Oh, what a night the guests at The Charles C. Sprague Sage Society dinner had hearing about tales of faraway places and adventures few people have experienced. Taking place at "a local country club" on Tuesday, October 24, The Senior Source fundraiser's keynote speaker was "local boy" Victor Vescovo, who had conquered the depths of the sea and the world's tallest … [Read more...] about World Adventurer Victor Vescovo Shared Past Tales And Future Undertakings At The Sage Society Supper
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MySweetToyDrive: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source Friendly Visitor Manager Marsha Evans, “It’s that time of year when everyone starts shopping for their kids and grandkids for the holidays. Or maybe your family has a tradition to donate to children in need through various nonprofits or ‘angel trees’ at your nearest mall. While those are all worthy causes, I earnestly invite you to add older … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Senior Source
MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association’s 14th Annual Celebrity Chef Events
According to Visiting Nurse Association supporter Shandalynn Hagar, “My husband, Kelby Hagar, and I are huge supporters of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), especially its Meals on Wheels program. When I was young, my mother delivered meals during lunch breaks from IBM in her work skirt and heels, regardless of the weather, and the impact has stayed with me since. I … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association’s 14th Annual Celebrity Chef Events
The Senior Source Is High Rolling For Older Adults As Temperatures Head Deep Down
With the chill of 2023-2024 approaching, The Senior Source (TSS) has already put into place programs to help area older folks prepare for the seasonal freezing temperatures. According to TSS President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson, "We have two ways of supporting older adults in the winter months. All year long we partner with Atmos Energy to help low-income older adults … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Is High Rolling For Older Adults As Temperatures Head Deep Down
JUST IN: Louise And Guy Griffeth To Be Honored At The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
For three decades The Senior Source has held its Spirit of Generations Luncheon to honor an individual or group of individuals who "have contributed significantly in thoughts, words and deeds to all generations of the greater Dallas community. " For its 30th anniversary, the 2024 Spirit of Generations Luncheon on Friday, March 1, will honor a couple of sweethearts — … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Louise And Guy Griffeth To Be Honored At The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
11th Power Of Pie is Open For Thanksgiving Dessert Reservations To Benefit VNA
Gee, it's not even Halloween, but area hosts/hostesses and non-profits are already putting together plans for Thanksgiving. The smart ones, who enjoy supporting more than those at their dinner tables, are on board for the 11th Power Of Pie (POP) fundraiser for the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA). It's a delicious opportunity to support VNA's programs that help … [Read more...] about 11th Power Of Pie is Open For Thanksgiving Dessert Reservations To Benefit VNA
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source President and CEO Stacey Malcolmson, “What do you do if you are a senior caring for two teenage granddaughters by yourself due to illness in the family and you are not technically literate? That’s the situation Dallas resident and former Foster Grandparent volunteer Mary Williams was in. For some, lack of computer and technology skills … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Senior Source
With Only Ten Fans Left, VNA Is Putting Out An SOS To Help Clients In Sweltering Conditions
Someone should have nominated the creator of air conditioning as the Texan Of The Century. Can you just imagine our fore-mothers and -fathers building the foundation of today’s North Texas in the heat of summer wearing corsets, long dresses, high-neck collars and such with the only respite being an open window with a breeze blowing through occasionally? On Wednesday, North … [Read more...] about With Only Ten Fans Left, VNA Is Putting Out An SOS To Help Clients In Sweltering Conditions
Network Of Community Ministries Annual Fork-Off Is Cooking Up Some Tasty Competition For Area Chefs
While professionals, collegiate and area school teams will be competing on fields and diamonds, restaurateurs and chefs are going to be battling it out with skillets in hand and stoves heating up for the Network of Community Ministries’ Annual Fork-Off. Taking place on Saturday, October 21, with a VIP reception starting at 6 p.m. at Network’s new headquarters at 1500 … [Read more...] about Network Of Community Ministries Annual Fork-Off Is Cooking Up Some Tasty Competition For Area Chefs
A Gentle Reminder: Tips On How To Survive This Year’s Toasty Fourth Of July Days
There are certain things you can bet on about the next few days. Temperatures are going to be roasty toasty. The skies will be filled with sparkling bursts of fireworks. A heck of a lot of folks are going to be away for a long holiday weekend. And needless to say, Ercot is definitely not going to be taking time off. With all these activities taking place, it’s going to be a … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Tips On How To Survive This Year’s Toasty Fourth Of July Days
The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors
The thermometer is inching its way upward to a North Texas heat wave. Experts are literally sweating it out that this year’s summer could be a record-breaking scorcher. While some will while away the problem by getting out of town to cooler place, and others will just chill at home with their AC blasting away, way too many seniors will suffer in their homes that can be … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors