Current Ongoing Programs

The Northfield Senior Center is taking the pandemic COVID-19 virus seriously. The population we serve is potentially more at risk. In light of this, the Center is canceling all activities as of today March 17th, including congregate meals.  Meals on Wheels will still be delivered. For those who generally attend congregate meals at the Center and still wish a meal for any day, you may do so as a take out. PLEASE call the Center at 485-8112 before 9:30 am. Again, We will continue to deliver MOW to our clients but ALL other activities and events are canceled. If you have further concerns, please reach out to us. Thank you for your patience and understanding. All doors will be locked so to get your ordered meal rap on the back door and we will bring it to you.

Health Programs

COVID-19

​WHEN TO GET TESTED FOR CORONAVIRUS
Are you severely ill?
You should seek testing and treatment for COVID-19 immediately if you start to experience any of the following emergency signs:
  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistant pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion or inability to arouse
  • Bluish lips or face
​​If you have other symptoms that are severe or concerning, you should also consult a medical provider immediately.

 



Have you been exposed to the coronavirus?
Generally​, exposure to the coronavirus comes from close contact with an affected individual. Close contact includes the following:
  • Living with someone who is sick with COVID-19
  • Caring for a person who is sick with COVID-19
  • ​Being within six feet of a sick person for 10 minutes or more
​
​​​​​​​

Do you have symptoms of coronavirus?

If any of the above criteria apply to you, pay attention to whether you start displaying any symptoms of COVID-19. Based on current data, symptoms usually emerge 2-14 days after exposure to the disease. According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 symptoms include:
  • Fever
  • Dry Cough
  • Tiredness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Aches and pains
  • Sore throat
​Other symptoms that have been reported to occur include nausea, diarrhea, runny nose, and loss of sense of smell and taste.
Make sure you rule out other illness before trying to be tested for COVID-19
​

Who needs to be tested for COVID-19


Despite early information that young people were unlikely to be affected by COVID-19, based on more recent data about the disease, it does not discriminate against anyone. However, there appear to be certain factors that can put individuals at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, or for more severe consequences if they become ill. People are considered high-risk if they fall into the following categories:
  • Adults 65 and older
  • People who live in nursing homes or long-term care facilities
  • People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
  • People who have serious heart conditions
  • People of any age withe severe obesity or certain underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled, such as those with diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease might also be at risk
  • Pregnant women may be at higher risk
​If you belong to any of these groups, have been exposed to COVID-19, are displaying any of the symptoms listed above, and have ruled out illness or conditions, you should contact your doctor or local health department about getting tested for COVID-19
If you do not fall into one of these categories, but have been exposed to COVID-19, are displaying symptoms, and have ruled out other illnesses, you still may not need to get tested. For healthy individuals, most cases of COVID-19 are mild, and can be treated at home.
​

Who does not need to be tested

While ideally testing would be widespread to confirm cases and prevent further transmission of COVID-19, testing supplies are limited. Therefore, individuals who do not have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if they have been exposed to the illness), and individuals who have mild symptoms but are under age 65 and otherwise healthy are ​unlikely to be tested at this time.

 Exercise Classes WILL Hopefully Return in our tent soon

How much of the great outdoors do you like? We will hopefully return to at least one exercise class in the great outdoors. The only way we can have a class is if we are outside and stay 6 feet apart. Thelma felt that using chairs outside for balance would be risky so she is putting off this class until later. We are so sad that this can not happen at this time. By this fall we hope to be in operation inside the building and can take advantage of this class.  If you are game to try this please give Thelma a call.  Make sure you fill out your survey so we know if you would feel comfortable being in the building in the fall. For now we have the tent and are open to suggestions for the space. We believe it is safe and follows all of the governor's rules for safe distance. Oh don't forget your mask.
OVERCOME YOUR EXERCISE BARRIERS AND GET MOVING
THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS THAT CAN GET IN THE WAY OF STAYING ACTIVE, BUT IT'S IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE.
Learn how to overcome barriers to exercise, stay motivated, and get moving to improve your health.
Today is the day to start to your fitness plan. No more excuses! Use these tracking tools to help stick to your exercise routine and see your progress.
SHARE THIS INFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Happy National Senior Health Fitness Day! Overcome exercise barriers and get moving to improve your health. No more excuses, you got this!  https://bit.ly/3cE3Ysh
 

OUR TENT HAS ACTIVITIES TO ANNOUNCE!

WE ARE HAVING A TAG SALE

Come join us for our TENT Tag Sale August 15 and 16 9 am to 3 pm. This is a one way tag sale. You sign in at the beginning of the line and get your temp taken, and are offered hand sanitizer to freshen up. All are required to be masked. You will proceed single file through the tent and pay for your items at the other end.  All proceeds benefit the Northfield Senior Center.
When: Saturday August 15 and Sunday August 16.  This will begin at 9 A.M. and close at
​3 P.M. 

Game Afternoons

Come enjoy an afternoon of board and card game fun every Tuesday afternoon. Bridge, cribbage, Scrabble.....all types of games and game players are welcome! We have some games here, but please feel free to bring your own.
When: Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00 P.M.  ​Cancelled till further notice

Art

Painting Group

Come paint with fellow artists for an afternoon of creativity and painting fun at our drop-in Painting Group. Acrylic paint and easels will be provided, and you are welcome to bring additional supplies. For more information, contact Susan at 485-8112. 
When: Wednesdays at 1:30-3pm  Cancelled till further notice
Northfield Senior Center  168 Wall Street, Northfield, Vermont 05663
Phone: (802) 485-8112       Email: info@greaternorthfieldseniors.org