Insights on what’s really happening on college campuses — with guidance for families and students. 
 
Guests:

• Jason Kilmer, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine
• Richard Lucey, Senior Program Manager, Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section, Drug Enforcement Administration

This free program engages seniors in arts activities that will provide fun and creative ways to strengthen cognition and well-being while making new friends.

All workshops take place at Senior Solutions, 38 Pleasant Street, Springfield, Vermont from 1:00-2:30pm.

September 20: Successful Aging Fair at 17 Depot Street, Springfield, VT.

September 27. Creative Play opening event

October 4, Workshop 1: Read and Discuss.

October 11, Workshop 2: Oral Interpretation.

October 18, Workshop 3: Storytelling.

October 25, Workshop 4: Personal Writing.

Social media has a powerful grip on almost everyone, especially our kids.

Dr. Michael Rich covers how virtual connections are affecting real-life relationships, the toxicity of social media influencers, and how all those perfect images are harming body image and self-esteem.

He discusses the role social media plays in promoting risky behaviors like vaping and drinking.

Gain practical, actionable steps to help your family navigate these challenges and foster a healthier, more balanced digital lives.

Start cleaning out your cabinets of unused/expired medications!

HCC and HPD will be accepting medications in their original packaging, sharps, vaping devices and more for safe disposal on October 26. Stay tuned for more details.

HPD also has a 24/7 drop box in the lobby of the police station.