October 2020 Bugbee Bulletin Volume 2020 Issue 13 - Bugbee Senior Center
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Bugbee Bulletin
Volume 2020 Issue 13
October 2020
Published monthly by White River Council on Aging
262 N. Main St., White River Jct., VT 05001
802-295-9068 www.bugbeecenter.org
COVID-19 UPDATE
We are looking forward to seeing people again!
Beginning October 2020, the Bugbee Senior Center will be moving into Phase One Reopening based on
updated guidance for senior centers from the State of Vermont. Activities and meals will be subject to
occupancy caps. Reservations and screening are required. Face masks and social distancing are
mandatory.
For Congregate and Take-Out orders, call that day between
8:30 AM and 9:30 AM
802-295-9068
Directors Corner
Hi again everyone! It’s been my first month here, and I am having the time of my life. We’ve got the
most incredible staff and volunteers who have been working hard to keep things running despite the
difficulties of this pandemic. And I’ve been fortunate to meet at least a few of you over the past few
weeks—behind a mask and six feet away!
We have some good news! Updated guidance from the health department will allow us to resume some
meals and activities. It’s not quite back to normal—for your safety it must be less than 1/3 of what we
can usually accommodate. There will be some screening before you can come, and face masks are
mandatory, as is social distancing (Lenny left us a spray bottle to make sure you don’t get too close!...).
Given the reality of the pandemic many of you still will be unable to join us due to the inherent risk in-
volved. So we are going to continue offering take-out meal service. We’re also starting to dip our toes
into the world of online, virtual activities to help keep you involved with interesting and fun
activities from home. Details on that will be out with next month’s bulletin.
Of course, we’ve been doing more than dealing with COVID. I went on a delivery run with Allen, I’m sure
some of you know him. We had a great time—well, I did, I don’t know about him! Len continues to show
me how to keep this place up and running. I’ve enjoyed every meal put out by our wonderful kitchen
staff. And after a month back in the area, I’m reminded why I like this area so much. The
Upper Valley is full of some real characters, and despite the challenges we are all facing, I have
never laughed harder in my life.
Take care, be safe, and keep in touch!
Mark Bradley, Executive Director
What to expect when you visit the Bugbee Senior Center:
We’re still as welcoming as ever, and are looking forward to those of you who are able to come in for
in-person programs and meals. Your health and safety are our top priority, so things will be a little
different than usual during the pandemic. Here’s what to expect when you come see us.
1. We can only accommodate 10 visitors at a time, so you must call the day of to reserve your seat
in the dining room.
2. When you arrive, one of us will be waiting for you to take your temperature, confirm your
screening questions (below), and to provide hand sanitizer.
3. Face masks are required to enter the Bugbee Center, and during the entire time you are in the
facility unless you are seated for a meal or activity.
4. Social distancing of at least six feet apart is required.
5. If you use the restrooms, please use the provided disinfecting supplies to wipe the faucets and
door handles on your way out.
Screening Questions:
• In the past 14 days, have you had close contact with a person confirmed to have COVID-19?
• In the past 14 days, have you travelled anywhere that the State of Vermont requires you to
quarantine upon return?
• In the past day, have you had any of the symptoms of COVID-19? (Cough, shortness of breath or
difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell)
If you feel sick, or if you cannot answer a definite “No” to the screening questions, please do not plan
to visit the Bugbee Senior Center. We will see you when you’re well again!
We are slowly opening the center for lunch, as of Tuesday, October 20th. We will be
serving in the Dining Room on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday’s. At this time we are
limited to serve 10 people. Sign-up is required. Please call 802-295-9068 between 8:30
& 9:30 AM to reserve a seat. We will still offer take-out but this too will be limited to 10
people.
In Conjunction with Bayada and the VA, we are offering a
Complementary Veterans Day Luncheon
For Vets Only
Tues 11/10, Wed 11/11, and Thurs 11/12 at noon
Very Limited Seating
Sign up with Regina is Required
(Menu’s will vary from day to day)
Foot Care at Bugbee
Helen Kennedy, RN, CFCS will be at the center October 19th through the 23rd. If you want
an appointment please call and schedule an appointment with Regina. Helen’s fee is
$25.00 (cash).
__August 2019____
Home Delivered Meals
Congregate & Take-Out Meals
October 2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Congregate Suggested Congregate Meals 1 Tomato Basil 2
Take-Out Donation Please be seated Roast Pork Cole Slaw
Meals by 11: 50 to allow w/Gravy Baked Ham
Seniors (60+): $5 our wait staff to Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes
For orders, call that serve beverages Broccoli Green Beans
Applesause
day between Fee for under 60: (coffee/tea/milk) Bread
Bread
8:30 AM & 9:30 AM $6 Before the salad Pear and Blueberry
Tapioca Pudding
802-295-9068 course is served. Crisp
5 6 7 8 9
4 Bean Salad Green Salad Caesar Salad Broccoli Salad Green Salad
Turkey w/Gravy BBQ Chicken Baked Haddock Salisbury Steak Spaghetti & Meat-
Cranberry Sauce Seasoned Tater Roasted Potatoes Mashed Potatoes balls
Mashed Potatoes Tots Fresh Spinach Corn Green Beans
Peas and Carrots Broccoli Vanilla Pudding Blondie Garlic Bread
Bread Corn Bread w/Cookie Jell-O w/Fruit
Baked Apples Peach Crisp
12 13 14 15 16
BUGBEE SENIOR Tossed Salad Green Salad Oktoberfest Tossed Salad
Chicken Parm Roast Pork Dilled Cucumbers C&S Pizza
CENTER w/Gravy
Linguini Brats Sauerkraut Mixed Melons
CLOSED Boiled Red Potatoes
Roasted Brussel Mashed Potatoes
Cauliflower
Sprouts Carrots
Applesauce
Garlic Bread Yellow Cake
Rye Bread
Fruit Salad w/Vanilla Frosting Black Forest Cake
19 20 21 22 23
Corn & Bean Salad Tossed Salad Pickled Beets Cole Slaw Green Salad
Pulled Pork Oven Roasted Mac & Cheese BBQ Ribs Swedish Meatballs
Sweet Potato Chicken Stewed Tomatoes Seasoned Potatoes Noodles
Mixed Veggies Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Corn Broccoli
Pineapple Upside Brussel Sprouts Mandarin Oranges Corn Bread Fruit Salad
Down Cake Bread Blondie
Jell-O w/Fruit
26 27 28 29 30
Caesar Salad Ambrosia Tossed Salad 3 Bean Salad Caesar Salad
American Chop Chicken Pie Shake-n-Bake Italian Meatloaf Ranch Chicken
Suey w/Peas & Carrots Pork Chop Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Potatoes
Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Cali Veggies Brussel Sprouts
Garlic Bread Pumpkin Stuff Stir Fry Veggies Baked Pears Chocolate Pudding
Fruit Salad Lemon Blondie
Quilting is back as of Thursday, October 8th at 9:00 AM. Sign up is required each
week, no later than the Wednesday before, in order to determine the
set-up of rooms.
Interested in learning how to use Zoom for video calls on your computer?
One-on-one help with Zoom and other online meeting platforms is available from
the Community of Vermont Elders. To set up a one-on-one training
email marichel@vermontelders.org or call (802) 595-9872 (leave a message if
there is no answer).
Just a quick update as to what we’re doing at Bugbee Senior Center. Now that a few things
have started to open we are doing the Pen Pal letters with the 3rd graders at the
Ottauquechee School. This was a huge success last year and so I contacted Kathy Bishop,
the 3rd grade teacher to see if she/they had interest in resuming this year. Hopefully, by
the end of the school year we’ll be able to bring the students in for cookies and milk, as in
the past. I’ve contacted all of our seniors from last year and we are currently full. However, if you would
like to be put on a waiting list please contact us.
Senior Fitness with Liz Hatfield
is back as of
Thursday, November 5th at 1:30PM.
We max out at 10 people.
$24 /3 Classes
Let’s get back in shape.
Sign-up required
Are you 70 or Older?
We want your opinion about an educational tool for COLONOSCOPY!
If you are 70 or older, and had a colonoscopy with polyps found, you are invited to participate in a 45-
minute phone interview.
WHEN? A day and time of your choosing
WHERE? On your telephone
WHY? For a DHMC research study to improve an educational tool to help people make decisions about
colonoscopy.
Participants will receive a $50 gift card.
To sign up or to get more information, contact Danielle at 603-653-3331. And mention the colonoscopy
interview.
2020-2021 Free Flu Clinic Dates at DHMC, Lebanon
Public flu clinics
2020 flu clinic Lebanon schedule
Scheduling starts September 15, 2020
Location
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Colburn Hill
444 Mt. Support Rd.
Lebanon, NH
Weekend drive-thru dates: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 3
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 25
Weekday drive-thru dates: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 6 to Thursday, October 8
Tuesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 15
Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22
Tuesday, October 27 to Thursday, October 29
For more information, visit https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/flu/dhmc_flu_vaccine_schedule.html
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