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.
Westminster Cares Cancels Garden Tour Fundraiser for 2020
Due to many factors regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including restrictions on gathering sizes and exposure risk for participants, volunteers and host gardeners, Westminster Cares has announced the cancellation of the 19th Annual Westminster Garden Tour fundraiser. Although the event has sustained challenging weather including heat waves and downpours, this will be the first time the event has been cancelled since its inception in 2002. The coronavirus presented unprecedented circumstances which left us no options but to cancel the tour. The 2020 event was scheduled to be held the weekend of August 1st and 2nd.
The Garden Tour Committee is working on a plan to commemorate the weekend and remind past attendees that we will fully expect to continue this successful fundraising event in 2021. Preliminary plans include a virtual garden tour and online workshops.
If you would like to be notified of upcoming Garden Tour-related activities, please send an email to: WeCares@sover.net
The Garden Tour Committee is working on a plan to commemorate the weekend and remind past attendees that we will fully expect to continue this successful fundraising event in 2021. Preliminary plans include a virtual garden tour and online workshops.
If you would like to be notified of upcoming Garden Tour-related activities, please send an email to: WeCares@sover.net
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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