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National Wear Red Day 

12:00 pm
Aaron Family JCC of Dallas7900 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 

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Lewisville Senior Activity Center1950A 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 

7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Catholic Charities at Brady Center4009 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 

8:00 am – 2:00 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 

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Farmers Branch Senior Center14055 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 

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Allie-Coosh6726 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” 

10:30 am
Greenway Village948 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 

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Farmers Branch Senior Center14055 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 

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Farmers Branch Senior Center14055 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” 

10:30 am
Greenway Village948 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 

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Farmers Branch Senior Center14055 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 

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Trinity Pharmacy1925 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” 

10:30 am
Lakewood Village5100 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 

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Christian Care Center—Memorial Auditorium1000 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 

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Lewisville Senior Activity Center1950A 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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