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
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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
The Senior Source Has A New Board Officers And Board Members For Its “New Strategic Plan”
Before heading off for summer, The Senior Source's new board officers assumed their roles and announced five new board members. Heading up the board of directors is Chair Rebecca Wynne, who is joined by Past Chair Chad Park, Chair-Elect Den Bishop, Treasurer Jeff Vanderbilt, Corporate Secretary Sejal Desai, Planning Chair Todd Nordeen and members-at-large Carter Tolleson, … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Has A New Board Officers And Board Members For Its “New Strategic Plan”
Record-Breaking World Explorer Victor Vescovo To Keynote The Senior Source’s Sage Society Dinner
From the depths of the ocean to the highest peaks in the world, Victor Vescovo has led a life that qualifies him as one of the most interesting people in the world. Being a retired naval officer, a sub-orbital spaceflight participant and undersea explorer would have been enough to impress most folks. But that's just the tip of the iceberg of a life that started as a student at … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking World Explorer Victor Vescovo To Keynote The Senior Source’s Sage Society Dinner
Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Hits Its $1M Goal With A Pizza Delivery, Ghosts And Unscripted Moments
All the parts were coming together with the Hilton Anatole for The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon on Thursday, March 9. Organizers were hoping to hit the million-dollar mark and were just $5K away from their goal. As The Ticket's George Dunham and former Dallas Morning News columnist Robert Wilonsky rehearsed their onstage presentation in the Chantilly … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Hits Its $1M Goal With A Pizza Delivery, Ghosts And Unscripted Moments
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
When it comes to The Senior Source's annual Spirit Of Generations Luncheon, it's never dull. But this year's co-honorees Micki and former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings were just ripe for some teasing at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, March 9. In addition to a tableside delivery of pizza to the Rawlings, there was a "Not Quite Saturday Night Live" skit anchored by … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
MySweetWishList: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon
According to Spirit of Generations Award Luncheon Chair Christie Carter, “Former Dallas Mayor Michael S. Rawlings and Micki Rawlings will receive the Spirit of Generations Award next Spring. While leading Dallas from 2011 to 2019, this compassionate couple focused on solving key issues that our city faced, ranging from combatting poverty and domestic violence, to elevating … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon
JUST IN: Micki And Mike Rawlings To Be Honored At Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon
The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Awards Luncheon is a loving roast, with the honorees usually laughing and loving it the most. But Luncheon Chair Christie Carter has lined up a couple who are just primed for teasing and celebrating. Who are they? Why, former Dallas first couple Micki and Mike Rawlings! Since they’ve been out of the proverbial limelight … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Micki And Mike Rawlings To Be Honored At Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon