Qualifying for Christmas Pool Tournament

Pool is a great game for SETX seniors.  It’s not a game that requires the brute strength or stamina we had in our youth. In a lot of ways, Southeast Texas seniors actually have a lot of advantages over younger players. First, a retiree has a lot more time to practice than a young guy with a full time job and growing kids. Second, patience counts for a lot in pool. Young players often lack patience- they want to hit the ball hard, sink multiple balls every turn, and to try... Read More

Best Year’s Center Senior Health Fair

The Best Years Center in Beaumont will be holding a Mini-Health Day this Wednesday (November 14).  The hours sill be 9a-2p, and all activities will be in the Best Year’s Center library. Highlights include free blood pressure checks and nutritional information. There will also be a free bag of groceries and popcorn. This is a great opportunity to get some free medical information and to visit the Best Year’s Center, a true treasure for Beaumont seniors. What: Mini... Read More

Two Ways SETX Seniors can Help Orphans

Everyone has a soft spot in their heart for orphans. No one should have to grow up without being part of a family. From the fictional Annie to the real life Wendy of the Wendy’s hamburger chain, stories of Americans helping orphans are part of our culture. For the average Southeast Texas senior citizen, it can be difficult or impossible to adopt another child. There are little things we can do to help though. One is participating in a Southeast Texas fun run that raises... Read More

Horsin’ Around. FREE Wildcatter Weekend at Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown 11/10

On November 13, 1925, Spindletop produced its second major oil boom when the Yount-Lee Oil Company used new technology to drill on the flanks of Spindletop Hill.  As a result of this discovery – and the wealth that followed, Miles Yount and his wife, Pansy, soon became known as some of the most important breeders of horses in the United States. Gladys City will celebrate this historically important second Spindletop boom with a historical lecture in the morning. There will... Read More

SETX Seniors Safe Driving Course

Southeast Texas Seniors looking to freshen their driving skills or to get a nice discount on their auto insurance can participate in a great “55+ Safe Driving Course” on November 18 at the Best Years Center in Beaumont. You can register by calling (409) 838-1902. This will NOT help with traffic tickets, but it does earn you a discount on your car insurance.  The course will be held at Best Years Center in Beaumont. Instructor: Vern Bourque Date: November 18, 2012;... Read More

Senior Day Trip to Huntsville. Friday 11/9.

There will be a great “Senior Day Trip to Huntsville on Friday November 9th. Be at the Best Year’s Center by 6:30a and you’ll be back  between 5 and 6pm.  The trip was organized by Dr. Deborah Queen, Director of the YWCA H.E.A.R.T.S. Museum: New Permanent Museum was completed with a Grand Opening Ceremony appropriately held on Veterans Day November 11, 2009. To compliment the inside exhibits, New Permanent Building has acquired several historically significant... Read More

International Quilt Show Returns to Houston

The International Quilt Festival is returning to Houston November first through 4th.   Thousands of world class quilts will be on display for four days. NEW THIS YEAR is a mix and mingle event. This is a great way to meet up with other quilt lovers and to socialize. The Mix and Mingle will be on Saturday November 3rd from 5:30 to 7:00pm in the ballroom lobby on the 3rd floor.  During the Mix and Mingle event hundreds of dollars in door prizes will be given out. This year, the... Read More