Join Dan Norris for a discussion and learn skills and adaptations for managing vision loss. The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) is the only private agency to offer training, services, and support to visually impaired Vermonters. Their mission is to enable Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired, to be more independent, cultivate adaptive skills and improve their quality of life.

Donna Thunder knows how to put on a great show that gets everyone singing, clapping and dancing. With Donna’s fun energy and wide selection of music, she is sure to play something everyone will enjoy!

An avid outdoorsperson and amateur naturalist, Phyllis Rubenstein will guide us along her “flip-flop” thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Beginning on April 15th, 2023 on Springer Mountain, Georgia, Phyllis followed spring and then summer wildflowers to central Pennsylvania. In mid-July, she flipped north, summited Mount Katahdin, Maine, and then followed summer wildflowers and fall foliage south to central Pennsylvania, completing her hike of 2198 miles on November 7th. Phyllis will share photographs and stories about flora and fauna, trail life, gear and food, the hiking community, and the joys and challenges she encountered on her epic journey.

Jim plays the guitar and sings hits from the 1920s thru to today. He actively engages with his audience and usually ends up playing a lot of requests and old favorites.

Iain will offer traditional Celtic music during brunch on St. Patrick’s Day. He is a well-respected and accomplished player using various kinds of bagpipes. He will be joined by his daughter who sings Irish/Scottish songs and plays the Irish whistle.

Students from Green Mountain Performing Arts will be here to showcase their Jigs, Reels and Irish Step Dance! This is sure to be a fun performance!