Senior Center Activities in Montpelier, Vermont

by Jennifer Brite

Sadly, the Montpelier Senior Activity center suffered a severe fire in December of 2009. While repairs are being completed, the center has set up an interim location next door at St. Michael's school, 46 Barre Street, where several classes for seniors are available. Classes run 6 to 12 weeks and are open to residents and non-residents.

Montpelier seniors can choose from a range of fitness classes.

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Art Classes

The senior center offers two art classes taught by Sylvia Walker. She teaches students about oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels. The first class takes place Monday morning from 10 to noon and the second is Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners pay $17 and advanced students pay $25.

Exercise Classes

The senior center offers a wide variety of fitness classes. Jazz dancing is offered on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. Joni Calcani teaches the course, which is $17 for beginners and $25 for intermediates. Other offerings include Latin Aerodance on Mondays, Line Dancing on Fridays, and Tai Chi and Tap Dancing on Wednesdays. Yoga is available three times a week. The center also offers a Seniors in Motion program on Mondays. It focuses on dynamic movement in the mornings and "relaxercizing" in the afternoons.
Off-site and Other Classes

The center offers classes in a variety of other subjects from crafting to languages. Many take place at sites around Montpelier. For example, seniors can go bowling on Tuesdays at Twin City Lanes. The center also offers Spanish, French, and Italian classes weekly. Other activities include knitting, mahjong, scrapbooking, and singing.