Upcoming Special Events:
Women in the Whitehouse Series —Part I Grace Coolidge, presented by Author and Historian Cyndy Bittinger Tuesday, May 15, 1:00PM Cyndy Bittinger was the Executive Director of the Coolidge Foundation in Plymouth for eighteen years until her retirement. She wrote a modern biography on Grace Goodhue Coolidge, the only first lady to hail from Vermont. Her talk will draw upon archival material saved by the Coolidge family and her personal interviews with John Coolidge, Grace and Calvin’s son, before he died in 2000. Cyndy is a faculty member at The Community College of Vermont where she teaches Vermont History and has taught Women in United States History. Her series on Vermont women runs yearly on Vermont Public Radio where she is a commentator on Vermont history. Her new book on Vermont history should be out this summer.
TRIP -- Going Fishin’ Again! Wednesday, May 16, Depart The Thompson at 10:30 AM May is the month to join the SECOND Annual Thompson Senior Center Fishin’ Derby! The Intrepid Fly Casters and the lookers on will meet at Hayes’ Pond in South Woodstock on Wednesday, May 16th at 10:30 am. Hayes’ Pond is stocked with rainbows and brookies and a few hold over browns. It is a flies only ‘catch and release’ designated pond but a 2 fish keeper limit has been set for the derby. Basic casting instruction is free! This year our guest will be Cathi Comar, the Executive Director of the American Museum of Fly Fishingin Manchester Village, Vermont. The museum serves as a repository for and conservator of the world’s largest collection of angling and angling related objects, manuscripts and art. President John Adams’ tackle wallet is among them. The mid-day program Cathi has put together for the TSC Derby will be of interest to all lovers of the outdoors as well as to anglers. We will break for a box lunch prepared by Chef Ryan at 12:30 pm. Prizes and trophies will be awarded. Anyone ‘hooked’ on fishing will be welcome to stay on for an hour or so after the presentation.
TRIP -- A New Look at the Calvin Coolidge Education Center and Museum and Lunch at Long Trail Brewery
Wednesday, May 23, Depart TSC at 8:45 AM Cost: $12.00 includes admission to museum and transportation Visit the village of Plymouth Notch where Calvin Coolidge was born, grew up, and was sworn in as our 30th President by his father. See the brand new museum exhibit More Than Two Words: Calvin Coolidge's Life and Legacy, which features newsreels of the era, artifacts, and photographs. (Wait until you see Grace Coolidge with Santa Claus!)Collections Manager, Kate Bradley, will surprise us with a close up look at some of Grace Coolidge's personal items. Stroll through this well-preserved village to see Coolidge's birthplace, the homestead, barn, general store, church, cheese factory, and schoolhouse.For those who choose not to walk in the village, you are welcome to stay at the Education Center. Lunch on your own at Long Trail Brewery will follow! Please call to reserve your space on the Thompson van.
Premier Coach Trip --
Lake George Cruise
Wednesday, June 13th
Depart The Thompson Senior Center on Premier Coach Bus at 9:00AM.and arrive back in Woodstock, VT at approximately 5:00PM. Cost: $65.00 Cruise Lake George in style! Enjoy one of Lake George Steamboat Company’s most popular cruises, an elegant buffet luncheon aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement. Live entertainment will be provided as we dine and enjoy the scenic waterway. Historic points of interest will be shared along with the popular music program. Following our cruise we will board the Coach Bus and enjoy a scenic ride to the top of Prospect Mountain. There will be photo opportunities at several scenic overlooks.
Note: The Lake George Steamboat Company has been operating on Lake George for 159 years and they are very proud of their perfect safety record.
Fraud Alert
Thursday,June 14th1:00PM SergeantPeter Mantello, from the Woodstock Police Department, will discuss currentcrimes and fraud scams against local residents. He will suggest safety measuresto help prevent these crimes and discuss ways we can support our vulnerableneighbors, including older residents and people living alone.
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