Age Well

Did you know... April is National Volunteer Month! 💜 At Age Well, we are proud to have served over 300,000 meals last year to seniors in our community. How did we accomplish this feat? Our superpower - our volunteers! For anyone who has ever benefitted from Meals on Wheels, you understand the power of this essential program in supporting older adults facing food insecurity and social isolation. In addition to Meals on Wheels delivery - we offer a wide range of #volunteer opportunities, including friendly visiting, respite support, and so much more! Make a real impact by helping those in need in your community. Brighten someone’s day with a friendly visit and the power of connection. A small commitment with a huge difference for those who need it most. 💜 📢 Help Us Spread the Word! Share this to anyone who might be interested in volunteering. Want to learn more? Please visit: https://lnkd.in/e9xPwaTd Together, we can ensure that no senior goes hungry or feels forgotten. Thank you for your support and for making a difference!

Interested in learning more about Age Well programs and services? Check out the Addison County Senior Services Fair, on Friday May 2! ⭐ Join Age Well and a variety of other organizations at the Middlebury VFW to learn about a variety of opportunities around our service area. Lunch will be available for those who register in advance. To register for lunch, please contact Michelle Eastman, Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator for Addison County at michelle@agewellvt.org or 802-377-1419. We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in learning about our many programs and services? 💡 Join the Bristol Elder Eagles for an Informational Age Well presentation, this Friday (April 11) at Holley Hall, in Bristol, VT - from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm! 💜 Topics will include: - How to support Vermont's Aging population - Caregiver Support -Transportation Programs - Volunteer Opportunities ... and more! We hope to see you there!

Have you heard of 3SquaresVT? 🥗 #3SquaresVT, also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or EBT (and formerly known as Food Stamps), is a federal nutrition program established by the USDA. 🍎 Interested in learning more? Or maybe you are curious about eligibility... We can help! Call the Helpline at 1-800-642-5119 or visit: https://lnkd.in/eJP4fNMs Pictured: Miranda, Community Services Manager and Jeff, Store Manager, at the NOTCH (Northern Tier Center for Health), in Richford, VT. The NOTCH accepts 3SquaresVT benefits in their market and hosts an Age Well Community Meal on the last Tuesday of every month.

March for Meals: A Huge Thank You! 🌟 What an incredible month it has been! Thanks to your generosity, Age Well’s March for Meals campaign has brought us closer to our goal of ensuring that aging neighbors in our community receive not only the nutritious meals they need, but also the friendly visits and safety checks that provide them with vital support and companionship. With your help, we EXCEEDED our goal of $175,000 - and raised $178,417! That's 17,840 Meals for older Vermonters! We are beyond grateful for the support from our community sponsors, our volunteers, and of course, to YOU, our donors. Your contributions have a tremendous impact, helping provide meals, support, and care for older Vermonters who rely on Meals on Wheels. Together, we’ve made a lasting difference! 💜 Thank you to our incredible sponsors: ● Title Sponsor ● TRIO Community Meals ● Platinum Sponsor ● NorthCountry Federal Credit Union Michael & Martha Wool Gregg & Elizabeth Beldock Bill Shearer ● Gold Sponsors ● M&T Bank O'Brien Brothers Rotary Club of Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg The University of Vermont Health Network - Home Health & Hospice WCAX-TV ● Silver Sponsors ● AARP Vermont Mascoma Bank Paw Print & Mail Stephen C. Gregory & Sons Cremation Services Tech Group Vermont Gynecology Vermont Mutual Insurance Group ● Bronze Sponsors ● 802 Credit Union Acrisure Ben & Jerry's Foundation Burlington Telecom Bytes.co Community National Bank (Vermont) Efficiency Vermont Hallam-ICS KeyBank McSoley McCoy & Co. Med Associates Nancy Warren National Life Group NBT Bank Northwestern Medical Center Pomerleau Real Estate Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 SeaComm Federal Credit Union Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Vermont Gas Systems (VGS) THE WINDJAMMER AND UPPERDECK BAR While the campaign has come to a close, it’s never too late to give. Donations are still welcome, and every bit helps. You can continue to support our aging neighbors by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eZMCtdkP Thank you for helping us make sure no one is left behind. With your support, we’ve truly proven that it’s more than just a meal—it’s a lifeline. #MarchForMeals #MealsOnWheels #AgeWellVT #StrongerTogether #VermontCares #ThanksForGiving

Planning to grocery shop soon? Don't forget your reusable bags! This April, every $2.50 Fight Hunger Bag purchased at the Hannaford located at the following THREE locations: 🍎 1127 North Ave, Burlington VT 🍊 21A Essex Way, Essex Junction VT 🍐 139 First Street, Swanton VT ....will send a $1 donation to us! Pick up a bag, shop sustainably, and support Age Well. Thank you, Hannaford Supermarkets! 💜

Check out this fantastic segment from WCAX-TV on our March for Meals Fashion Show: https://lnkd.in/eHeSuNAj Once again, we would like to extend a tremendous thank you to... ⭐Our outstanding hosts Marcy Cenci, Morning show Co-Host and Program Director at Star 92.9, and Kwame Dankwa, Program Director at 95 Triple X ⭐Our phenomenal vendors: A Little Something, L'ivresse Lingerie, Burlington Country Club, Veilmonté Bridal Showroom, Cheeks, Addie & Grace Boutique and April Cornell ⭐Our wonderful partners at Black-Martini Promotions, 802 Events, and Free Reign Rentals! Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community for those who need it most! 💜 #AgeWellVT #AgeWell #MarchforMeals #MealsonWheels

We are thrilled to announce that we have expanded our popular Singing Group to Franklin County, in collaboration with Care Partners Adult Day Center! 🎶 That means our singing group will occur twice a week, at: 🌟 Care Partners Adult Day Center, St. Albans: Wednesdays, from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, April 2 - May 7 🌟 Winooski Senior Center, Winooski: Tuesdays, from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, March 18 - May 20 This program is free for participants, and no musical experience is required. Music can help sustain cognition and quality of life for people with memory loss. We hope to see you at our next class!

🚨 Important Update for older Vermonters and Social Security Beneficiaries! NBC News recently aired a segment discussing potential changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration and how they could affect how people access their benefits starting in April. Advocates for aging populations, especially those living in rural areas, are concerned that even a few office closures could create significant challenges. However, experts recommend holding off on major concerns until more details are available. Age Well's Director of Resource Navigation, Sam Carleton, was interviewed in the segment, offering valuable insights on the situation. He addressed the confusion surrounding rumors of office closures, including in Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland. Sam emphasized that much of the online chatter comes from unreliable sources, and that Age Well and local councils on aging are great resources for anyone needing assistance. 🔗 If you haven’t seen the segment yet, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/emCwqxiS #SocialSecurity #SeniorAdvocates #RuralCommunities #SocialSecurityChanges #NBCNews #AgingSupport #CommunityHelp

Looking for connection? Kick off spring with an Age Well Community Meal! 🌸💜 We are host a variety of meals for Vermonters aged 60 and older throughout service area this April, including... 🌼Lunch at St. Catherine's at St. Catherine's of Sienna, Shelburne April 8, 2025. Doors open at 11:30 am, lunch will be served at 12 pm. Menu: Baked ham with raisin sauce, sweet potatoes, capri blend veggies, wheat dinner roll, Easter cake with icing. Contact Molly BonGiorno, Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator for Chittenden County, at mbongiorno@agewellvt.org to register! 🌹Lunch in Bridport at the Bridport Congregational Church Vestry April 14, 2025. Doors open at 11:30 am, lunch will be served at 12 pm. Menu: Baked pit ham with brown sugar mustard glaze, mashed potatoes, maple baked beans, broccoli, dinner rolls, oatmeal craisin cookie and milk. Contact Michelle Eastman, Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator for Addison County, at michelle@agewellvt.org to register! 🌺 Lunchtime in Franklin at the Franklin United Church April 30, 2025. Doors open at 11:30 am, lunch will be served at 12 pm. Menu: Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Orange Slices Contact Laura Need, Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator for Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, at lneed@agewellvt.org to register! To see our full list of events, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eEeK5RFp For more information about community meals, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ezA-R7Af