Orange TX Senior Volunteers Enjoy being SETX Texas Foster Grandparents

Volunteer Opportunities in Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent Program Orange TX senior citizen  volunteers have found a lot to like in the Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent program.  The SETX Foster Grandparent Program gives Orange senior citizen volunteers the opportunity to: Share their love with local children Assist at risk SETX kids in turning a corner and growing into wonderful adults Teach Southeast Texas children literacy skills Spend quality time with children who... Read More

Beaumont Seniors Can Report Illegal dumping. Dial 311.

Beaumont Seniors News – 311 What is it and how does it benefit Beaumont Senior Citizens? Beaumont 311 knows that our Beaumont seniors take pride in their homes, yards, neighborhoods, and the community. Southeast Texas is a beautiful region combining many of the most desirable attributes people look for in choosing where to live. First, all of the Golden Triangle is tantalizingly close to the water. For those who love saltwater fishing and recreation, Port Arthur, Orange,... Read More

SETX Seniors are using chair tai chi for exercise, relaxation, and fun!

Today on Southeast Texas Senior Fitness we look at chair tai chi. Locally, chair tai chi is available through The Best Years Senior Center in Beaumont TX. SETX seniors are looking for fun new ways to exercise. Everyone has a favorite- mall walking, golf, tennis, Zumba. It’s always nice to learn something new though. The Best Year’s Center is offering something brand new to Southeast Texas- Chair Tai Chi, a therapeutic & wellness program for seniors. Chair Tai Chi isperformed... Read More

Southeast Texas Seniors – Join a Seniors Dance Class at the Best Years Center in Beaumont

Southeast Texas Senior Activities – Join a senior dance class at Beaumont’s Best Years Senior Center When was the last time you visited The Best Years Center Beaumont? Active Beaumont Seniors are always looking for fun ways to: Exercises   Make new friends Enjoy the company of other Southeast Texas Seniors Enjoy activities they used to love but didn’t had time for when they were busy with careers and raising families. One of the activities active Beaumont... Read More

Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent Golf Tournament

  Many Southeast Texas seniors participate in the Foster Grandparent program.  The foster grandparent program matches Golden Triangle seniors with young people who can benefit from having a grandparent in their lives. The program has been recognized for helping many at risk youth turn a corner and become productive young adults. Golden Triangle seniors love the Foster Grandparent program, some have volunteered for twenty years straight. The Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent... Read More

Family Portrait Luncheon, with speaker Lisa Genova, author of “Still Alice”

Alzheimer’s is one of the most challenging issues facing senior citizens in Southeast Texas and across the nation. Many groups, institutions, and individuals are banding together to promote funding for research into understanding and ending Alzheimer’s forever. In the Golden Triangle, we have a great event coming up on Wednesday, November 14, a “Family Portrait Luncheon” to honor family members and friends who have been affected by Alzheimer’s. Funds generated will support... Read More

Fall Fashion Show – Nov 1 at First Baptist Nederland

First Baptist Nederland’s Annual Fall Fashion Show will be Thursday, November 1st at 6:00 p.m. in their Great Room. There will be a speaker to kick off the night’s activity. Come a few minutes early to beat the crowd and have time to really check out this year’s top notch silent auction. Certainly one of the night’s highlights will be wonderful Fashion’s by Dillard’s. The other highlight will be a fantastic meal catered by Cheddar’s. You... Read More

SETX Legend: Babe Zaharias

Less than one percent of professional athletes maintain name recognition a decade after they stop playing. Their great deeds fade out of the memories of all but their family and a handful of their biggest fans. Even fewer are ever acknowledged, even fleetingly, as the greatest to ever play their sport. Ask in any bar, barbershop, or sports radio show for the greatest player in any single sport and you will set off hours or days of debate and possibly a fist fight. Michael Jordan... Read More

Shangri La Orchid Festival – An Entire Week in October

Orchids have long fascinated plant lovers in Southeast Texas and across the world. Our swamps and the Big Thicket are native habitats for some truly rare and beautiful specimens. At one time, early botanists could literally become rich by traveling into unknown territories and hunting down undiscovered orchids. One of the truly great places to see orchids is Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange. Join Shangri La in celebrating the orchid, one of the most beautiful flowers in... Read More

Simple Gifts from the Symphony of Southeast Texas – A Night with The Symphony of SETX

For many seniors in Southeast Texas, the symphony is a symbol. Beaumont has continued to grow and evolve. With the Julie Rogers Theater, we have a truly first class venue for seeing classical music live. When you’re inside the theater, it could be a famous concert hall in Dallas, San Antonio, or Seattle. The quality of our symphony has continued to climb as well. If you haven’t been in the last few years, treat yourself to this special event. In addition to being a celebration... Read More

Barn Buster – Family Social

The Beaumont Heritage Society is throwing a huge social. They are creating a party perfect for Southeast Texas seniors, adults, and children. Seniors will love the historic setting, the boiled shrimp, the wonderful ambiance, and the sounds of “River Rock”. Cash strapped parents will love the opportunity to take their kids to a big, fun, event that’s also free. Kids will enjoy the opportunity to learn to lasso, hotdogs and popsicle, and the chance to play on a historic farm. Barn... Read More