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Finding a Real Gem and Lifesaver During the PandemicBy Robert KershawNot too long ago there was a TV sitcomcalled the Golden Girls. It was based on thelives and friendships of three older womenand the mother of one of them who livedtogether in their Florida home. Estelle Gettyplayed Sophia Petrillo, a first generationimmigrant from Italy and mother of DorothyZbornak, played by Bea Arthur. I wantto start this article by using a phrase Sophiaquite often used to tell a story, explainthings or reminisce about her past.“Picture this!” The year, 2020. Theplace, Barre, Vermont. We had just come out of a cold andwet winter and the promising signs of spring were popping updaily. I began to realize that places like stores, coffee shopsand restaurants were closing one by one. People were reluctantlybeginning to wear masks in public places. I even sawpeople with their masks on, while alone in their car. Thereseemed to be an atmosphere of unrest and uncertainty, politically,locally, nationally and internationally. I started to recognizesimilarities to the HIV/AIDS epidemic when people wereblaming segments of the population or culture and formingassumptions on how the Covid virus started. Of course wedid not shut down everything during the AIDS crisis but therecertainly was a lot of fear of the unknown.During the summer of 2020 I found out that I might not beworking for some time as many places were closing down –schools, stores and even church services were shutting down. Ihad heard of some people with no income and the governmentstimulus was not in place yet. Luckily I had my pension andSS retirement pay to cover most of the major bills I had eachmonth, yet I found myself dipping into my savings accountto cover extras like food, gas and heat which later becameanother issue during the winter months. I had no heat or hotwater for some time as no service calls were allowed by the oilcompanies. Does this sound familiar? Everyone was being affected.Even the travel industry was affected where all flightswere canceled.Those two years were rough and by the summer of 2021, Ihad no savings and what the government provided was only afraction of what my income was before the pandemic. It washappening to everyone, so it seemed, but it still hurt.A couple of families near my house were much worse offthan I was. One of them told me about a church called EnoughMinistries run by a young pastor who had a real good handleon the gift of giving and self care. At this point, I had a bit ofa problem with the self care part. Years ago I worked with thehomeless programs in NYC and HIV/AIDS programs whichopened my eyes to the needs of others who had much less thanme. I decided to check out the ministry as it had sort of a foodshelf thing going on. Knowing a few families who neededfood, I decided to pick up some boxes of the essentials likemilk, sugar etc., and while I did, I picked a couple of applesfor myself. As I did that I bumped into Tom Sperry who is avolunteer there and a great guy. After confessing to him that Isnuck a few things for myself, he let me know that they makeno judgment on anyone and that if I felt I needed somethingthen I should take it. That made me feel a bit better but I stilldid not like taking things that could go to others.I began picking up some things I could use that I could notget at the few places that were open. I had heard the name Danfloating around, I soon learned he was the coordinator of thisamazing gem in the middle of Barre. I had had some experiencein programs that were designed to help and support thecommunity, so I wanted to meet him. Dan Molind who is theSr. Pastor of Enough Ministries happened to be in the basementof the church where all the behind thescenes activities happened. I introducedmyself and he welcomed me with that bigsmile of his and that slight southern accenthe has. He told me about the mission statementand how it started in 2014 on SummerStreet. They quickly outgrew that locationand opened up the program in the basementof the church. They now have dinners foranyone who could use a hot meal and somegood company. They open every Tuesdayand Thursday at noon. The food pantry isopen 24/7, first come first serve against theback wall of the church. But like the name implies, there isusually enough. It has a huge closet with vegies, bread andcanned goods and a refrigerator/freezer for all the perishables.It is on the honor system and all are welcome.To find a gem like this in the middle of Barre at a timewhen people really needed help was truly a blessing. Placeslike this are needed in the community whatever your politicalpersuasion might be. I also found other places that had communitysupport such as The Hedding Church, Salvation Army,Capstone and other smaller venues in the area. To be truthful Icannot imagine surviving the pandemic the way I did withoutEnough and feel they are a vital part of our larger community.I also would not have the pleasure of knowing many of theamazing people who take advantage of their services and havefostered many friendships through Enough. Getting to knowpeople in our community is such a privilege and to have a gemlike Enough Ministries is a blessing.Thank you Pastor Dan for your insight and your foresight.I’m sure there are many more people in our community likeDan who are valuable assets – I just haven’t met all of themyet. A good resource in Barre – no he doesn’t need one to findout who is doing what in our community, besides the TimesArgus and The World – is JD Green’s podcast where he interviewssome of the most amazing people in our community. 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.The Valley Players will present It’s A WonderfulLife: A Live Radio Play from Dec. 2-11at the Valley Players Theater, 4254 MainStreet (Rt. 100), Waitsfield. Show days andtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. andSaturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. The showwill be styled as a 1940’s live radio broadcast,with an ensemble of five actors bringing tolife all the characters from the movie. Soundeffects will be created live on stage and theshow will be punctuated with musical accompanimentand 1940’s era commercials. TheIt’s a Wonderful LifeVermont Fiddle Orchestra Winter ConcertThe Vermont Fiddle Orchestradirected by PeterMacfarlane will perform theirWinter Concert on Saturday,Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the BarreOpera House. Admission isby donation.The VFO will be presentinga concert of traditionaltunes, a lively mix of jigsfrom Ireland, Scotland andCanada; reels from Appalachia,Quebec and Scotland; a schottischeand more from Sweden; a polka from Shetland;a hornpipe from who-knows-where;together with a few Scottish marches, somewaltzes, and a heart-rending slow air. Pulsatingrhythms and rich harmonies will stir feetVermont Philharmonic Presents Mozart’sOrchestration of Handel’s MessiahFriday, Dec. 2 and Sunday Dec. 4Hallelujah! As Vermont enters the seasonof cold and dark, Handel’s beloved Messiahbrings warmth, light and joy. Conducted byLisa Jablow, the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestraand Chorus will present two upliftingperformances to put everyone in the holidayspirit, on Friday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m.at St. Augustine Church in Montpelier, andSunday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. at theBarre Opera House.The Vermont Philharmonic performanceswill present the entire first part of Messiah,with arias and choral numbers that contemplatethe idea of a messiah, foretell the coming,and hail the arrival. The concert concludeswith the beloved “Hallelujah” chorusfrom Part II, and six numbers from Part IIIcelebrating redemption.The Messiah performances this year willuse Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s orchestrationof the familiar arias and choruses, addingflutes, clarinets, French horns, and trombonesto Handel’s orchestra. Audiences will stillhear Handel’s beloved melodies. Mozart addsjust a bit of color while retaining the essenceof Handel’s masterpiece.Vermont Symphony Orchestra Returns withHoliday Pops Extravaganza on December 9Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) continuesits annual tradition of the Holiday PopsConcert December 9 at 7:30 pm at The BarreOpera House, with L.A. guest conductor AnthonyParnther, Vermont Public’s Jane Lindholm,and the Lyric Theatre singers. Whatbetter way to celebrate December with festivemusic, singing holiday favorites, and storytellingby one of Vermont’s most belovedradio hosts?“We’re thrilled to have Rachel Solomon,Aleah Papes, Billy Ray Poli, and Eric Brooksbring cheer to the concert with their beautifulvocal performances and to lead a festiveaudience sing-a-long. Much loved radio hostJane Lindholm also joins us as a narrator, andwith our orchestra in the holiday spirit, thiswill be a heartwarming December concert forthe entire family,” says Elise Brunelle, VSOExecutive Director.As the music director and conductor of theSan Bernardino Symphony Orchestra and theSoutheast Symphony and Chorus in Los Angeles,Parnther’s diverse conducting engagementsrange from traditional concert halls toHollywood film studios and live sports arenasaround the world. Vermont is in for a real treatwith Parnther at the podium.• • •• • •• • •show will also be available to watch onlinethrough the Valley Players website. Ticketsare $18 for evening shows and $14 formatinees, and are available in advance witha credit card from www.valleyplayers.com, orby reservation by calling 802-583-1674. Forreservations, cash or check is preferred. Atthis time, proof of Covid-19 vaccination andmasks are not required to attend in person; theValley Players will continue to follow recommendedVermont state guidelines at the timeof the show.and emotions alike.The VFO is a community orchestra of fi -dlers, violists, cellists, bass players, mandolinplayers, guitarists, and flute/whistle playersFor more information, visit www.vermontfiddleorchestra.og.The outstanding soloists are familiar toVermonters. They include Lillian Broderick,soprano; Carolyn Dickinson, contralto; NeilCerutti, tenor; and Erik Kronke, bass. MaryJane Austin is the assistant choral director.Now in its 64th season, the Vermont Philharmonichas been making beautiful musicsince 1959. It is Vermont’s oldest communityorchestra. The Messiah performances area Central Vermont favorite holiday tradition.Tickets ($20/adults, $15/seniors, and $5/students) are available at the door. Ticketscan be purchased online at vermontphilharmonic.com.The VSO is partnering with Spauling HighschoolFood Shelves this December and encouragesall concertgoers to bring a non-perishableitem to the concert at the Barre OperaHouse on December 9. VSO volunteers willtake the donations to the food shelf; detailedinformation on their top priority needs can befound at Enough Ministries. Tickets are onsale now at Holiday Pops at the Barre OperaHouse tickets. Buy one full price ticket andreceive up to two free tickets for children ages12 and under. Limit two per order.This concert is presented with support byCourtyard Marriott, AARP, and Vermont Public.In its 88th year, the Vermont SymphonyOrchestra (VSO) is the nation’s oldest stateassistedsymphony orchestra and a non-profitorganization that celebrates instrumental andchoral music as a unifier throughout Vermont.The VSO has proven that music can buildstrong communities and is proud to serve allof Vermont’s residents through our diversemusical events and compelling educationalprograms. 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