Mountain Times - Vol. 50, Number 2, Jan. 13-19, 2021
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16 • The <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Times</strong> • <strong>Jan</strong>. <strong>13</strong>-<strong>19</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
VEGGIE VAN GO<br />
with GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER<br />
THURSDAY, JAN. 14 at 11 a.m.<br />
Courtesy of Veggie Van Go<br />
WEDNESDAY, JAN. <strong>13</strong><br />
Step it Up with Hartford Parks & Recreation-Snowshoeing<br />
9 a.m.<br />
Maanawaka Conservation Area. Be prepared for cold temperature and<br />
remember to layer up. Participants will need snowshoes, gloves, boots,<br />
water, beanie, face covering, and warm clothing. Transportation to and<br />
from is available with HPRD. For snowshoeing, meet at the Hartford<br />
Town Hall by 9 a.m. *If snowshoeing conditions are unfavorable, we will<br />
switch gears and plan to do a Village Walk in Wilder, Maxfield Outdoor<br />
Sports Complex or WRJ from 9-10 a.m.We must have a minimum of 3<br />
registered participants for each trip. Pre-Register online at hartfordvt.<br />
myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30116.<br />
What a COVID Vaccine Will Mean for Vermont Businesses<br />
9 a.m.<br />
Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine and Dept. of Financial<br />
Regulation Commissioner Michael Pieciak will discuss the impact a<br />
COVID-<strong>19</strong> vaccine will have on Vermont’s businesses and workforce<br />
and share their predictions for the year ahead. This event will be moderated<br />
by Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce.<br />
Register at: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_blX7hNm3RlehU_V-XlfaJQ.<br />
RSVP Bone Builders<br />
9 a.m.<br />
An Osteo Exercise Program on Mondays/Wednesdays mornings at<br />
9 a.m., 1 p.m. and evenings at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays/Thursdays at<br />
3:30 p.m. This is a free program through RSVP at the Godnick Adult<br />
Center. All you need to bring with you is a bottle of water. The weights<br />
are provided. For more info or sites call RSVP at 775-8220.<br />
Doing Business with the State of Vermont - OPC<br />
10:30 a.m.<br />
Join VT PTAC and the Office of Purchasing & Contracting (OPC) for an<br />
in-depth look at how to do business with the State of Vermont. Register<br />
at vtptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/7<strong>50</strong>.<br />
Defense Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Understanding<br />
CMMC and the Interim Rule<br />
2 p.m.<br />
Contractors in DoD supply chains are required to have adequate information<br />
security measures in place. Register at vtptac.ecenterdirect.<br />
com/events/776.<br />
Kim Wilcox and Guest<br />
5 p.m.<br />
Performing live at The Public House, 58<strong>13</strong> Woodstock Rd in Quechee.<br />
A Cancer Survivors’ Cooking Party<br />
4 p.m.<br />
Free and open to all. Registrants will receive the ingredient list and<br />
amounts, so they can prepare in advance and cook throughout the<br />
presentation, if they like. Register and obtain recipes at svhealthcare.<br />
org/Classes-Events.<br />
Jim Yeager<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Performing live at Du Jour VT in Ludlow.<br />
Stronger ‘21: Bouncing Back With Purpose<br />
7 p.m.<br />
Spartan founder Joe Sena speaks with legendary volleyball player<br />
Gabby Reece. Register at lu.ma/gabbyreece.<br />
Al‐Anon and Alateen<br />
7 p.m.<br />
A Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is also where Little Lambs Learning<br />
Center is located, 6 Church Hill Road in Rutland.<br />
Jill Minkoff: Scroll of Your Soul<br />
7 p.m.<br />
After studying new age perspectives, eastern religions, and Native<br />
American belief systems, Jill Minkoff discovered the Jewish mystical<br />
writings known as Kabbalah. A rabbinically trained sacred arts facilitator,<br />
Jill will lead us in creating a “Scroll of Your Soul” during this short<br />
spiritual soul journey. To register, send an email to office@rutlandjewishcenter.org<br />
or call 773-3455<br />
THURSDAY, JAN. 14<br />
Line Dancing<br />
9:30 a.m.<br />
Groovy Grannies Line Dance at Godnick Adult Center. Intermediate<br />
line dance, mostly country with a little variety. No partner is needed.<br />
The line dance class also includes the option of practicing routines<br />
for entertaining residents at the local nursing homes. Adults only: $3/<br />
class. Buy a pass for 10 classes for $25 and save $5.<br />
Circle of Parents<br />
10 a.m.<br />
Virtual. contact Cindy Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at<br />
802-498-0608 or catkins@pcavt.org.<br />
Story Hour online<br />
10 a.m.<br />
See Miss June’s virtual story time on The Rutland Free Library YouTube<br />
channel.<br />
VeggieVanGo<br />
11 a.m.<br />
Area community members in need of food assistance are invited to<br />
pick up free vegetables and fruits from VeggieVanGo. At Gifford Medical<br />
Center.<br />
NAMI Connection Peer Support Group<br />
3 p.m.<br />
Have you been struggling with managing your mental health? NAMI<br />
Connection Peer Support Group can help. This is a free, 90-minute<br />
recovery support group for people living with a mental health condition.<br />
In these meetings, attendees learn from one another’s experiences,<br />
share coping strategies and offer mutual encouragement and<br />
understanding. NAMI Connection provides an ongoing opportunity<br />
to discuss the challenges of living with a mental health condition and<br />
the techniques for maintaining wellness. All meetings are facilitated by<br />
trained NAMI peers, ie. individuals with mental health conditions who<br />
are at a good place in their recovery journey and want to help other<br />
peers get to a good place in their recovery. For more specific information,<br />
visit namivt.org/support/peer-support-groups.<br />
RSVP Bone Builders<br />
3:30 p.m.<br />
An Osteo Exercise Program on Mondays/Wednesdays mornings at<br />
9 a.m., 1 p.m. and evenings at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays/Thursdays at<br />
3:30 p.m. This is a free program through RSVP at the Godnick Adult<br />
Center. All you need to bring with you is a bottle of water. The weights<br />
are provided. For more info or sites call RSVP at 775-8220.<br />
Free Cross Country Skiing<br />
3:30 p.m.<br />
Come to the Rec Fields in Bristol to borrow some Cross<br />
Country Skis for the afternoon and try out the fun winter<br />
activity! Catamount Trail Association is coming to Bristol to<br />
offer this great opportunity to the community!<br />
Tony Lee Thomas<br />
5 p.m.<br />
Performing live at Jax food and games.<br />
Circle for Foster & Adoptive Families<br />
5 p.m.<br />
Virtual. Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support<br />
Programs Coordinator, at 802-498-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org<br />
Nurturing Skills For Families<br />
5:30 p.m.<br />
Virtual. Contact Cindy Atkins, Family Support Programs<br />
Coordinator, at 802-498-0608 or catkins@pcavt.<br />
org<br />
Duane Carleton<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Performing live at Moguls Sports Pub.<br />
Yoga for the Mindful heART<br />
6:30 a.m.<br />
In this all level Vinyasa Flow class you will synchronize breath with<br />
movement. Students will focus on linking conscious breath with a<br />
mindful flow. In a Vinyasa class, students awaken their strength, energy,<br />
and flexibility in a fun atmosphere. Be prepared to leave your mat<br />
with dignity and self love as you honor yourself with yoga! At Chaffee<br />
Art Center in Rutland. $5.<br />
VCW’s Legislative After-Dinner Coffee & Conversation<br />
7 p.m.<br />
A panel discussion with experts, an exploration of issues in small group<br />
conversations, and a wrap up Q & A session. This event will be moderated<br />
by VCW Executive Director Cary Brown and is free and open to<br />
the public. Registration is required at vtwomen.eventbrite.com.<br />
Virtual Knit Knite<br />
7 p.m.<br />
Six Loose Ladies and friends host a knitting circle from Chester via<br />
Zoom. More info availabe at facebook.com/events/973117296469<strong>19</strong>7.<br />
Circle for Kinship & Guardianship Families<br />
8 p.m.<br />
Virtual. Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support Programs Coordinator,<br />
at 802-498-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org<br />
FRIDAY, JAN. 15<br />
Adult Open Studio<br />
9 a.m.<br />
Get muddy on with Rutland Rec’s drop-in clay at the art studio. This<br />
is a great chance to make some functional art for yourself or as a gift<br />
for someone else. This is a drop-in program, there is no instruction<br />
other than peer pottery support from fellow drop-in participants. 5 Visit<br />
Punch Card $20R/$31NR. At Rutland Recreation Courcelle Facility, 16<br />
North Street Extension in Rutland.<br />
Writers Group<br />
12 p.m.<br />
Work together with fellow writers in our creative space critiquing each<br />
other’s work, asking questions, and exchanging insights. Whatever<br />
you can learn from a single instructor is multiplied by all the knowledge<br />
and wisdom you gain by sharing ideas with a roomful of your peers. At<br />
Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.<br />
Pictures and Words<br />
5 p.m.<br />
The opening of Chaffee Art Center’s latest show, Pictures and Words.<br />
RSVP is required to attend. Call 802-775-0356.<br />
Jenny Porter<br />
5 p.m.<br />
Performing live at the Foundry.<br />
Jamie<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Performing live at Jax food and games.<br />
Chris Pallutto<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Performing live at Mogul’s Sports Pub in Killington.<br />
PICTURES AND WORDS<br />
at CHAFFEE ART CENTER<br />
FRIDAY, JAN. 15 at 5 p.m.<br />
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Adult Open Studio<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Get muddy on with Rutland Rec’s drop-in clay at the art studio. This<br />
is a great chance to make some functional art for yourself or as a gift<br />
for someone else. This is a drop-in program, there is no instruction<br />
other than peer pottery support from fellow drop-in participants. 5 Visit<br />
Punch Card $20R/$31NR. At Rutland Recreation Courcelle Facility, 16<br />
North Street Extension in Rutland.<br />
BYO(Damn) Mic: Open Mic<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Join the performance at Du Jour VT.<br />
Name That Tune Bingo with DJ Dave<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Performing live at Nite Spot Pizza.<br />
Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center
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