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Bring a few photographs and add a page or two to your scrapbook….talk with new and old friends and share memories! We’ll spread out on the tables and see where our musings lead us….all are welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Bring a few photographs and add a page or two to your scrapbook….talk with new and old friends and share memories! We’ll spread out on the tables and see where our musings lead us….all are welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
The Crescendo Club owns and operates the Varnum Memorial Library. Come be apart of the governing body; membership is open to all and all are encouraged to attend!
Monthly Board of Directors meeting; all are welcome to attend.
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Bring a few photographs and add a page or two to your scrapbook….talk with new and old friends and share memories! We’ll spread out on the tables and see where our musings lead us….all are welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to make paper mâché bowls using recycled paper (newspaper, junk mail, magazines, sheet notes, etc.). Bowls make great gifts and decorations. Materials will be provided.
A multi-generational Event in partnership with Cambridge Recreation
Generously sponsored by: The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation
All are invited to gather together to share a meal and connect with others in our community at the Varnum Library. We will provide a delicious, hot meal with options to meet dietary restrictions every Wednesday at 5 pm in October. Participation in our community-building activity is not required; food will be made available to to-go, if requested.
October 1: Vermont apple, cheddar and turkey paninis with Vermont apple pies and apple cider (dietary alternatives provided)
Activity: Bring your apples and press your own cider in our apple press. We will have ample apples to share!
Join the Department of Health for this informational presentation about Tick Smart! initiatives to help protect yourself and loved ones from tick-borne illness.
*Registration Required*
In partnership with Cambridge Recreation
This class is lead by a professional teacher of the ancient game of Maijhong. Building upon skills and practice, this class offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow with other community members in a fun and supportive fashion.
Mahjong[1] (English pronunciation: /mɑːˈdʒɒŋ/ mah-JONG; also spelled mah jongg, mah-jongg, and mahjongg) is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players (with some three-player variations found in parts of China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia). The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout the Sinosphere in East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countries. The game has also been adapted into a widespread form of online entertainment.[2][3][4][5] Similar to the Western card game rummy, mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. (Source: Wikipedia)
A multi-generational Event in partnership with Cambridge Recreation
Generously sponsored by: The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation
All are invited to gather together to share a meal and connect with others in our community at the Varnum Library. We will provide a delicious, hot meal with options to meet dietary restrictions every Wednesday at 5 pm in October. Participation in our community-building activity is not required; food will be made available to to-go, if requested.
October 8: Chili, Stews and Soups with Vermont cornbreads and local fresh salad (Dietary alternatives provided)
Activity: Banned Books are so 1984! To acknowledge the unprecedented rise in book challenges, we will have Banned Books available and a related activity suitable for all ages.
Age Strong
From current older Vermonters and their family members to our neighbors, caregivers and younger generations, every one of us is getting older. Now is a good time to create or strengthen healthy habits around nutrition, physical activity, injury prevention, and social connections for a strong body and strong brain. Join us at the Varnum Library on Saturday 10/11/25 at 10am to learn and discuss the basics about how lifestyle choices promote healthy aging and how brain health is connected to lifestyle choices. For more information click on the following links:
https://www.healthvermont.gov/wellness/brain-health-dementia/age-strong-vermont-our-roadmap-age-friendly-state
A multi-generational Event in partnership with Cambridge Recreation
Generously sponsored by: The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation
All are invited to gather together to share a meal and connect with others in our community at the Varnum Library. We will provide a delicious, hot meal with options to meet dietary restrictions every Wednesday at 5 pm in October. Participation in our community-building activity is not required; food will be made available to to-go, if requested.
October 15: Charcuterie Board, meatballs, fruits, cheese, veggies, crackers and other party foods (dietary alternatives provided)
Activity: Playing while eating can be fun when you’re with the right people; A variety of games old and new will be set-up so you can sample, mingle and munch.
Join the Department of Health to discuss immunization options for all ages; all are welcome!
*Registration Required*
In partnership with Cambridge Recreation
This class is lead by a professional teacher of the ancient game of Maijhong. Building upon skills and practice, this class offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow with other community members in a fun and supportive fashion.
Mahjong[1] (English pronunciation: /mɑːˈdʒɒŋ/ mah-JONG; also spelled mah jongg, mah-jongg, and mahjongg) is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players (with some three-player variations found in parts of China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia). The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout the Sinosphere in East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countries. The game has also been adapted into a widespread form of online entertainment.[2][3][4][5] Similar to the Western card game rummy, mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. (Source: Wikipedia)
A multi-generational Event in partnership with Cambridge Recreation
Generously sponsored by: The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation
All are invited to gather together to share a meal and connect with others in our community at the Varnum Library. We will provide a delicious, hot meal with options to meet dietary restrictions every Wednesday at 5 pm in October. Participation in our community-building activity is not required; food will be made available to to-go, if requested.
October 22: Three Sisters Celebration of squash, corn and beans in innovative and delicious iterations. Local, fresh ingredients will be lovingly and creatively crafted (dietary alternatives provided)
Activity: Using expired seeds we will make art which can be displayed or buried, creator’s choice (all materials provided)
Advanced Directives Write Up
Planning for end-of-life care or for a time when we are unable to care for yourself, is not easy. Talking with the people that matter most to you and sharing your wishes is a good first step. Join the Varnum Library on Saturday October 25th at 10am to learn how to have those special care and end-of-life care conversations and determine the best way to document and record those plans. For more information click on the following links:
https://www.healthvermont.gov/systems/advance-directives
A multi-generational Event in partnership with Cambridge Recreation
Generously sponsored by: The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation
All are invited to gather together to share a meal and connect with others in our community at the Varnum Library. We will provide a delicious, hot meal with options to meet dietary restrictions every Wednesday at 5 pm in October. Participation in our community-building activity is not required; food will be made available to to-go, if requested.
October 29: Pumpkin soups, pies, breads and fresh salad will adorn our tables (dietary alternatives provided)
Activity: Pumpkin carving for all ages (All materials provided)
Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is dedicated to education about Medical Aid in Dying and end-of-life choice in Vermont.
Vermont's Patient Choice at End of Life Law (Act 39), enacted in May 2013, enables people who are terminally ill and who are capable of making their own medical decisions the option to request and receive medication that they can use to bring about a peaceful death if and when they so choose.
Join us for this conversational-style, educational program in which we will discuss a general understanding of your rights under Act 39 and awareness of medical aid in dying.
No registration required; all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
*Registration Required*
In partnership with Cambridge Recreation
This class is lead by a professional teacher of the ancient game of Maijhong. Building upon skills and practice, this class offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow with other community members in a fun and supportive fashion.
Mahjong[1] (English pronunciation: /mɑːˈdʒɒŋ/ mah-JONG; also spelled mah jongg, mah-jongg, and mahjongg) is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players (with some three-player variations found in parts of China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia). The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout the Sinosphere in East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countries. The game has also been adapted into a widespread form of online entertainment.[2][3][4][5] Similar to the Western card game rummy, mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. (Source: Wikipedia)
*Registration Required*
In partnership with Cambridge Recreation
This class is lead by a professional teacher of the ancient game of Maijhong. Building upon skills and practice, this class offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow with other community members in a fun and supportive fashion.
Mahjong[1] (English pronunciation: /mɑːˈdʒɒŋ/ mah-JONG; also spelled mah jongg, mah-jongg, and mahjongg) is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players (with some three-player variations found in parts of China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia). The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout the Sinosphere in East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countries. The game has also been adapted into a widespread form of online entertainment.[2][3][4][5] Similar to the Western card game rummy, mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. (Source: Wikipedia)
10 Warning Signs
If you or someone you know is experiencing changes in memory, it's time to learn the facts. Knowing the warning signs can help determine if you should speak to a doctor. Early detection matters!
Join Jo with the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont for this casual-style conversation. All are welcome!
Join us for this engaging conversation with Matt from the Vermont Department of Health as we discuss:
What type of events are you most concerned about in your community? Why?
Have you been affected by these events in past? And did you have advance warning? What did that look like? If so, what were the consequences?
What can you do to be prepared? What other potential hazards are out there?
3 Types of personal response:
1. Evacuate
2. Escape
3. Stay home (hunker down)
Examples of events when those responses would be appropriate:
Role of planning:
1. Have a plan and know what supplies you’d need
2. What is a go bag?
3. Keeping it simple
4. Who do you share plan with?
5. Practice plan
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Bring a few photographs and add a page or two to your scrapbook….talk with new and old friends and share memories! We’ll spread out on the tables and see where our musings lead us….all are welcome!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join Erika with Lamoille Waste Management where In this workshop, Learn about where paper comes from and why reuse is a better way to conserve energy and natural resources than recycling. Paper egg cartons can be both reused for egg packaging (they can be dropped off at the Johnson and Stowe transfer stations), and as crafting materials. In this workshop, attendees will make carton crafts from egg cartons. Materials will be provided.
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Stop by the front desk to collect this weeks list of items to scavenge for, and then bring your list back for a small prize! All ages welcomed…..this is self-guided but is also fun to do with a group!
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips From the Latest Research
Lifestyle choices impact the aging process. Learn about important information and research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to develop a plan for healthy aging.
This program is led and facilitated by Jo Cotto, senior program manager of theVermont chapter of Alzheimer’s Association.
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Join this budding group of middle and HS youth to discuss creepy and spooky short stories from a variety of authors both classic and contemporary. We will provide the short stories, and after reading we will discuss and look for inspiration to help craft our own!
There is no pressure in this group for participation; if your comfort level is to read and listen to others, that’s ok!
This group meets every other week, so don’t let feel you’ll be left behind if you can’t make it every time as we’ll read a new selection each meeting. Bring a friend, and we’ll bring the snacks.
This week we will read, The Walking Stick, by Doc Forgey
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join Erika from LCWMD as we create our own seed paper from recycled materials! All materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome. Younger folk will need an adult to help with the process, but we encourage everyone to get their hands dirty!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Stop by the front desk to collect this weeks list of items to scavenge for, and then bring your list back for a small prize! All ages welcomed…..this is self-guided but is also fun to do with a group!
Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is dedicated to education about Medical Aid in Dying and end-of-life choice in Vermont.
Vermont's Patient Choice at End of Life Law (Act 39), enacted in May 2013, enables people who are terminally ill and who are capable of making their own medical decisions the option to request and receive medication that they can use to bring about a peaceful death if and when they so choose.
Join us for this conversational-style, educational program in which we will discuss a general understanding of your rights under Act 39 and awareness of medical aid in dying.
No registration required; all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
