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  and surrounding towns. Any age is welcome and we encourage Veterans to join us.            
Open:  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 am-2pm   

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Senior Center is temporarily CLOSED.
Meals on Wheels service CONTINUES during this time. 
 
 CURBSIDE SERVICE begins on July 6.  Call by Friday for Monday and Monday for Wednesday, to reserve your meal!


NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND!
Please contact the center if you know of a friend, neighbor or loved one that you feel has nutritional needs. We have plenty of meals available and there is more always being prepared. We are here for people regardless of ability to donate. All that is required is you must be age 60.  An easy phone call to the center 223-3322, a few questions and meals can be on their way. Under age 60?  We can guide you to the right agency that can also assist you with acquiring meals which would originate from TVSC if you live in the six towns we serve. There is no need for anyone to go without food - we are here for you!     

COVID-19 ISOLATION LEAVING YOU LONELY?  Join this call each Tuesday at 10:15 AM!
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TAX RETURN INFORMATION
Both the IRS and the Vermont Tax Department have delayed the date by which tax returns should be filed to July 15, 2020.  The date by which any income tax due for 2019 must be paid has also been delayed to July 15, 2020.  There will be no penalty or interest charges for taking advantage of the later due date. The July 15, 2020 due date also applies to Vermont’s homestead declaration, property tax credit claims, and renter rebate claims.  Please keep checking the Senior Center newsletter/website for information about when the tax clinic will be able to reopen.
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Lunch
Come join us for lunch at 12:15pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Anyone is welcome.
Donation: 60+ $5.00 under age 60/$6.00
Open to the public
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Don’t forget when shopping online use smile.amazon.com to help support Twin Valley Seniors.
 

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.

We Want You - Come Join TVSC Board of Directors
On behalf of Twin Valley Seniors, as director, I am asking you to please consider joining the Board of Directors . The Board  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 4:00  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. ​​
​Volunteers Always Needed
We are always 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, or interested please contact Rita at 223-3322 or email twinvalleyseniors@myfairpoint.net.
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. 
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