Grange Hall Fall Clean-Up
The Building Committee is hosting a Grange Hall fall clean-up on Sunday November 2nd at 1pm.
The entire effort should be complete in about two hours. There will be indoor and outdoor tasks, plenty of chatting opportunities with work partners, and the chance to collectively help tidy things up after a busy year of programming at the Hall.
Event questions can be sent to Katie at Katie_devoid@hotmail.com
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Poetry at the Grange
Poets, poetry lovers, and everyone interested in poetry are invited to gather at the historic Charlotte Grange Hall! Bring a few of your favorite poems or your own poetry to read or recite, or just come to listen.
Each month, a local guest poet is invited to share about themselves and recite several poems. Participants are then invited to recite their own poetry or read poetry of their choosing. Prizes will be offered to those who can recite their poems from memory!
Everyone is welcome! This monthly gathering is held in collaboration with our great friends at the Charlotte Library! We will gather every second Thursday from 1-2:30 pm during winter and spring; and 6:30-8 pm during the summer and fall months of June, August, September and October. Check this Grange Events Calendar to re-confirm dates.
RSVPs appreciated by not necessary: abigailkilley@me.com
Please note: this event will be held on the second floor, which is not handicap accessible.
Wildlife In Our Own Backyard
Join Peter Demick of the Charlotte Conservation Commission for a 24-minute video of local wildlife, captured through trail cameras right here in Charlotte.
This unique footage is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and appreciation for the rich biodiversity in our community.
Following the video, there will be a Q&A session and an opportunity to learn how you can get more involved in conservation initiatives in Charlotte.
Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply curious, this is a great chance to connect and contribute to local environmental stewardship.
Please note: this event will be held on the second floor, which is not handicap accessible.
Veteran's Town Hall
All are invited to a Vets Town Hall at the Charlotte Grange on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 6:30pm. Veterans are invited to speak about what their service means to them. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is free, non-political, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no debate on American foreign policy.
RSVPs are optional, but encouraged. Click here to RSVP. Snacks will be available.
More information available at https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/charlotte-vets-town-hall/
What to Expect
For all attendees: All community members are invited to this event. Only veterans will speak, but non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. Throughout the event, you may hear something you agree or disagree with. You may have a question. Or you may want to say encouraging words with the intention to help. However, we ask that you please refrain from responding. We are simply here to listen and learn about what it was like to serve in the wars that this nation has chosen to fight.
For speakers: Tell us what your service means to you. Please tell us about your own experiences, whatever they may be, rather than speaking broadly about an issue or organization. You’re a member of our community, and it’s your stories, reflections, and insights that we’re anxious to hear. If you’re interested in speaking but aren’t sure what to speak about, click here for some questions that can serve as starting points. Each veteran will be given up to 10 minutes to speak. Veterans who would like to speak can mark that preference when registering. If you’re considering speaking but prefer not to register, we encourage you to attend. After pre-registered speakers go, the host will take speakers from the floor, time permitting. The goal is for every veteran who would like to speak to have a chance to do so. Of course, veterans (and all community members) are also welcome to simply attend and listen.
Charlotte Grange Meeting
Grange members gather on the third Tuesday every other month to discuss business matters. Doors open at 6:15 PM.
To learn more or get involved email Grange President Tai Dinnan at charlottegrangevt@gmail.com.
Charlotte Walks: Village Loop Trail
We hope you can join us on this month's "Charlotte Walks" on the Town Link Trail!
On the third Friday of each month, we meet at 8:30 at a different Charlotte trailhead for a morning walk. It's a great way to get more familiar with Charlotte's public trails, and to meet up and chat with other Charlotters. Walks usually last about an hour and are led at a comfortable adult walking pace.
In November we’ll walk the Village Loop Trail. Meet at the Charlotte Town Hall parking lot at 8:30am.
Shout out to our partners on the Charlotte Trails Committee for maintaining this and other trails in our town. You can find out more about the trails - and the committee - on the town website (or, come to this walk and ask us!).
Contact Karen at kknh.nh@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Community Wreath Making
Join us for a winter wreath making project at the Grange! Lee Blanchard, a local wreath making expert, has generously offered to lead a workshop to construct 6 winter wreaths that will adorn Charlotte's 3 beautiful covered bridges for the holiday season. We are seeking 3 metal wreath frames roughly 24 inches in diameter; 8 contractor bags full of evergreen boughs cut (after November 15) to roughly 18” pieces; and 12 volunteers to construct the wreaths on Saturday, November 22 from 1-4 pm.
Please call or text Abby at 802-343-6807 or email abigailkilley@me.com for more details about the project and to volunteer to help.
Program Committee Meeting
The Grange’s Program Committee is busy dreaming and planning this year’s events and invites you to join in on the fun. Everyone is welcome to help us plan events on an ongoing basis or to volunteer the day of an event! Our goal is to build community in all sorts of interesting ways. We meet monthly on the 4th Friday of the month, 8:30-10 AM at the Grange Hall.
To learn more, contact: CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com
Poetry at the Grange
Poets, poetry lovers, and everyone interested in poetry are invited to gather at the historic Charlotte Grange Hall! Bring a few of your favorite poems or your own poetry to read or recite, or just come to listen.
Each month, a local guest poet is invited to share about themselves and recite several poems. Participants are then invited to recite their own poetry or read poetry of their choosing. Prizes will be offered to those who can recite their poems from memory!
Everyone is welcome! This monthly gathering is held in collaboration with our great friends at the Charlotte Library! We will gather every second Thursday from 1-2:30 pm during winter and spring; and 6:30-8 pm during the summer and fall months of June, August, September and October. Check this Grange Events Calendar to re-confirm dates.
RSVPs appreciated by not necessary: abigailkilley@me.com
Please note: this event will be held on the second floor, which is not handicap accessible.
Grange Members End-of-year Celebration Potluck
Grange Members and their families gather at the Grange Hall for a potluck and social gathering on the third Tuesday every other month. This potluck gathering alternates monthly with our Business Meeting. Bring a dish to share (anything you choose!), plus your own plate/utensils and non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Tea available. Doors open at 6:15 PM.
Our December Potluck will be more festive than normal as we come together to celebrate the year’s accomplishments.
If you are “Grange Curious,” are considering becoming a member, and/or would like to meet and talk with other Grange Members, please contact Tai at CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com.
Program Committee Meeting
No Planning Committee Meeting in December. But keep us in mind! The Grange’s Program Committee is busy dreaming and planning 2026 events and invites you to join in on the fun. Everyone is welcome to help us plan events on an ongoing basis or to volunteer the day of an event! Our goal is to build community in all sorts of interesting ways. We meet monthly on the 4th Friday of the month from 8:30 - 10 AM at the Grange Hall.
To learn more, contact: CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Program Committee Meeting
The Grange’s Program Committee is busy dreaming and planning this year’s events and invites you to join in on the fun. Everyone is welcome to help us plan events on an ongoing basis or to volunteer the day of an event! Our goal is to build community in all sorts of interesting ways. We meet monthly on the 4th Friday of the month from 8:30 - 10 AM at the Grange Hall.
To learn more, contact: CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Grange Members Gathering
Our gathering for Charlotte Grange members will focus this month on learning about Grange history and rituals. Light refreshments will be provided.
If you are “Grange Curious,” are considering becoming a member, and/or would like to meet and talk with other Grange Members, please contact Tai at CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com.
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Charlotte Walks: Raven Ridge
Join us for this month's "Charlotte Walks"!
On the third Friday of each month, we meet at 8:30 at a different Charlotte trailhead for a morning walk. It's a great way to get more familiar with Charlotte's public trails, and to meet up and chat with other Charlotters. Walks usually last about an hour and are led at a comfortable adult walking pace.
This month we’re going to try a new trail slightly off the beaten tracks of Charlotte. It looks like the sun will come back out by Friday and it should be a glorious, colorful time to walk the Raven Ridge Loop Trail. The Raven Ridge Natural Area has been preserved through efforts of several conservation groups and individuals due to its exceptional wildlife habitat and location within a wildlife corridor.
The trail begins with an accessible 0.3 mile board walk trail which leads through a beautiful cattail marsh to a peaceful beaver pond. Those wishing to ascend up to the ridge will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley. The area offers views of cliffs, vernal pools, interesting geological outcrops, historic artifacts, and even a cave for the very adventurous. The entire loop is 2.6 miles long with some elevation gain. However, a lovely morning can be had staying on the trails in the low lands.
We will meet on Friday, 10/17 at 8:30 at the parking area located at 1279 Rotax Road. To get there from Route 7 in Ferrisburg, turn east onto Old Hollow. Old Hollow Rd will become Hollow Rd. Just after you pass the intersection with Higbee Rd take a slight left onto Rotax Rd. Follow Rotax for 2.1 miles and you will see the parking lot on the right. Parking is extremely limited so please carpool if you can. You can park along the road a bit but be cautious. If you have questions, you can text or call Abby at 802-343-6807.
Shout out to our partners on the Charlotte Trails Committee for maintaining this and other trails in our town. You can find out more about the trails - and the committee - on the town website (or, come to this walk and ask us!).
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Talk, Tour, and Eat Pie Event
Come see the historic Charlotte Grange Hall, which was built in 1870. It served as one of Charlotte’s one-room schoolhouses for almost 80 years and rang with children’s voices as they learned and laughed and grew up here. The second floor served as a debating hall by the Young Men’s Literary Club.
Join architectural historian Frances Foster for a presentation of Vermont’s most prevalent architectural styles of the 19th century. Learn why Vermonters built quasi-Greek temples, why there is no such thing as a Victorian style of architecture, and other tidbits about Vermont’s built environment.
Foster, a graduate of the University of Vermont program in historic preservation, will show slides of buildings ranging from the Federal style through the late 1800s Colonial Revival.
She’ll be joined by other members of the Friends of the Lyceum Schoolhouse, a 501c3 nonprofit that supports the restoration of this historic hall in East Charlotte.
We’ll be serving free homemade pie to everyone who comes through the door!
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
East Charlotte Tractor Parade
The East Charlotte Tractor Parade will be starting from Green Mountain Hay at 1pm!
Spear Street will be closed from 12:30-3pm between the General Store and Green Mountain Hay. Fun, food, and music will be found all along the route! The Charlotte Grange Parking Lot will host kid friendly activities and cotton candy for sale. The Grange Hall will be open and Grange Members will be providing free freshly popped popcorn and tours of the building to visitors.
Click here to view the 2025 East Charlotte Tractor Parade Poster!
Gathering Ingredients for a Harvest Soup at the Senior Center
We’re reaching out to local farms and community gardeners to ask if they have extra vegetables they’d like to contribute to make a delicious Harvest Soup for 60 people, to be served at the Charlotte Senior Center’s Monday Munch on October 13.
We hope to have everything gathered up by October 10 so the expert volunteers at the Senior Center can start chopping and cooking.
Do you expect to have a few extra . . . Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Spinach, Winter Squash - (Butternut, etc.)? Please do let us know!
We love collaborating with the Charlotte Senior Center and are so happy to help out with this project.
Poetry at the Grange: Youth Poetry Night!
October’s Poetry Gathering will be a bit different - it’s Youth Night!
Young people between ages 10 and 19 are invited to recite their own or favorite poetry at our monthly Poetry Event at the Grange. This evening will be entirely devoted to young poets. Older adults are welcome to sit in and listen.
The evening will start with recitations from the Shelburne Junior Poet Laureate. Subsequent participants are invited to recite one or a few poems and are encouraged to provide context about their poems if they wish.
Prizes will be given to those who recite from memory.
Information on this and other Grange programs can be found at charlottegrange.org
Extra parking at the Catholic Church just south of the Grange
Everyone is welcome! This monthly gathering held in collaboration with our great friends at the Charlotte Library. We will gather every second Thursday from 1-2:30 pm during winter and spring; and 6:30-8 pm during the summer and fall months of June, August, September and October. Check this Grange Events Calendar to re-confirm dates.
RSVPs appreciated by not necessary: abigailkilley@me.com
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Taiji at the Grange (Copy)
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Program Committee Meeting
The Grange’s Program Committee is busy dreaming and planning this year’s events and invites you to join in on the fun. Everyone is welcome to help us plan events on an ongoing basis or to volunteer the day of an event! Our goal is to build community in all sorts of interesting ways. We meet monthly on the 4th Friday of the month from 8:30 - 10 AM at the Grange Hall.
To learn more, contact: CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com
Storytelling at the Grange
Vermont resident Samara Anderson has decided to host a storytelling event at every public library in Vermont. This creative endeavor began in May of 2024 and will continue until as many of the 185 Vermont public libraries as possible have hosted one of her storytelling events. Charlotte’s event will be held at the Charlotte Grange Hall, in collaboration with our great friends at the Charlotte Library!
These performances are an amazing way to bring the community together to enjoy the creative and vulnerable act of storytelling. We hope you’ll join this event as storytellers and audience members, sharing and listening to true, spellbinding, and reflective narratives. All stories will be first person, as accurate as the storyteller can remember, and told without notes. Please contact Samara Anderson to sign up to be a storyteller, or with any questions: anderson_samara@yahoo.com
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Children's Clothing and Winter Gear Clothing Drive
This fall’s Kids Clothing and Outerwear Drive will run from September 22nd through October 4th.
A weather proof bin will be located by the front door of the Grange Hall for drop-off during this entire period. The hall will be open and staffed by volunteers on two Saturday mornings: 9/27 10am-1pm and 10/4 9:30am-11:30am. Please consider dropping off while the hall is open if you have larger quantities of clothes to donate.
Donations of children’s and teen clothing and shoes are welcomed. In addition, our fall drive strives to provide all children served by the Charlotte Food Shelf with a full winter gear set-up. Donations of children’s winter jackets, mittens, hats, snow pants, and snow boots are welcomed and appreciated.
Volunteers needed: Come help sort and fold clothes! Volunteers needed on 9/27 from 10am-1pm and 10/4 from 9:30am-11:30am, with possible additional dates and times. Email Alicia at alcoop.vt@gmail.com to sign up or learn more.
Charlotte Walks
Join us for this month's "Charlotte Walks"!
On the third Friday of each month, we meet at 8:30 at a different Charlotte trailhead for a morning walk. It's a great way to get more familiar with Charlotte's public trails, and to meet up and chat with other Charlotters. Walks usually last about an hour and are led at a comfortable adult walking pace.
Our September walk location is is at the end of Plouffe Lane. This 1.4-mile network of trails, featuring a meadow, river and woods, is one of Charlotte’s lesser-known natural areas. It can be found by taking Carpenter Road to Plouffe Lane. Follow the lane to the end, take a right at the fork, and park your car in the designated parking area.
Please drive slowly and with deference down Plouffe Lane, and be sure to park in the official parking lot to the right at the end of the lane.
Shout out to our partners on the Charlotte Trails Committee for maintaining this and other trails in our town. You can find out more about the trails - and the committee - on the town website (or, come to this walk and ask us)!
Contact Karen at kknh.nh@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Charlotte Grange Meeting
Grange members gather on the third Tuesday every other month to discuss business matters. Doors open at 6:15 PM.
To learn more or get involved email Grange President Tai Dinnan at charlottegrangevt@gmail.com.
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Coffee and Muffins Happy Hour
Join neighbors and members of the Charlotte Grange for FREE coffee, tea, and homemade muffins at the Grange Hall. Coffee is OUR Happy Hour - stop by and stay for a moment or an hour!
Poetry at the Grange
Poets, poetry lovers, and everyone interested in poetry are invited to gather at the historic Charlotte Grange Hall! Bring a few of your favorite poems or your own poetry to read or recite, or just come to listen. Enjoy a discussion with fellow enthusiasts over tea and cookies.
September’s Guest Poet is Cindy Ellen Hill. Cindy is a writer, musician and obsessed gardener in Middlebury, Vermont. Her poetry has appeared in Vermont Magazine, Vermont Life, Measure, The Lyric, and on National Public Radio.
Everyone is welcome! This monthly gathering is held in collaboration with our great friends at the Charlotte Library. We will gather every second Thursday from 1-2:30 pm during winter and spring; and 6:30-8 pm during the summer and fall months of June, August, September and October. Check this Grange Events Calendar to re-confirm dates.
RSVPs appreciated by not necessary: abigailkilley@me.com
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Taiji at the Grange
This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com
Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.
Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.
Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.
What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).
Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.
Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)
Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025
Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.
Become A Volunteer
Our events run on volunteer power!
Help support Grange programming and get to know your neighbors.