By Curt Peterson Scams targeting seniors is big business, according to AARP Fraud Watch Network volunteer Bill April. “An identity is stolen every two seconds,” April told an audience at the Thompson Senior Center last Thursday July 21. “Each year […]
Tag: Seniors
Featured, Local News
Seniors discover joy in drumming, creating rhythms together
By Ethan Weinstein Inside St. Joseph Kervick, an assisted living facility, seniors walked and rolled toward a familiar face: Rob Zollman. Zollman runs a monthly drum circle at St. Jospeh Kervick, bringing music and activity to an excited group of […]
News Briefs
Seniors recognized at Woodstock Union High School
WOODSTOCK— Dozens of students were recognized at the awards presenttion upon graduation from Woodtock High School. Those that earned Summa cum laude for the Class of 2017 included: Jonas Kantola (Valedictorian), Spruce Bohen (Salutatorian), Patrick Bald, Erika Gebhardt, Anna Dieffenbach, […]
News Briefs
Castleton seniors volunteer in Georgia
CASTLETON—Nineteen Castleton students traded in their final break of the academic year for some hard hats, hammers, and building supplies, as members of the Habitat for Humanity Club made the journey to Dekalb County, Ga., as part of an alternative […]
News Briefs
PEGTV offers scholarships for visual arts majors
RUTLAND—High school seniors planning to attend college in visual arts can lower college tuition costs by applying for a 2017 Courcelle Scholarship offered by PEGTV. Two Rutland County high school seniors who exhibit a high level of proficiency and interest […]
Letter, Opinion
Mountain vs. seniors, part two
Dear Editor, The response from people I received after my letter was published in last week’s edition, was overwhelmingly positive everywhere I went—skiing Thursday and Friday, at Choices Friday night, the Deli on Route 4, everywhere—not one negative remark. But […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
The mountain vs. the seniors
Dear Editor, Up until a few years ago, ski passes for seniors were given at age 65 and at age 72 you were considered a “super senior.” That super senior season pass was $549. So, why did the mountain raise the […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Seniors, refresh road knowledge at AARP driving program
Thursday, April 16 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — On April 16 the Castleton Community Center will host the AARP Safe Driving Program. The course is for senior citizens to refresh their driving knowledge.Check with your insurance company for any benefits or […]
Opinion
Seniors, Medicare and single payer
Dear Editor, An interesting kerfuffle popped up in the comment section of VermontDigger.com’s recent article, “Feliciano claims Shumlin wants to take over Medicare” (see reprinted article, this issue). First, some thought the way the headline was phrased cast doubt on […]
Column
Athletes at 80
Among the most fascinating men I have met are two athletes, both well into their 80s. Both, when we met, appeared remarkably healthy, strong and robust. The odd thing is that what I learned most from each was not about […]