Westminster Cares works with seniors and disabled adults in Westminster, Vermont to help them remain healthy and independent in the community. Volunteers deliver meals, visit those who appreciate some company, and help with rides to the grocery store and appointments. Our healthy aging programs provide social and educational opportunities in exercise, art, and nutrition and are open to residents of Westminster and surrounding towns. Westminster Cares is a local community-based volunteer organization started in 1988.
THIS SATURDAY - COME OUT TO HELP US HONOR OUR ELDEST COMMUNITY MEMBER
This Saturday, September 26th, at 2:00pm, the community is invited to a Drive-By Celebration and Parade honoring residents in town who are 90 years and older. Guests of honor will be lined up (in their cars) along the back parking lot of the Westminster Institute stretching to the parking lot of the Fire Station.
We couldn’t decorate inside the Fire House, but you can decorate your car! Your presence is the most important way to show your support; but if you feel creative - add balloons, streamers, or make signs to send greetings to our town’s elders. Although it’s fine to slow down your car to greet each guest of honor, we are asking that everyone remain in their cars. If you need to exit your car for any reason, remember that masks are required.
Immediately following the Drive-By, the guests of Honor will be led in a short Parade down Main Street, making a loop in their cars as they head south on Route 5, back up to School Street, turning around in the WCS parking lot and returning back to Main Street. Those residents who live along Main and School Streets are encouraged to come out, wave and give a shout-out. If you park in a lot and stand along a street to wave, please wear a mask and keep proper six foot social distance.
In order not to interfere with traffic along Route 5, if you arrive early please line up in the parking lot of the First Congregational Church on Route 5. The Westminster Institute parking lot will be closed from 1:00-2:00pm.
Westminster currently has thirteen residents who are 90 years of age or older. Dot Allen, Phyllis Anderson, Charlotte Kurkul, Judith Berkley, Jo(anne) Crocker, Bob Gay, Ben Hutchins, Barbara Holton (lives in Florida), Lee MacDuffie, Libby Mills, Ruth Morse, Lois Woodard, and joining this esteemed group are Pollie Kissell and Bill Smidutz.
Help us spread the word – tell your family, friends and neighbors about this event. Please share this information and be sure to like us on Facebook.
In case of bad weather, the rain date is Sunday, September 27th.
If you have questions, please call the Westminster Cares office at (802) 722-3607.
We couldn’t decorate inside the Fire House, but you can decorate your car! Your presence is the most important way to show your support; but if you feel creative - add balloons, streamers, or make signs to send greetings to our town’s elders. Although it’s fine to slow down your car to greet each guest of honor, we are asking that everyone remain in their cars. If you need to exit your car for any reason, remember that masks are required.
Immediately following the Drive-By, the guests of Honor will be led in a short Parade down Main Street, making a loop in their cars as they head south on Route 5, back up to School Street, turning around in the WCS parking lot and returning back to Main Street. Those residents who live along Main and School Streets are encouraged to come out, wave and give a shout-out. If you park in a lot and stand along a street to wave, please wear a mask and keep proper six foot social distance.
In order not to interfere with traffic along Route 5, if you arrive early please line up in the parking lot of the First Congregational Church on Route 5. The Westminster Institute parking lot will be closed from 1:00-2:00pm.
Westminster currently has thirteen residents who are 90 years of age or older. Dot Allen, Phyllis Anderson, Charlotte Kurkul, Judith Berkley, Jo(anne) Crocker, Bob Gay, Ben Hutchins, Barbara Holton (lives in Florida), Lee MacDuffie, Libby Mills, Ruth Morse, Lois Woodard, and joining this esteemed group are Pollie Kissell and Bill Smidutz.
Help us spread the word – tell your family, friends and neighbors about this event. Please share this information and be sure to like us on Facebook.
In case of bad weather, the rain date is Sunday, September 27th.
If you have questions, please call the Westminster Cares office at (802) 722-3607.
Westminster Cares Cancels Garden Tour Fundraiser for 2020
Westminster Cares Continues to Operate with Limitations to
In-Person and On-Site Programs and Services:
These Restrictions are Extended through August 31st, 2020
During these unprecedented times, Westminster Cares is committed to continue serving older residents of our town, and those with special needs.
Due to continuing public health concerns of COVID-19 and the closed status of buildings where are programs are held, the Westminster Cares Board of Directors extended the hold on our in-person programs and services such as Monthly Senior Lunches; Transportation Program; and In-Home Friendly Visits.
Our Meals-on-Wheels and Equipment Loan Programs are Operating. The Healthy Aging Group and many of our Exercise Classes are being offered by phone (WebEx) or through Zoom online.
We are also working on plans to safely re-start other programs and services while complying with the guidelines issued by the Vermont Dept. of Aging and Independent Living
To request assistance; find out more about our current programs or speak to the Nurse, please contact Donna Dawson, Westminster Cares’ Director on the office line: 802.722.3607 or by cell: 802.380.6678
Due to continuing public health concerns of COVID-19 and the closed status of buildings where are programs are held, the Westminster Cares Board of Directors extended the hold on our in-person programs and services such as Monthly Senior Lunches; Transportation Program; and In-Home Friendly Visits.
Our Meals-on-Wheels and Equipment Loan Programs are Operating. The Healthy Aging Group and many of our Exercise Classes are being offered by phone (WebEx) or through Zoom online.
We are also working on plans to safely re-start other programs and services while complying with the guidelines issued by the Vermont Dept. of Aging and Independent Living
- We are focusing our volunteer efforts on continuing our Meals-On-Wheels program and running errands for high-risk residents.
- Our Community Nurse is available by phone for support and consultations. Home visits will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Donna Dawson is working from the office and remotely and will be checking voicemail daily. You can also reach her on the cell number listed below.
To request assistance; find out more about our current programs or speak to the Nurse, please contact Donna Dawson, Westminster Cares’ Director on the office line: 802.722.3607 or by cell: 802.380.6678
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