Join Us
Annual Walk of Ages May 17, 10 am to Noon
This family-friendly neighborhood walk raises funds for our programs while recognizing older residents as vital and vibrant members of our community. Your tax-deductible donation makes a meaningful difference in supporting our community’s seniors as they “take a step in the right direction" for health and well-being.
Heineberg Happenings for May
Free Senior Lunches Mondays & Wednesdays
Mondays and Wednesdays,
11:30 am
Homemade delicious and nutritious meals prepared in-house! Limited to 30 seniors per meal; must sign up by prior Thursday. Funded by NY Life, Elks Lodge 916, and North Country Federal Credit Union.
Alzheimer's Assoc. Wednesday May 14
Wednesday May 14
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Please join us for a brief educational presentation, followed by a community input session.
You share we listen!
Help us create a State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease, Related Dementias, and Healthy Aging, that works for all Vermonters. The plan will include strategies that address ageism, healthy aging, and
supports for those living with dementia, their caregivers and families.
Share your experiences with us and receive a gift card for your time.
Horsford's Nursery Thursday May 15
Horsford's Nursery Thursday May 15
Thursday May 15
Noon departure, returning about 3:00
We will participate in a private Container Planting workshop, and then have time to explore the beautiful gardens and amazing grounds. If a plant or two is irresistible to you, we do have (limited!) room in the back of our van to bring back a treasure for your own garden.
Pre-registration required, van seating limited to 12.
Online Information Session
Housing Options in the New North End, Wednesday May 14, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Co-hosted by AARP Vermont and the City of Burlington, the Housing Forum will explore how New North End (NNE) residents can remain in their community that they love, in safer homes that will support them in their later years. Co-hosted by AARP Vermont and the City of Burlington, the Housing Forum will explore howNNE residents can remain in their community that they love, in safer homes that will support them in their later years.
Event hosts will be Kelly Stoddard-Poor, Associate State Director at AARP Vermont and Sarah Morgan, Senior Planner from the City of Burlington. Learn about innovative renovation options as well as opportunities to create smaller, more affordable age-friendly dwellings and other living options that support aging in place. Hear about resident housing and aging in place challenges.
Take this opportunity to contribute information about your needs and housing challenges. Voice your opinion about the housing options that you'd like to see and the barriers that make it hard to achieve those objectives.
The Panelists are:
- Richard Duncan, Executive Director, RL Mace Universal Design Institute
- Connor Timmons, Executive Director, HomeShare Vermont
- Molly Duggan, Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square & SASH: Support and Services at Home
- Brian Pine, Director, City of Burlington Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO)
Register for this virtual event here:
https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/new-north-end-housing-forum-l3n468swsng.html
Foot Clinic Update
Effective September 1, 2024
As of September 1, 2024, the cost for a Foot Clinic appointment will be $30. This must be paid in advance, at the time an appointment is made, and is non-refundable.
Thanks to the ONE Good Deed Fund and Mascoma Bank, we are able to offer partial or full assistance with the fee, if that is needed. Please simply let Andrea or Colleen know, when scheduling an appointment; please call (802) 863-3982.
We look forward to continuing to offer Foot Clinics, with Wendy Bombard, R.N.
Upcoming Dates:
June: All appointments are full.
Wednesday July 2, Monday 14, Monday July 28
Monday August 4, Monday August 18, Wednesday August 27
About Us
The Heineberg Community Senior Center, established in 1971, is an independent, community-based non-profit serving more than 600 older Vermonters every year.
Our mission is to support the social, physical, and emotional well-being of community members ages 50+. We offer free, donation-based programs, meals, and activities to reduce isolation, develop friendships, strengthen bones, maintain balance and flexibility, access nutritious food, improve social connections, and share laughter and life experiences.
Thank You!
As an independent 501(c)3 non-profit, donations support our free meals and activities for Chittenden County seniors.
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or sharing information about our programs through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.