Lunch is at noon, and
the program usually ends around 2 p.m.

You
can find the picnic grounds by following the signs at the Park Street entrance.
TRIAD has thought about everything. They even run golf carts to the parking lots
so that you can step out of your car and be delivered to the picnic site.
The ground is relatively level and there are paved
walkways.

The
day has an educational focus with a crime prevention and safety
theme. Local police officers help out to make the day an enjoyable
one. Several businesses donate door prizes and services to add to the
day.  Senior ID’s will be available as well.

Reservations MUST be made ahead of time so that they can have an
accurate meal count. To register, call Meals on Wheels at
775-0133. The suggested
donation for
the meal is $4  for those over 60
years of age. The cost
to those younger than 60 years is $5.

For
more information, please call Brenda Howe at the Council on Aging at 786-5990.
We hope to see you at this annual summer celebration.

Barbara Hanson is Assistant Executive Director/ Director of Community
Resource Development for the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging.  For
information about senior services, call the Senior HelpLine at 800-642-5119 or
786-5991 or visit the web site  www.svcoa.org.