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The Essex Reporter • March 24, 2016
Essex Area Senior Center
By PEGGY PEARSON
Anyone 50 years of age or older is welcome at the Essex Area Senior Center. Located at the Five Corners between the fire station and the Brownell Library, the center is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call 876-5087 or visit essexvtseniors.org. To make a reservation for the Senior Van call 878-6940. To register for any special activity, contact Lou Ann Pioli, Director, at 876-5087.
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sold out crowd of seniors enjoyed a traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage recently at St. Pius Church. The University of Vermont Celtic Cats provided lively entertainment with high stepping Irish dances. Thank you to Donna and John Harnish and all the St. Pius volunteers for organizing such a great time! There was quite a bit of excitement at the end of the March cribbage tournament, as three people were tied with perfect scores going into the last game. Would there be a three-way tie? Luckily for Woody Martel, he was the only one of the three who won the last game, and Thad Wolinski was close behind in second place. This is Woody’s second winning month in a row, and it will be interesting to see if he dominates again at the next tournament on April 16. Seniors are invited to the center on March 24 from 3-4 p.m. to meet with Essex High School students to brainstorm ideas for potential inventions to help seniors. Monday, March 28 enjoy “Relax with Arts.” From 10:30 a.m.-noon, listen to soothing music while doing some adult coloring. Enjoy a potluck and birthday celebration March
Seniors appreciated a performance by the University of vermont Celtic Cats at a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at St. Pius Church. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
30 at Maple Street Park. It’s free if you bring a dish to share and $4 if not. An informational membership meeting follows. Tickets will be available at the potluck for a lunch April 6 at Grand Buffet. On April 6, the Senior Van runs for two special events. A.D. Lawton School invites seniors to a dress rehearsal for a production of “Annie” at 3:30 p.m. Call Lou Ann Pioli at 876-5087 for reservations. That evening, the annual Village Meeting is at 7 p.m. at EHS. A free dinner is offered to village residents in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. Call 878-6940 Monday-Friday between 9-11:45 a.m. to reserve the van. Meetings of the board
of directors now take place the second Thursday of every month at 9 am. and are open to the public. The next meeting is April 14. Want to brush up on your driving skills? Sign up for an AARP Smart Driver course on April 22 from 9 a.m.- 2 pm. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP. Bridge players—save the date! Our annual spring bridge tournament is May 13 at 1 p.m. Members pay $10 and non-members pay $12 for an afternoon of friendly competition, scrumptious refreshments, great prizes and a silent auction. This is a successful fundraiser for the center, and it’s always a lot of fun. Plans are in the
works for a trip to the Winnipesaukee Playhouse to see Cabaret on August 22. Starting April 6, tickets will be available for members and Essex residents. Want to get in shape for spring? How about getting some exercise? Every Wednesday, Sandi McGowan teaches Seated Yoga from 10-11 a.m. It’s free for members and $1 for others. Kit Sayers leads Jazzercise Lite Tuesdays at 8 a.m., Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and strength training Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Kit’s classes require purchase of a punch card.
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Jean Marie Couture, 76, of Essex Jct. passed peacefully at home on Monday, March 14, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Burlington on March 18, 1940, the daughter of Harold and Imelda (Morrissette) McDonald. She spent her early childhood on Shelburne Bay, later returning to a family farm in Charlotte, where she formed many Jean Marie Couture happy memories growing up with her sisters and best friends Betty and Anne. Jean attended Mount St. Mary’s High School for one year, graduating from Shelburne High School in 1958. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in 1962. In the early 1990s, she attended CCV to further her education, focusing on women’s studies. In June 1963, Jean married Bernard A. Couture. Together they raised their five children, settling in Essex Jct. Jean was a woman of faith and a committed member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Parish family. She took great pleasure in attending the athletic events and activities of her children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader and birdwatcher, and she enjoyed gardening and watching many a sunset on Lake Champlain. Jean had an inquisitive mind and continual love for learning. She displayed a quiet strength and dignity, which she revealed whenever she had to face life’s unexpected challenges. A graceful woman and gentle soul, giving and patient, Jean loved to tell stories and had a wonderful sense of humor that carried her through life. Her beautiful smile and infectious laughter were gifts she shared freely with those around her. Jean is survived by her husband, Bernie, of more than 52 years and by her children Patrick (Lisa Jaskolka and son, Joseef) of Austin, Texas; Daniel (Roberta) of Essex Jct., Bart (Lisette) of Guilderland, N.Y. and Jean Couture of Goffstown, N.H. and Jennifer (Andrew) Coulter of Essex Jct. She is also survived by her grandchildren Justin (Heather), Danielle, Hannah, Abigail, Benjamin and Adam Couture and Liam and Sarah Coulter. Jean also leaves behind her sisters Betty (Joe) Dye and Anne (Russell) Houghton, as well as a plethora of loving and supportive extended family and friends. The family would like to specifically thank Dr. Tania F. Bertsch, Alison M. Hall, PA; Dr. Havaleh Gagne and the Visiting Nurse Association and its hospice team. Visiting hours were held March 17 at Ready Funeral & Cremation Service Mountain View Chapel in Essex Jct. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated March 18 at St. Lawrence Church in Essex Jct., followed by a gathering at Holy Family Parish Hall. Burial will be in the spring at Holy Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 733 Third Ave., Suite 510, New York, NY 10017 or an organization of your choosing. Online condolences may be made on www. readyfuneral.com.
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