New Merkel House
Photo courtesy of Melanie Perry.
Seniors to celebrate Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, senior citizens in Vestavia Hills can gather at the New Merkel House in Cahaba Heights to celebrate the day. Read more
Mayor’s Minute: January 2020
Happy New Year to everyone! It is hard to believe that another year has passed. But what a year it has been as we continue to see the Infrastructure and Community Spaces Plan come to fruition. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Melanie Perry Starnes Media
Seniors celebrate Christmas with multiple events
Throughout December, senior citizens will have plenty of chances to celebrate the Christmas season at the New Merkel House. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Salute to Veterans returns to Vestavia Hills
On Nov. 7, the city of Vestavia Hills will honor the veterans in the city and surrounding area with a program at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. Read more
In good hands: Caretaker Linda Newsom helps keep 100-year old Joanne Casey young, active
When Joanne Casey turned 100 years old in May, her caretaker, Linda Newsom, was by her side for her party, just as she’s been there for Casey nearly every day for the past 11 years. Read more
Mayor's Minute: October 2019
This past month we honored our senior citizens by celebrating “National Senior Citizens Day.” It was created to recognize the contributions that senior citizens make to their respective communities. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Cinnamon McCul
Progressive painting displayed at City Hall
The painting was painted over time by seniors at the New Merkel House and fifth-graders at VHECH. Read more
Photo courtesy of Melanie Perry.
New Merkel House honoring memories this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, New Merkel House Director Melanie Perry and other staff will help senior citizens in Vestavia Hills share memories of their mothers. Read more
Photos by Neal Embry.
Volunteers aim to spread happiness with meals, crafts
Painter Tina Chaffin has been volunteering at the New Merkel House since 2012, teaching seniors how to paint and complete different art projects. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
New Merkle voting precinct to move to Cahaba Heights Baptist Church
Cahaba Heights voters who have been voting at the New Merkle House on Dolly Ridge Road will now cast their votes at the Cahaba Heights Baptist Church on Crosshaven Drive going forward. Read more
Garden party, St. Patrick’s Day events on tap at New Merkel
The New Merkel Senior Center will turn green March 18 in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, center Director Melanie Perry said. Read more
Photo courtesy of Melanie Perry
Senior center to host variety of activities in December
For seniors looking to celebrate the holidays, the New Merkel House will host a Christmas Celebration at 11 a.m. Dec. 21. Read more
Neal Embry
Veterans Day celebrated at New Merkel House
Veterans heard from Myra Harper with the Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation Center and Harper House, and received pinnings for their service. Read more
Photo by Emily Featherston.
City set to honor Veterans Day with 2 patriotic events
The city of Vestavia Hills has several events lined up to honor Veterans Day, which will be celebrated Nov. 12 this year. Read more
Photo courtesy of Melanie Perry.
Veteran recounts time serving in WWII
Three years, one month and seven days. That’s how long Eddie Mauter spent serving his country in World War II. Read more
Emily Featherston
Seniors celebrate Earth Day with garden party
The annual event took place on April 20. Read more
Photo by Emily Featherston.
Seniors to celebrate Earth Day with green thumb gathering
This month, the raised bed garden at the New Merkel House will be refreshed with new life, as city staff and involved seniors celebrate the coming growing season. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Keeping creative
Each month, there is one activity at the New Merkel House that manager Melanie Perry said is the most popular with Vestavia Hills seniors: Art with Tina. Read more
Della Fancher-Smith of the Alabama Veterans Memorial speaks to guests of the New Merkel House's Veterans Day gathering.
New Merkel celebrates honor, bravery of veterans
The annual lunch brought together veterans of many different conflicts and branches of the U.S. military. Read more
Emily Featherston
Subcommittee further discusses Cahaba Heights ball field amenities, space issues at New Merkel
Discussion again focused on field use and how to fit the many programs that desire to use the Cahaba Heights spaces. Read more
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Neal Embry
Veterans talk to each other at the Veterans Day program at New Merkel House on Nov. 9.
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Neal Embry
Jacob Pflasterer shares stories and songs from each branch of the military at the Veterans Day event at New Merkel House on Nov. 9.
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Neal Embry
Veterans and others stand for the Pledge of Allegiance at the Veterans Day program at New Merkel House on Nov. 9.
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Neal Embry
Myra Harper, with Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation Center and the Harper House, speaks to a group of veterans at the Veterans Day program at New Merkel House on Nov. 9.
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Neal Embry
Photos and other items line a table set up at the Veterans Day program at New Merkel House on Nov. 9.
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Neal Embry
A collage of veterans stands at the Veterans Day program at New Merkel House on Nov. 9.
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