​TWIN VALLEY SENIOR CENTER
4583 US Route 2
East Montpelier, Vermont 05651
802-223-3322    twinvalleyseniors@myfairpoint.net
Serving seniors 55+  in Cabot, Calais, East Montpelier, Marshfield, Plainfield, and Woodbury           
Open:  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 am-2pm   
All ages welcome!

Our Mission
To facilitate the social, emotional, and physical well-being of independent senior citizens by providing access to community resources and providing services and activities that maintain Senior citizens' independence and wellness.

Board of Director Opening
On behalf of twin valley seniors, as director, I am asking you to please consider joining the board of directors (bod). The bod is a very important position to help support and keep the senior center strong to meet the needs of older and younger residents in your town. There is no special requirement to be on the board except caring and supporting the center plus, help guide the director to fulfill the center’s mission. The board meets the third Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Ideas and input for supporting and volunteering with fundraising events. Time is pretty minimal but the rewards are huge. We ask that residents in the Calais, Woodbury, East Montpelier, Adamant and Cabot areas have a voice for residents about the operation of your local senior center. If you have questions about the board position I welcome you to contact me at 223- 3322 or email twinvalleyseniors@myfairpoint.net. ​​
Lunch
Come join us for lunch at 12:15pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 
Donation: 60+ $5.00 under age 60/$6.00
Open to the public, no one is turned away. ​
​Volunteers Needed
We are once again in search of volunteer backups for our Meals on Wheels program. This need is to help with the filling of trays, sealing and packing the bags for the drivers. The hours consist of 7:30 until 9:30 AM 3 days a week. You can work as many days as you can or all 3 days. Back up drivers and kitchen help is always needed. We have other areas of the Senior Center that could use volunteers as well. Stop by and speak with us anytime. We need a volunteer or volunteers to help with the mopping and cleaning of the floors at the center. This would require 2-3 hours weekly and can be done in the evening, Tuesday, Thursday or weekends. If interested please contact Rita at 223-3322 or email twincvalleyseniors@myfairpoint.net.
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 On Christmas Day December 24,2018 Rita had a truly fun time with Brendan & Evan Popp delivering meals to seniors in the Marshfield, Plainfield and East Montpelier area. What a fantastic job my elves did going to the doors with turkey dinners from the Cabot Christmas Dinner for all.  There was roast turkey, mashed potatoes, squash, stuffing, rolls and cookies. We could not have done it with our the help of Santa's GMC Jerry Kennett & Shirley Boardman there for support. The elves were so delighted when they received some homemade goodies from Audrey Huntington. 

Happy New Year from Twin Valley Seniors!
Please join us as we start the New Year with the following:
The Twin Valley Senior Center is offering 3 different Tai Chi classes in 2019:

​Tai Chi for beginners on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00
Sun Style 73 forms on Friday at 1:00 
Yang Style 24 forms on Friday at 2:00

Join us in improving strength and balance and in finding peace of mind through slow, continuous movement. These classes are free to the public. All ages welcome.

          February

​Shirley King                 2

Cliff King                      9

George Bollenback  15

Andrew Giroux          17

Edna Corliss               20

Thomas Crose           20

Albert Jerome            23

Barbara Morse           26


Recipes and Remembrances Cookbook
Get your copy of the new TVSC Cookbook now! Stock up for gifts, birthdays and other holiday gifts. 344 recipes from as far as the 1830's plus some new ones, too. Only $10.50 which benefits TVSC. To Purchase a copy, please call the center at 223-3322 or email Twinvalleyseniors@myfairpoint.net. If paying by check, please note "Cookbook" in the memo line. 
​Charitable contributions and your Vermont taxes
A recent change in Vermont tax law (Act 11, enacted July 2, 2018), provides for a nonrefundable charitable contribution credit against the Vermont taxpayer's tax liability. This credit is 5 percent of the first $20,000 in eligible charitable contributions made during the taxable year.  It applies whether the taxpayer itemizes deductions on their federal tax return or uses the standard deduction.
Since the law and credit are retroactive to January 1, 2018, taxpayers should keep any documentation of charitable contributions made in 2018, for use in preparing the 2018 tax return.  
For example: If your 2018 charitable contributions total $1,000, the credit is $50 ($1,000 x 5% = $50). This credit reduces your taxes by $50, whether or not you itemize deductions.