THE C.I.D.E.R. PRESS
Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources, Inc.
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Executive Director
Robin Way
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
C.I.D.E.R. NEWS
Program Coordinator
JANUARY 2009
by Robin Way, Executive Director
Jim Holzschuh
Board of Directors
Dolf Wirsing, President
Rick Whittlesey, Vice Pres.
David Dewyea, Secretary
Richard Ernst, Treasurer
Robert Ayers
John Bierele
Michael Cordner
Douglas DiSabito
Barbara Duffy
Barbara Geries
Odessa Hopkins
Betsy Howland
Lorrie Janick
David Light
Carol Miller
Robert Pettegrow
Meg Pond
Lynn Soule
Carol Stata
Mary Watson
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
C.I.D.E.R. News
1
Monthly Programs
2
Twas the Day (or so)
Before Christmas
3
A Brown Bag Check Up
4
Quit Your Way
5
January Calendar
6-7
Flashlight Program:
Chronic Illness and
Emotional Health
8
C.I.D.E.R.’fieds
Recipe
9
Curious Facts about
Language
10
More Holiday
C.I.D.E.R. Photos
11
C.I.D.E.R. News Cont.
12
Hi Folks,
It’s a chilly New Year’s Eve morning as I write this. 2008 will certainly
go down as a pretty notable year. What’s that old curse…”May you live in
interesting times”? Certainly, has been that….and then some!
Here at C.I.D.E.R., it’s been a very eventful and interesting year as well.
With our transportation program accounting for around three quarters of all of our
activity, we have been watching (and feeling) the dramatic rise and fall of gasoline
prices over the past few months. During the first five months of our current fiscal
year (July through November) our five, wheelchair lift-equipped vans, and the
Chevy HHR sedan have used 5,696 gallons of gasoline while driving 56,609
miles. The cost per mile (for fuel) has dropped from 38 cents to 25 cents, and the
price has dropped considerably since the end of November. The HHR has
accounted for approximately 22% of our “van mileage” over this period. No
doubt that this vehicle is paying for itself through fuel savings, even with the drop
in price. It’s also a lot more fun to drive than a bus!
We were hoping that the fuel savings of almost two thousand dollars per
month would allow us to reduce the billing rate ($55
per hour) charged to Medicaid and other funding
sources for van rides. (No individual riders are ever
charged for transportation, though donations are
encouraged.) Unfortunately, our new contractual
obligations with the public transit program replacing
“The Network” in St. Albans (Green Mountain
Transit Agency) require that we significantly
increase some of our insurance coverage, and this Santa (Rick Gamache)
will pretty much eat up any fuel savings. Could be visits Jim and Carol at the
worse...fuel could still be at $4 a gallon I suppose.
C.I.D.E.R. Office.
The transition to sub-contracting (to provide
elderly/disabled and Medicaid transportation in Grand Isle County) with GMTA
seems to be moving pretty smoothly. One new requirement will be for any
C.I.D.E.R. staff and volunteers who have had a residence anywhere outside of VT
during the past seven years to submit to a National Criminal Background Check
As we work with a very vulnerable population, including an increasing number of
children and young adults, background check screening becomes ever more
important. Any C.I.D.E.R. staff or volunteers who deal with clients on an
individual basis are required to pass a Vermont criminal background check, adult
and child abuse registry checks, and for drivers, a driver’s license/DMV record
check. We also require everyone to sign a client confidentiality agreement.
Social isolation remains a challenge for many elderly and disabled
Islanders. Most C.I.D.E.R. activities, be they trips, meals, exercise classes, and
even the monthly newsletter folding gathering, are also designed to provide an
opportunity for a little social interaction with neighbors and Continued on Page 12
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Special Events At “The Neighbors” In January
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH
“JANUARY THAW’ LUNCHEON
Soup….Sandwiches….a little hot Coffee or Tea….some conversation with friends and
neighbors….maybe something sweet for dessert….a ride in the nice warm C.I.D.E.R.
van...a great way to spend some time when you’re living on rocks in a frozen lake!
11am to 1pm, Lunch will be served at Noon
Call the C.I.D.E.R. office at 372-6425 for info, or to make a reservation for lunch. The neighbors
community meals program is located in the South Hero Congregational Church. Wheelchair-accessible
transportation is available at no cost. Meals are served at Noon. A donation of $3 for seniors is requested.
Special January Trip
WEEKLY SHOPPING TRIPS
Thursdays
Saint Albans
Friday, January 23rd
LUNCH AND A MOVIE!
Enjoy lunch at The Ninety-Nine Restaurant
in Williston, and a movie matinee at the
Majestic Theater (movie(s) to be determined)
Bob will spring for the popcorn!
1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29
Arrive Approx. 11:30 AM
Leave Approx. 2:30 PM
Hannaford’s, Price Chopper,
Pharmacies (Swanton & St. Albans),
Appointments and More!
10am to 4pm
Seating is limited. Call 372-625 for reservations. All
vehicles are wheelchair accessible. Cost is by donation
only.
C.I.D.E.R. PROGRAMS
PROGRAM
Transportation
“The Neighbors” Community
Meals Program & “Meals On
Wheels”
“Flashlight” End Of Life
Home Accessibility
Island “Care-Ring”
Living Strong / Tai Chi
Special Needs Equipment
Lending “Closet”
HomeShare
CONTACT
372-6425
372-6425
or
372-4642
372-6425
372-6425
372-6425
372-6425
372-6425
372-6671
WEEKDAY TRIPS TO:
Falcon Manor (VNA) Adult Day
Program (Blair Park Williston)
CarePartners Adult Day Center
(St. Albans)
PACE Vermont
(Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester)
Champlain Community Services
(Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester)
Howard Community Services
(Essex—Burlington)
Fletcher Allen Hospital
Northwestern Medical Center
FAHC Dialysis
Other destinations by request
TTY Relay 711
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Twas the Day (or so) Before Christmas
And we thought that it would be fun to take a picture of everyone who came through our door, so…..
Patti and Dick Malone
came by to drop off
paperwork for the Antique
Sale that C.I.D.E.R. will
sponsor at Folsom School
in South Hero in July
Betsy Montgomery
(and her husband
Bob) are responsible
for our Wednesday
Meals On Wheels
Dave Pillsbury tries
one of the many
pastries dropped off
at the office.
Jim Holzschuh’s wife
Ellen, and son Christopher
stopped by.
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Linda Smith has
been training as our
newest van driver.
Kim Kinney stops
by
with
some
insurance papers to
sign
Roland Tremble
looking just a bit
Santa-like!
FROM
ALL OF
US AT
C.I.D.E.R.
Ken Johnston fills us in
on his “Holiday Lights”
van excursion adventure
in the snowstorm.
Bob Chalmers getting
bored as he recovers
from hip surgery.
Ron Schutz checks
out his driver’s
“manifest” before
heading to St. Albans
and CarePartners
adult day program.
Audrey Moses checks
out the newest
donations to our 2009
Book and Bake Sale
June Atherton is one
of the good neighbors
that help us have the
best volunteer driver
program in the State
of Vermont.
Robin reflects on what a
tough job he has taking
pictures of everyone who
walks through the door!
Volunteer driver
George Rice didn’t
visit but he sent
this
picture
showing off his
brand new knee
replacement, and
the walker that the
grand
kids
decorated with a
holiday
garland
and tinsel.
Jocelyn
Smith
drops off some
holiday bookmarks
the kindergarten,
first, and second
grade students at
Folsom
School
made for the folks
at “The Neighbors”
Lee
E n gl i s h
trying to figure
out how to make
a van be in
Burlington and
St. Albans at the
same
time!
Good dispatching
is the key to
making the best
use of our limited
resources.
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Request a “Brown-Bag” Check-Up
If you have a chronic condition, you may routinely take many
different kinds of medications. Often, the dose or times of the medication
may need to be adjusted as your health changes. Sometimes, you may also
have medications ordered by different doctors, particularly if you visit a
number of specialists. These situations can lead to a great deal of
confusion when taking medications.
As a safety measure, ask to schedule a "brown-bag check-up" with
your primary doctor or local pharmacist. A brown-bag check-up is when
you gather all of your current medications and over-the-counter products
into a "brown-bag" and show them to your doctor or pharmacist so he/she
can look for any potential problems. Schedule your brown-bag
appointment in advance so the doctor or pharmacist has allotted enough
time for the visit. Remember to take any prescription medications, overthe-counter medications, herbal products or "natural products" you are
using.
During the "check-up", the doctor or
pharmacist will review all of the medications and
products you are currently taking, to see if they
are the same as those listed on your medical
record or pharmacy profile. They can double
check these medications for the correct dosage
strength, frequency, or identify if you are using
outdated or discontinued medications. These
practitioners can also screen the medications and
products for potential duplication of therapy or side effects. This is why it
is important to include non-prescription products in the bag.
A brown-bag check-up is not only helpful to patients, but is useful
for physicians and pharmacists too. This review will
help healthcare practitioners know whether you
understand how to take the medication, or if you are
aware of any special precautions that you may need to
know about. This is also a good time for the doctor to
discuss with you any special laboratory testing that may
be needed with certain drugs. You should be prepared
to ask any questions you may have about your
medications. Don't be afraid to write them down, so that
you do not forget to ask.
Having a single doctor "in charge" or aware of all of the
medications and products that you take, is a safe rule. If this is impossible,
keep your list of medications and over-the counter products up-to-date, and
share this information with every doctor or healthcare provider you visit.
Remember to fill all your prescriptions at the same pharmacy or inform
your pharmacist of any over-the counter, herbal or mail order
prescriptions you are taking so that there is complete oversight of your
medications.
Consider making an appointment today for a "brown-bag checkup", or attend this type of sponsored event when offered through your
pharmacy, church or senior center.
Audrey Moses
Installer
1-802-847-1211
Help at the push of a button!
802-372-4848
Hackett’s Orchard
Apples, Bakery, Vermont Products
Ron & Celia Hackett
86 So. Street
So. Hero, VT 05486
CAROL B. TREMBLE
CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT
88 KIBBE POINT ROAD
SOUTH HERO, VT 05486
Island Labs
Quality Labrador Retrievers
Agility, Obedience, Tracking, Therapy
Ilene Morgan
Grand Isle, Vermont
[email protected]
802-372-4232
Lynda Morgan
Grand Isle, Vermont
[email protected]
802-372-4763
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QUIT YOUR WAY
Did you know that nearly all Vermonters who try to quit
smoking do it on their own? It’s true. And using tips like these have
helped lots of former smokers:
Tuck a small picture of a loved one into your cigarette pack to
remind you of them in tough moments.
Clean your home and car so the smell of cigarettes won’t tempt
you once you quit, and your sense of smell improves.
A craving is nicotine withdrawal, and it usually lasts about 5
minutes. If you can make it 5 minutes, you’re one step closer to quitting.
A lot of smokers stop for their health. But there’s another bonus.
The non-smoker make-over! Quitting can help prevent facial wrinkles,
stained teeth, improve your skin, and get rid of the stale smell in your hair
and clothes. If you’re working on quitting, keep it up. Before long you’ll
look as good as you feel!
For more quit tools or to sign up to have FREE nicotine gum,
patches, or lozenges delivered right to your home, visit
VTQuitNetwork.org and click on Your Quit. Your Way. For a little extra
help call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).
Sponsored by the Franklin-Grand Isle Tobacco Prevention Coalition
Upcoming C.I.D.E.R. Board and Committee Meetings
Meal Site Committee: 1/19 9:00 So. Hero Congregational Church
Finance Committee: 1/21 8:30 C.I.D.E.R. Office
Service Committee: 1/27 4:30 C.I.D.E.R. Office
Transportation Committee: 2/24 9:00 C.I.D.E.R. Office
Development Committee: TBD
Next Full Board Meeting: 3/20 6-8pm No. Hero Methodist Church
All posted meetings are open to the general public.
Two Ways To Stay Fit!
7 Main St. P.O. Box 66, Essex Jct., VT
Office: (802) 879-0426
Fax: (802) 879-0425 Cell: 355-3386
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: 355-3386
CarePartners
Adult Day Program
Are You Providing Care
or Worrying About
An Older Family Member?
CarePartners, an adult day center,
provides a warm, caring place to
spend the day. Safe, door-to-door
transportation is available from
Grand Isle County on one of the
C.I.D.E.R wheelchair accessible
vans.
34 Franklin Park West
St. Albans, VT 05478
LIVING STRONG
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30am
St. Rose of Lima Church, Keeler Bay
Strength and Balance Training Avoid Falls!
NEXT CLASS BEGINS JANUARY 6TH
Andrea M. Champagne
Real Estate Broker
(802) 862-4343
TAI CHI
Every Monday and Wednesday (10:15-11:15am)
Congregational Church, South Hero
Class is led by Gail Wheeler, Gentle Movement, Balance, Stretching,
Great Feng Shui!
Stay for lunch at THE NEIGHBORS afterwards
Call C.I.D.E.R. at 372-6425 for Info
Suggested Donations for each program $2 per class
508 Route 2, South Hero, VT 05486
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FLASHLIGHT PROGRAM
Chronic Illness and Emotional Health
There are many types of chronic illness, from
diabetes and AIDS to arthritis and persistent fatigue.
While medical science has made great strides in
developing effective treatments for the physical effects
of these diseases, many victims still face a staggering
challenge to their mental and emotional health.
One of the biggest fears is the uncertainty
associated with a chronic illness. The condition may be
sporadic, lasting only a short while. Or, it could be
permanent, gradually worsening over time.
Chronic illness can force many potentially
stressful lifestyle changes, such as giving up cherished
activities, adapting to new physical limitations and
special needs, and paying for what can be expensive
medications and treatment services.
Even day-to-day living may be difficult. A study
of patients suffering from chronic tension headaches
experienced diminished performance in their jobs and
social functioning, and were three to fifteen times more
likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety or mood disorder.
The need for emotional endurance
Over time, these stresses and negative feelings
can rob you of the emotional energy necessary to move
forward with your life. Lack of progress in your
recovery or worsening symptoms can trigger negative
thoughts that heighten feelings of anxiety and sadness,
often leading to depression.
Acting quickly to address depression is essential.
In studies of patients recently diagnosed with various
types of chronic illnesses, the highest risk of depressive
symptoms occurred within the first two years. While
these symptoms usually diminished, patients with heart
disease maintain a significantly higher risk for
depression as long as eight years after diagnosis.
Physical limitations imposed by heart disease and other
chronic illnesses such as arthritis and lung disease are
also a common source of depression, particularly among
older adults.
Because depression often leads to poor eating
habits, lack of exercise, and inconsistent hygiene, it may
actually complicate your recovery from a chronic illness
and worsen your overall physical condition.
Those battling heart disease are especially at
risk. Prolonged depression in patients with
cardiovascular disease is a known contributor to
subsequent heart attacks and strokes. And heart attack
survivors suffering from major depression are three to
four times more likely to die within six months.
What to do
Coping with the mental and emotional
challenges of a chronic illness requires an approach
that is realistic, but also positive. Adapting to your
condition or feeling good about the future may
seem impossible at first, but it can be done. A
recent study of kidney patients undergoing multiple
dialysis treatments each week found that their
perceived mood and life satisfaction was no
different from a control group of healthy people.
A qualified psychologist can help you build
the emotional resilience necessary to navigate the
difficulties of chronic illness. Working with your
physician and other specialists, the psychologist
can help develop appropriate coping strategies that
will not only reinforce your treatment program, but
also help you fulfillment in life regardless of any
physical limitations.
Here
are
some other
suggestions
for coping
w i t h
chronic
illness:
·
S t a y
connected.
Establish
and maintain quality relationships with friends and
family. Many health organizations also sponsor
support groups composed of other people
experiencing similar challenges. These groups will
not only aid your own well-being, but also provide
rewarding opportunities to help others.
· Take care of yourself. Don’t allow worries
about your illness to get in the way of eating
property, getting rest and exercise, and having fun.
· Maintain a daily routine of work, errands,
household chores, and hobbies as much as possible.
This will provide you with a feeling of stability
amid the chaos and uncertainty of your illness.
Rosalind Dorlen, PsyD, ABPP, and the Council on
Psychological Health of the New Jersey
Psychological Health Association
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C.I.D.E.R.’fieds
Volunteer Opportunities
and Help Wanted
Volunteer Drivers Needed!
Drivers with a clean driving record
and reliable automobile to bring
Islands’ elders and
persons
with
disabilities
to
m e d i c a l
appointments and
grocery shopping. Most volunteers
provide 2-5 trips per month and it
is always ok to say “no” and we
stay home when it snows. A
mileage reimbursement is available
upon request. Please give Carol or
Lee at the C.I.D.E.R. office a call at
372-6425.
ISLAND CARE-RING
Do you or someone that you know
live alone, or spend the day alone
while other family members are at
work?
Would you like to receive a brief
and friendly reassurance call each
day or week from a C.I.D.E.R.
volunteer?
Would you be interested in making
calls to other
Islands’
elders and persons with
disabilities living alone?
The Island Care-Ring was
one of the original C.I.D.E.R.
programs, and we believe that
there is a need now to re-establish
this service. This is NOT a “hot
line” and is simply designed to
provide some security and
companionship to individuals
living or spending their days alone
in the rural communities of Grand
Isle County.
To sign up or get more information
please call 372-6425.
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What’s Cooking At “THE
NEIGHBORS”
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
A tasty, warm, side dish that goes
well with ham or turkey
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes
cooked completely through
1/3 cup of packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cut in to pieces
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 pinches cinnamon
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 8x8 or 2qt casserole dish.
Cut COOKED potato's into chunks
(thick slices work too)
Stir the butter, brown sugar,
orange juice and cinnamon into
the potato chunks.
Spread the sweet potato mixture in
to a greased, casserole dish
Sprinkle top of casserole
with pecan halves.
Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top
of pecan halves and casserole.
Bake at 350 for about 25-30 mins.
Serves 4
www.recipezaar. com
50 Ferry Road, South Hero, Vermont
802-372-8805 or 800-400-GROW
Steven R. Spier, Owner
P.O. Box 350, South Hero, Vermont 05486
Fax: 802-372-8305 e-mail: [email protected]
MINOR
FUNERAL HOME &
CREMATION SERVICE
MILTON, VT
(802) 893-6323
Keeler’s Bay Variety
State Liquor Agency
KBV
500 Route 2, South Hero, VT 05486
Office (802) 372-4465
Fax
(802) 372-3264
[email protected]
Computer
Problems?
• Computer Parts, Supplies &
Accessories
• Virus, Ad-ware and Spyware
Removal
• Computer Class Training Facility
• Copy/Fax Services
•
•
•
•
Repairs and Upgrades
Wired/Wireless Networking
Web Design & Hosting
Picture & Film Transfers to
DVD or VHS
Greg Smith — John Gardner
Phone (802) 372-4101
Email [email protected]
http://www.netsourcevt.com
Business Hours
Monday—Friday 9:00am—5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am—2:00pm
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Island Roman Catholic Parishes
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Some Curious Facts About Our Language
Serving the Churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,
Isle La Motte, and South Hero
Saint Amadeus, Alburgh—Sunday 10:30 am
Saint Joseph, Grand Isle—Sunday 10:00 am
Saint Joseph, Isle La Motte—Sunday 9:00 am
Saint Rose of Lima, South Hero
Saturday 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am
Parish Priest: Father Lawrence P. Ridgley
St. Amadeus office 796-3481
St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092
The dot over the letter "i" is called a tittle.
The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets.
The word "queueing" is the only English word with five
consecutive vowels.
Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
"Underground" is the only word in the English language that
begins and ends with "und"
The sentence "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
every letter in the English language (though not uniquely so).
33 North Main, Alburgh, VT.
There is a word in the English language with only one vowel,
(Next to American Legion)
which occurs six times: Indivisibility.
Info: 796-4226 or 524-3789
Sunday Services
Facetious and abstemious contain all the vowels in the correct
10:30 AM (All Seasons)
order.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made
The South Hero
using
the
letters
on only one row of the keyboard
Congregational Church
Upper
and
lower case letters are named "upper" and "lower"
P.O. Box 99, South Hero, VT 05486
because in the time when all original print had to be set in individual
(802) 372-4642
letters, the upper case letters were stored in the case on top of the case
Worship at 10:00 AM on Sundays
that stored the lower case letters.
CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS PARISH
The word "set" has more definitions than any other word in the
NO. HERO & GRAND ISLE U.M.C. English language.
Alma mater means bountiful mother.
UNION BIBLE CHURCH
The "ZIP" in Zip Code stands for "Zone Improvement Plan."
14 So. Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT
There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with
(802)796-3055 Email: [email protected]
orange,
purple,
and silver.
Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor
Sunday School 9:30am-Sunday Worship 10:30am
The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan. There was
Wed Bible Study and Kids Bible Club 7:00pm
never
a
recorded Wendy before.
“A Friendly Welcome and Smile Awaits You”
Nursery Provided at All Services
The continents names all end with the same letter with which
www.unionbiblechurch.org
they start.
The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from an old English law
UNITED METHODIST
which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than
WOMEN
your thumb.
NORTH HERO
The term "the whole 9 yards" came from W.W.II fighter pilots in
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
the Pacific. When arming their airplanes on the ground, the .50 caliber
machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet, before being loaded
CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS
into the fuselage. If the pilots fired all their ammo, it got "the whole 9
FOOD SHELF
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00 PM
yards."
Methodist Parsonage
RT. 2 North Hero Info: 372-6638
1-866-97-AL-ANON (1-866-972-5266)
www.vermontalanonalateen.org
Island Serenity Group
Fridays at 6pm
Congregational Church (back door)
South Street, South Hero
Some materials in this newsletter are
reprinted from Creative Forecasting, or
have been found on the internet.
SPECIAL THANKS FOR
THEIR HELP
GRAND ISLE
HEALTH COUNCIL
FRANKLIN-GRAND ISLE
TOBACCO PREVENTION
COALITION
ISLAND MINI STORAGE
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…..AND A FEW MORE HOLIDAY PHOTOS FROM THE ISLANDS
A little snow didn’t stop our annual Holiday Lights
viewing van excursion trip. The group enjoyed a
meal at the Milton Diner and a slow ride home.
Ruth Fifield (left) and Suzanne Magill
wear their holiday sweaters to our
Christmas lunch at “The Neighbors”.
Bill and Shirley Bingham looking
festive at our Christmas lunch.
Bill delivers the Monday Meals
On Wheels for C.I.D.E.R.
Hazel Hansen’s holiday
socks complete with
blinking lights. It’s been
how long since anyone took
pictures of your legs Hazel?
:-)
C.I.D.E.R. Meal Site volunteers Donna
Larrow (left) and Ginny Wilcox (right)
prepare desserts for the Holiday Dinner.
Showing off the holiday bookmarks that the
kindergarten, first, and second grade students at Folsom
School made for the seniors at “The Neighbors”.
Guests line up to load up their
plates at our “Neighbors” holiday
evening dinner on the 8th.
C.V.A.A. Americorps member Dawn
Palladino (center), chats with Elizabeth
Andrews and Henry Grimm at the
Christmas lunch.
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 13
South Hero, VT 05486
peers.
This month we are going to try
something new. Our meal site volunteers have suggested that we
add a monthly (or more often) Friday “light lunch” at “THE
NEIGHBORS” (located at the So. Hero Congregational Church).
So, on the 16th, we will offer a “soup and sandwich” style lunch
at noon. We may also try to offer some activity such as puzzles,
or cards, or maybe a movie after lunch. If there is enough
interest, we may try to alternate the lunches with the Friday van
excursion trips.
For those of you waiting to hear an update on our efforts
to bring “housing with services” for elders and persons with
disabilities to Grand Isle County, please know that “no news”
does not mean “no action”. The folks at Cathedral Square Corp
(the “experts” at developing senior housing in VT) are continuing
to develop a “model” that will work in a rural area such as the
Islands, and could be replicated in some form for other parts of
the state. We will have a report from these folks at our January
Board Retreat, and should have some info to pass on soon. We
remain confident and optimistic that this effort will result in the
creation of new housing-with-services that will enable residents
to remain in the Islands even when faced with severe challenges
both in physical health and dementia.
Finally, a big “thanks” to everyone that sent in an early
Annual Fund donation. We really appreciate the support. Robin
NON-PROFIT ORG.
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SO. HERO, VT
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MISSION
To develop and foster resources
that enable the people of Grand Isle
County to live in their community with
dignity. C.I.D.E.R. accomplishes this by
providing direct services and
collaborating with other individuals and
groups.
C.I.D.E.R. feels a special
responsibility to elders and persons with
disabilities.
The values that guide C.I.D.E.R. are to be:
Caring, Creative, Client Centered,
Cost Effective and Community Based
A Member Agency of the
Franklin-Grand Isle United Way
2005 CTAA National Rural Community
Transportation System of the Year
2007 Vermont Agency of Human
Services “Secretary’s Community Award”