First Crush Last Crush?

  Facebook has been a great invention for seniors- a magical way to reconnect with friends and family you thought you’d never hear from again.  A friend of mine has been divorced for several years. He is a great guy and a world of fun, but he hasn’t really been interested in finding a new love. He dates, but he hasn’t tried to find someone really special. Recently, while he was on Facebook an unexpected opportunity presented itself.  A girl from our hometown that... Read More

Food & Fundraiser: “Art of Beer”

  Fundraising in a down economy is a challenge. Southeast Texans have been hit like everyone else, so it can be harder to “just write a check” these days. Southeast Texas seniors are also spending less on entertainment. Smart charities know “fundraising” is easier if you include lots of “fun”. The Art Museum of Southeast Texas demonstrates this principal very well with their  “Art of Beer”. This foam-filled and adventurous... Read More

Seniors Date Night: “The Artist”

For many of us, our first date was to see a movie. Some of us may have called it “the show” or “the pictures”, but the experience was the same- a couple of hours in a dark, air conditioned room with someone we wanted to get to know better, escaping from the reality of daily life. To this day, when someone says “first date” I picture two teenagers blushing when their hands touch in the popcorn bowl. However, many are having new first dates after a divorce or spouse’s... Read More