The Senior Report with Joyce Mayer air every Saturday morning at 9:20am on KNCT.

This program is intended for the older adults in our listening area. However, there often many useful tips for all ages.

The Area Agency on Aging in Central Texas is located at 2180 N. Main Street in Belton. Their Facebook page offers links to great information.

The Bell County Area Parkinson’s Support Group-North meets every 2nd and 4th Friday. The meetings are focused on sharing and support with speakers and videos providing additional information. Join us in the Multipurpose Room, Sammons Community Center, from 2:30 until 4pm. People with Parkinson’s and their Caregivers are encouraged to attend.

Contact Gayle at (254) 718-4197 for more information and to learn about local, adaptive exercise classes.

The Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Group will host a symposium called “Renewed Retreat” on Thursday, August 24th from 10am to 2:30pm, with doors opening at 9:30am. The event will be held at the Eric McKinney Christian Ministry Center, located at 1205 Ash Street in Georgetown.

The Blue Moon will rise on the night of August 30, at 9:35 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and will both a “Blue Moon” and a “supermoon” – not only is it the second full moon in a month, but the moon is as close to Earth as it gets and thus appears slightly larger and brighter than normal.

The City of Temple announces the implementation of Stage 2: Moderate Water Shortage Mandatory Restrictions. This comes as the Brazos River Authority announces levels at Lake Belton dropped below the Stage 2 – Drought Warning trigger of 578.7 ft-msl on July 31, 2023. The goal of Stage 2 – Drought Warning is a 10% reduction in water use.

Residents must adhere to the mandatory restrictions within Stage 2. Please find more information about Stage 2 below. 

• Effective immediately, the following restrictions and guidelines will be in place until further notice:
  • Limited Irrigation of Landscaped Areas
  • Limited Irrigation of Public Landscaped Areas by the City
  • Limited Fill Days for Swimming Pools and Jacuzzi-Type Pools
  • Limited Use of Ornamental Fountains and Ponds
  • Limited Golf Course Irrigation
  • Limited Water Service in Restaurants
  • Limited Non-Essential Water Uses

Your Travel Agent in Belton has some exciting senior tours coming up.

• September: New England Rails and Sails (Sold Out/Wait List Only)
• October 24: Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum
• November 16 – 19: New York
• January 13, 2024: Lions Club Cruise

The Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club has been serving Waco and the surrounding area since 1978. Open dances are held each Thursday night from 7pm until 9:15 pm, unless designated otherwise. The admission fee is $6.00.

Styles of dance include two steps, polka, waltzes and even the occasional chicken dance. Line dancers are always welcome.

The next scheduled dance is coming up this Thursday, August 24th and entertainment will be provided by the Old Friends Band.

Harker Heights Senior Recreation Program is designed for ages 50 & up. The program offers activities and events that will provide services that empower the seniors to focus on what matters most: their goals, hopes and dreams. The program promotes the participation of residents and non-residents through quality programs in socialization, nutrition, health, and recreation. All participants must register before attending programs. The monthly trips and a few classes do have a small fee.

Killeen Senior Centers enhance the lives of area seniors, age 55 and over, by providing high-quality facilities and services that offer wellness, life-long learning and social opportunities. Non-residents and residents alike can join our programming free of charge, gaining access to a thriving community of seniors and a variety of activities including arts, fitness classes, card playing, spiritual groups, billiards and more. Drop in and take a tour to see for yourself! You belong at the Lions Club Park and Bob Gilmore Senior Centers.

ABOUT BELTON SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

In 1976 a group of area seniors began meeting on a weekly basis at local churches to share in activities. Over the years, this fellowship effort grew into what is today the Belton Senior Activity Center. Many years with many changes and improvements has created the warm and welcoming atmosphere found at this Center. In the mid 1980’s funds were accumulated to build the current facility. For the next 20-25 years the seniors kept the Center going thru fundraisers and generous donations. But with age came difficulties in continuing the upkeep on the building. After years of pleading for help from the community, Center Director Elaine Murray and the Center members finally received the help that they needed to keep the Center alive. It was at this point that a group of individuals with a caring heart began the process of creating the Belton Area Citizens for Seniors, Inc. and obtaining title to the property. In 2009 this process was completed and the BACFS began making many much needed improvements.

Superior Health Plan helps sponsor celebrations at the Center by providing birthday cakes for 1st Wednesday Bingo and 3rd Thursday Dances. Funds also help subsidize our 3rd Thursday Dances. For more information, call (254) 770-7958.