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

Reminder and Clarification
The travel meeting will be
Friday, January 26, 2018
Heritage Senior Center, McDonough, GA 30252
1:00 pm
I'm sorry for the confusion of dates.  Hope to see as many of you as possible.  New trips to talk about, along with some of the "old" ones.

Nancy’s Ramblings (so far) for 2018

PACIFIC COAST EXPLORER
This vacation highlights the Pacific Coast’s beauty and exciting cities!
Los Angeles – California Highway 1 – San Francisco – Redwood NP – Oregon Coast – Portland – Seattle  and much more
June 4 – 16, 2018

…back by popular demand…
NATIONAL PARKS WONDERS!
Grand Teton NP – Yellowstone NP – Devil’s Tower NM – Mount Rushmore NP – Crazy Horse NM
and much more
September 1 – 9, 2018

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In the works for 2019!

2019 Upper Mississippi Cruise

1. They only hold group space in Category C (outside veranda) and E (inside)
2. The price you see is an early booking/group price.
3. They are giving me only a short time to fill my space. I think if I fill this space, I may be able to request more space. That would be great.
4. Please notice the change in dates - it is different than what I had previously mentioned.
5. I highly recommend travel insurance. You will see the cost on the attached flyer.

1. What you need to do:


2. Immediately email stating that you are interested and will be sending a $500 deposit. Include the Category you're interested in. Also let me know if you have a roommate and their name.
3. Then send a check for $500 deposit made out to Vacation Getaways.
4. Along with the check, fill out the Registration Form and send it with the check.
5. -make sure the name on the Registration Form matches either your DL or Passport. -you will not need your passport for this trip if you wish to use your DL as your ID.
6. Paying for your insurance (see attached flyer) at this time will cover pre-existing conditions (for you and anyone in your family)

I have tried to include everything I can think of in this email or on the attached flyer. Remember the only outside cabins we qualify for as a group are Category C. Kindly ignore the other categories pictured. Download further information here.

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ALSO NEW FOR 2019
Normandy, France with World War II D-Day Beaches, Battle of Normandy & Area Sightseeing
May 23 - 29 (or May 31), 2019

Download further information here.

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Definitely for 2020
Bavarian Highlights with OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY, GERMANY
ONLY PERFORMED EVERY TEN (10) YEARS!
Munich – Regensburg – Nuremberg – Bayreuth – Bamberg – Rothenberg – Stuttgart – Black Forest –
Lake Constance – Fussen Area – Neuschwanstein Castle - Oberammergau

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I invite you to join me for an awesome trip to…

California’s Great National Parks
Yosemite NP ~ Sequoia NP ~ Mammoth Lakes ~ Death Valley NP ~ Kings Canyon NP ~ Devils Postpile NM
October 5 – 12, 2019

Download further information here.

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Bavarian Highlights with Oberammergau Passion Play 2020
~ Munich ~Regensburg ~Nuremberg ~Bayreuth ~Bamberg~
~Rothenburg ~Stuttgart ~Black Forest ~Lake Constance ~Fussen Area
~Neuschwanstein Castle ~Oberammergau
Dates: July 11 - 21, 2020
Details

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Pacific Coast Explorer
~Motor coach tour escorted by Nancy Hall
~13-day Tour from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA
Dates: June 4 – 16, 2018
Details

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NATIONAL PARKS WONDERS!
Dates: September 1 – 9, 2018
Details

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Bienvenidos a CUBA!
Cruise into history in Havana
with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and the Empress of the Seas
6 days, 5 nights   ~ ~ ~  roundtrip from Tampa
Dates: October 15 – 20, 2018
Details

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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.