The Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium

A Guide to Smart Homebuying Decisions
2026-06-09 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-09 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Buying a house could be one of the largest purchases you ever make. This event can help you navigate the process. We’ll cover topics like budgeting, financing options, finding a real estate agent, and more. You’ll also learn about avoiding common pitfalls and different types of mortgages. Additionally, we’ll explore some financial benefits, such as potential tax advantages and building equity.

This workshop is being offered at noon and at 3pm today.

Click here to register for the noon session.

Click here to register for the 3pm session.

Guided Hike & Story Time
2026-06-06 10:30 - 11:30
Looking to get outside with your young ones? Join staff from the Green Mountain Club for a family-friendly, nature-themed story time, followed by a guided hike on our 0.7-mile Short Trail. In June, we’ll celebrate National Trails Day by reading Hike, by Pete Oswald. Free, pre-registration encouraged. There is no cost for this event. Green Mountain Club headquarters. Waterbury. Click here to register.

Central VT Humane Society Walk for Animals
2026-06-06 09:30 - 12:30
It’s time to Move Your Paws for an Important Cause!

Everyone’s favorite tail waggin’ event is back! Join the annual Walk for Animals and raise money to help provide nourishing meals, safe shelter, and exceptional care to hundreds of dogs, cats, and small furry animals who will need CVHS this year. Yes, it’s called Walk for Animals, but this event is so much more than that – You don’t have to walk to participate! This special fundraiser gives YOU the unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to vulnerable pets by being their voice, by telling their story and raising vital funds to help them get a second chance.

State House Lawn, Montpelier. Click here for more information.

Movement Meditation
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:00
Join Coach Cami, owner of Guided Resilience fort this is movement class that incorporates basic yoga postures and movement patterns that are easily adaptable to most individuals. You are invited to move as you can – not as you can’t – breathing peace and stability in facing challenge and possibility.

$5/class You can pay as you go for as many sessions as you like. Honor system. Venmo: Guided Resilience @Guidedresilience

Click here to learn more.

Chair Yoga
2026-06-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 11:30
Everything you’ve come to expect from Chair Yoga is delivered! Join Diana Whitney as she leads participants in gentle movements with the chair providing support and balance. Chair Yoga is a wonderful way to loosen and stretch your muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation. Offered at no cost through the Waterbury Public Library.

No experience needed. All levels welcome to this low-stress, energetic class.The chair provides stability and balance, and allows movement without fear.All are welcome, experienced practitioners and newbies alike!

In the meantime click here to see all the videos Diana has recorded over the last year and 1/2. Enjoy!

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
2026-06-03 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is one of Vermont’s biggest cultural events, and for good reason. Music takes over the streets of Burlington with major headliners, street performers, and late-night jam sessions filling the streets and performance spaces.

Many of the performances are free. Click here to learn more.

Run Into Summer 5K Race Vergennes
2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:00
For the second straight year, the non-profit Better Tomorrow Projects is hosting a charity 5K race at Vergennes Union High School on May 31st. All proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, helping people of all abilities enjoy Vermont outdoor sports and activities. Whether you’re a runner, a walker, or just want to support a great cause, we hope to see you at Vergennes Hight School at 10:00 am on May 31st!

There is a fee for this event. Click here to register.

Minds, Bodies and Belonging
2026-05-23 10:30 - 12:30
Join Annie Valentine, Mental Health Educator for a workshop where you’ll explore how diet culture, anti-fat bias, and weight-based discrimination shape our beliefs about bodies, health, and worth. Participants are invited to challenge assumptions, examine the cultural narratives they have inherited,and consider how to create more inclusive environments.

Participants will explore:

The roots and impact of weight stigma

The relationship between body image, identity, and mental health

How anti-fat bias shows up in healthcare, education, and workplaces

Practical ways to reduce harm and support body diversity

Richmond, VT.

No cost but registration is required. Click here to learn more.

TIAA Workshop: Steps to help secure your income in retirement: a mid-career check-in (Champlain College)
2026-05-21 12:15 - 12:45
Join us for a virtual TIAA education session to explore steps to help secure your income in retirement.

This session will focus on tips and tools to:

Help you know where you stand

Check your expenses

Optimize your savings

Optimize your investments

Plan now for income that lasts

Although everyone is invited to attend, this content is tailored to those who are mid-career level and not brand new to retirement plans while also not ready to retire yet.

Questions about the event? Contact the Benefits Team at benefits@gmhec.org or 802-443-5485

TIAA Workshop: Get a Head Start on your Future (Champlain College)
2026-05-20 12:15 - 12:45
Join us for a virtual TIAA education session hosted by TIAA.

We’ll explore the Champlain College Retirement plan details and investments as well as foundational ideas such as compounding, pre-tax vs. Roth, and other advice. Although everyone is invited to attend, this content is tailored to those who are early in their careers and retirement saving journey.

Questions about the event? Contact the Benefits Team at benefits@gmhec.org or 802-443-5485

Mindfulness: Your Brain’s Reset Button
2026-05-20 12:00 - 12:30
Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. In thisinteractive 30-minute workshop, you’ll learn what mindfulness really is,why it matters for focus and stress, and how to use simple techniquesduring your day. You’ll try a few quick practices and choose one thatworks for you. Click here to register.

Finance for new grads
2026-05-19 12:00 - 12:45
Starting out in the job world can be exciting—and overwhelming. The financial foundation you build now can impact your life for years to come. That’s why it’s so important to understand how to manage your money, create good financial habits and save and invest for the long term.In this webinar you’ll learn about:• Benefit packages that come with your job• How a spending plan helps you in the short term• What a retirement plan does for you in the long term• Choosing traditional (pretax) versus Roth (after-tax) contributions• The importance of an emergency fund

NAMIWalks Vermont 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a stigma-free, safe space where you can be yourself and connect with others who understand the challenges and opportunities that come with mental health conditions. There will be live music, two food trucks, a silent auction, and a resource buffet with over 40 vendors. Centennial Field, Burlington.

No cost but registration is required. Click here to learn more.

How to have more good days at work
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00
Some days leave you wondering where your energy went.

You start with good intentions, but pressure builds, expectations shift, and by the end of the day everything feels heavier than it should. That experience is becoming more common as the pace of work continues to accelerate.

We can’t change the speed of the world. But we can change how we respond to it.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness, join Executive Coach Helen Barnes for a practical session focused on helping you have fewer bad days at work. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience leading teams in high-pressure environments, Helen shares three simple concepts designed to improve the quality of your day regardless of your role or seniority.

This session is practical, not theoretical, and designed to give you tools you can use immediately, even on your busiest days.

Click here to register.

Medicare 101
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:30
Session will be hosted by a member of Age Well’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) team that offers free and confidential Medicare counseling in VT.

Age Well is an organization that carries out programs to support and guide the community to embrace aging with confidence. Programs such as a Helpline, Medicare Education, Meals on Wheels, Wellness programs, Home Care Coordination, and more. Age Well supports people throughout Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties of Vermont.

If you live outside of Vermont, you are welcome to attend this session with a recommendation to contact your own state’s SHIP program for further assistance with your Medicare journey.

Visit Age Well’s Medicare Counseling website (agewellvt.org/services/medicare-counseling/) or by call their Medicare helpline (800-642-5119) for more information.

Your spouse/partner/family members are also welcome to join a session if interested and able to join.

Last but not least, a great place to explore, learn more, and get started is medicare.gov.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Zoom Meeting Link

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Morning Movement: Set A Positive Tone
2026-05-08 08:00 - 08:30
This uplifting, breath-led flow clears your slate and helps you ease backinto the present moment with a refreshed perspective. This down-to earthand retable instructor will lead us through a mild, steady sequence.Levels 1-2 and all are welcome; no props needed. Click here to register

Money psychology: Beyond the numbers
2026-05-07 11:00 - 11:30
It’s easy to think that how you approach money is all about formulas, facts and figures. The truth is, the decisions we make are influenced by other forces too—our own biases, life experiences and human nature. We’ll explore what some of those forces are and how to tame them for our advantage.You’ll learn about:• Human nature and what shapes our feelings about money• How those feelings might make us behave• The importance of the big picture when making decisions• Doing what’s best for your long-term interests

Steps to hep secure your income in retirement: A mid-career check-in for Middlebury College
2026-04-23 14:00 - 14:30 | Sunderland Language Center (Dana Auditorium)
Only 34% of non-retirees think their retirement savings plan is currently on track. A check-in at this stage of your career can help you take action now to set yourself up for greater financial security later.

In this webinar, you’ll find out how to:– Know where you stand– Set financial priorities– Optimize your savings and investments– Make a plan for lifetime income

Register via the link below and join us in Sunderland Language Center (Dana Auditorium) or via zoom if in person on the VT campus doesn’t work for you.

Middlebury College Employee Well-being Fair
2026-04-23 11:00 - 13:00
Join your colleagues to learn about campus and community resources to enhance your well-being. Chair massage, reiki, biometric screenings, food, prizes and more.

Wilson Hall
