Wellness
Mental Health Family Support Group
Grace Cottage Community Wellness Center 133 Grafton Rd, Townshend, VT, United StatesNAMI Family Support Group meetings are free, monthly 90-minute support groups of family and friends of individuals living with a mental illness where they can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom and coping strategies. The support group meetings offer a safe and confidential place to give family members […]
Living Alone Support Group
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month Grace Cottage Community Wellness Center (Heins Building, 133 Grafton Road, Townshend) A free, informal, facilitated discussion group focusing on the challenges of living alone. Whether you have been living alone for years or find yourself living alone for the first time, this group welcomes you and your input. […]
Vermont Foodbank Food Drop
Grace Cottage Family Health 185 Grafton Rd, Townshend, VT, United StatesGrace Cottage Hospital hosts the Vermont Foodbank’s VeggieVanGo free food distribution program for those in need. Food items available may include squash, potatoes, carrots, kale, apples, yogurt, and more. Pallets of fresh and frozen food will be unloaded in between the Family Health Clinic and the Wolff outpatient rehab building, 185 Grafton Road, Townshend. Participants […]
Strong Bones
Grace Cottage Community Wellness Center 133 Grafton Rd, Townshend, VT, United StatesInstructors: Dawn Franceschetti and Rebecca Griswold. Strength and balance program for older adults. Appropriate for sedentary or active individuals. Participants must wear clean sneakers. Location: Grace Cottage Community Wellness Center, 133 Grafton Rd./Route 35, Townshend. Cost: $3/class. Pre-registration required: 802-365-3649.
Tai Chi: Level 1
Grace Cottage Community Wellness Center 133 Grafton Rd, Townshend, VT, United StatesThe soft, flowing movements of this ancient Chinese practice are widely acclaimed as one of the most effective overall exercises for physical and mental health. Tai Chi is especially beneficial for flexibility, balance, coordination, posture and breathing. This type of exercise has been proven to help its participants avoid debilitating falls. The movements can be […]