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AUTUMN OUTINGS | FALL 2021
Medicare & You, Have questions? We have answers. Central
Vermont Council on Aging, 59 N. Main St., Suite 200, 2nd & 4th
Tues. of the month. Call 479-0531 to register.
Central Vermont Business Builders, Community National
Bank, 1st & 3rd Tues., 8-9AM. Info: 777-5419.
Weekly Storytime, Next Chapter Bookstore, 158 North Main St.,
Sat., 10:30AM. Info. 476-3114.
Vermont Modelers Club, Building and flying model airplanes
year-round. Info: 485-7144.
Community Breakfast, First Presbyterian Church, 78 Summer
St., 3rd Sun. FREE, 7:30-9AM. 476-3966.
Circle of Parents, Confidential support group for parents and
caregivers. Tues. evenings. Info: 229-5724.
Mothers of Preschoolers, Monthly get-togethers for crafts,
refreshments, etc. Christian Alliance Church, 476-3221.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetings in Barre, daily; call 802-229-
5100 for latest times & locations; www.aavt.org.
Al-Anon Family Groups Turning Point, 489 North Main St. Use
back door of parking lot. Older children friendly. Sat 5-6pm. Info:
vermontalanonalateen.org.
Hedding United Methodist Activities & Meetings, 40
Washington St., 476-8156. Choir: Thurs. 7PM; Community
Service & Food Shelf Hours: Weds & Thurs. 3-5PM.
Turning Point Recovery Center, 489 N. Main St. Safe and supportive
place for individuals/families in or seeking substance
abuse recovery. Open Mon/Tue/Thur: 10AM-5PM; Wed/Fri:
10AM-9PM; Sat: 6PM-9PM. For info and programs, call 479-
7373.
Green Mountain Spirit Chapter, National women bikers club.
2nd Wed. Info: grnmtnspirit@hotmail.com.
Grief & Bereavement Support Group, Central Vermont Home
Health and Hospice office, 600 Granger Road. This group is open
to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Mondays
4-5:30 Wed. 10-11:30AM, Meeting via Zoom. 6 consecutive sessions.
Free. Info: 223-1878.
Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Barre City Police, 15
Fourth St., 476-6613. Get rid of old or unused meds.
Small Group Bible Studies sponsored by VT Christian Radio
WJPL-LP 92.1 FM. In the Aldrich Public Library upstairs conference
room, 6 Washington St. Thursdays at 6PM. All are welcome.
Savvy Speakers Toastmasters International is an educational
club where people learn and practice how to speak with confidence
in a fun and supportive environment. Meetings held 1st and
3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7:30 p.m. at Capstone Community
Action, 20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641 Please call Margaret
Ferguson 802-476-0908 or MLFerguson2002@yahoo.com
Memorable Times Cafe Third Wednesday of each month from
1:30 to 3 p.m. at the VT History Center, 60 Washington St. A
relaxed social time for people living with mild to moderate
memory loss and their care partners. Come enjoy stories, memories,
music and community. Free, refreshments provided.
Sponsored by Central VT Council on Aging and the ABLE
Library. 802-476-2681 for more information.
BERLIN- Tuesday Night Drumming Sessions at the 1st
Congregational Church of Berlin. Sept. 21 - Nov. 9th, 6:30-
7:45PM. Learn the art of drumming West African Style. $80 for 8
sessions or $11 per drop-in session. Info: shidaaprojects@gmail.
com or call Jordan 498-5987.
Contra Dance *Dances are canceled for now. Check www.capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing
or email cdu.tim@
gmail.com for updates* Questions? Call Tim Swartz at 802-225-
8921, visit: http://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing.
Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday year round.
Family Support Groups empower and educate family members
and close friends of individuals with persistent mental health challenges.
All groups are led by trained individuals who have a family
member living with a mental health condition and understand
the same challenges you are experiencing. Central Vermont
Medical Center. Group meets 4th Monday each month.
BETHEL- YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, United
Church of Bethel, Church St. Thurs., 11AM-12PM. Free. Info:
728-7714.
CABOT- Fiddle Lessons with Katie Trautz: Mon., Info: 279-
2236; Dungeons & Dragons, Fri., 3-5:30PM. All at Cabot
Library, 563-2721.
CALAIS- Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Groups, County
Road, Wed., 7PM. Info: 485-7577.
CHELSEA- Chronic Conditions Support Group, Chelsea
Senior Center, in the United Church of Chelsea, 13 North
Common. Free. Fri. 8:30-11AM. Info:728-7714.
DUXBURY- Duxbury - Green Mountain Community Alliance
Church Worship Service on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. 4987 VT
Route 100. 244-6463 or Pastor Paul Collins at 917-3639. Also
Bible Studies on Mondays and Tuesdays.
E. HARDWICK- Bible Study, Touch of Grace Assembly of God
Chicken Pie Supper
UNITED CHURCH OF CHELSEA
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Home Made Pies
TAKE OUT ONLY BY RESERVATIONS:
802-625-2048
Adults $12.00 Under 12 $6.00
Church, Tues. 10AM; Bible study; Wed. Youth Group, 5PM dinner,
6PM activity. Info: 472-5550.
EAST MONTPELIER- FREE Zumba-like Fitness Dance for
Women 18+, East Montpelier Elementary, Sundays, 4-5PM. Info:
zabundancejoy@gmail.com.
Men’s Ministry, Crossroads Christian Church. Mon. 7-9PM.
Men’s Breakfast: 2nd Sat., 8AM. Sun. Service: 9:30-11AM. Info:
476-8536.
Twin Valley Senior Center, 4583 U.S. Rte 2. Open Mon., Weds.,
Fri., 9AM-2PM. For class listing & info: 223-3322.
Walk-Through Wednesday Open House at Orchard Valley
Waldorf School, Grace Farm Campus 2290 VT Rt. 14N, 8:30-
9:30am. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for an
introductory visit to the OVWS grades school from 8:30-10:30
a.m. Campus tour and Q&A. Contact enrollment@ovws.org or
call 456-7400 with questions. Please register by noon the day
prior to the Walk-Through.
GROTON- YA Book Club, 3rd Mon., 6:30PM; Book Discussion
Group: 4th Mon., 7PM; Crafts & Conversation, Wed., 1-3PM.
Round Robin Storytime for kids age 0-5: Tues., 10AM. All at
Groton Public Library. Info: 584-3358.
HARDWICK- Caregiver Support Group, Agency on Aging,
rear entrance Merchants Bank, 2nd Thurs. 229-0308 x306.
Peace & Justice Coalition, G.R.A.C.E. Arts bldg (old firehouse),
Tues., 7PM. Info: 533-2296.
Nurturing Fathers Program. Light supper included. Thurs.,
6-8:30PM. Registration/info: 472-5229.
MARSHFIELD- Playgroup, Twinfield Preschool, Mon., 8:15-
9:45AM (except when school is not in session).
MONTPELIER- Circle of Recovery Mondays and Fridays
10am-11am at Another Way, 125 Barre Street. 802-229-0920.
Confidential space to receive support for recovery in all of its
forms.
First Church of Christ, Scientist Sunday School welcomes
children for Sunday school to learn how to feel close to God
everyday. 10:30AM. 223-2477.
Free Coffee House Potluck, 1st Fri. at the Trinity Methodist
Church. 7PM-9PM.
Vermont College of Fine Arts Friday Night Reading Series,
Cafe Anna, 1st floor of College Hall, 36 College St. 5:30-7:30PM.
Free snacks.
Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup, North Branch Nature Center.
Mon. 9:30-11:30AM. Info: 229-6206.
Montpelier Kiwanis Club, Tues., 6PM. at The Steak House. All
are welcome. Info: 229-6973.
Onion River Exchange Tool Library, 46 Barre St. Over 85
tools. Wed., 10AM-2PM, Thurs., 10AM-2PM.
Friday Night Group, Open to all LGBTQ youth ages 13-22.
Pizza and social time, facilitated by adults from Outright VT.
Unitarian Church, 2nd & 4th Fri., 6:30-8PM. Info: 223-7035.
Meditation, Mon. 1PM.; Intro to Yoga, Tues. 4PM; Consults,
Fri. 11AM. Free classes, limits apply. Fusion Studio, 56 East State
St. Info: 272-8923.
Celiac Support Group, Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., 2nd Wed.,
4-5PM. Info: 598-9206.
A Course in Miracles, at Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State St.,
each Tues., 7-8PM. Info: 622-4516.
Parent’s Group & Meet-Up, Connect with local parents to share
advice and info. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Hayes Rm., 1st Mon.,
10-11:30AM. Info: mamasayszine@gmail.com.
Freeride Montpelier Open Shop Nights, Need help w/a bike
repair? Come to the volunteer-run community bike shop. 89 Barre
St., Wed. 4-6PM and Fri. 12-4PM. Info: freeridemontpelier.org.
Free Community Meals, Mon: Unitarian Church, 11AM-1PM;
Tues: Bethany Church, 11:30AM-1PM; Wed: Christ Church,
11AM-12:30PM; Thurs: Trinity Church, 11:30AM-1PM; Fri: St.
Augustine Church, 11AM-12:30PM; Last Sun., Bethany Church,
4:30-6:30PM.
Calico County Quilters, All skill levels welcome. 2nd Sat. Sept.
through June, 1-3PM. Location info: 244-7001.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA), Bethany Church basement,
Tues., 6:30PM. Info: 229-9036.
CHADD ADHD Parent Support Group, Childcare not available.
Woodbury College, 2nd Tues., 5:30-7:30PM. Info: 498-
5928.
Resurrection Baptist Church Weekly Events, 144 Elm St. Sun.,
9:45AM. Bible Study; 11AM. Worship Service; Wed., 7PM.
Prayer Meeting.
Good Beginnings of Central VT, 174 River St. Drop-In hours
at the Nest. 1st floor Weds/Thurs/Fri., 9AM-3PM. Babywearers
of Central Vermont meet upstairs, 4th continued on next page
LIBERTY
ORCHARD
“Pick Your Own”
Apples
West St., Brookfield
Short, Easy-To-Pick Trees
Dwayne
& Ginny
Brees
Mon.-Thurs. 1PM to 5PM
Fri.-Sun. 10AM to 5PM
802-276-3161
www.libertyorchardvt.net
The Secret to Perfect Applesauce
By Joyce Amsden
Extension Master Gardener
Intern
University of Vermont
One of the great pleasures
of a sunny fall day is
the juicy, sweet crunch of a
new apple, fresh from the
orchard.
Sometimes a trip to
the orchard yields such
a bounty of apples that it
is impossible to eat them
all fresh. This can be particularly
true if you get
“drops.” Most food safety
sources say that “drops”
should be cooked before
eating because of toxins
DROP ’N SWAP
Center for Civic Engagement
at NORWICH UNIVERSITY
Annual Fall Clothing
Sat., Oct. 16 and Sun., Oct. 17
Plumley Armory, Norwich University • Northfield, Vt.
SWAP:
DROP:
Sat., Oct. 16
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Please separate clothing from rags.
• Label bags appropriately (women’s, men’s, children’s, etc.).
• No boxes or hangers, please.
• Shoes, bags, costumes and coats are also accepted!
Sun., Oct. 17
12–5 p.m.
$1 Entrance Fee
For All The Clothes You Want!
MASKS
ON
To make applesauce, quarter
the apples, removing the blossom
ends, stems and core, then
place in a saucepan with 1/2 to
1 cup water to cook. (photo:
Joyce Amsden)
that can develop on apples bruised by a fall to the ground.
One of my favorite ways to cook apples is to make applesauce.
On its own or with cottage cheese or yogurt, it makes
a delicious breakfast, side dish or snack.
You can make applesauce by peeling, coring and cooking
the apples with a bit of water, then mashing or processing
them to the desired texture. If you have a cone strainer or
food mill, you can try the method below, which retains more
of the apple flavor and sweetness. The lovely pink color and
flavor easily justifies the cost of the strainer or mill, if you
are so inclined.
Different varieties yield different color and sweetness.
(McIntosh is one of my favorites).
Adding cinnamon adds spice and sweetness without calories
or the health problems related to added sugar.
To prepare your apples, first wash them under cool water.
Drain. One at a time, quarter the apples, removing the blossom
ends, stems and core. Place them in a saucepan. Most
sources recommend removing the seeds as they harbor very
minimal traces of a toxin. Although it is unlikely that anyone
would eat enough seeds to cause a problem, there is
another reason to remove the core. The casings around the
seeds do not soften in cooking and can slip through the food
mill into your applesauce and have an unpleasant texture.
When you have prepared your apples, add 1/2 to 1 cup
water to the pot so that the apples don’t burn before they begin
to release their juice. Cover and cook over medium heat
for 15-30 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently. Adjust
heat to avoid scorching.
Put the pulp through a food mill or cone strainer. Season
to taste with cinnamon. I use a heaping teaspoon for three
pounds of apples. Allow the sauce to cool. Taste before
making a decision whether to sweeten with a little honey
or sugar.
Ladle into plastic freezer containers leaving 1/2-inch of
headspace. Freezing best preserves the fresh flavor but has
the disadvantage of having to wait for it to thaw before use.
Being a high-acid food, applesauce also can be canned in
a hot water bath, which has the advantage of being ready
when you are.
If your applesauce makes it to the canning kettle or freezer
without being devoured by your friends and family, it will
make a lovely winter treat.
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Inside all Norwich University Buildings
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