Wellness Programs

Wellness Classes & Support Groups

Wellness is a lifestyle, a way of living that encourages good physical and mental health. Grace Cottage offers several wellness programs that can enhance your life!

All programs are now offered free of charge.

All Grace Cottage wellness classes are held on the enclosed West Crispe porch, next to the cafeteria. Please come to the garden door entrance (not the main entrance) and the instructor will let you in. The one exception is the Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group (see below). It will meet on the East Crispe Porch.

Class details are below. Come and join us!

Please pre-register:
Prior to attending any class or workshop for the first time, please call 802-365-3649 (or the number listed in the Class Description) to register, and to confirm the class location.

Available Wellness Classes

alzheimers care

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 11-12 pm

Important Note: This group meets in the main hospital building, on the East Crispe Porch, next to the cafeteria.

Facilitated group focused on the challenges of caring for people with dementia/Alzheimer’s.

Led by Grace Cottage RN Care Coordinator Claire Bemis.

Free.

For more info about the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, please call 802- 365-3763.

Strong Bones

Meets twice weekly. There are four class times available:

M/W: 9 – 10 am

M/W: 10:30 – 11:30 am

M/W:  4 – 5 pm

T/TH: 10:30 – 11:30 am

A popular strength and balance class for adults.  Exercise in a circle group setting and socialize too! Free. Clean, soft-soled shoes required.

Pre-registration required: Please call 802-365-3649 to pre-register for Strong Bones.

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

Fridays 9- 10 am

Fun classes focus on developing balance, strength, and flexibility.

Ongoing; some experience with Tai Chi practice needed to join.

Certified Instructor: Pam Coburn, PTA.

Free.

Call to sign up: 802-365-3649.