Anyone wanting to bake please message me - we need items for Friday night soccer games 5pm Oct. 9th
and saturday football game - GOODs can go to Maple street school any time friday or to me directly or picked up.
thanks,
this Bake sale will raise money for Bridgette of WInhall for her Kidney transplant! there is a big event at Stratton on Saturday. October 10th.
Heartworks Meeting on Sunday, Oct.11 at 3978 Rte. 30 in Dorset, call for directions... 4pm drinks / apps and bring your favorite quote / poem...
remember - "The meaning of life is to embody compassion" -Dalai Lama
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
about US!
What is Heartworks Anyway?!
What is Heartworks?- Heartworks is a group of local women who gather once a month to share ideas on how to perform local outreach throughout the community. It is similar to a book club, but instead of reading the participants plan simple acts of kindness in and around the community. The group’s purpose is to give and grow. We try to take time in each meeting to discuss a topic about life that connects us to living in the present and being grateful for what we have. Our mission as described by founder, Megan McDowell is, “To develop deeper relationships with our community and with each other by performing random acts of kindness each month”
How Was Heartworks Started?- The original chapter of Heartworks is an act of kindness group that was started by Lisa’s friend, Megan McDowell in Bernardsville, NJ. Megan’s brother in law, John Farrell was killed in the WTC attacks. Her family received so much support from their community by way of small random acts of kindness that it helped to sustain them during an incredibly difficult time. She vowed that once she was back on her feet that she’d pay forward the simple acts of kindness to folks that need help. She invited her friends to get together once a month for appetizers, beverages, good intentions and to relate on a “heart level”. This small idea has grown to over 10 chapters throughout the country.
The Manchester Heartworks- Lisa Kelly started the Manchester chapter after hearing the inspiring stories from Megan. Lisa started the VT Heartworks journey with a handful of friends, and has since counted over 50 friends/volunteers that are ready to help at a moments notice. To accommodate the schedules of the volunteers, the group has picked the second Sunday of every month as the official meeting day. She has also decided to change the venue, and will be holding the monthly meetings at her family home in Dorset VT. Please email Lisa for directions, information about the next meeting, or how you can help.
Is Heartworks a religious group?- NO- Heartworks is acceptance, generosity and kindness, a persons spiritual belief is irrelevant.
What are some of the things we do?-
In Heartworks, we recognize that at any given moment we could be the ones receiving a note, a meal, a bag of clothing or a gift card. First and foremost, we strive to help those that might fall under the radar and are facing a challenging life crisis. Typically one of our members will present an ”opportunity” that personally touches them to the group. Each member decides if they would like to participate in the upcoming Heartworks. This allows members to support the projects that they feel a connection to on a “heart” level. One of the rules that each of the chapters follows, is that there is no judgment within the group. Big or small, each act of kindness is important to both the giver and the receiver.
Manchester Heartworks has:
Sent notes to those undergoing surgery
Giftbaskets to those who are ill and recovering from illnesses
Purchased a special stroller for a family that was expecting twins
Organized/facilitated a clothing drive for local families in need
Delivered meals to families who have been dealing with medical or financial difficulties.
Sent gas cards to families who were traveling for cancer treatment
Given furniture for a family in crisis
Helped a recipient to pay for insurance towards a new car to travel to and from work.
Tended to a garden of a woman who needed some help
As a group we have fundraised through a children’s bakesale, a super successful “Bike, Bike and Trike” event, as well as accepted monetary donations from local businesses.
Our success is due to the great generosity of local folks who have joined our group, as well as businesses in the area who have helped us throughout our journey. We’d like to take the time to thank: Maple Street School, The Hair Retreat, Shaws, Price Chopper, and Kerri Barry of Stratton. All have made a difference in our opportunity’s to help others.
“In this life, we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love”
Mother Teresa
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What is Heartworks?- Heartworks is a group of local women who gather once a month to share ideas on how to perform local outreach throughout the community. It is similar to a book club, but instead of reading the participants plan simple acts of kindness in and around the community. The group’s purpose is to give and grow. We try to take time in each meeting to discuss a topic about life that connects us to living in the present and being grateful for what we have. Our mission as described by founder, Megan McDowell is, “To develop deeper relationships with our community and with each other by performing random acts of kindness each month”
How Was Heartworks Started?- The original chapter of Heartworks is an act of kindness group that was started by Lisa’s friend, Megan McDowell in Bernardsville, NJ. Megan’s brother in law, John Farrell was killed in the WTC attacks. Her family received so much support from their community by way of small random acts of kindness that it helped to sustain them during an incredibly difficult time. She vowed that once she was back on her feet that she’d pay forward the simple acts of kindness to folks that need help. She invited her friends to get together once a month for appetizers, beverages, good intentions and to relate on a “heart level”. This small idea has grown to over 10 chapters throughout the country.
The Manchester Heartworks- Lisa Kelly started the Manchester chapter after hearing the inspiring stories from Megan. Lisa started the VT Heartworks journey with a handful of friends, and has since counted over 50 friends/volunteers that are ready to help at a moments notice. To accommodate the schedules of the volunteers, the group has picked the second Sunday of every month as the official meeting day. She has also decided to change the venue, and will be holding the monthly meetings at her family home in Dorset VT. Please email Lisa for directions, information about the next meeting, or how you can help.
Is Heartworks a religious group?- NO- Heartworks is acceptance, generosity and kindness, a persons spiritual belief is irrelevant.
What are some of the things we do?-
In Heartworks, we recognize that at any given moment we could be the ones receiving a note, a meal, a bag of clothing or a gift card. First and foremost, we strive to help those that might fall under the radar and are facing a challenging life crisis. Typically one of our members will present an ”opportunity” that personally touches them to the group. Each member decides if they would like to participate in the upcoming Heartworks. This allows members to support the projects that they feel a connection to on a “heart” level. One of the rules that each of the chapters follows, is that there is no judgment within the group. Big or small, each act of kindness is important to both the giver and the receiver.
Manchester Heartworks has:
Sent notes to those undergoing surgery
Giftbaskets to those who are ill and recovering from illnesses
Purchased a special stroller for a family that was expecting twins
Organized/facilitated a clothing drive for local families in need
Delivered meals to families who have been dealing with medical or financial difficulties.
Sent gas cards to families who were traveling for cancer treatment
Given furniture for a family in crisis
Helped a recipient to pay for insurance towards a new car to travel to and from work.
Tended to a garden of a woman who needed some help
As a group we have fundraised through a children’s bakesale, a super successful “Bike, Bike and Trike” event, as well as accepted monetary donations from local businesses.
Our success is due to the great generosity of local folks who have joined our group, as well as businesses in the area who have helped us throughout our journey. We’d like to take the time to thank: Maple Street School, The Hair Retreat, Shaws, Price Chopper, and Kerri Barry of Stratton. All have made a difference in our opportunity’s to help others.
“In this life, we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love”
Mother Teresa
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Bake sale
Heartworks needs baked goods for a bake sale that will be at some Burr and Burton sporting events
on October 10th - - we will collect items on that Friday at Maple street or on that Saturday of the event!
thanks... Kids will run the booths for this as they learn about earning money and the "giving" that Heartworks does.
on October 10th - - we will collect items on that Friday at Maple street or on that Saturday of the event!
thanks... Kids will run the booths for this as they learn about earning money and the "giving" that Heartworks does.
event in October
Dear friends:
It has been a trying summer with many sudden and unexpected losses in our community. Most recently, dear friends of ours discovered that during a routine physical, their 13 year old daughter, Bridgette, was in the final stages of kidney failure. You can follow Bridgette’s blog (attached link) to see the courage, strength and exhaustion this family has faced.
http://bridgettespage.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-11-2009-hi-everyone-just-want.htmldiscovered
Mark and Megan live in Winhall. Mark is a contractor and Megan is a nurse at the Otis Clinic. Along with Bridgette, they have a son Matthew, age 10.
A great family who could use our help and support. Here is where you come in….
Sunday, October 11:
North Face Run to the Summit and Family Fun Run --Fund-raiser for local charities including local teen Bridgette Eichhorn, who is in need of a kidney transplant
-Registration 8:30 - 9:30am at North Face Summit Shop in Village
-$25 Registration ($20 in advance at active.com), Includes special edition North Face Shirt
-Family Fun Run begins at 9:30am, lower mountain with moderate elevation gain. Children should be accompanied by parents
-Run to the Summit begins at 9:45am, winner takes all. Racers can ride gondola down, weather permitting
-Please bring your own water, water available at start and finish only
This is a great opportunity to show your support. Many of us are parents and I know you can only imagine the heartfelt pain to see your child sick. Grab your kids, your team, whomever. A great way to take in the fall foliage and help out Bridgette and her family! Please feel free to call or e-mail if you have any questions.
THANKS and pass the word!
Tara and Michael Pollio
It has been a trying summer with many sudden and unexpected losses in our community. Most recently, dear friends of ours discovered that during a routine physical, their 13 year old daughter, Bridgette, was in the final stages of kidney failure. You can follow Bridgette’s blog (attached link) to see the courage, strength and exhaustion this family has faced.
http://bridgettespage.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-11-2009-hi-everyone-just-want.htmldiscovered
Mark and Megan live in Winhall. Mark is a contractor and Megan is a nurse at the Otis Clinic. Along with Bridgette, they have a son Matthew, age 10.
A great family who could use our help and support. Here is where you come in….
Sunday, October 11:
North Face Run to the Summit and Family Fun Run --Fund-raiser for local charities including local teen Bridgette Eichhorn, who is in need of a kidney transplant
-Registration 8:30 - 9:30am at North Face Summit Shop in Village
-$25 Registration ($20 in advance at active.com), Includes special edition North Face Shirt
-Family Fun Run begins at 9:30am, lower mountain with moderate elevation gain. Children should be accompanied by parents
-Run to the Summit begins at 9:45am, winner takes all. Racers can ride gondola down, weather permitting
-Please bring your own water, water available at start and finish only
This is a great opportunity to show your support. Many of us are parents and I know you can only imagine the heartfelt pain to see your child sick. Grab your kids, your team, whomever. A great way to take in the fall foliage and help out Bridgette and her family! Please feel free to call or e-mail if you have any questions.
THANKS and pass the word!
Tara and Michael Pollio
Sunday, September 27, 2009
minutes
Attendees:
Victoria, Jan, Karen, Oliver, Taylor, Julie and Lisa
Over delicious and healthy snacks, we discussed how to approach this new year.
Opening our time together, Lisa brought up that she is eager to revamp how we hold meetings, and is hoping to include a more nurturing atmosphere moving forward. She envisions moving the group from a public venue to a private home. We also discussed having people share books, and inspirational stories and quotes to better impact/support everyone attending. Overall Lisa would like to make the meetings more attendee friendly.
We would like to send off a press release thanking every group/business that was so generous with donations towards our Bike, Bike and Trike Fundraiser. Within the PR we will include a thank you for The Locks of Love donation from Frances from the Hair Retreat as they were never appropriately acknowledged. Some of the local groups that helped support our cause were, Shaws, Price Chopper, Maple Street school, Jan Kelly and Kerri from Stratton. Mary Keyes was on the grill and did the cooking. All have been super generous and deserve proper accolades of thanks.
Clothing Drive:
We are discussing the idea of having the second annual clothing drive this November. We have come up with the date of November 14th. Our greatest concern is, after last years closet overhauls, will we have enough clothes to collect to offer to the public? We’d love some feedback, as we feel that this was such a super success.
Victoria also suggested that we contact the, “blanket guy”. A local man who collected and gave away blankets to those in need last winter. She was thinking we could combine our efforts into one event. We discussed if we did decide to go through with the drive, we would hold the event on November 7th or 14th. Thoughts and suggestions welcome.
Who we are helping:
Over the Summer, Lisa followed through and gave money from Heartworks to the Felencheks.
We also discussed lending our support to a local couple that is in need of our help. At this point we are keeping the name of the family anonymous as they are not comfortable having people aware of their situation. The biggest challenge right now is that their home is in need of some roof repair. They have been a great support in the community and now really need our help. We are hoping to get any suggestions from folks if anyone has connections to offer free or reduced fee construction work/costs for supplies. Ideas are welcome.
Finally, Lisa is hoping to make a standing meeting time and day for each month. She realizes that this might not work for everyone, so she would love feedback moving forward. The day’s discussed were the second Sunday or Wednesday of each month. Meeting time would be either from 5:00-6:30 or 6:00-7:30. We’d love to hear what you think about this.
I think this wraps up the meeting:
A thought to part with:
“No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted” Aesop
Victoria, Jan, Karen, Oliver, Taylor, Julie and Lisa
Over delicious and healthy snacks, we discussed how to approach this new year.
Opening our time together, Lisa brought up that she is eager to revamp how we hold meetings, and is hoping to include a more nurturing atmosphere moving forward. She envisions moving the group from a public venue to a private home. We also discussed having people share books, and inspirational stories and quotes to better impact/support everyone attending. Overall Lisa would like to make the meetings more attendee friendly.
We would like to send off a press release thanking every group/business that was so generous with donations towards our Bike, Bike and Trike Fundraiser. Within the PR we will include a thank you for The Locks of Love donation from Frances from the Hair Retreat as they were never appropriately acknowledged. Some of the local groups that helped support our cause were, Shaws, Price Chopper, Maple Street school, Jan Kelly and Kerri from Stratton. Mary Keyes was on the grill and did the cooking. All have been super generous and deserve proper accolades of thanks.
Clothing Drive:
We are discussing the idea of having the second annual clothing drive this November. We have come up with the date of November 14th. Our greatest concern is, after last years closet overhauls, will we have enough clothes to collect to offer to the public? We’d love some feedback, as we feel that this was such a super success.
Victoria also suggested that we contact the, “blanket guy”. A local man who collected and gave away blankets to those in need last winter. She was thinking we could combine our efforts into one event. We discussed if we did decide to go through with the drive, we would hold the event on November 7th or 14th. Thoughts and suggestions welcome.
Who we are helping:
Over the Summer, Lisa followed through and gave money from Heartworks to the Felencheks.
We also discussed lending our support to a local couple that is in need of our help. At this point we are keeping the name of the family anonymous as they are not comfortable having people aware of their situation. The biggest challenge right now is that their home is in need of some roof repair. They have been a great support in the community and now really need our help. We are hoping to get any suggestions from folks if anyone has connections to offer free or reduced fee construction work/costs for supplies. Ideas are welcome.
Finally, Lisa is hoping to make a standing meeting time and day for each month. She realizes that this might not work for everyone, so she would love feedback moving forward. The day’s discussed were the second Sunday or Wednesday of each month. Meeting time would be either from 5:00-6:30 or 6:00-7:30. We’d love to hear what you think about this.
I think this wraps up the meeting:
A thought to part with:
“No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted” Aesop
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Power of One
As the soot, and the dirt,
And the ash rained down,
We Became One Color
As we carried each other
Down the stairs of burning buildings,
We Became One Class
As we lit candles
Of waiting and Hope,
We Became One Generation
As firefighters and police officers
Fought through the inferno,
We Became One Faith
As we whispered or shouted
Words of encouragement,
We Spoke One Language
As we gave our blood
In mile-long lines
We Became One Soul
As we mourned togther
The great loss.
We Became One Family
As we’ve retold with pride
The sacrifice of heroes,
We Became One People
Behold,
Americans United….
The Power Of One
As the soot, and the dirt,
And the ash rained down,
We Became One Color
As we carried each other
Down the stairs of burning buildings,
We Became One Class
As we lit candles
Of waiting and Hope,
We Became One Generation
As firefighters and police officers
Fought through the inferno,
We Became One Faith
As we whispered or shouted
Words of encouragement,
We Spoke One Language
As we gave our blood
In mile-long lines
We Became One Soul
As we mourned togther
The great loss.
We Became One Family
As we’ve retold with pride
The sacrifice of heroes,
We Became One People
Behold,
Americans United….
The Power Of One
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