A Beaver Year on Wednesday, January 28,   7:00-8:30 pm.   

BEEC naturalist Patti Smith has studied a beaver colony in her backyard for 18 years. She has also cared for injured and orphaned beavers. In this presentation, she will share photos, videos, and stories about the beavers and other animals she has met along the way. This event is free and open to all.

Hosted by the Guilford Conservation Commission.

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

The pantry provides a wide variety of fresh, frozen, canned, and packaged food items to anyone who needs them. This wonderful program is supported by the Guilford Cares annual appeal, local donations, Project Feed the Thousands, and the Vermont Foodbank.

Stop by the BBCC between 3-4pm every Thursday to take part.

For more information contact Pat Haine, Pantry Director at 802-257-0626, or email her at pth1946@yahoo.com

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Get ready for some fun this winter! Join us for our weekly Board Game Socials every Friday from 4-6 pm at the BBCC

All ages are welcome for these weekly, low-key, intergenerational meet-ups.   We'll have snacks and our new board game library ready to go; all we need is you!

Feel free to bring friends, family, kiddos, and your own favorite games to play, including Magic the Gathering, and any others you'd like to share with the group.

This program is generously supported by an @aarpvermont Winter Placemaking Grant, as a part of their effort to reduce social isolation in older adults during the winter months. By bringing multiple generations together around a shared table, we hope to create warm, welcoming connections all season long.

Join certified Essentrics Instructor Kelly DiIonno for a rejuvenating five-week Essentrics class and give your body the gift of movement. Whether you’re looking to stretch tight muscles, boost your energy, or simply unwind, this class will help you feel restored and ready to take on the weekend.

What is Essentrics? Essentrics is a functional movement program that focuses on strengthening the muscles in a lengthened position. It works all 650 muscles and 360 joints by using full body sequences interspersed with targeted body sequences to re-balance the entire body and unlock tight joints.

Essentrics is influenced by the flowing, strengthening and healing movements of tai chi, dance and physiotherapy. It improves posture, increases energy, and reduces pain by improving the range of motion through dynamic movement. This class is geared towards all ages and is a great program for athletes looking for more flexibility, people just beginning their fitness journeys, and for those recovering from injuries.

Come to one class in this winter series or attend all six! This class is open to all, cost is $10 per class. Venmo, cash, and checks accepted.

Questions? Reach out to Kelly

Join us for a Kripalu All-Level Community Yoga Class organized by the amazing folks at the Guilford Recreation Commission.

This class is accessible to people of all abilities and experience. Kripalu-style yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that is a nonsectarian and nondogmatic vinyasa (flow) style class. Each class includes a centering pranayama (breathing exercise), warm-ups, asana (posture) sequences, and a final guided shavasana (relaxation). Modification prompts will be provided for those who would like to challenge themselves or those who would like accessibility options for their body.

Discover the mind-body connection, encourage stress reduction, and improve self-regulation and physical health. Guided by Lindsay Parise, a yoga practitioner of over two decades, who is excited to offer this community-based class.

This 60-minute class meets at the Broad Brook Community Center every Monday at 5 pm.

COST: by donation, suggested $10 ($5 for seniors and those receiving EBT benefits)

PARTICIPANTS: adults and children 10 and older are welcome, children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class.

Participants should bring their own mat and any props they might need, though a few will be available to borrow. Chairs will be available if this modification is needed.

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

Auditions for the spring Guilford Center Stage play “Shorts”

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

oin us for our weekly Board Game Socials every Friday from 4-6 pm at the BBCC

All ages are welcome for these weekly, low-key, intergenerational meet-ups.   We'll have snacks and our new board game library ready to go; all we need is you!

Feel free to bring friends, family, kiddos, and your own favorite games to play, including Magic the Gathering, and any others you'd like to share with the group.

This program is generously supported by an @aarpvermont Winter Placemaking Grant, as a part of their effort to reduce social isolation in older adults during the winter months. By bringing multiple generations together around a shared table, we hope to create warm, welcoming connections all season long.

Join certified Essentrics Instructor Kelly DiIonno for a rejuvenating five-week Essentrics class and give your body the gift of movement. Whether you’re looking to stretch tight muscles, boost your energy, or simply unwind, this class will help you feel restored and ready to take on the weekend.

What is Essentrics? Essentrics is a functional movement program that focuses on strengthening the muscles in a lengthened position. It works all 650 muscles and 360 joints by using full body sequences interspersed with targeted body sequences to re-balance the entire body and unlock tight joints.

Essentrics is influenced by the flowing, strengthening and healing movements of tai chi, dance and physiotherapy. It improves posture, increases energy, and reduces pain by improving the range of motion through dynamic movement. This class is geared towards all ages and is a great program for athletes looking for more flexibility, people just beginning their fitness journeys, and for those recovering from injuries.

Come to one class in this winter series or attend all six! This class is open to all, cost is $10 per class. Venmo, cash, and checks accepted.

Questions? Reach out to Kelly

Auditions for the spring Guilford Center Stage play “Shorts”

Wondering what’s on your neighbors reading list? Find out!

The Guilford Free Library presents the first in a series of “rapid reviews” at the Broad Brook Community Center! Join us for 1-minute reviews of books from your friends and neighbors - 3 kids and 3 adults will review approximately 8 books each. Books will be available for check out at the event.

This is a free family-friendly event. Milk and cookies will be served.

On this date we are booked for a private event.

If you would like to rent the BBCC please email broadbrookcc@gmail.com

Are you a lover of knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, spinning, or any other fiber arts? Do you have some mending to work on? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, we invite you to join the Guilford Fiber Arts Group, where creativity, community, and craft come together.

Join us for this at 4pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. This will be a laid-back, friendly group open to all skill levels, adults and kids alike. Bring your current project, or just come to chat and get inspired. You'll have the chance to share tips, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts.

If you are interested in partnering to help organize this group, email Meghan Arthur at the Rec Commission.

Meet Your Host: Guilford Recreation Commission

Join us for a Kripalu All-Level Community Yoga Class organized by the amazing folks at the Guilford Recreation Commission.

This class is accessible to people of all abilities and experience. Kripalu-style yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that is a nonsectarian and nondogmatic vinyasa (flow) style class. Each class includes a centering pranayama (breathing exercise), warm-ups, asana (posture) sequences, and a final guided shavasana (relaxation). Modification prompts will be provided for those who would like to challenge themselves or those who would like accessibility options for their body.

Discover the mind-body connection, encourage stress reduction, and improve self-regulation and physical health. Guided by Lindsay Parise, a yoga practitioner of over two decades, who is excited to offer this community-based class.

This 60-minute class meets at the Broad Brook Community Center every Monday at 5 pm.

COST: by donation, suggested $10 ($5 for seniors and those receiving EBT benefits)

PARTICIPANTS: adults and children 10 and older are welcome, children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class.

Participants should bring their own mat and any props they might need, though a few will be available to borrow. Chairs will be available if this modification is needed.

PLEASE NOTE: FEBRUARY & MARCH POTLUCKS WILL BE ON THE 2ND MONDAY (NOT THE 1ST)

Monthly Community Potluck at Broad Brook Community Center
Hosted by Springs Farm

Join your neighbors for good food and great company at the Broad Brook Community Center on one Monday of the month through the winter season! Bring a dish to share, pull up a chair, and enjoy a cozy evening of connection and conversation. All are welcome, whether you're bringing a homemade favorite or just your appetite.

Potluck Dates:

• Monday, February 9 - UPDATED TO SECOND MONDAY

• Monday, March 9 - UPDATED TO SECOND MONDAY

• Monday, April 6

Dinner begins at 6:00 PM
Come once or come every month - either way, we can’t wait to see you there!

Meet Your Hosts: Springs Farm and the BBCC

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Join certified Essentrics Instructor Kelly DiIonno for a rejuvenating five-week Essentrics class and give your body the gift of movement. Whether you’re looking to stretch tight muscles, boost your energy, or simply unwind, this class will help you feel restored and ready to take on the weekend.

What is Essentrics? Essentrics is a functional movement program that focuses on strengthening the muscles in a lengthened position. It works all 650 muscles and 360 joints by using full body sequences interspersed with targeted body sequences to re-balance the entire body and unlock tight joints.

Essentrics is influenced by the flowing, strengthening and healing movements of tai chi, dance and physiotherapy. It improves posture, increases energy, and reduces pain by improving the range of motion through dynamic movement. This class is geared towards all ages and is a great program for athletes looking for more flexibility, people just beginning their fitness journeys, and for those recovering from injuries.

Come to one class in this winter series or attend all six! This class is open to all, cost is $10 per class. Venmo, cash, and checks accepted.

Questions? Reach out to Kelly

Valentine’s Cookie Swap & Winter Fest
Bring a little sweetness and surprise into your life this Valentine’s season! Join us for the BBCC Valentine’s Cookie Swap! A fun, family-oriented way to share some love with your community. There will also be winter games, sledding and more happening outside at the Guilford Winter Fest (hosted by the fabulous Guilford Recreation Commission)

Broad Brook Community Center
Sunday, February 15th
1:00–3:00 PM

How it works:
— Bake! Make 2 dozen of your favorite cookies
— Drop off your cookies and recipe at 1:00 PM
— Eat, share, and enjoy! Along with cookies, we’ll have coffee, tea, and cocoa too! Swap cookies, sample treats, and chat with friends while the kids enjoy outdoor games and sledding!

All ages welcome. Come for the cookies, stay for the community!

We’d love to have a great variety of cookies to swap. If you’re interested in participating in the swap sign up below:

Brattleboro Bal Folk

Sunday, February 15, 6:00-9:00 pm

6-6:40 Beginners’ Session: learn the basics

6:45-9 Bal with minimal teaching

Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301 (just outside Brattleboro)

Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. 

No experience or partner necessary.

Live music by Eloise & Co.

Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)

Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25

Bal folk is a vibrant and inclusive dance tradition that started out in France, incorporated a bunch of other European influences, and took Europe and the UK by storm during the past 50 years or so. It has become increasingly popular in North America, no doubt due to its accessibility and captivating energy. You can easily join in even if you’ve never danced before. At Brattleboro Bal Folk, all dances are taught (this time, in the beginners workshop and with brief reminders as needed during the bal), and part of the big bal folk tradition all over the world is looking around to see what other people are doing and jumping in to try it out. No experience or partner required! Dances are in lines, spirals, circles, and pairs and range from hypnotic to meditative to raucous. The music is infectious!

Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor!

Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!

https://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0 

Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.

Join us for a Kripalu All-Level Community Yoga Class organized by the amazing folks at the Guilford Recreation Commission.

This class is accessible to people of all abilities and experience. Kripalu-style yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that is a nonsectarian and nondogmatic vinyasa (flow) style class. Each class includes a centering pranayama (breathing exercise), warm-ups, asana (posture) sequences, and a final guided shavasana (relaxation). Modification prompts will be provided for those who would like to challenge themselves or those who would like accessibility options for their body.

Discover the mind-body connection, encourage stress reduction, and improve self-regulation and physical health. Guided by Lindsay Parise, a yoga practitioner of over two decades, who is excited to offer this community-based class.

This 60-minute class meets at the Broad Brook Community Center every Monday at 5 pm.

COST: by donation, suggested $10 ($5 for seniors and those receiving EBT benefits)

PARTICIPANTS: adults and children 10 and older are welcome, children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class.

Participants should bring their own mat and any props they might need, though a few will be available to borrow. Chairs will be available if this modification is needed.

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

Broad Brook Grange will hold the annual Pre-Town Meeting on Thursday, February 19, at 6:30 pm.

The event will be live-streamed on BCTV, but those interested in participating should attend at Broad Brook Community Center. Town Meeting Moderator, Rick Zamore, will facilitate the February 19 session.

Town Meeting itself will convene at 10 am on Saturday, February 28, at Guilford Central School, a date change voted at the 2024 Town Meeting. Per Vermont Statute, Australian balloting will still be held on Tuesday, March 3, to elect town officers, with polls open at the Broad Brook Community Center from 10 am - 7 pm.

At the Pre-Town Meeting, the select board will present and discuss the articles to be voted on at Town Meeting, and will answer questions and receive comments from townspeople present.

In addition, candidates for town offices are urged to attend to introduce themselves to the voters. This is the only time before the vote for the public to meet and hear the candidates together. Candidates are invited to attend the Pre-Town Meeting to introduce themselves and answer questions.

Those interested in declaring as a write-in candidate should take this sole opportunity to appear before a group of voters.

Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Join us for our weekly Board Game Socials every Friday from 4-6 pm at the BBCC

All ages are welcome for these weekly, low-key, intergenerational meet-ups.   We'll have snacks and our new board game library ready to go; all we need is you!

Feel free to bring friends, family, kiddos, and your own favorite games to play, including Magic the Gathering, and any others you'd like to share with the group.

This program is generously supported by an @aarpvermont Winter Placemaking Grant, as a part of their effort to reduce social isolation in older adults during the winter months. By bringing multiple generations together around a shared table, we hope to create warm, welcoming connections all season long.

On this date we are booked for a private event.

If you would like to rent the BBCC please email broadbrookcc@gmail.com

Join us for the return of one of our favorite Guilford programs, Back Roads Stories!

On Saturday, February 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Broad Brook Community Center (3940 Guilford Center Rd) stop in for an afternoon filled with stories, music, and delicious desserts.

Expect stories that will make you laugh, think, and feel connected to our amazing community, and enjoy music and a spread of locally made desserts. This event is free and open to all, and is made possible by an AARP Vermont Winter Placemaking Grant.

Come for the stories, stay for the community!

For more info: 802-451-0405. Interested in telling a story? Email us at broadbrookcc@gmail.com

Are you a lover of knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, spinning, or any other fiber arts? Do you have some mending to work on? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, we invite you to join the Guilford Fiber Arts Group, where creativity, community, and craft come together.

Join us for this at 4pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. This will be a laid-back, friendly group open to all skill levels, adults and kids alike. Bring your current project, or just come to chat and get inspired. You'll have the chance to share tips, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts.

If you are interested in partnering to help organize this group, email Meghan Arthur at the Rec Commission.

Meet Your Host: Guilford Recreation Commission

Join us for a Kripalu All-Level Community Yoga Class organized by the amazing folks at the Guilford Recreation Commission.

This class is accessible to people of all abilities and experience. Kripalu-style yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that is a nonsectarian and nondogmatic vinyasa (flow) style class. Each class includes a centering pranayama (breathing exercise), warm-ups, asana (posture) sequences, and a final guided shavasana (relaxation). Modification prompts will be provided for those who would like to challenge themselves or those who would like accessibility options for their body.

Discover the mind-body connection, encourage stress reduction, and improve self-regulation and physical health. Guided by Lindsay Parise, a yoga practitioner of over two decades, who is excited to offer this community-based class.

This 60-minute class meets at the Broad Brook Community Center every Monday at 5 pm.

COST: by donation, suggested $10 ($5 for seniors and those receiving EBT benefits)

PARTICIPANTS: adults and children 10 and older are welcome, children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class.

Participants should bring their own mat and any props they might need, though a few will be available to borrow. Chairs will be available if this modification is needed.

At this time the BBCC board is meeting.

Guilford’s Beaver Past on Wednesday, February 25  7:00 - 8:30 pm. River scientist Denise Burchsted has studied the way beaver dams and log jams shape rivers and streams, and helps us imagine and how different our rivers would have been pre-European colonization. Dr Burchsted has mapped the formerly beaver-filled parts of Guilford.

Hosted by the Guilford Conservation Commission

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Join us for our weekly Board Game Socials every Friday from 4-6 pm at the BBCC

All ages are welcome for these weekly, low-key, intergenerational meet-ups.   We'll have snacks and our new board game library ready to go; all we need is you!

Feel free to bring friends, family, kiddos, and your own favorite games to play, including Magic the Gathering, and any others you'd like to share with the group.

This program is generously supported by an @aarpvermont Winter Placemaking Grant, as a part of their effort to reduce social isolation in older adults during the winter months. By bringing multiple generations together around a shared table, we hope to create warm, welcoming connections all season long.

At this time we are booked for Voting Set-Up.

Join us for a Kripalu All-Level Community Yoga Class organized by the amazing folks at the Guilford Recreation Commission.

This class is accessible to people of all abilities and experience. Kripalu-style yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that is a nonsectarian and nondogmatic vinyasa (flow) style class. Each class includes a centering pranayama (breathing exercise), warm-ups, asana (posture) sequences, and a final guided shavasana (relaxation). Modification prompts will be provided for those who would like to challenge themselves or those who would like accessibility options for their body.

Discover the mind-body connection, encourage stress reduction, and improve self-regulation and physical health. Guided by Lindsay Parise, a yoga practitioner of over two decades, who is excited to offer this community-based class.

This 60-minute class meets at the Broad Brook Community Center every Monday at 5 pm.

COST: by donation, suggested $10 ($5 for seniors and those receiving EBT benefits)

PARTICIPANTS: adults and children 10 and older are welcome, children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class.

Participants should bring their own mat and any props they might need, though a few will be available to borrow. Chairs will be available if this modification is needed.

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Are you a lover of knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, spinning, or any other fiber arts? Do you have some mending to work on? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, we invite you to join the Guilford Fiber Arts Group, where creativity, community, and craft come together.

Join us for this at 4pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. This will be a laid-back, friendly group open to all skill levels, adults and kids alike. Bring your current project, or just come to chat and get inspired. You'll have the chance to share tips, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts.

If you are interested in partnering to help organize this group, email Meghan Arthur at the Rec Commission.

Meet Your Host: Guilford Recreation Commission

PLEASE NOTE: FEBRUARY & MARCH POTLUCKS WILL BE ON THE 2ND MONDAY (NOT THE 1ST)

Monthly Community Potluck at Broad Brook Community Center
Hosted by Springs Farm

Join your neighbors for good food and great company at the Broad Brook Community Center on one Monday of the month through the winter season! Bring a dish to share, pull up a chair, and enjoy a cozy evening of connection and conversation. All are welcome, whether you're bringing a homemade favorite or just your appetite.

Potluck Dates:

• Monday, February 9 - UPDATED TO SECOND MONDAY

• Monday, March 9 - UPDATED TO SECOND MONDAY

• Monday, April 6

Dinner begins at 6:00 PM
Come once or come every month - either way, we can’t wait to see you there!

Meet Your Hosts: Springs Farm and the BBCC

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Brattleboro Bal Folk

Sunday, March 15, 6:00-9:00 pm

6-6:40 Beginners’ Session: learn the basics

6:45-9 Bal with minimal teaching

Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301 (just outside Brattleboro)

Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. 

No experience or partner necessary.

Live music by Eloise & Co.

Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)

Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25

Bal folk is a vibrant and inclusive dance tradition that started out in France, incorporated a bunch of other European influences, and took Europe and the UK by storm during the past 50 years or so. It has become increasingly popular in North America, no doubt due to its accessibility and captivating energy. You can easily join in even if you’ve never danced before. At Brattleboro Bal Folk, all dances are taught (this time, in the beginners workshop and with brief reminders as needed during the bal), and part of the big bal folk tradition all over the world is looking around to see what other people are doing and jumping in to try it out. No experience or partner required! Dances are in lines, spirals, circles, and pairs and range from hypnotic to meditative to raucous. The music is infectious!

Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor!

Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!

https://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0 

Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Guilford's State Representative Zon Eastes is hosting a Windham-1 Meet Up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Saturday March 21st from 10-11AM. This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors,and share your ideas and priorities with our legislator. All are welcome.

For more information contact Zon at zoneastesvt@gmail.com

Join us for an afternoon and evening of music, food, dancing and fellowship at the BBCC!

On Saturday, April 26th two of our favorite local groups will co-host this free event.

Hootenanny 3 - 5pm: Bring an instrument, song or story to share! Light refreshments will be served. Hosted by musicians Luke Concannon & Stephanie Hollenberg.

Potluck 5:30: Stick around for the community potluck hosted by the Village Dance!

Village Dance 6:30 - 9:30: Then brush off your dancing shoes, grab a new friend, and hit the dance floor for an evening of contra dance hosted by the Village Dance.

This event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL. It makes use of our Community Day Program which offers the BBCC rent-free for free, open to all, community events.

Are you a lover of knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, spinning, or any other fiber arts? Do you have some mending to work on? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, we invite you to join the Guilford Fiber Arts Group, where creativity, community, and craft come together.

Join us for this at 4pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. This will be a laid-back, friendly group open to all skill levels, adults and kids alike. Bring your current project, or just come to chat and get inspired. You'll have the chance to share tips, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts.

If you are interested in partnering to help organize this group, email Meghan Arthur at the Rec Commission.

Meet Your Host: Guilford Recreation Commission

At this time the BBCC board is meeting.

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

This class introduces the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention sequence starting from the very beginning. Regularly practicing the slow, rhythmic movements of Tai Chi smooths out stiff joints, improves balance, and promotes a sense of well-being. The class specifically improves balance and confidence in movement in a safe, easy-to-master program that one can do even seated, if necessary. This program benefits anyone from age 50 upward interested in maintaining their vitality.

Instructor, Leah Gessner, is certified by Tai Chi Vermont, a non-profit organization that promotes the Falls Prevention Tai Chi program and trains instructors throughout the state. Guilford Cares does not charge for these classes. (Of course, Guilford Cares always welcomes donations.)

You only need some comfortable loose clothing and a yen for adventure. You will find yourself in the company of welcoming neighbors enjoying oiling up their joints, rejuvenating muscle tone, and laughing some in the process.

Call Guilford Cares if you have questions, their number is (802) 579-1350

Meet Your Host: Guilford Cares

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

On this date we are booked for a private event.

If you would like to rent the BBCC please email broadbrookcc@gmail.com

Spring is here, and so is the return of one of our favorite Guilford programs, Back Roads Stories. Join us on Sunday, March 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Broad Brook Community Center (3940 Guilford Center Rd) for an afternoon filled with stories, music, and delicious desserts.

Expect stories that will make you laugh, think, and feel connected to our amazing community, and enjoy music and a spread of locally made desserts. This event is free and open to all, and is made possible by an AARP Vermont Winter Placemaking Grant.

Come for the stories, stay for the community!

For more info: 802-451-0405. Interested in telling a story? Email us at broadbrookcc@gmail.com

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Monthly Community Potluck at Broad Brook Community Center
Hosted by Springs Farm

Join your neighbors for good food and great company at the Broad Brook Community Center every first Monday of the month through the winter season! Bring a dish to share, pull up a chair, and enjoy a cozy evening of connection and conversation. All are welcome, whether you're bringing a homemade favorite or just your appetite.

Potluck Dates:

• Monday, November 3

• Monday, December 1

• Monday, January 5

• Monday, February 2

• Monday, March 2

• Monday, April 6

Dinner begins at 6:00 PM
Come once or come every month - either way, we can’t wait to see you there!

Meet Your Host: Springs Farm

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

On this date we are booked for a private event.

If you would like to rent the BBCC please email broadbrookcc@gmail.com

Are you a lover of knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, spinning, or any other fiber arts? Do you have some mending to work on? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, we invite you to join the Guilford Fiber Arts Group, where creativity, community, and craft come together.

Join us for this at 4pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. This will be a laid-back, friendly group open to all skill levels, adults and kids alike. Bring your current project, or just come to chat and get inspired. You'll have the chance to share tips, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts.

If you are interested in partnering to help organize this group, email Meghan Arthur at the Rec Commission.

Meet Your Host: Guilford Recreation Commission

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Beavers Among Us: A Community Forum on Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day)  7:00 - 8:30 pm 

Bring your beaver questions and frustrations to this event. A panel of experts will be provide answers and help problem-solve, including beaver expert Skip Lisle will lead an open forum answering residents’ questions and concerns about beavers and their property.

Hosted by the Guilford Conservation Commission

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

At this time the cast of Shorts is rehearsing

Are you a lover of knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, spinning, or any other fiber arts? Do you have some mending to work on? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, we invite you to join the Guilford Fiber Arts Group, where creativity, community, and craft come together.

Join us for this at 4pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. This will be a laid-back, friendly group open to all skill levels, adults and kids alike. Bring your current project, or just come to chat and get inspired. You'll have the chance to share tips, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts.

If you are interested in partnering to help organize this group, email Meghan Arthur at the Rec Commission.

Meet Your Host: Guilford Recreation Commission

Brattleboro Bal Folk - Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary.

Sunday, April 26, 6:30-9:00 pm

Broad Brook Community Center: 3940 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301 (just outside Brattleboro)

Dance series run by Eloise & Co.

Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into, or clean your shoes off thoroughly once you get inside, before you step onto the dance floor. We want to protect that beautiful wood floor!

Suggested donation sliding scale $12-$25

Dances range from beautiful to raucous. Even if you’ve never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to listen and watch from the sidelines or jump in. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being welcoming, eager  to draw newcomers into the fun. We will continue to offer variations and new dances to keep the experienced dancers engaged!

Share our video with friends to whet their appetite!

https://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0 

Masks are welcome but not required. Please stay home if you feel ill or are testing positive for Covid-19.

At this time the cast of Shorts is rehearsing and setting up lighting.

At this time the cast of Shorts is rehearsing.

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

At this time the cast of Shorts is rehearsing and setting up lighting.

Guilford Center Stage’s annual spring play! More info coming soon!

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Guilford Center Stage’s annual spring play! More info coming soon!

On Saturday, May 2nd, join fellow Vermonters in this unique, statewide volunteer event to clean up our neighborhood roads. This is an opportunity for us to work together as a community and focus on a common goal -- cleaning up our Guilford roads. If you can volunteer even for an hour or two to pick up roadside litter, it will make a huge difference!

Stop by the BBCC from 8am - 5pm on Saturday May 2nd We will have Green Up trash bags and reflective vests for volunteers to pick up, and the dump trucks will be parked there until 5pm to receive all the roadside trash you can gather in your bags. Note that you can also pick up Green Up trash bags ahead of time at the Town on any day they are open (Monday through Thursday, 7am - 5pm).

There will also be a map where you can sign up for a road to clean. For more information on Green Up Day events throughout the state, and the history of Green Up Day in Vermont, please visit greenupvermont.org.

Guilford Center Stage’s annual spring play! More info coming soon!

Guilford Center Stage’s annual spring play! More info coming soon!

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

On this date the Grange is using the building to prepare for Mother’s Day Brunch

The Broad Brook Grange is hosting its 26th annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. The all-you-can-eat brunch features eggs and made to order omelettes.  Also on the menu are pancakes, french toast, sausage, bacon and home fries - all with Guilford maple syrup and eggs of course!  Other treats include homemade baked goods, fresh fruit salad, and bread for toasting.  A selection of juices will be available, along with coffee, teas and milk.  No reservations are necessary for the meal, and tickets will be sold at the door.

Ticket Prices:

Adult $15

Seniors $12

Kids ages 2-12: $5

Kids under 2 are free

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Guilford's State Representative Zon Eastes is hosting a Windham-1 Meet Up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Saturday May 16th from 10-11AM. This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors,and share your ideas and priorities with our legislator. All are welcome.

For more information contact Zon at zoneastesvt@gmail.com

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

On this date the Grange is using the building to prepare for Father’s Day Brunch

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

Join us for a joyful, old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at the Broad Brook Community Center and around Guilford Center. More info coming soon!

Interested in volunteering or getting involved? Email us at broadbrookcc@gmail.com

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Guilford seniors (65 and older) are invited to attend the new Senior Support Group hosted by Guilford Cares every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Broad Brook Community Center from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Join your neighbors and meet new friends to discuss the challenges of aging in place. Deb Albright, retired nurse and professional facilitator, will help the group follow some simple guidelines but participants will determine what comes up for discussion. We expect a range of topics including health and fitness, loneliness, communication with family, and change. Join fellow seniors and share and receive helpful insights and ideas.

For more information or to request a ride, contact Guilford Cares:

802-579-1350

guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective distributes local produce and products directly from Guilford farms and from Brattleboro’s Food Connects food hub. Individual orders are placed online (biweekly) a few days ahead, then picked up at the Broad Brook Community Center on Wednesday’s. It’s a lot like an online farmers market!

The Guilford Food Hub is a convenient way for everyone in Guilford to access local food and support our farmers. SNAP/EBT are accepted, and there is also a pay-what-you-want food shelf on pickup days.

Learn More & Meet Your Host: Neighborhood Roots Food Collective

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

Auditions for the Guilford Center Stage fall production

Looking for some low pressure community connection? Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea! or cocoa!) and converse with neighbors and friends. This event is free and open to all.

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann

Join us for a day of great food, friendly competition, and community fun at the Third Annual Chili Cook-Off at Broad Brook Community Center!

What to Expect:

• Chili Cook-Off Competition

• Yard Games for All Ages

• Delicious chili, hot dogs and sides

Think your chili has what it takes?
Enter the competition and show off your best recipe. To participate, submit an entry form along with a $25 check (or $30 Venmo/PayPal) by October 1 to reserve your spot. The cook-off area opens at noon for setup and registration.

Come Hungry
Enjoy a full tasting menu including chili, sides, and drinks. Suggested donation is $10 per person.

Schedule

• 12:00 PM Registration and setup for participants, Games and Crafts begin.

• 1:00 - 3:00PM – Chili tasting, games and fun!

Bring your appetite and your competitive spirit — we can’t wait to see you there!

The Broad Brook Grange still uses the BBCC for their meetings and events. For information about joining the Grange, or to learn more about their work contact:

Grange Master Bobbie Haumann