WESTMINSTER, Vt. — The Westminster Cares, Inc. Board of Directors met May 1 at the Westminster Institute at 4:30 p.m. with Vice President Lori Larue, president presiding. The following board members attended: Pat Goodell, Pete Harrison, Doug Oftedahl, Heidi Anderson, Sally Ryea and Director Donna Dawson. Miriam Lanata, Don Dawson and Regina Borden were unable to attend. The executive committee met briefly before the regular meeting to discuss finances and the director’s upcoming vacation. Westminster Cares creates opportunities for seniors and disabled adults to live with independence and dignity in the community. Your support to this care-giving organization is a way for all of us to take care of our friends.
Anyone interested in learning more about Westminster Cares, volunteering to deliver meals on wheels or driving neighbors to doctor appointments, working on a committee, making a contribution or attending a workshop may contact Donna Dawson at 722-3607 or by email at [email protected]. Check us out on the web@ www.westminstercares.org and like us on Face book.
Programs and services provided in April 2019
Meals-on-Wheels: Westminster Cares volunteers delivered meals five days a week to 17 different people. Several new clients were added. In addition, two frozen entrees were delivered each Friday to 10 people for weekend meals (20 total weekend meals).
Transportation: During the month, 22 rides were provided by 4 volunteers who drove seniors to/from the Bellows Falls Senior Center, grocery shopping, the bank and tax prep. appointments.
Programs: two Secrets of Healthy Aging group, four Gentle Yoga classes, 24 Strength Training classes, 4 Artist in Each of Us classes; four Chair Yoga classes; four Beginner Tai Chi classes and four Intermediate Tai Chi classes.
Assistance and Referrals: Completed several intakes for Meals-On-Wheels. Assisted clients with financial paperwork in preparation for taxes; Homestead Declaration Forms. Several clients were referred to both SEVCA and the BF Senior Center for tax appointments.
Medical Equipment – In April we loaned out six pieces of equipment; one piece of equipment was returned to us and two pieces of equipment were donated to us.
Westminster Cares welcomes donations throughout the year from anyone wishing to remember or honor a loved one or friend.
Memorial and honarary donations in May 2019
In honor of Bruce MacDuffie’s birthday and all he does for Westminster Cares from Pete and Judy Harrison
In memory of Deb Muzzey Mann from Jane French
In memory of Charlotte “Bert” Minich from:
Pete and Judy Harrison
Judith Charbonneau
Alan & Sandi Gaspardino
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