Lauren Witt
 
Friends for life: Women have been best buddies for 62 years
Coby Verheij and Bev Dirksen met in a hospital kitchen in Edmonton, Alberta in the 1950s and quickly became best friends. In the 62 years since, they have...
La Posada     May 9 2018
Affordable Funerals Network Invites the Public to a Free Pre-Planning Expo with Complimentary Meal
Whether it is planning for college, a wedding or other significant life event, making arrangements ahead of time reduces stress and provides peace of mind. The...
Affordable Funerals Network     May 2 2018
Residents of Mustang Creek Estates of Frisco Celebrate El Día Del Niño with Polly Tadlock Elementary
El Día Del Niño (Children’s Day) is a day filled with culture and fun for children of all ages, and residents of Mustang Creek Estates of Frisco, an assisted...
Cary Resident Dedicates 50 Years of Service to Local Faith-Based Nonprofit
Mary Moore, 88, is a resident at Waltonwood Cary Parkway, a premier senior living community, and has a passion for volunteering. You’ll find Moore at Dorcas...
Waltonwood Cary Parkway     May 1 2018
Lifetime Painter and Boise Resident Turns 100
Mary Martha Bennett turned 100 years old on April 24, and she enjoyed celebrating this milestone with friends and family at The Terraces of Boise, the senior...
The Terraces of Boise     Apr 30 2018
Bryan Cooper Named Executive Director of Presbyterian Village North
Presbyterian Village North (PVN) is delighted to announce that Bryan Cooper has been named executive director of the continuing care retirement community...
Presbyterian Village North     Apr 30 2018
Eighth Annual Baptist Retirement Community Fishing Extravaganza
“You catch ‘em we cook ‘em!” is the slogan of the annual Baptist Retirement Community Fishing Extravaganza which took place on April 27. The free event is...
Baptist Retirement Community     Apr 30 2018
The Legacy Senior Communities Commemorate Passover
The Legacy Senior Communities, a not-for-profit organization, recently gathered together to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover with its residents, their...
The Legacy Senior Communities     Apr 30 2018
Residents of The Legacy Willow Bend Finish First At Local Senior Games
If there’s an event that challenges local athletes ages 50-plus to a competition while having fun and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, you will likely...
The Legacy Senior Communities     Apr 30 2018
Watercrest at Kingwood Announces Major Community Expansion Project
Watercrest at Kingwood, a premier retirement community, is pleased to announce a community expansion project which will benefit current and future residents by...
Watercrest at Kingwood     Apr 30 2018
Buckner Villas Completes $29.8 Million Expansion and Renovation Project
The city of Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and by 2040 the older adult population (65-plus) is expected to comprise nearly...
Buckner Villas     Apr 26 2018
Intergenerational Pen Pal Partnership Restores Lost Art of Cursive
During this school year, 19 seniors living at Presbyterian Village North (PVN) are serving as an inspiration to third-grade students in Karen Gunter’s class at...
Presbyterian Village North     Apr 26 2018
Inspiring Women Dedicate Themselves to a Lifetime of Volunteerism
From planning a gala in Venezuela to signing up for three trips with the Peace Corps, volunteerism is an integral part of the lives of two women in their 80s....
Presbyterian Village North     Apr 26 2018
Seniors Continue Timeless Trend of Book Clubs
Many of today’s seniors began participating in book clubs when they were in their 20s, and it’s an activity that they still actively participate in today. When...
Presbyterian Village North     Apr 26 2018
Free Mindful Movement Exercise Class Benefits Those Living with Parkinson’s
In response to a growing demand for exercise classes designed specifically for those living with Parkinson’s disease, Presbyterian Village North (PVN) created a...
Presbyterian Village North     Apr 26 2018
Selfless Woman Dedicates Thousands of Hours Toward Helping Others
April is recognized as National Volunteer Month, and there’s one woman who has dedicated nearly 20,000 hours to giving back to others. Santosh “Toshi” Hayre,...
Parkway Place     Apr 25 2018
The Untold Story of Addiction: How it Affects the Lives of Innocent Children
Addiction affects not only the ones abusing the drugs, but every person around them including children of all ages. Most addictions alter the brain functions of...
Enterhealth     Apr 24 2018
Mustang Creek Estates of Burleson Seniors Celebrate Earth Day by Planting Sensory Garden
Recently, senior residents of Mustang Creek Estates of Burleson gave back to Mother Nature by getting their green thumbs dirty in a hands-on activity. The...
Mustang Creek Estates of Sachse Seeks Volunteers of All Ages to Spend Time with Seniors
National Volunteer Month is celebrated in April, and people around the country are celebrating the selfless dedication of those who volunteer their time to...
Waltonwood Lake Boone Partners with Hayes Barton Baptist Church to Host Fitness Classes
To help seniors and church members stay active and fit, Waltonwood Lake Boone is partnering with Hayes Barton Baptist Church to host monthly fitness classes....
Waltonwood Lake Boone     Apr 16 2018
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