Westminster Begins New Chapter in West Austin with Carlisle Expansion

Mayor Kirk Watson recently joined Chuck Borst, executive director of Westminster, members of Westminster’s Board of Directors, representatives from Austin Chamber of Commerce, project partners, and Westminster residents and associates for the grand opening of its newest expansion, the Carlisle.

The Carlisle provides spacious independent living residences and a fine-dining restaurant, in addition to the luxurious amenities and healthcare benefits enjoyed by Westminster residents. The property also includes assisted living apartments and memory care wing, along with generous underground parking for residents and guests. In addition to the Carlisle, renovations to the grab-and-go Bistro, exercise and rehabilitation studios, wellness clinic, indoor pool, and outdoor entertainment spaces were completed last year, making Westminster a full-service, gorgeous place to live.

“It is a pleasure and an honor to open this beautiful new property, which symbolizes the future of senior living,” said Charles “Chuck” Borst. “I want to thank our project partners, including White Construction, Pi Architects, StudioSix5, Zeigler financing, Life Care Services, EEA, P3 Consulting, Land Use Solutions, and RCMH Law, for working diligently and cohesively to ensure this project was completed on time. Westminster remains the

City’s best example of retirement living for discerning retirees who want to maintain control over where, when, and how to retire comfortably.”

Mayor Kirk Watson swung by the grand opening to see longtime friends at Westminster and praise those who brought the modern addition to the neighborhood. “Westminster is a place I enjoy coming to. I have so many friends here, friends who are warm and welcoming. The idea that we’re expanding, that we’re cutting a ribbon on something that creates such happiness, this day feels special indeed,” said Watson.

Westminster’s Board Chair, Paul Hilgers, thanked residents and associates for their patience during the two-year construction of the Carlisle and renovations to the Windsor expansion. This work completes the third phase of a four-phase master plan.

Over the years, this tree-lined corner of West Austin has become a popular hub for retirees. Under Borst’s leadership, Westminster has been honored by the Austin American-Statesman for nearly a decade as a Top Workplace. The community’s healthcare services have been lauded by U.S. News & World Report while Westminster has received national recognition for its philanthropic efforts, raising more than a million dollars to support local charities and record funds benefiting Alzheimer’s research.

Happy Fourth from Leakey’s River Haven Cabins

By Alana Moehring Mallard

Northwest Hills resident LaNell Coltharp loves going to Leakey every Fourth of July week, and she double loves leading a parade for kids at River Haven Cabins high above the Frio River.

Kids and parents decorate themselves and bikes and scooters for our early morning River Haven parade before the really big, loud parade down U.S. 83 in downtown Leakey, part of Leakey’s July Jubilee celebration. LaNell hands out flags and red, white, and blue beads and gets the music going for the River Haven parade and parents and grandparents with coffee cup in one hand and flag in the other cheer on the paraders as they bike, scooter, hoverboard, ride in wagons, and walk.

“I still do this parade,” said LaNell, “but I’ve handed over being in the Leakey parade –the kids can do that.” Rusty Shelton led the River Haven Lawn Chair Brigade in the July Jubilee parade again this year, and LaNell retired last year from carrying the big River Haven Cabin banner.

Fifty or so years ago when

LaNell and her late husband Art started our tradition of coming to Leakey and River Haven, they were part of a group three couples from Highland Park Baptist Church.

And that group has grown over the years so that this year our group numbered more than 50, many from The Church at Highland Park and lots of our friends and family.

Peralta Lane | Austin, TX 78735

4 bed | 4.5 bath | 4,773 sq ft | 2.49 aces Listed at $4,950,000

Hear from a Client “Kacy went above and beyond the call of duty to help us sell our home. This was an incredibly stressful time for us as we had to move and list the house in less than 3 weeks. Kacy took care of all the details of getting the house listed so that we could focus on packing and relocating out-of-town. Largely due to her diligence, the house sold in less than 2 weeks. She then helped us through the proc ess to a success ful closing. Her knowledge of the market, professionalism, and diplomacy are exemplary. Her kindn ess, compas sion, and respect are “icing on the cake.” You can’t go wrong with Kacy!!”

- Annonymus

• 2022-2024 DIRECTOR, AUSTIN BOARD OF RE ALTORS • KUPER SOTHEBY’S PRESIDENT’S CLUB