Senior Solutions

Foxy Fund helps seniors pay for pets

SOUTHERN VERMONT- During the month of May, Senior Solutions will be celebrating the first anniversary of their expanded Foxy Fund by promoting a major fund drive to enhance the program. The Foxy Fund began many years ago as a way to help seniors pay their pets’ veterinary bills.
In the...

Wilmington's Old Fire Station

Wilmington Selectboard considers long-term housing grant program

WILMINGTON- On Tuesday, December 20, the Wilmington Selectboard discussed long-term housing solutions, social services, DV Fiber updates for the area, and purchase approvals for the highway department and town building maintenance.
Wilmington has been experiencing a long-term workforce...

Senior Solutions to make use of old firehouse

WILMINGTON - In a new collaboration, Senior Solutions and the town of Wilmington have come together to offer senior application assistance and other programming in the Old Firehouse at 18 Beaver Street beginning in August.
Last month Senior Solutions board president Geri Kogut met with...

Volunteer training and career opportunities at Senior Solutions

SOUTHERN VERMONT - Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, will be kicking off a new and exciting project by September. As the first organization to be granted the Public Health AmeriCorps grant, Senior Solutions will be establishing a strong squad of volunteers of all...

Senior Solutions starts campaign

DEERFIELD VALLEY - Senior Solutions is launching a campaign this month in Wardsboro, Jamaica, and Townshend with the goal of ensuring that every household is food and fuel secure. During early May every household will receive a letter briefly describing on-going programs providing help with food...

Tai chi class for fall prevention

WILLIAMSVILLE - Beginning Wednesday, February 9, at 11 am, “Fall Prevention: Tai Chi Level I,” sponsored by Senior Solutions and taught by certified instructor Jane Douglas, will be offered at the Williamsville Hall for eight sessions. The class is free with donations accepted to help heat the...

Concerns raised over lack of cash for heat aid

By Mike Eldred
WILMINGTON- Deerfield Valley Community Cares Director Susan Spengler told selectboard members she’s concerned about meeting the need for heating assistance this year. Deerfield Valley Community Cares was one of four organizations seeking contributions from the town at the...

Board hears about senior programs

WHITINGHAM – Joann Erenhouse, from the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, met with Whitingham Selectboard members at their regular meeting last week to discuss the services provided by Senior Solutions.
In anticipation of hosting a public meeting at the Bugby Senior Center...