Upcoming Events

Thursday April 11th
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Cooking for One or Two on a Budget

Eat Well, Spend Wisely:  Budget-Friendly Solutions!  

In this cooking demo, you’ll learn to make the most of your grocery budget while planning healthy meals for smaller households.

Call Michelle at 802-479-7524 to RSVP!

Wednesday April 17th
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Memorable Times Cafe

Join us for Memorable Times Cafe, an in-person gathering especially welcoming of folks with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners.  Meet friends and make fruit kebabs!  Live music will fill out this free, dementia-friendly activity. 

Contact Barb Asen at [email protected] or 802-476-2681 to register.

Tuesday April 23rd
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Mitzvah Fund Mobile Veterinary Clinics

Is your animal companion feeling unwell or in need of an exam?  

Are you putting off caring for your animal companion because of financial constraints or struggling to provide care due to cost? 

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is sponsoring free veterinary services through the Mitzvah Fund Mobile Clinic at the Orange East Senior Center.

Eligibility: This service is open to adults age 60+ who meet the income qualifications OR express special financial need. 

Available Services: Exams, vaccinations, nail trimming, flea/tick products, heartworm products, blood and lab tests, dental care, small surgeries, and medications.  

Please note that spots are limited and a waitlist will be started after the first 8 sign-ups. CVCOA will allow one animal per household. If another animal needs service, they will be put on the waitlist. Services will be determined during the phone consultation and review of the pet's medical records. The veterinarian will prioritize appointments and will add technician appointments for additional pets that only need nail trims, ear cleanings, or gland expressions. 

On the day of the clinic, each animal who sees the veterinarian will receive an exam and any appropriate vaccines. They may also receive a blood test if they need a Heartworm/Lyme test or if they need a future anesthetic event. 

Any follow-up care will be done directly through the Mitzvah Fund. If the animal does need a dental or surgery the owner can fill out a Mitzvah Fund Application. Depending on income the cost could be completely subsidized. The Mitzvah Fund does NOT provide chronic ongoing care, emergency care, or most orthopedic procedures. 

Contact Michelle Mahikoa, CVCOA’s Nutrition Outreach Specialist at 802-479-7524 to sign up or for more information!