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FAMILY FOCUS

Robin Walker is one of the most giving people I know. She is so
committed to her classes, impacting at least 50 people every day. Even
though her own plate is full (or she is facing a challenge like breast
cancer), she goes out of her way to care for others. I could talk about
Robin's giving heart all day long."
—Janet Powell

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Longtime friend of the Becknell family, Deb Smith, had this to

Wanda with her grands and great grands say about the four women:
“Every one of the Becknells is generous and caring—starting with
Now Robin is dedicated to the physical well-being of seniors Wanda. My daddy loved the family and worked for them into his
in the Lubbock community. She studies and researches specific 80s. Brenda is so creative and organized. She is a calming influence,
exercises and routines to help with balance, muscle memory, just like her mom. Donna is a hard worker who cares about the
breathing, and aerobics techniques to create well-rounded community. She always wants to make sure everyone is taken care of.
routines for all levels of experience. She has taught Senior And Robin—everyone knows Robin. She has invested in so many lives
Aerobics for over 25 years at Covenant, UMC, the YWCA, Mae for so long—from little people to seniors. The Becknell women really
Simmons Community Center, and Treasured Times at First are not just delightful; they are community treasures.”
United Methodist Church and presents programs to a variety of
organizations.

After hearing one of her
presentations, people often realize
there is no excuse for not exercising!
She teaches how to make it part of
daily activities. She is especially
concerned with helping seniors
learn exercises that help prevent
falls. She concentrates on exercises
that enhance muscle memory of
movements that have been shown
Robin
to prevent accidental falls. Even
when volunteering, Robin chooses active jobs—like Habitat
for Humanity, Easter Seals Camps, and any event set-up or
take-down that requires manual labor. Robin loves her class
participants and keeps up with them like they are family. She
is the wife of Don Walker, and they have two children and five
grandchildren.

*Ed Note: This story was a surprise for all four Becknell women,
but an unsuspecting Brenda wrote the part about Robin.
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Robin Walker is one of the most genuine, kind, compassionate
people I know. She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to
teaching exercise classes, taking the time to know her students and
their abilities/limits so that she can help them modify accordingly.
Robin has been with the UMC Activities Center program from the
beginning; I have been blessed to work with her for 20+ years and am
looking forward to the next 20+ years!"
—Julie Dominguez, Director of Volunteer & Guest Services |
Seniors Are Special

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