5 Seniors Receive Hunters Woods At Trails Edge Civic Leadership Awards

RESTON, VA — Hunters Woods at Trails Edge recently recognized five senior residents for their contributions to improving the community and the quality-of-life of their fellow residents, according to a release.

Vilas Mujumdar, Rachel Liese, Lila Hall, Marie Mercer and Carl Rosengart each received the HWTE Civic Leadership Award.

“It’s been said that part of America’s greatness lies in the willingness of its people to band together voluntarily to accomplish good things for their community,” said IntegraCare CEO Larry Rouvelas, in a release.

He present the award to each of the five HWTE residents for the years of volunteering they provided local churches, schools, food pantries, and other organizations in the Hunter Woods area.

“These civic-minded residents have found a new purpose at Hunters Woods, whether it is on our Independent Living Council or through volunteering, or even advocating for a safer crosswalk to benefit our residents," Rouvelas said.

The following is quoted verbatim from the HWTE's release about the five award winners:

• Vilas Mujumdar, one of the original founders of the community’s Independent Living Council. “During his term as president, Vilas worked seamlessly with the management team to improve and bring vibrance to our Independent Living,” said Parween Nooruddin, Hunters Woods at Trails Edge Assistant Executive Operations Officer. “He helped us identify what we can do better for our Independent Living residents to help them transition into the community.”
• Rachel Liese, one of the first residents to move into Hunters Woods at Trails Edge. “Rachel also was one of the founders of the Independent Living Council,” Nooruddin said. “Throughout her time here, Rachel has helped numerous residents and families. All the residents and staff love her. She does whatever she can to make sure her neighbors are taken care of and happy.”
• Lila Hall, a key member of the Welcome Committee. “Lila has done an amazing job,” Nooruddin said. “Her mission is to make sure every new resident feels welcomed and has a great experience when they first move in. It has made a tremendous difference in how new residents are adjusting to leaving their homes.”
• Marie Mercer, who spearheaded an effort to improve the sidewalk and crossing path from Hunter Woods at Trails Edge to a nearby shopping center. “Marie took it upon herself to contact Fairfax County,” Nooruddin said. “The conditions are much safer now thanks to Marie.”
• Carl Rosengart, one of the founders of the Independent Living Council. “During Carl’s time as the head of the Safety Committee, he helped us improve the safety of our residents in the garage and outside,” Nooruddin said. “We realized the families and visitors were speeding in the garage, and with the help of Carl, we added speed limit signs in the garage.”