- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Garden Group
ORGANIZATION: Castleton Community Seniors
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
The Castleton Community Center has a 16 raised bed community garden that provides fresh vegetables for our senior meal salads and a variety of take home vegetables for our members who can no longer have their own gardens. It also provides a learning opportunity for the children attending SCAMP camp in the summer.
More opportunities with Castleton Community Seniors
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Castleton Community Seniors
Location:
2108 MAIN ST, CASTLETON, VT 05735, US
Mission Statement
The Castleton Community Seniors, Inc. shall enrich the lives of residents of the greater Castleton area, particularly seniors, by providing education, recreation, communication, health and social opportunities.
Description
Our Programs and Services...
Transportation
Two 12-passenger vans are used to give rides to seniors and disabled residents of Castleton and surrounding towns. Over 5,000 rides are provided annually. The van operates 8 hours each day, 5 days a week with 24-hour notice to schedule a ride.
Nutrition
Senior lunches are provided in a group social setting 3 days a week in the dining room at the Community Center. Over 2,400 meals are served at the Center annually and over 3,500 home delivered meals through the Meals on Wheels program.
Health and Fitness
Our Wellness Program provides a wide variety of programs and activities for seniors. A walking trail offers area residents a 1/3 mile paved surface suitable for wheel chairs that provides an outdoor exercise option for seniors with limited physical mobility. Wellness classes include "Bone Builders", an osteoporosis prevention class, Movement Medley, a mix of exercises and basic strength training, a falls prevention program and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Diabetes.
Social and Recreational Activities
Regularly scheduled groups include: bridge club, dominoes, bingo, knitters, and sewing circle. A weekly coffee hour on Friday provides an opportunity to socialize and reduce isolation. A monthly pot luck supper brings over 40 members of the community together for an evening of socializing and entertainment.
Education
In addition to programs on nutrition and other health related topics, we schedule educational programs in a wide range of topics including personal safety issues, legislative concerns and the arts. Introductory computer and internet classes are offered regularly.
Youth Program
CCS runs a summer day camp program for children 6-10 years of age. Activities include a nutritious breakfast and lunch, swimming at the CSC pool, reading groups, gardening, crafts, games and educational field trip. Full scholarships are available for income eligible children for the four week program. The SCAMP program provides a stimulating summer program that nurtures a child’s physical, social and intellectual development.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2108 Main StreetCastleton, VT 05735
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- One to two hours per week during during summer