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.
Reported by Mark Boutwell for the Senior Solutions, Inc. Newsletter
Recently, one of Westminster Cares co-founders was honored by Senior Solutions for her continued contributions to our local elder population. We highlight that feature and once again, thank Karen Walters for her ongoing contributions to Westminster Cares and senior citizens throughout our community. CONGRATULATIONS! Karen.
FROM THE SENIOR SOLUTIONS NEWSLETTER:
Thirty-five years ago, Karen helped to found Westminster Cares. In those early days, Karen arranged rides to medical appointments and shopping trips for many older Vermonters and ensured that healthy aging cooking classes and exercise classes were offered to older Vermonters. Eventually she started Westminster’s Meals on Wheels program —all as an unpaid volunteer.
Currently, Karen is a board member emerita and participates on the Programs & Services Committee. Over the years she created a walking group and trained to become a Living Strong Facilitator. She still teaches one of our Living Strong exercise classes. Karen has served on several town committees and represented the Town of Westminster on the Senior Solutions Advisory Council. In 2019, she was voted Westminster’s Citizen of the Year for her contributions to the community.
Health and wellness have always been an important aspect of Karen’s life. She embodies these values and stays active by spending time outdoors, hiking, biking, walking and doing Tai Chi. She takes time to visit many friends and enjoys going to plays, movies, music performances and traveling. Karen continues to give rides to friends and church members who are no longer able to drive.
Karen takes her spirituality seriously and has been a member and volunteer for the Walpole Unitarian Church in Walpole, NH for years. She has a curious mind with a love of learning and a strong sense of social justice. And she has spent many hours advocating and volunteering for environmental issues, senior housing, immigrant rights and women’s equality. We are proud of Karen, and all of our seniors who contribute so critically to our Vermont communities.
FROM THE SENIOR SOLUTIONS NEWSLETTER:
Thirty-five years ago, Karen helped to found Westminster Cares. In those early days, Karen arranged rides to medical appointments and shopping trips for many older Vermonters and ensured that healthy aging cooking classes and exercise classes were offered to older Vermonters. Eventually she started Westminster’s Meals on Wheels program —all as an unpaid volunteer.
Currently, Karen is a board member emerita and participates on the Programs & Services Committee. Over the years she created a walking group and trained to become a Living Strong Facilitator. She still teaches one of our Living Strong exercise classes. Karen has served on several town committees and represented the Town of Westminster on the Senior Solutions Advisory Council. In 2019, she was voted Westminster’s Citizen of the Year for her contributions to the community.
Health and wellness have always been an important aspect of Karen’s life. She embodies these values and stays active by spending time outdoors, hiking, biking, walking and doing Tai Chi. She takes time to visit many friends and enjoys going to plays, movies, music performances and traveling. Karen continues to give rides to friends and church members who are no longer able to drive.
Karen takes her spirituality seriously and has been a member and volunteer for the Walpole Unitarian Church in Walpole, NH for years. She has a curious mind with a love of learning and a strong sense of social justice. And she has spent many hours advocating and volunteering for environmental issues, senior housing, immigrant rights and women’s equality. We are proud of Karen, and all of our seniors who contribute so critically to our Vermont communities.
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