Champlain Senior Center |
THE HEART OF THE CENTER
Since 1966, the innovative non-profit Champlain Senior Center has provided a rich array of nutritional, educational, health, social and recreational programs and opportunities to Chittenden County residents age 60 and better. We also serve as a resource for older adults, their families, and community members seeking information about aging and related services.
Our philosophy is simple: we believe that involved, productive seniors live longer, happier lives.
That's why we're there:
- For people on tight budgets, who want to grow healthy and stay that way
- For people who enjoy sharing tasty mid-day meals in good company
- For active, energetic folks who want to sign up for a class...and those who prefer to just relax and enjoy a chat
- For people to use five days each week
- For those who need a ride to and from the Center
- For dozens of services from flu shots and Medicare/Medicaid paperwork help, to stimulating lectures, T'ai Chi, and even foot care!
Our sunny, plant-filled facility in the newly built McClure MultiGenerational Center is a gathering place for elders. There's a piano in the comfortable lounge; a large, attractive dining room; and plenty of room to socialize or pursue quiet activities.
"Caring, open, accessible, positive"
Successful aging is a process, built on the choices we make each day. By offering a menu of things to do, experiment with, learn about and enjoy, we're helping people add life to their years - in the ways that fit each one best.
The McClure MultiGenerational Center
Open in 1999, this 10,000 square foot building on North Winooski Avenue in Burlington has become a model for the entire country. The reason: it houses the Champlain Senior Center in one wing and the licensed, accredited Burlington Children's Space in the other.
Why put "seniors" and "juniors" under one roof?
- The energy and enthusiasm of children can inspire and delight elders
- Experienced older people make great tutors for children, and offer wisdom to younger parents
- In an age when grandparents and grandchildren often live far away from each other, it's a great way to maintain this vital connection between the generations
- Everyone benefits from the richness of age-integrated programming
Instant "grand-kid's"? Sure...but only when it's appropriate. The Senior Center and the Children's Space are separate facilities, with times and places to come together, and to remain apart.
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The Champlain Senior Center would like to thank the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, Adminstration on Aging for providing funding to support this project and
making this website possible.
Champlain Senior Center is a private, non-profit United Way organization.
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