Community

Applications are currently being accepted through Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 11:59 p.m. ET

Enjoy a free cup of coffee and share your ideas on making Greater Burlington more livable. Please join us Wednesday, February 14 from 9AM – 10AM. NOTE: I have several free copies of the AARP book "Your Brain: Boost your memory and Improve Your Life; Smart Foods, Mental Workouts, Power of the Mind" that I will hand out to attendees.

AARP Vermont has awarded grants to four organizations to support their efforts to make Burlington a more livable city.

Here's a listing of several special events and activities offered at a discount to our AARP members in Vermont. Music, theatre, fitness, art and more...

AARP Vermont is presenting its most prestigious award for community service to Linda Bowden, a lead volunteer for livable communities and an advisory council member.

Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including 3 recipients right here in Vermont. A total of $1.3 million will be distributed to fund 129 “quick action” projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Nearly 1,600 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its second year. Each of the projects, which must be completed by November 5, is designed to achieve on one or more of the following outcomes:

The City of Winooski’s first-ever parklet project is coming to Main Street.

Change always starts with a good idea and energy…and sometimes a little jump start! As a way to encourage and support grassroots action to make Burlington more livable, AARP Vermont is once again offering Community Action Grants to provide modest funding and technical support to community groups or individuals. The initiative is part of the Livable BTV, an AARP Vermont initiative aimed at preparing Burlington for the rapidly aging demographic shift – particularly in the areas of housing, mobility and community engagement. The deadline for applications is September 28, 2018.

Walk Audit Report

The Vermont Senior Games invites you to join in. The VSG is dedicated to promoting healthy aging through sport for people over 50. With a focus on “Fun, Fitness, Fellowship” there is a place for everyone in the games. Test yourself against the best or just compete in some fun sport. Meet others with similar interests. Tennis, golf, track, cycling, road racing, swimming, hoops and the list goes on. Qualifiers get to represent Vermont at the National Games!