Council On Aging

The Henry County Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization made up of nineteen (19) volunteers who serve as directors. Directors are selected by each District's commissioner and City Council members. The council's primary objective is to support programs that serve Henry County senior citizens. Supported programs include Meal-on-Wheels, Nutrition Supplements, In-Homes Services, Senior Centers, and Volunteer Activities. The council members serve as advocates on behalf of the senior citizens of Henry County.

The Council’s primary fundraising event is the Miles-for-Meals Campaign which is held annually on the first Saturday in May.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Henry County Council on Aging, obtain information about the Miles-for-Meals Walk, or find out more information about the Henry County Council on Aging can do so by Phone (770) 288-6975.

Day Trips: Schedule

• Download our current trip schedule (PDF)

Day Trips Policy

• Please park in the over flow parking lot.
• Heritage Senior Center –Overflow parking lot is furthest from the center by the Recycling Containers
• Hidden Valley –Overflow parking lot is by the tennis court.
• All participants must be 55 or older.
• All times, dates and prices are subject to change.
• Times listed are actual departure times. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for loading.
• A late fee will be charged for late payments  Late fee and date deadline are noted on each trip on the Trip Sheet.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

1. On charter bus trips and trips that admission must be paid in advance, refunds will only be given if we can sell your space and ticket.
2. No refunds for no shows.
3. It is your responsibility to verify dates and times of departure and return.
4. Your consideration is asked. Many of our trips have a waiting list and if you cancel at the last minute or don’t show up, you may deprive someone else of being able to attend.

Nothing can kill a program quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register. If you would like to participate in trips, please register well in advance of the registration deadline. At some point we must determine if the enrollment is sufficient to hold the trip. If the minimum is not met, we will cancel that trip. Your cooperation will assist us in providing the best organization and administration of our programs.

Food Services

Our food services staff prepare meals that comply with U.S. Dietary Guidelines and provide at least one third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance.

The Meals on Wheels program utilizes staff and volunteers to deliver a hot nutritious meal to senior adults who are home bound and unable to prepare meals.

Our Senior Centers offer hot, nutritious cafeteria style breakfast and lunch meals Monday through Friday.

 

Food Services Staff

	Shawn Norris Program Coordinator, Heritage Phone: (770) 288-6985
	Karima Alexander Lead Food Service Aide, Heritage Phone: (770) 288-6980
	Michelle Parsons Lead Food Service Aide, Hidden Valley Phone: (770) 288-6987
	Shannon Brown Lead Food Service Aide, Locust Grove Phone: (770) 288-6993
	Carol Hill Lead Food Service Aide, Bear Creek Phone: (770) 288-6996

Bear Creek Senior Center Food Services Staff

Heritage Senior Center Food Services Staff

Hidden Valley Senior Center Food Services Staff

Locust Grove Senior Center Food Services Staff

Personal Care Support

Our PCSS team provides quality in home services to eligible senior adults. Please contact our Information and Assistance staff member for additional information.

Please contact Sheila Banks at 770-288-6974 or via email.

Meals on Wheels

This program provides a hot, nutritious meal to senior adults who are unable to shop and cook for themselves and are temporarily or permanently home bound.  The meals are delivered mid-day by staff and/or volunteers. Please see the Personal Care Support tab for additional information or to refer someone to the program.

Meals on Wheels Staff

Tammy Smith Volunteer/MOW Program Manager 770-288-6988

 

Miles For Meals

The Henry County Council on Aging invites you to show your support for senior adults by participating in the 24th Annual Miles For Meals Walk. This event funds services and programs for senior adults in Henry County.

The walk will take place May 5, 2018 (the 1st Saturday in May) at the Jason Harper Event Center from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Join us for a day filled with fun, laughter and music and go home with a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment, knowing you have made a difference in the lives of our senior citizens.

For more information, please click on one of the links shown below:

• Letters For Sponsors
• Sponsorship Form
• Group Organizer Packet

Publicity Materials

• Miles for Meals - Event Flyer

Primetime Adventurers Travel Club

Upcoming Trips:

Normandy, D-Day Beaches and World War II
Download information
~all the beaches and museums associated with D-Day 
~American Cemetery on Memorial Day 
~area sightseeing
~extension to LONDON with World War II connections
May 23 - 31, 2019

Rollin' on the River - Upper Mississippi River Cruise
Aboard the Iconic American Queen Steamboat
Download information
~St. Louis, MO   ~Alton, IL   ~Hannibal, MO   ~Clinton, IA  
~Dubuque, IA   ~La Crosse, WI   ~Red Wing (St. Paul), MN
~Mall of America extension
July 21 - 30, 2019

California's Great National Parks
Download information
~Yosemite NP   ~Sequoia NP   ~Mammoth Lakes NP  
~Death Valley NP   ~Kings Canyon NP   ~Devils Postpile
Begins in Las Vegas     Ends in Los Angeles
October 5 - 12, 2019

In the works for 2019

• South Africa & Safari Tour Download information
• Hawaiian Islands Cruise

October/November 2019
Dates and information TBA

In the works for 2020

• Holy Land Download information

February 2020
Dates and information TBA

Please contact Nancy Hall at 770-898-8860, for more information.

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Helpful Documents

Primetime Travel Club Travel Application (PDF)
Primetime mission and objectives (PDF)

The Senior Spirit is a monthly publication from Henry County Senior Services and the Henry County Council on Aging. It is distributed via the Henry County Times.

Volunteer Services

Have some spare time on your hands?
Senior Services can help you fill it

Many homebound Senior Adults in Henry County can no longer prepare their own meals and would really appreciate someone delivering one to them. In one hour or less you could be that someone.

It only takes an hour to give back to our Senior Adults.  If you’d rather help in another way – give us a call – we have other volunteer opportunities!

For more info:
Call 770-288-6988 Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Background check required)

Download the Volunteer Handbook here.

Silverfox Travel

• Download our current trip schedule (PDF)

Silverfox Travels Policy

• Please park in the over flow parking lot.
• Heritage Senior Center –Overflow parking lot is furthest from the center by the Recycling Containers
• Hidden Valley –Overflow parking lot is by the tennis court.
• All participants must be 55 or older.
• All times, dates and prices are subject to change.
• Times listed are actual departure times. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for loading.
• A late fee will be charged for late payments  Late fee and date deadline are noted on each trip on the Trip Sheet.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

1. On charter bus trips and trips that admission must be paid in advance, refunds will only be given if we can sell your space and ticket.
2. No refunds for no shows.
3. It is your responsibility to verify dates and times of departure and return.
4. Your consideration is asked. Many of our trips have a waiting list and if you cancel at the last minute or don’t show up, you may deprive someone else of being able to attend.

Nothing can kill a program quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register. If you would like to participate in trips, please register well in advance of the registration deadline. At some point we must determine if the enrollment is sufficient to hold the trip. If the minimum is not met, we will cancel that trip. Your cooperation will assist us in providing the best organization and administration of our programs.