GARLAND,TX (August 6, 2015) More than 100 incoming seniors recently had the opportunity to jump-start their journey to higher education. Taking advantage of Garland ISD’s free college prep program, Destination 2016, the determined high schoolers explored college majors, tackled entrance exams and navigated the admissions process during the six-day course. “I feel that this year […]
Building for the Future ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) The Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County headquarters are about to receive some much-needed renovations, thanks to the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015. The goal is to raise $30,000 to refurbish the MOWSS offices by April, and save the charity an estimated $90,000 over […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 13, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is in the middle of their 2014 Holiday Hunger Campaign: Nourish Rockwall Seniors. The campaign is a significant fundraiser for their operating fund and contributes to operations year round. At this time of year, you can have an impact on someone’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2014) Rockwall County’s population grows every year, and it’s no surprise to those who live here. Quality of living is high and the community is thriving. An important part of that growth, however, includes a growing population of elderly citizens. Within the roughly 10 percent of our population that are over […]
(Rockwall County / Heath) August 27, 2013 – There will be a FREE Heath Community Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Heath Community Room, 200 Laurence Drive in Heath. The event is open to all seniors, family members and residents who are interested in learning more about […]
(Sunnyvale – November 26, 2012) In an effort to make the holiday season merrier for some of North Texas’ older residents, Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale is joining forces with Mesquite-based nonprofit Sharing Life Community Outreach and radio station KLUV (98.7 FM) to host Sharing Life With LUV. The campaign will collect gift cards […]
Ms. Texas Senior America Celebrates ‘Sizzling’ Seniors at Pageant in Frisco (Frisco) July 31, 2012 – Just because you’re in your 60’s, doesn’t mean your days of competing in pageants is over. On Saturday, August 11 at 1 p.m. inside the Embassy Suites Hotel Frisco Conference Center & Spa located at 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, […]
June 26, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Chase Home Physical Therapy with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 19. Chase Home Physical Therapy Services is an in-home therapy provider that offers gait training, therapeutic exercises, balance training, home safety evaluations, self care and home management training, therapeutic modalities and manual […]
Meet representatives from area health and aging organizations for informal discussions and in-depth information on health and wellness resources during the Community Information Fair from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the Audelia Road Library Auditorium. There will be a special area for seniors and grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. The library […]
Marge Ver Hagen, director for Rockwall County Commission on Aging presented the October Friday Study Club program by sharing ways the Commission fulfills its goal of helping seniors remain in their own homes as long as safely possible. Marge reported that Meals on Wheels are provided to 165 to 180 seniors daily, plus 70 dogs, […]