HCRS

Pick Your Own Grapes
2024-10-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Wellwood Orchards, 529 Wellwood Orchards Rd., Springfield, VT, 05156, United States
Pick your own Grapes

$1.99/lb PYO only. We do not pick for the store.
Our hours are 9 – 5 pm, 7 days a week. Please come into the store for directions. We’ve made some changes!

October – Apples, Plums, Grapes, Squash, Pumpkins.

November 1, 2024- Closed for the season. We close at 5:00 PM on Nov. 1st! Fields are being put to bed. 🙂

Walking Wednesday
2024-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Marina Trail, 28 Spring Tree Rd, Brattleboro, Vermont
Come walk the Marina Trail and enjoy the Fall leaves

Lunch on The Common
2024-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | The Brattleboro Common, Park PI, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Bring a lunch and enjoy the fall weather with us on The Brattleboro Common

Crafts with Lindsey
2024-10-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Bellows Falls Activity Room, 1 Hospital Court, Bellows Falls, VT, 05101, United States
Held downstairs in Community Room.

Weather permitting ALL outdoor activities. Activities are subject to change due to staffing. Please RSVP for activities you would like to participate in. Contact Eryn at 802-952-8248 or Dawn at 802-952-8284
Accessing the Community Room: Located at 1 Hospital Court Bellows Falls, VT 05101 – You must walk through the Bellows Falls HCRS Office > Take Elevator to Lower Level (LL) > Step out of the Elevator and walk straight across the hall through the double doors.

Art Gym
2024-10-01 09:00 - 15:00 | The Springfield Art Gym, 335 River St Suite 2, Springfield, VT, 05156, United States
The Springfield Art Gym is a community art room where everyone is welcome to exercise their creativity.

Weather permitting ALL outdoor activities. Activities are subject to change due to staffing. Please RSVP for activities you would like to participate in. Contact Eryn at 802-952-8248 or Dawn at 802-952-8284

Crafting!
2024-10-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Maxfield
Make your own Stickers!

The Art Gym
2024-10-01 08:00 - 15:30 | The Springfield Art Gym, 335 River St Suite 2, Springfield, VT, 05156, United States

Edgar May
2024-09-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Edgar May Health & Recreation Center, 140 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT, 05156, United States
Open Pool for swimming. Make sure to bring your towel and bathing suit.

Apple Picking
2024-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Green Mountain Orchards, 130 W HIll Rd, Putney, 05346, United States
Come start Fall off right with some apple picking.
Meet peers at Green Mountain Orchards for some fall fun.
Bring some money for some apples or yummy treats. Cider Donuts are a personal favorite

GMSA Meeting
2024-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | VT
The purpose of Green Mountain Self Advocates (GMSA) is for people with developmental disabilities to educate peers to take control of their own lives, make decisions, solve problems, and speak for themselves.
Meeting ID: 905 238 684

Riverview Farm!
2024-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverview Farm, 141 River Road, Plainfield, NH, 03781, United States
Come explore the grounds of this family-owned farm with us! Pick apples, taste the fresh cider and cut your own wildflowers.

Intro to Tai Chi
2024-09-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Lyman Point Park, 167 Maple St, White River Junction, VT, 05001, United States
Tai chi’s gentle, flowing movements are complex enough to be fascinating but easy to learn. With ample individual instruction everyone can gain the benefits—better balance, greater mindfulness, improved posture, reduced pain from arthritis, and for some folks, even better blood pressure and sleep.
Tai Chi is great for people of all ages. Loose, comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes recommended.

16th Annual Brattleboro Buddy Walk
2024-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Brattleboro Common, Park Place, Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301
Here’s what’s happening.

Special presentation: from our Windham County Special Olympics Coordinator (Andy Davis) to discuss and answer questions about Special Olympics programs in Windham county.
1 mile walk through downtown Brattleboro
Bar BQ lunch (with veggie and gluten free options)
Live music with The Stockwell Brothers
Raffle prizes
New England Street Food Festival and Q for a Cause” fundraiser for Black Mountain Assisted Family Living
Let’s hear from you finally, we want to hear from you. If you or anyone you know (self advocates, family members, friends, care providers, etc.) is inspired to speak for a few minutes (5-10) at this event about the value of an inclusive community, please let me (Jim Nicholson) know ASAP so that we can be sure to plan accordingly.

Here’s how you can be involved

Register early for this FREE event: go to https://brattleborobuddywalk.org/ or complete the attached registration form. Everyone who registers early will receive a complimentary T-shirt (while supplies last) and a Bar BQ lunch voucher (veggie and gluten free option) and be eligible to win a number of different prizes.
Start fundraising for or make a donation to Windham County Special Olympics As in the past this event will help raise awareness for individuals of all abilities as well as raise funds for Special Olympics programs in Windham County. You can start fundraising at https://give.specialolympicsvermont.org/campaign/2024-brattleboro-buddy-walk/c602504
Volunteer. If you would like to help us set up, register participants, be a crossing guard, help with t-shirts or help clean up please let me know. All volunteers receive a complimentary t-shirt, raffle prize ticket and Bar BQ voucher.

So, invite your friends and family and join the celebration to promote inclusion for individuals of all abilities.

Corn Hole tournament
2024-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Brattleboro Common, Park Place, Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301
Meet Peers on The Brattleboro Common for some Corn Hole

Path of Life
2024-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Great River Outfitters & the Path of Life Sculpture Garden, 36 Park Road, Windsor, Vermont, 05089
Come explore the magic that the Path of Life has to offer. Can you make it out of the labyrinth?
Bring a picnic lunch!

Inclusion Center: Music
2024-09-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Brooks Memorial Library
Music with Robin and Becky
Live music with Robin and friends. Brooks Memorial Library Brattleboro, VT in the upstairs meeting room. Please wear a mask.

Weather permitting ALL outdoor activities. Activities are subject to change due to staffing. Please RSVP for activities you would like to participate in. Contact Eryn at 802-952-8248 or Dawn at 802-952-8284

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
2024-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Brattleboro Museum and Arts, 10 Vernon, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
Exhibits change every 3 months but there is always something new to see and learn.

Weather permitting ALL outdoor activities. Activities are subject to change due to staffing. Please RSVP for activities you would like to participate in. Contact Eryn at 802-952-8248 or Dawn at 802-952-8284

UVAC
2024-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Upper Valley Aquatic Center, 100 Arboretum Lane, White River Junction, VT, 05001, United States
Swimming with peers!

Yankee Lanes Bowling
2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Yankee Lanes, 477 Park Avenue, Keene, VT, 03431, United States
Cost $4.50 for 1 game (lane and shoes included) Cost $7.00 for 2 games (lane and shoes included)

Weather permitting ALL outdoor activities. Activities are subject to change due to staffing. Please RSVP for activities you would like to participate in. Contact Eryn at 802-952-8248 or Dawn at 802-952-8284

Barbie Movie with PJ
2024-09-26 12:30 - 15:00 | Community Room, 29 Elm St, Brattleboro, 05301, United States
Come join peers in the community room for a movie and snacks. This month will be the Barbie Movie

Bowling Maple Lanes
2024-09-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Maple Lanes Bowling Alley, 125 Maple Ave, Claremont, VT, 03743, United States

Bowling at Maple Lanes
2024-09-26 12:00 - 14:30 | Maple Lanes Bowling Alley, 125 Maple Ave, Claremont, VT, 03743, United States

Fall Prevention Tai Chi
2024-09-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
Come learn some Tai Chi and get your body moving. Broad Brook Community Center 9:30am on Thursdays

Father's Restaurant
2024-09-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Father’s Restaurant, 7079 US-5, Bellows Falls, VT, 05101
Join peers to socialize while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Weather permitting ALL outdoor activities. Activities are subject to change due to staffing. Please RSVP for activities you would like to participate in. Contact Eryn at 802-952-8248 or Dawn at 802-952-8284

Self Advocacy Meeting
2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Bellows Falls Moose Lodge, 59 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT, 05101, United States
Join the Winds of Change Self Advocates and speak for yourself.
1st meeting free. $2 dues each meeting after.

WOC
2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Bellows Falls Moose Lodge, 59 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT, 05101, United States
Winds of Change self-advocacy meeting!

$2 (1st meeting free)

Corn Maze
2024-09-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Riverview Farm, 141 River Road, Plainfield, NH, 03781, United States
Riverview Farm
The Corn Maze
September 25, 2024 10:00am – 300pm
Riverview Farm
141 River Road
Plainfield, NH 03781
Open August-October, Wed-Sun, 10am-5:30pm, closed Monday and Tuesday
603.298.8519
*we accept master card, visa, amex and discover card as well as cash , cheque and apple pay*
The maze is $8/person, ages 4 and under are free.

Walking Wednesdays
2024-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Retreat Trail, Tower Rd, Brattleboro, VT
Meet up with peers for a walk at the Retreat Trails

Cooking with Dawn
2024-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | VT
Join peers in making some delicious food to eat for lunch.

Location TBD.

Jamming with James
2024-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room, 29 Elm St, Brattleboro, 05301, United States
In honor of DSP Appreciation, James would like to support his peers in sharing their appreciation for all that DSPs do to help enrich their lives.
Please join in on the fun as James hosts DSP Appreciation Bingo with a wide variety of prizes for clients and DSPs.
Clients are also asked to help fill a poster with ways DSPs support them.
For DSP appreciation month, DSPs will also have a chance to win a gift card.
