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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.
Fleming Museum Trip - Thurs. April 24, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
"Vermont Female Farmers"
"Vermont Female Farmers"
"Vermont Female Farmers"
Passion, labor, and grit abound in this striking portrait series from photographer JuanCarlos González. Whether capturing moments of intense concentration or joyous pride, the 45 works are an intimate look at the daily life and livelihoods of the women whose hands shape farming in Vermont.
Drawing from his own experiences of time spent on his grandmother's farm, González’ started photographing women farmers across the state in 2020, bringing focus to a group whose contributions to the land and the industry are often overlooked. The project, initially conceived as 10 portraits, quickly grew into an entire collection featuring nearly 50 farmers.
"Let the Fabric Speak!"
"Vermont Female Farmers"
"Vermont Female Farmers"
The Fleming Museum of Art at the University of Vermont, in partnership with the Howard Center Arts Collective, presents the exhibition Let the Fabric Speak!
“This tapestry holds pieces of fabric and fibers, from my life and from my friends,” reads Eryn Sheehan’s artist statement for her quilt-inspired work Rubber and Ribbons. Repurposed materials and their metaphorical associations are woven throughout Sheehan's work and the exhibition itself. In the early stages of the project, members of the Arts Collective held a community fabric swap during which materials and stories changed hands. Drawing from varied patterns and textures, each artist transformed pieces of pajamas and T-shirts into original works that urge viewers to listen with their eyes. Profoundly personal and universal, the exhibit showcases the human desire for our stories to be heard, held, and carried on in community.
Garden Work Day
Friday, April 25, 9 to 11 am
Please join us as we add fresh soil to our garden beds, dig out some weeds, prepare a sunflower bed, and generally play in the dirt to get our garden beds and containers ready for planting.
Heineberg Happenings for April
Crockpot Cooking
Thursdays, April 10th, 17th, and 24th, at 10:30 am
UVM Nursing students present more classes in our delicious series! Must pre-register.
Farm Share every other Monday: April 7 and 21
Stop by downstairs and pick up some fresh, organic produce from the Intervale Community Farm.
Free Senior Lunches Mondays & Wednesdays
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.
BCA Creative Arts Workshop
Family-Friendly Workshop
More than 40 people turned out on Saturday, April 5th, ranging in age from 6 months to mid-80's! We made dozens and dozens of pom poms, which you can now see on the trees next to the shopping plaza on North Avenue, and outside the Senior Center.
We are dreaming about the possibilities for future multigenerational, family-friendly programming here at the Heineberg on Saturday mornings. Arts and crafts? Dance? Music? Cooking? Please reach out with your suggestions!
Artist Allison Ruarks celebrates the shift from winter to spring with her temporary installation, Pom Pom Pop-up, a corridor of brightly colored yarn pom-poms. Created through both the artist’s vision and community participation, this installation brings vibrancy to the North Avenue corridor while showcasing the power of public art to enrich shared spaces and foster a sense of belonging. Whether evoking the first blooms of spring, a flurry of snowflakes, or the interconnectedness of community, Pom Pom Pop-up invites conversation on how creativity can make our city more vibrant and connected.
This project is part of planBTV: New North End and was made possible through a partnership between the Burlington Department of Planning, Burlington City Arts, and Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, with funding provided by AARP-VT.
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:
Mondays, April 7 and 21
Thursday, May 1 and Monday, May 19
Summer dates coming soon...
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.