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page 8 The WORLD August 4, 2021
Vermont Philharmonic Returns!
After 18 months of Covid-imposed silence, the Vermont
Philharmonic joyfully returns to the concert stage with the
Annual Summer Pops Concert on the beautiful lawn of Moose
Meadow Lodge at 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Led
by conductor Lou Kosma, the program highlights outstanding
soloists from the orchestra. Concertmaster violinist Letitia
Quante will play the “Meditation” from Massenet’s Thais.
Clarinetist Margaret Roddy will play the haunting larghetto
from Mozart’s Quintet in A. James Duncan will perform the
“Trumpeter’s Lullaby” by pops favorite Leroy Anderson and
Andrea Brightenback will play “Gabriel’s Oboe”, Ennio Morricone’s
soaring theme from the film The ission.
The Orchestra will entertain the audience with selections
from the smash hit musical Hamilton and perennial favorite
American Red Cross Blood Drive | Saturday, 8/7, 9am-2pm
| at MSAC
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit
RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Montpelier to schedule an
appointment.
MSAC Trips return in August with a Cascades Walk and
a Brunch Cruise!
We’ve currently got trips scheduled to walk the Cascades
Trail on the North Branch Nature Center between Worcester
and Elmore on 8/23 as well as a 8/19 Brunch Cruise on the
Northern Star in Lake Memphramagog near Newport. There
are a few spaces left for each! Visit MSAC or https://www.
montpelier-vt.org/313/Trips to find details, flyers and registration
forms.
Free Weekly Drop-in Groups
Several drop-in groups have already resumed in-person,
while others continue online. See descriptions on our website,
and contact the office if you have questions. These free
activities include:
• Walks with Joan, Mondays, 9:15am, location varies. (Email
barrettsvt@gmail.com to get on the list for notification of
meetup location each week).
• Ad-hoc Writers, Monday nights online. (To get more information
about times and zoom link, contact hugo@liepmann.
us.)
• Swingin’ Over Sixty Band, Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, re-start
date at MSAC TBD, currently practicing off-site.
• Trash Tramps, Tuesdays, 2pm, meet in MSAC Courtyard
1:45pm. (Email saddleshoes2@gmail.com to get on the notification
list.)
• Photography Club Walks with Linda, Wednesdays, 9am,
AARP Awards $54,500 to Six Community Action Vermont Organizations
AARP Vermont announced that six Vermont organizations
will receive more than $54,000 in 2021 Community Challenge
grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2
million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide.
Grantees will implement quick-action projects to promote livable
communities by improving housing, transportation,
public spaces and encourage civic engagement.
“We are incredibly proud to collaborate with these organizations
as they work to make immediate improvements in
their communities, encourage promising ideas and jumpstart
long-term change, especially for those age 50 and over,”
shared Greg Marchildon, AARP Vermont state director. “Our
goal at AARP Vermont is to support the efforts of our communities
to be great places for people of all backgrounds, ages
and abilities.” There were some 67 applicants for the grants
this year.
All projects are expected to be completed by November 10,
2021.
Grantees:
Vermont Community Garden Network - $2,990
Building and expanding gardens in two communities and
providing gardening workshops.
a place to connect, inspire and learn
28 N Main St., Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7036
Beginning Saturday, August 7th Board and Tabletop Games
will be taking place in the Library’s SAL room from 9-1, and
continuing the first Saturday of the month thereafter. Host
Vinni Yasi, a life-long gamer will be bringing a plethora of
games. If you are a gamer, new to the genre, or simply want
to get more experience, come. All are welcome, from teens to
adults. Come for the whole session or drop in for any of the
time. If a game is in session you are welcome to watch and
learn, and get in on the action for the next game. Games
include but are not limited to: Settlers of Catan, Dominion,
Splendor, Millennium Blades, Scythe, Forbidden Island,
Betrayal at the House on the Hill, and Eclipse. You are also
welcome to bring your own if you like.
Full & New Moon Meditation in the Library’s Garden from
8-8:45 PM, August 8th and 22nd. Join River Buffum and Judi
Byron for a beautiful night of meditation and harp music setting
intentions with the new moon and receiving the light of
the full moon. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In case of
rain, we will meet in the Municipality’s Community Steele
Room, next door: 28 North Main Street, Waterbury.
Star Gazing with the Vermont Astronomical Society
South Pacific. Also on the program Fats Waller’s Ain’t
Misbehavin’” and George M. Cohan’s “Give My Regards to
Broadway!” and more! The concerts will open with Sousa’s
“El Capitan” march, and close with a rousing “The Stars and
Stripes Forever” (listen for the piccolo solo).
Moose Meadow Lodge is located at 607 Crossett Hill Road
in Duxbury. The grounds will open for picnicking at 3:00 PM.
Bring your picnic, lawn chairs and blankets. Parking is limited,
so carpooling is strongly encouraged. Tickets are available
at the gate or online at vermontphilharmonic.com. Prices
are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students, $35 family. Rain
location is Thatcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe Street,
Waterbury.
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meet outside MSAC. (Email paragraphics@pshift.com to get
on the notification list).
• Crafters Groups, Wednesdays 12-2:30pm at MSAC; 5-7pm
at Hubbard Park New Shelter with Notion Crafts.
• Italian Group, Tuesdays 1:15-2:30 pm at MSAC. (Interested?
Email stevecbailey@gmail.com to learn more.)
• Rainbow Umbrella Group, Biweekly Wednesdays, 5:30-
7pm (For information including upcoming dates and links,
email womendiscuss@gmail.com.)
• Book Discussion Group, 2nd Thursdays, 5-6pm, online
(skipping August, September title is Braiding Sweet Grass by
Robin Wall Kimmerer. (Interested? Please call Barbara Dall at
229-4870.)
• Montpelier Ukulele Players, biweekly Thursday nights,
6:15-7:30pm, incl. 8/5, at MSAC. (Email barrettsvt@gmail.
com to get on the notification list.)
• Elders Together, Monday, August 16, 1-2:30pm at MSAC.
(Email maryalicebisbee@gmail.com or call 223-8140 for
more information, to RSVP and request carpooling.)
• Mah Johng, Mondays, 12-3pm; Fridays, 10am-3pm
• Bridge, Thursdays, 12:30-3:45pm
• Scrabble & other table-games, Tuesdays, 1-3pm
• New: Show & Tell, Fridays, 12:45pm
We’re Hiring: Apply now for a September start Americorps
position: Aging in Place Coordinator
The position improves quality of life for area older adults
by (1) participating in development for the newly established
MSAC at Home program, based on the “Village” models successful
in other communities around the state and country (2)
assisting MSAC’s thriving FEAST Senior Meals Program,
and (3) assisting seniors in accessing technology through
development of MSAC’s new tech-device lending library.
You can find all the details and application instructions at:
http://bit.ly/36FBTzm. Please spread the word about this great
position offering professional development, a stipend, rental
subsidy, and the chance to serve the community in vital ways!
We’re open! Stay Informed about MSAC:
To subscribe to our free weekly e-letter, email msac@
montpelier-vt.org. Regularly updated announcements and
events are available at: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/1128/
Special-Events. Call our office with questions at 223-2518!
Northfield Common Connections - $18,000
Infrastructure improvements to enhance pedestrian access
and safety in village center.
Town of Wolcott - $11,795
Creating a village green in front of the library – includes
lighting, seating, games and signage.
Vermont New American Advisory Council - $5,000
Advocacy training and mentorship for New Americans in
Burlington.
Vermont River Conservancy - $11,710
Park and trail improvements to increase accessibility and
safety at North Branch Cascades.
Find Your Wings, Middlebury - $5,000
Pop-up art installations throughout Middlebury through
community engagement activities with various partners.
The Community Challenge grant program is part of
AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which
supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural
areas to become great places to live for people of all ages.
View the full list of grantees and their project descriptions
at www.aarp.org/communitychallenge and learn more about
AARP’s livable communities work at www.aarp.org/livable.
The Waterbury Public Library is Pleased to be
Offering In Person Programming Once Again.
Saturday, August 14th from 8:30-10:30 PM. The VAS will be
bringing their high powered telescopes to the Dac Rowe
Field, Main Street, Waterbury, for participants to view our
first quarter moon, Venus, Saturn & Jupiter, along with countless
constellations. The Perseid meteor shower is also occurring
at that time. Come for any or all of the time. In case of
rain or cloudy conditions, we will meet Sunday, August 15th.
Writers of all genres are welcome to the library’s monthly
meeting “Writers’ Wertfrei.” We meet the 3rd Saturday of the
month from 10-noon and are meeting in the Library’s Garden
at the picnic table. Next gathering is Saturday, August 21st.
“Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning
non-judgmental or value-free. These gatherings are a place
where writers can come, share their work, and receive comments
and suggestions in a supportive, caring environment. In
case of rain we will meet in the Municipality’s Community
Steele Room, 28 North Main Street.
Ukulele Lovers unite! For uke players or wannabees, join
the festivities on Sunday, August 29th from 2-3:30 PM in the
Library’s Garden. Sing-along, play-along with Clare Innes,
a.k.a. “Ukulele Clare.” Bring a blanket or chair to sit on, and
a music stand if you have one. For a song packet, go to Clare’s
website ukuleleclare.com and download one and bring. In
case of rain, we will meet in the Municipality’s Community
Steele Room, 28 North Main Street, Waterbury.
Email Judi at judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com for more
info on these and other programs.