Vernon Senior Center

 MISSION:                         

 The Vernon Senior Center is committed to assisting Vernon seniors by providing programs that meet their needs and address their concerns:

~ Opportunities for socialization, recreation and learning

~ fitness and health programs and services

~ transportation

~ entertainment and trips

~ opportunities for volunteering and helping others

~ assistance with applications for services

~ information or referral to other agencies for services                          

ACTIVITIES:                    

~ Card games - pinochle, setback, bridge and cribbage.  Evening card parties are also held the first three Thursdays of the month.

~ Mah Jongg, shuffleboard and pool.  Tournaments are also held for each of these activities.  Award luncheons are held at the end of each tournament.

~ Crafters Social

~ One day and multi-day trips                                                                                                  

~ Bingo every Monday

~ Ladies and men's golf leagues                                                                                               

INSTRUCTION/CLASSES:

~ Folk and line dance            ~ Exercise                                 ~ Mah Jongg

~ Bridge                              ~ Pinochle                                 ~ Set back

~ Crafts                              ~ Computers                              ~ Cribbage

~ Painting                            ~ Scrapbooking                          ~ Pool

~ Ceramics                          ~ Yoga                                      ~ Driver Safety

~ Halloween Happenings luncheon and card party

~ Tag/Bake Sales

TRANSPORTATION:

   Senior Bus:

~ activities at the Senior Center

~ shopping - Tuesdays and Thursdays

~ shopping Buckland Mall and WalMart - once a month

~ movies once a month

~ "Out to Lunch Bunch" once a month

~ special events - Exchange Club picnic, Voting Day

~ Golden Steppers Dance Group performances

~ special trips

Senior Car:

                ~ medical and dental appointments outside of Vernon

HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS:

~ Blood pressure screenings

~ Flu shots

~ Footcare

 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

~ Advisory Board               ~ Office Support                                ~ Rental rebates

~ Activity Leader                ~ Special events/fundraisers                ~ Flu Clinic

~ Instructor                       ~ Income tax filings                            ~ Blood drives

 ~ Holiday Parties ~ Exchange Club Picnic ~ Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SERVICES:

~ Municipal Agent ~ Rental Rebates ~ Income Taxes

INFORMATION ON ISSUES OF INTEREST/CONCERN TO SENIORS:

~ Presentations ~ Written Materials: flyers and brochures
 

REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES:

~ Municipal Agent ~ Vernon Social Services ~ Hockanum Valley Community Council