Join us this week for Mindful Moments and Tea, Treats, & Truths About Aging in Pownal on October 14, and Community Health Day in Bennington on October 15. Explore local resources, ask questions, and connect with your community.

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Flyer for “Tea, Treats, & Truths About Aging,” a free community conversation about aging resources, hospice care, and local support services. The event is Wednesday, October 14, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at Solomon Wright Public Library, 97 Main Street, Pownal, Vermont. Tea and light refreshments will be provided. Hosted by Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging and VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region.
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Promotional graphic for GetSetUp, a free online learning platform for older adults. The graphic encourages lifelong learning through live, interactive classes covering technology, wellness, hobbies, and more. It highlights opportunities to connect with others, learn at your own pace, and explore new interests from home. Call to action directs visitors to GetSetUp.org.
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Graphic promoting Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Online. The image features the program logo, the headline "Healthy habits. Lasting change." and highlights a 15-week online lifestyle program with live virtual classes that participants can join from home. A smiling older adult is shown using a laptop. The graphic encourages visitors to learn more about upcoming classes.
Call today to sign up 1-800-642-5119
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