Wildwood Craft Extravaganza – November 10th
Southeast Texans love their crafts. The Golden Triangle is full of world class knitters, quilters, clothing designers, wood craftsman, jewelry designers, and so much more. One Southeast Texas craft show that has been very popular and that grows each year is the Wildwood Baptist annual Craft Extravaganza. This year’s Craft Extravaganza will be held on Saturday November 10th... Read More
Aging in Place Allows You to Keep Your Heart at Home
Home really is where the heart is. Upon retirement – when all of their children have moved out of the house – 90 percent of Americans age 60 and older choose to stay right where they are, according to 20 years of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. And because so many Americans are aging in place, they’re looking for ways to make their homes safe and comfortable... Read More
Make Room for More Family!
Make room for family: Whether updating bedrooms or bathrooms, Americans are making home improvements to accommodate more family members moving into their homes. A combination of hard times and an aging population increased the number of U.S. households with multiple generations living under one roof, according to AARP. In 2010, 7.1 million U.S. households – or 6.1 percent... Read More
Gold Surges – Invest Wisely
For centuries gold has been one of the world’s most popular investments. And the recent surge in the price of gold continues to make it an attractive haven. But consumers who are considering investing in gold and gold coins should study the market carefully to avoid becoming victims of high pressure and unscrupulous sales tactics. Recently we heard from a number of consumers... Read More
Lutcher Season Tickets on Sale
Lutcher Theater Season Ticket packages will be on sale to the public starting June 20th . Single tickets will go on sale August 29. The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is preparing for the BIGGEST SEASON ever presented in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana! 2010-2011 Season RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles Mon/Sep 26, 2011 7:30p Young Frankenstein Mon/Oct 24, 2011... Read More
8-City Reliant Energy Torch Relay Across Texas
More than 1,200 of the 10,000 athletes expected to compete in the Summer National Senior Games will be Texans. The 8-cityReliant Energy Torch Relay Across Texas tour will allow many of them to carry the Fitness Flame torch near where they live. They will also represent the official theme of Long Live the Challenge and promote wellness and healthy aging to their friends and neighbors. ... Read More
Few Seniors Support GOP Plan To Restructure Medicare
Senior citizens, whose fierce opposition to the 2010 health overhaul law helped propel Republicans’ midterm election gains, have little appetite for the House GOP’s plans to turn Medicare into a voucher-type program that sends beneficiaries to private plans but limits the amount of federal funding, according to a poll released today. The survey this past month by the... Read More
My Mom Cooks Better Than Your Mom – Mother’s Day Giveaway
Think Your Mom Is A Great Cook? Then, Register Her (or yourself) in the Mother’s Day Giveaway! All you have to do is share a recipe of one of your favorite dishes that your Mom makes and she could win a number of prizes (total all prizes over $500), including Dining Certificates from Suga’s in the “My Mom Cooks Better Than Your Mom” – Mothers Day... Read More
Share Your Stories of Random Acts of Kindness with Jordan Health Services
Jordan Health Services, an in-home health care service with various locations in Texas and one in Arkansas, is hosting a contest in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week. Jordan Health Services is asking their Twitter followers, Facebook fans and blog readers to share their stories of how a random act of kindness affected their lives. Readers can post their stories on the Jordan... Read More
Area Agency on Aging’s Benefits Counseling Training
The Southeast Texas Area Agency on Aging’s Benefits Counseling Department is hosting a Benefits Counseling I Training March 28th – 30th from 9am to 3pm each day. The program that was once limited to employees of partnering agencies is being opened up to the general public. Those interested should call Jennifer Salazar at (409) 924-3381 ext. 6257. Volunteers will learn how to... Read More
14th Texas Silver-Haired Legislature Elections to Take Place in May
The Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas (AAASET) has announced election forms for the 14th Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) Elections will take place on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Click Here to Request for Early Voting Packet Further information and forms may be attained by contacting Ericka English, AAASET Outreach Coordinator at (409) 924-3381 ext. 6272 or email: eenglish@setrpc.org. Please... Read More
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