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June 18, 2025
Why have a personal Medicare or Social Security account?
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Your Personal Medicare Account ...
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Your Personal Medicare Account ...
June 09, 2025
Sing, Laugh and Dance at the Longest Day Benefit
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On Saturday June 21, put on your dancing shoes and join Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) at the Capital City Grange (6612 VT Route 12, Berlin) for singing, laughing, dancing and prizes at the Longest Day Benefit to support CVCOA and the ...
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On Saturday June 21, put on your dancing shoes and join Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) at the Capital City Grange (6612 VT Route 12, Berlin) for singing, laughing, dancing and prizes at the Longest Day Benefit to support CVCOA and the ...
May 27, 2025
CVCOA Staff Help Meal Program Volunteers Take a Break
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April was volunteer appreciation month and as part of the effort to show how vital and valuable our volunteers are, our Community Engagement team supported several meal sites in hosting volunteer appreciation lunches. Lunches in South Royalton, ...
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April was volunteer appreciation month and as part of the effort to show how vital and valuable our volunteers are, our Community Engagement team supported several meal sites in hosting volunteer appreciation lunches. Lunches in South Royalton, ...
April 02, 2025
Kim Lipinski Appointed to Meals on Wheels Advisory Committee
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From awards and recognition to innovative grants, Lipinski’s work continues to benefit the local community while making a national impact. Her leadership and innovation are recognized through an appointment to a national advisory committee for ...
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From awards and recognition to innovative grants, Lipinski’s work continues to benefit the local community while making a national impact. Her leadership and innovation are recognized through an appointment to a national advisory committee for ...
March 21, 2025
Fourth Annual Hit the Trail Fundraiser
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This year’s Hit the Trail promises to be an unforgettable day with an essential mission! Celebrate and recreate on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail by lacing up your running or walking shoes or climbing onto your bicycle. Funds raised make it ...
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This year’s Hit the Trail promises to be an unforgettable day with an essential mission! Celebrate and recreate on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail by lacing up your running or walking shoes or climbing onto your bicycle. Funds raised make it ...
February 25, 2025
Getting Connected: How Choosing to Seek Help Allowed a CVCOA Client to Live in His Community of Choice
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Fred had been getting by fine---he would have qualified for some food and fuel assistance, but he was getting by. Like many Vermonters, Fred was too proud to seek help.
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Fred had been getting by fine---he would have qualified for some food and fuel assistance, but he was getting by. Like many Vermonters, Fred was too proud to seek help.
February 25, 2025
Community Tax Preparation Services
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Capstone Community Action has resources available for tax preparation assistance. People with incomes of $67,000 or less can receive assistance with income taxes as well as the Homestead and Renter credit.
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Capstone Community Action has resources available for tax preparation assistance. People with incomes of $67,000 or less can receive assistance with income taxes as well as the Homestead and Renter credit.
January 10, 2025
Shared Interests Lead to Connection
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Read about how a shared interest reconnected high school classmates and led to new connections for CVCOA and STM Weather.
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Read about how a shared interest reconnected high school classmates and led to new connections for CVCOA and STM Weather.
January 02, 2025
Celebrating 25 Years of Service to CVCOA!
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This month, we say farewell to Christine Melicharek, who’s served CVCOA as a Case Manager in Lamoille county for a quarter century! I recently had a chance to chat with Christine about what she valued most in her career with CVCOA.
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This month, we say farewell to Christine Melicharek, who’s served CVCOA as a Case Manager in Lamoille county for a quarter century! I recently had a chance to chat with Christine about what she valued most in her career with CVCOA.
December 11, 2024
Winter Warmers!
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As we move into the colder part of the year, we have compiled some resources to help you stay warm and safe!
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As we move into the colder part of the year, we have compiled some resources to help you stay warm and safe!
October 31, 2024
Locally Run Memory Cafés Alleviate Social Isolation
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One major way that CVCOA’s Family Caregiver Support Program helps address social isolation among caregivers and those they care for is through Memory Cafés.
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One major way that CVCOA’s Family Caregiver Support Program helps address social isolation among caregivers and those they care for is through Memory Cafés.
October 31, 2024
CVCOA Expands Meals on Wheels Services with Therapeutic Meal Training Initiative
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CVCOA is enhancing support for its 13 partner meal sites through specialized training in the production of Therapeutic Meals for the Meals on Wheels program.
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CVCOA is enhancing support for its 13 partner meal sites through specialized training in the production of Therapeutic Meals for the Meals on Wheels program.
October 17, 2024
Paying it Forward: A Meals on Wheels Volunteer's Story
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Marybeth Longo volunteers with the Waterbury Meals on Wheels program 5 days a week and helps with pretty much everything.
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Marybeth Longo volunteers with the Waterbury Meals on Wheels program 5 days a week and helps with pretty much everything.
August 29, 2024
Preparing for Medicare Open Enrollment
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You can make changes to your Medicare coverage each year during Medicare’s Open Enrollment, which runs October 15 to December 7.
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You can make changes to your Medicare coverage each year during Medicare’s Open Enrollment, which runs October 15 to December 7.
August 13, 2024
Grey Muzzle Grant Gives Senior Dogs at CVCOA a Second Chance
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CVCOA was recently chosen to receive a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization to help local senior dogs and the people who love them.
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CVCOA was recently chosen to receive a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization to help local senior dogs and the people who love them.
August 08, 2024
The Little Things: One Volunteer's Incredible Impact
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Elaine Badger spent 8.5 years with CVCOA as an AmeriCorps Senior Companion, logging over 1780 hours! I spoke to her recently to find out more about the vital role she played in peoples’ lives and the special relationships she formed along the way...
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Elaine Badger spent 8.5 years with CVCOA as an AmeriCorps Senior Companion, logging over 1780 hours! I spoke to her recently to find out more about the vital role she played in peoples’ lives and the special relationships she formed along the way...
July 11, 2024
Time to Get Creative
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I recently had a chance to speak to Marian, a long-time Creative Care Kit participant. All Marian ever wanted to do was make cards to send to her friends and relatives. She had tried taking a number of art classes, but they weren’t the right fit ...
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I recently had a chance to speak to Marian, a long-time Creative Care Kit participant. All Marian ever wanted to do was make cards to send to her friends and relatives. She had tried taking a number of art classes, but they weren’t the right fit ...
May 30, 2024
A Helping Hand
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At the Central Vermont Council on Aging, a dedicated team of 18 staff members work behind the scenes to answer Helpline calls, make referrals, and connect people to supports that allow them to live with dignity in the homes and communities of ...
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At the Central Vermont Council on Aging, a dedicated team of 18 staff members work behind the scenes to answer Helpline calls, make referrals, and connect people to supports that allow them to live with dignity in the homes and communities of ...
April 10, 2024
Get On Board!
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One major way that folks lend a hand to CVCOA is by being a member of the Board of Directors. I had the chance to speak with several board members about why they became involved and what they like best about being on the board.
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One major way that folks lend a hand to CVCOA is by being a member of the Board of Directors. I had the chance to speak with several board members about why they became involved and what they like best about being on the board.
March 20, 2024
Changing Lives
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Bill, who has Lewy Body Dementia and other medical issues, and his primary caregiver, Donna, have been receiving Case Management Services from Andrew at CVCOA since May 2023.
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Bill, who has Lewy Body Dementia and other medical issues, and his primary caregiver, Donna, have been receiving Case Management Services from Andrew at CVCOA since May 2023.
March 12, 2024
Upcoming Exercise Class Leader Training Opportunities
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If you have enjoyed taking fitness classes, feel comfortable demonstrating moves others can copy and would like to help others grow, learn, and socialize together, this new adventure might be for you.
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If you have enjoyed taking fitness classes, feel comfortable demonstrating moves others can copy and would like to help others grow, learn, and socialize together, this new adventure might be for you.
February 13, 2024
A Trip to the Coast
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CVCOA connects people. This summer, one of our case managers was able to connect a donor and a client in an unconventional but impactful way.
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CVCOA connects people. This summer, one of our case managers was able to connect a donor and a client in an unconventional but impactful way.
February 06, 2024
Making the World a Better Place
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In 2020, at the height of COVID, CVCOA started a Creative Care Kit project to bring arts activities to homebound older adults, helping to enhance social connection through arts and technology.
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In 2020, at the height of COVID, CVCOA started a Creative Care Kit project to bring arts activities to homebound older adults, helping to enhance social connection through arts and technology.
November 14, 2023
CVCOA and Local Partners Expand Therapeutic Meals in Central Vermont
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CVCOA expands meal options for older adults in several ways.
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CVCOA expands meal options for older adults in several ways.
October 06, 2023
Governor Scott Proclaims October 7 Ageism Awareness Day
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Governor Scott's proclamation for Ageism Awareness Day.
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Governor Scott's proclamation for Ageism Awareness Day.
October 05, 2023
Ageism Awareness Day 2023
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October 7th, 2023 marks the 2nd annual Ageism Awareness Day, sponsored by the American Society on Aging, with a goal of increasing understanding about this important issue and advocating for a society that respects, values, and celebrates people ...
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October 7th, 2023 marks the 2nd annual Ageism Awareness Day, sponsored by the American Society on Aging, with a goal of increasing understanding about this important issue and advocating for a society that respects, values, and celebrates people ...
August 02, 2023
Response to July 2023 Flood
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A message from CVCOA's Executive Director John Mandeville
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A message from CVCOA's Executive Director John Mandeville
July 20, 2023
CVCOA Senior Planet Technology Courses
2 minute read
Want to know more about our free, in person technology training opportunities?
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Want to know more about our free, in person technology training opportunities?
July 15, 2023
Disaster-Relief Scam Prevention Message from Vermont Attorney General
1.5 minute read
Scammers often strike in the aftermath of natural disasters, taking advantage of community generosity and our heightened emotional state. Be on the lookout and report disaster-related scams.
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Scammers often strike in the aftermath of natural disasters, taking advantage of community generosity and our heightened emotional state. Be on the lookout and report disaster-related scams.
May 09, 2023
Falls Prevention
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Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
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Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
May 09, 2023
Fire Safety Tips
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Fire Safety Tips from the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety, Public Education and Community Risk Reduction Section
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Fire Safety Tips from the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety, Public Education and Community Risk Reduction Section
May 02, 2023
Want to Know Why We're Celebrating Older Americans Month?
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Challenge the Narrative on Aging ...
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Challenge the Narrative on Aging ...
March 14, 2023
CVCOA's Creative Care Kits Promote Family Art-Making
3 minute read
A story of how one family creates together using CVCOA's creative care kit.
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A story of how one family creates together using CVCOA's creative care kit.
March 08, 2023
Slam the Scam! How to Spot Government Imposters
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Tips on how to spot and deal with a government imposter phone call.
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Tips on how to spot and deal with a government imposter phone call.
February 07, 2023
"It's Good to Give Back" A Volunteer Story
2 minute read
Ever wonder what its like to volunteer with CVCOA?
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Ever wonder what its like to volunteer with CVCOA?
December 29, 2022
On the Road with The Mitzvah Fund
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The Mitzvah Fund visits Greater Randolph Senior Center to support older adults and their animal companions!
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The Mitzvah Fund visits Greater Randolph Senior Center to support older adults and their animal companions!
December 20, 2022
Remembering Buzz Surwilo
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Buzz has left us with so many memories and humorous stories, helping our older neighbors over the years. He was so willing to help out, especially where wood was concerned.
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Buzz has left us with so many memories and humorous stories, helping our older neighbors over the years. He was so willing to help out, especially where wood was concerned.
November 30, 2022
Prioritize Social Connection, For Yourself and For Others
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Social connection is vital for our well-being. Making meaningful connections with others is integral for thriving as humans, as important as nutritious food and clean water, access to the outdoors, and safe housing.
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Social connection is vital for our well-being. Making meaningful connections with others is integral for thriving as humans, as important as nutritious food and clean water, access to the outdoors, and safe housing.
November 09, 2022
Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month
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An art series to celebrate the work of family caregivers.
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An art series to celebrate the work of family caregivers.
November 01, 2022
CVCOA to Recognize Volunteer Service at Vermont State House on April 20
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Rep. Dan Noyes will honor and recognize the dedication of volunteers from Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom during State House session on April 20.
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Rep. Dan Noyes will honor and recognize the dedication of volunteers from Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom during State House session on April 20.
October 30, 2022
Remembering Betty Bell
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A tribute to Betty Bell, long-time CVCOA volunteer.
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A tribute to Betty Bell, long-time CVCOA volunteer.
September 25, 2022
Make a Change and Make a Difference: Become an AmeriCorps Member!
3.5 minute read
Maybe you find yourself at another crossroads. Maybe you need to take charge of the change happening in your life. Or maybe you need an inspirational opportunity and a way to put your values into action. If any of these maybes apply to you, I hope...
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Maybe you find yourself at another crossroads. Maybe you need to take charge of the change happening in your life. Or maybe you need an inspirational opportunity and a way to put your values into action. If any of these maybes apply to you, I hope...
January 21, 2022
Share Your Experience, Shape the Community
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Share Your Experience, Shape the Community What do you think can strengthen the health of your community? Now is the time to share your experiences in order to see change implemented in Central Vermont. Every…
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Share Your Experience, Shape the Community What do you think can strengthen the health of your community? Now is the time to share your experiences in order to see change implemented in Central Vermont. Every…
December 17, 2021
Navigating Healthy Aging in a Complicated Time
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Resources and ideas for staying engaged during the winter months.
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Resources and ideas for staying engaged during the winter months.
November 22, 2021
Vermont ABLE Library
2.5 minute read
Information about Vermont ABLE Library: What is it? How Do I Sign Up?
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Information about Vermont ABLE Library: What is it? How Do I Sign Up?
October 11, 2021
Supporting Aging Services in Central Vermont
5.5 minute read
Thanks for Your Support! On October 9th, 2021, the Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) held a fundraiser to support our mission and services. CVCOA staff and board members are touched by the outpouring of support from this event. We truly ...
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Thanks for Your Support! On October 9th, 2021, the Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) held a fundraiser to support our mission and services. CVCOA staff and board members are touched by the outpouring of support from this event. We truly ...
September 17, 2021
Support Healthy Aging through Falls Prevention
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Support Healthy Aging through Falls Prevention Falling is not a normal part of aging. Falls threaten the safety and independence of older Vermonters and can create a heavy economic and personal burden. Check to see if you're at risk of falling ...
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Support Healthy Aging through Falls Prevention Falling is not a normal part of aging. Falls threaten the safety and independence of older Vermonters and can create a heavy economic and personal burden. Check to see if you're at risk of falling ...
August 23, 2021
CVCOA Seeks Your Feedback - 2022-2025 Area Plan draft
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CVCOA Seeks Your Feedback - 2022-2025 Area Plan draft ...
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CVCOA Seeks Your Feedback - 2022-2025 Area Plan draft ...
August 04, 2021
In the News: SevenDays features Waterbury Area Senior Center's reopening
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Alison Novak from SevenDays sat down with congregate meal attendees at the Waterbury Area Senior Center to talk about the center's reopening and how attendees feel about being back in person after a long pandemic year, with growing concerns over ...
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Alison Novak from SevenDays sat down with congregate meal attendees at the Waterbury Area Senior Center to talk about the center's reopening and how attendees feel about being back in person after a long pandemic year, with growing concerns over ...