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National Wear Red Day Event Details

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12:00 pm
Aaron Family JCC of Dallas
7900 Northaven Road
Dallas, Texas 75230

Friday, Feb 3, is National Wear Red Day in support of women’s heart health.
We are offering free fitness classes, a great JCC membership special & a special discount in the gift shop too! Join us at noon for an organic hot lunch: Corned Beef, Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, OJ and Bananas.

To attend please contact Jon Mize, 214-239-7147, in the Sports & Fitness department.

First Friday Dance Event Details

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7:00 pm9:30 pm
Lewisville Senior Activity Center
1950A South Valley Parkway
Lewisville, Texas 75067

Come and enjoy a night of live music, refreshments, and dancing! Anyone 50 years and older can attend! The Lewisville Senior Center has dances the first Friday of every month from 7:00pm-9:30pm. Cost is $5 per person. Free dance lessons beginning at 6:00pm before each dance. Sponsored by Corinthians.
(972) 219-5050

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Caregiver Conference: Caring for Those You Care About Event Details

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7:30 am1:00 pm
Catholic Charities at Brady Center
4009 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75226

Offered entirely in Spanish - a free community conference
Registration begins at 7:30 with continental breakfast and exhibits.
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
A light lunch will also be served.
Featured speakers include
Health assessment, medical care and communicating with the health care providers. Speaker: A health care professional
Valuable tools for communicating with person with compassion, how to take care of the caregiver, and discussing the different types of housing options for older adults including in-home help, assisted living, and nursing home care. Speakers: Frances Vasquez, Manager of Helpline Services and Lucy Castillo, Manager of Family Services, Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Dallas chapter
An attorney will discuss legal issues and answer questions
Sponsored by:
The Dallas Area Agency on Aging and
Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Dallas Chapter
Other exhibitors will include community partner The Senior Source as well as Medicare Services, City of Dallas Senior Services program, and other organizations providing information and brochures
To register, call (214) 998-3545 or email caregiver@flash.net.
Although there is no fee, registration is requested to help plan for food and materials.

If you need someone to stay
with the older adult that you care for
in Dallas County, respite care may be
available by calling (214) 871-5065 no
later than Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Richardson Winterfest Event Details

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8:00 am2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
503 N. Central Expressway
Richardson, Texas

Winterfest at First United Methodist Church 8am-2pm. Consists of educational workshops, events and entertainment. 503 N. Central Expressway. 972-235-8385

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Support Group, Seniors with Vision Loss Event Details

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10:00 am12:00 pm
Farmers Branch Senior Center
14055 Dennis Lane
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234

Support Group for seniors with vision loss every Tuesday 10-noon. Contact Jean Perry 214-731-8805

Allie-Coosh 2 Hour Tuesdays at 20% Off Event Details

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5:00 pm7:00 pm
Allie-Coosh
6726 Snider Plaza
Dallas, Texas 75205

Allie-Coosh to Host Monthly 2 Hour Tuesdays at 20% Off
Paulette Martsolf's clients don't have to wait for her two annual sales anymore to enjoy a gratuitous discount from the esteemed fashion designer. Her Snider Plaza boutique will now host 2 Hour Tuesdays every first Tuesday of the month where any item in store, including her apparel line and hand-crafted jewelry which caters to the 50+ woman, is twenty percent off. Nothing in store doesn't qualify for the 2 Hour Tuesday special and totties are included...the well known 'Swoosh Bar' within Allie-Coosh will be serving cocktails to the Tuesday goers which tends to make a discount taste even better.

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“What Seniors Need to Know About the Issues of Homeownership Today” Event Details

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10:30 am
Greenway Village
948 Wiggins Parkway
Mesquite, Texas 75150

Rick Hunsicker, nationally recognized expert in Senior Living, will present critical information about lifestyle and financial issues for seniors owning older, paid for houses. He will also explain different options for you if you decide to move from your home. You will not want to miss this presentation!
R.S.V.P. by February 6, 2012, to 972-698-2600

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Support Group, Seniors with Vision Loss Event Details

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10:00 am12:00 pm
Farmers Branch Senior Center
14055 Dennis Lane
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234

Support Group for seniors with vision loss every Tuesday 10-noon. Contact Jean Perry 214-731-8805

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Support Group, Seniors with Vision Loss Event Details

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10:00 am12:00 pm
Farmers Branch Senior Center
14055 Dennis Lane
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234

Support Group for seniors with vision loss every Tuesday 10-noon. Contact Jean Perry 214-731-8805

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“What Seniors Need to Know About Planning, Right-sizing, and Getting Ready” Event Details

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10:30 am
Greenway Village
948 Wiggins Parkway
Mesquite, Texas 75150

Sue Ronnenkamp, nationally recognized expert in Senior Living and Later Life Transitions, will present valuable information about steps you can take now to get ready, physically and emotionally, for later-life transition. This presentation will give you guidance and tools to be ready for the future
R.S.V.P. by February 24, 2012, to 972-698-2600

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Support Group, Seniors with Vision Loss Event Details

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10:00 am12:00 pm
Farmers Branch Senior Center
14055 Dennis Lane
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234

Support Group for seniors with vision loss every Tuesday 10-noon. Contact Jean Perry 214-731-8805

Free Hearing Screenings Event Details

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1:00 pm3:00 pm
Trinity Pharmacy
1925 E Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, Texas 75007

Free hearing screenings offered 4th Tuesday of each month.

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“What Seniors Need to Know About Planning, Right-sizing, and Getting Ready” Event Details

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10:30 am
Lakewood Village
5100 Randol Mill Rd
Fort Worth, Texas 76112

Sue Ronnenkamp, nationally recognized expert in Senior Living and Later Life Transitions, will present valuable information about steps you can take now to get ready, physically and emotionally, for later-life transition. This presentation will give you guidance and tools to be ready for the future
R.S.V.P. by February 24, 2012, to 972-698-2600

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Book Ends Book Club Event Details

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10:30 am11:30 am
Christian Care Center—Memorial Auditorium
1000 Wiggins Parkway
Mesquite, Texas 75150

Anyone who loves books and loves to have a fun time is welcome! Guest Nella Phillips will be present to discuss books! The Book Ends Book Club meets in Memorial Auditorium at 10:30am on the first Friday of every month. For more information, contact 972-698-2604

First Friday Dance Event Details

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7:00 pm9:30 pm
Lewisville Senior Activity Center
1950A South Valley Parkway
Lewisville, Texas 75067

Come and enjoy a night of live music, refreshments, and dancing! Anyone 50 years and older can attend! The Lewisville Senior Center has dances the first Friday of every month from 7:00pm-9:30pm. Cost is $5 per person. Free dance lessons beginning at 6:00pm before each dance. Sponsored by Corinthians.
(972) 219-5050

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