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Springfield Senior Center News: January 8, 2022

Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 transmission, and in keeping with state and federal public health guidance, masks are again required when visiting the Springfield Senior Center. Thank you for helping us protect our community.

Corn Hole will be on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. Hand & Foot cards will be on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. Nickel Bingo will be on Friday, Jan. 14, and Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. Come down and have some fun! We now have indoor walking in the gym on Mondays at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday 1 a.m. to noon.

The Knit Wits will be meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. This is a group of knitters or crocheters at any level, or if you just want to learn. We have knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn available. Interested, just show up and have some fun.

If Springfield schools are closed due to weather, the Center will also be closed. If there is a two-hour delay for schools, the center will open at 10 a.m. Cribbage will be cancelled on a two-hour delay.

Appointments will be needed for the foot clinics. You can call the center to schedule one. The price for this service will still be $20. Janet Hunter RN, will be offering clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Springfield Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets here every Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. TOPS is the original weight loss support group that was founded in 1948. Interested people can stop by the morning of their meetings for more information.

The Senior Center will be hosting the AARP Tax Aide program again this year. Scheduling for appointments will begin the end of January.

If you have any questions about anything above, please reach out to Executive Director Lori Johnson at either 802-885-3933 or [email protected].

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