Start a Healthy New Year with BPI!

Celebrating 41 years of

service in our community

BPI Mission StatementTo provide safe, caring and exceptional Adult Day Services that will offer meaningful, individually tailored programs and care designed to enhance the dignity, independence, joy and quality of life of older persons, younger adults with disabilities, provide

support and respite for their families and caregivers and serve as an informational resource for our communities.

January 2020

614 Harwood Hill, P.O. Box 1504, Bennington, VT 05201, Tel: (802) 442-8136www.bpiads.org

Inside this Issue...

Calendar of Activities/Menu 2

Healthy Eating 3

Holiday Gifts and Donations 4-5

BPI Bulletin Board - Activity Highlights 6

BPI Holiday Scrapbook 7

Adult Day Service

The Dr. Richard A. Sleeman CenterBennington Project

Independence

BPI can help you and your loved one get the New Year off

to a Healthy Start!

Our Program Includes:

ş Nursing and Personal Care ş Meaningful Activities ş Intergenerational Opportunities ş Friendship and Fun ş And Much, Much More!

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All of us at BPI wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Staff members from left to right: Linda Wichlac,

Robin Dane, CJ Dufresne, Julianne Roy, Sue Yetto, Chelsea Bodenstab, Nancy Burgess, Tori Therriault, Bailey

Therriault, Kathe Schnopp, Dan Lampron, Megan Weber, Melissa Stemp, Maureen Kelly,

(Front row left to right): Gina Anzivino, Stephanie Corey, Linda Corey, Gayle Potter and Tiffany Holland.

Not Pictured: George Gates, Steve Darr, Amy St. Onge and Shelagh Muckle

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BPI Bell Choir performed at the Holiday Party at the Elks Club. Thank You to Andy R., Tiffany C.,

Jeanne C., Tim S., Tammy D., Ruby C. and Doris C. for your wonderful performance.

Families TogetherMonthly Caregiver

GatheringsBPI offers a monthly gathering providing caregiver support,

laughter and camaraderie. The January meeting will be held

on Tuesday, January 28th at 1:00 PM.Please call (802) 442-8136 or send an email to

info@bpiads.org for more information.

Starting the New Year with Healthier Eating HabitsBy Chelsea Bodenstab

I know changing your diet can be tricky, but setting small goals is always a good way of getting into a healthier eating regiment. Here at BPI we always encourage healthy eating habits. Our lunches follow

the items on the MyPlate diagram's recommended outline. Remembering to add variety and color into your diet along with staying hydrated can make your body feel much better overall. Below are some examples to start yourself on a healthier journey to eating better.

Know what a healthy plate looks like:Everyone grew up knowing the food pyramid, but the USDA recently presented a simpler way to see what you should eat each day called “MyPlate”. MyPlate shows exactly how the five food groups should proportioned on the plate.

You want to try to be sure you eat all different types of foods. Your plate should hold a variety of colors—bright, colorful foods are always the best choice! A healthy meal should always include, but not be limited to:

1. Lean protein (lean meats, seafood, eggs, beans)2. Fruits and vegetables (think orange, red, green,

and purple)3. Whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat pasta)4. Low-fat dairy (milk, yogurt)

Try to always choose foods that give you high in fiber and a low in sodium or salt content. When looking specifically at the vitamins we need, look for Vitamin D. It's an important one as we age.

Reading the Nutritional Facts label:The healthiest food choices are whole food options. Remember to read the label, for example not all wheat products are 100% wheat. Processed, and pre-packaged foods do not always offer the same amount of nutrients as their fresh counterparts. Reading the labels to find items that are lower in fats, added sugars, and sodium is the best option.Use recommended serving sizes:To maintain your weight, you must eat the right amount of food for your age and body. The American Heart Association is an excellent resource to find what is right for you or your loved one.

Staying hydrated:Dehydration is one of the most common ways those over 65 end up hospitalized. Water is an extremely important nutrient too! Don’t let yourself get dehydrated—drink small amounts of fluids consistently throughout the day.Making sure you are eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to stay healthy. They can be fresh, frozen or canned. Choosing to eat more dark green vegetables such as spinach or broccoli, as well as orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes could be the right mix of vitamins to give you the boost of energy you need. Don’t forget to allow yourself to get your whole-grains every day. Whole Grains a very good for your digestive track and they help regulate your body. Also, vary your protein choices with more fish, beans and peas. They can provide as much protein as an equally unhealthy counterpart meal; but in the end you’ll thank yourself for eating healthy. And most importantly always stay hydrated! Look for more tips for healthy eating in this coming year.Let us do the healthy cooking for you. Join us at for a delicious home cooked lunch daily at BPI.

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Did Santa bring you a Gift Card that you can't

or won't use?Please Consider donating it to BPI! You can drop it off at 614 Harwood Hill Road,

or mail it to us at P.O. Box 1504 Bennington, VT 05201.

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Did you know that Vermont still has a Charitable Tax Credit?

Most people don’t know that there still is a 5% credit in the State of Vermont of the first $20,000 in eligible charitable contributions such as those you can make to BPI. For more information on

how a donation to BPI for a tax credit might impact your specific situation, please contact your

tax advisor.

Click and Give - Online Donations...You can easily make a donation to BPI online by visiting our website (www.bpiads.org) and clicking the “Donate Now” button. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of so many people.

Thank you for your support!

As 2019 Winds-Down, You Can Still Make A Difference!

Donation FAQ...Did you know that you can gift stocks or

bonds to BPI?BPI has a process in place to easily accept the donation or transfers of stocks or bonds from

donors. Your charitable donation will reflect the value of the stock or bond upon their liquidation. For more information about this process or other

planned giving options, please contact Linda Wichlac at BPI

802-442-8136.

BPI Wish List ş Grocery Gift Cards and Walmart Gift Cards

ş Bingo Prizes ş Large Tupperware Type Storage Bins

ş Small rectangular shaped clear tupperware type storage containers w/ covers

ş Wooden Chess Game ş 72” Smart TV for educational purposes

ş Donation for a New Van ş Donations to Activity Program ş Donations for Phase 2 of The Dr. Richard A. Sleeman Center

Complimentary Visit CouponYou are invited to join us at Bennington Project Independence, Adult Day Service for a full or half day at No Charge. Come Join the fun, meet new friends, try out interesting activities, and enjoy a delicious lunch & snacks. Nursing and Personal care available as needed.

Check us out to see what all the smiles at BPI are about!Contact Gina Anzivino at BPI to schedule your visit (802) 442-8136

All visits must be prearranged. Valid for new participants only.Not redeemable for cash.

614 Harwood Hill - P.O. Box 1504Bennington, VT 05201

(802) 442-8136

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Honorary Gifts

Holiday Program Gifts

Special Thank You to

The West Arlington Church- Chapel on The Green

for your very generous donation

A Special Thank You for supporting BPI

by purchasing Raffle Tickets

Congratulations to

Anne Smith The Winner of

The $100 Holiday Basket

Memorial GiftsMemorial gifts to

Bennington Project Independence celebrate and honor someone’s

life by helping others.

• The Staff at BPI - Rita Flederach• Andrea Crawford - Eileen Clegg• In Honor of All The Veterans - American

Legion Post 13• Linda Wichlac - Mr & Mrs. Bill Bryan• Frank Harwood - Cathleen Harwood

♥ Robert Condon• Gloria VanDerzee

• James & Wanda Corcoran

♥ Monica H. Corcoran, Mary E. Marshall, Joseph D. Corcoran, Daniel J. Corcoran

and Michael Corcoran

♥ Rita Anzivino• Len Anzivino

♥ Mary Lyons• Stanley & Kathleen Cichanowski

♥ Adrian Beukenkamp• Elisabeth Beukenkamp-Delsing

♥ Father Mike Demasi• Christopher & Mary Ann Saccone

♥ Maggie Falconer• Mary Jostrand

♥ Theresa Harrington• Jon & Sharron Harrington

♥ Alfred Pinsonneault• Rita Pinsonneault

♥ Ed Rice• Debra Anziano

♥ Robert J. Roy• Robert & Brandi Roy

♥ Edward H. Paquin Sr.• Tom & Martha Paquin

♥ William V. Parks• Hilda Parks

♥ Norman Wilder• Linda & Charles Putney

♥ Mrs. Lillian Seward• Linda Putney

• Gloria VanDerzee

♥ Adeline Strohschein• Keith & Hap Strohschein

♥ Mary Skidmore• Noel & Kathy Cardiff

• Ron and Doris Alderman• Gloria Alexander• Dr. Bernard Bandman• Raymond G. Bolton• Charles Bluto & Cynthia Jorgensen• Chris Damon & Noreen Damon• Joe Dziengiel Jr.• Cathy Giorgi• Heather Maneely• Martha Mulligan• Edward Mulligan• Dr. Robert Pezzulich• Charles & Linda Putney• Dr. Charles Salem & Dr. Sarah Dahl • Mark & Lisa Shea• Margaret & Mark Wilson• Rob & Meg Woolmington

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Happy New Year to all of our members and friends! We wish you all much health and happiness for this New Year.

January is Activity Professionals Month. Our Activity Professionals continuously share their talents, creativity, spirit, enthusiasm, energy, love and compassion and truly are the heart of BPI. We will be celebrating our Activity Staff with games that will help to get to know our Staff a little more throughout the week of January 20th-24th. We hope that you will join us in celebrating!January highlights:Wednesday the 8th, Elvis will be in the building for his Birthday Celebration! If you are an Elvis fan, you will not want to miss out. Tuesday the 14th, is our Red Hat’s Society Tea. Not only will there be tea, but we will be enjoying fresh muffins that our members have made for us. Join us for the fun!Friday the 17th, we are celebrating National Hat Day. If you would like to participate in wearing a hat please feel welcome. If you do not have any hats we have plenty at BPI for you to choose from.Friday the 24th, we will be celebrating the Chinese New Year festival, the year of the Rat. We will be talking about customs and traditions.Please join us for more trips and activities this month. We look forward to seeing you all!

JanuaryBirthday Wishes

• Joyce R. - 2nd• Mary Lou C. - 12th• Charles C. - 18th• Frank H. - 19th

• Ann Q. - 21st• E. Harlin S. - 23rd• Andy R. - 31st

January AnniversariesDavid and Joyce R. - 16th

Virtual Dementia Tour Dates Tours are scheduled for the following dates:

Tours start at 12:30 and are approximately an hour long. Tours are free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Please call BPI at 802-442-8136 to register.

January 8th February 5th March 4th

January 22nd February 19th March 18th

Celebrating our Wonderful Activity Professionals...

Thank you so much to Tori Therriault, Nancy Burgess, Kathe Schnopp, Bailey Therriault,

Tiffany Holland, Daniel Lampron, and Megan Weber, (Not pictured Shelagh Muckle activities

Coordinator), for all that you do.Would you like to show your appreciation for

BPI Activity staff? Make an Honorary donation today!

Congratulations

Melissa Stemp BPI Social Worker

2019 Community Partner of the Yearpresented by

Southwestern VT Council on Aging

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Gayle P., Tammy D., and Sharon R. enjoy a delicious home-cooked breakfast at BPI. Watch for the dates of

upcoming "Sunrise Breakfasts" in 2020!

Frances H., Mary Lou C., Shirley O., make their own music at the "Drumming Conduction" event

presented by Brian DeAngleo.

Loretta L. and Lillian K. decorate the tree. While Mary Lou, Tori and Frances H. got

a little "tinsel-tyed"

"Santa" made a guest appearance at the BPI Holiday party. Andy R. receives his gift from

"Santa"

Bailey and Bill V. get the party started! Dancing,

good food and fun was had by all.

Tom and Linda H., enjoying the holiday cheer at BPI's Holiday Party.

We want to wish all of our BPI Family a very happy and safe holiday season!

Megan, Tori, Sharon R. and Bailey all show off their sweaters from "BPI Holiday Sweater" day in

December. All the sweaters were wonderful!Look for Hat Day on the January calendar and join us

by wearing your favorite hat!

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Organizational Affiliations:

Bennington Project Independence is approved annually by the Vermont Department of Aging and Disabilities and complies with all the state standards for adult day care. BPI is a certified Veterans Administration Adult Day Health Center. In addition, BPI is a member of the following:

• National Adult Day Services Association• Vermont Association of Adult Day Services• Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce• National Family Caregiver Association• Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging

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