DAR Notes Bennington DAR hosts Oct 15 gathering
Members at the Bennington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met October 15 at Mrs. George Kidd's home. Highlights included a reading of the president general's letter, report on the Bradford state meeting, a display of an Indian Joe dugout canoe, and plans for Bicentennial activities, Act 250 awareness, and bicycle safety programs. Mrs. Wilson reelected to the state executive board. memorial medals shown. a new member welcomed. auction closes the meeting.
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Kidd
St. Joseph College
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William Hartington
Australia
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American Association of Retired Persons
John Powell
Lloyd Oppenheimer
Powell
AARP
Marguerite Banks
Timmerman
Bennington Free Library
Bennington Opportunity Council launches senior help and clearinghouse
Bennington Opportunity Council announces two programs including a senior chore service in partnership with the Office on Aging offering small repairs and light tasks for residents over 60. Eligible participants may pay what they can to extend access, with Ken reachable at 442-9519. The council also develops a clearinghouse for temporary and emergency paid services such as child care and elder care, linking workers to jobs via direct referrals and the Vermont Employment Service network. A community entertainment event on Oct 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pownal Baptist Church features local performers with no admission charge.
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BOC
Ken
Tina Calabro
Vermont State Employment Service
Bennington
Bennington Opportunity
Pownal Baptist Church
Oldcastle Players
Oklahoma
Mt. Anthony
Pownal Baptist Choir
Scott Shays
Stamp parcels for shut-ins from Green Mountain founder
George A. Greenwood, founder of the Green Mountain Stamp Society and United Stamp Society for Shut-Ins, gathers stamps and philatelic material to aid shut-ins worldwide. He sorts hinges albums and catalogs before Christmas for hospitals prisons and homes in need, supported by gifts and his personal collection.
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George A. Greenwood
Green Mountain Stamp Society
United Stamp Society
USSST
Greenwood
Shriner’s Hospital For
Italy
USSSI
Sue
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Bennington
Park McCullough Big House
North Bennington
P.O
Openings Remain in Mt Anthony Adult Education Classes
Mt Anthony Union High School reports available seats in adult education sessions. Monday nights offer painting and drawing, auto mechanics for men and women, shorthand, and beginning sewing. Tuesday includes woodworking, typing, ceramics, and advance sewing. All start at 7 with durations of two to three hours, ten week courses, registrations and payments due the first night. Minimum enrollment of 10 needed to organize a class. inquiries to 447-0220. A Bennington AARP meeting drew about 100 attendees including guests from Australia and Texas.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
AARP notes meeting details for November activities
AARP notes recount a foliage trip to Stowe and a planned bus trip to Colonie Shopping Plaza on November 21 requiring at least 30 signups. Bus departs Bennington at 9 a.m. and returns 5 p.m. Round trip tickets cost 7 dollars payable at the November meeting on November 14.
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Stowe
Colonie
N.Y
Bennington
Margaret Powell
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