Upcoming Events
5K Fun Run/Walk – Sunday, May 17 in Prospect Park
Calling all runners and walkers. Join our team to raise money for Brooklyn’s oldest neighbors. If you are looking for a way to stay fit while practicing social distancing and support Heights and Hills, please consider joining our team. As of March 15, 2020, this event is still on but will change to a virtual run/walk if necessary. Visit our fundraising page to register as a runner/walker or support our team heightsandhills.5Kgreatfeats.com
For more information contact tkleckner@heightsandhills.org
Successful Aging in Brooklyn
“Heights and Hills is really a resource. It means that I am not really out here alone.” –Marilyn
March 27 – we continue to update volunteer opportunities. Click here to see available volunteer opportunities for helping our older Brooklyn neighbors!
During this Coronavirus outbreak, we have suspended our in-person volunteer trainings and friendly visits to keep not only our older neighbors healthy but our volunteers as well.
There will be more ways to help coming, keep checking our website regularly as opportunities to offer support evolve…this will be a marathon of kindness not a sprint!
Update as of 3/19 Park Slope Center
for Successful Aging
Update Friday, March 27 – During this Coronavirus outbreak we have suspended all in-person classes and programs at Park Slope Center for Successful Aging in order to keep members and staff healthy. Members can pick up grab ‘n go lunches at the center between 11:30-12:30 on Tues, March 31. Please note the center will be closed Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri. Call the center @ 718-832-3726 to listen to messages for updates or to leave a message for center staff.
Update on Caregiver Support Groups
During the Coronavirus outbreak, all in-person trainings, workshops and support groups have been suspended. However, the Caregiver team will be holding support groups and workshops either via telephone or video conferencing. Details here or please call Heights and Hills,718-596-8789, to connect with a caregiver social worker.
Update on Caregiver Workshops
Each month Heights and Hills caregiver social workers present workshops on a variety of topics.
During the Coronavirus outbreak, all in-person trainings, workshops and support groups have been suspended. However, the Caregiver Team will be holding support groups and workshops either via telephone or video conferencing.
April Topics:
- April 14 5:30-7:00pm Caregiving, Coronavirus, and Cabin Fever: Surviving and Thriving
- April 21 7:00-8:30pm Demystifying Dementia
Details here or contact rperlman@heightsandhills.org for more information and questions.
