Senior Living Meet Patsi Walton, JCC Seniors Club president Robin Ford
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he Seniors Club president, Patsi Walton, is always ready to try something new, introducing great entertainment and important classes to the active senior programs. Calling her a ‘firecracker!’ is a most apt description. Jewish News: When did you join the Simon Family JCC? Patsi Walton: I joined the JCC several years after I retired in 2002 from the City of Virginia as an aquatic supervisor. The JCC offered a breath of fresh air from the very busy city pools, plus had an outdoor and a therapy pool. JN: When did you join the Seniors Club? PW: A friend in the water aerobics class invited me to a club Luau and I joined the
Seniors Club soon afterward. JN: What interested you about the presidency of the Seniors Club? PW: When I joined, the club needed help, so I co-chaired programming with another member. I eventually planned the programs by myself, and we enjoyed some great programs and trips! At the time, the current president was stepping down, and, to keep the club running at the same pace, I said I would be president and do programs, as well. JN: What would you like for the Seniors Club in the future? PW: I would like to see a variety of interesting programs, some for fun and some for important knowledge for seniors—always with camaraderie. I do not know how side trips will develop as
transportation is an issue. When COVID hit, everything changed! JN: What other activities do you do at the JCC? PW: I usually do water aerobics, bunco, Mexican train, bridge, and this month, I’m trying the Book Club. The JCC was definitely a lifesaver when my husband passed away. JN: What about life outside of the JCC? PW: I was an Army wife for 27 years, loved every tour of duty, and am so grateful for our life. When I retired, we traveled, visited 93 countries, and flew around the world. We raised three successful children, four grandsons, and I am grateful for every day G-d has given me!!
Patsi Walton.
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