Senior Report – October 21

A new episode of the Senior Report with Joyce Mayer premieres each Saturday at 9:20am.

Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. You can also reach them at 1-800-677-1116.

Many services are available to support older adults’ health and independence in their homes and communities, including help with household chores, personal care, home health services, and home repairs. Supports can also connect people and groups at local senior centers and through other community activities. Visit the Transportation and Health sections for additional information about staying mobile and healthy in the home and community.

The Older Americans Act Supportive Services and Senior Centers Program funds an array of these support services. To find services in your community, enter your ZIP code or city and state in the search bar at the top of this page or speak with an information specialist at the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.

Hill Country Community Action is a private, non-profit corporation chartered under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act. Application to the Office of Economic Opportunity to form a Community Action Agency comprising of San Saba, Mills, Llano, and Mason Counties was submitted in July 1965. On April 21, 1966 the application was approved to establish this agency. In May 1975, Hill Country Community Action was also granted recognition as the Community Action Agency to serve the additional counties of Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas and Milam. In addition to providing services within this designated area, Head Start serves Bosque, Limestone, Freestone and Hill Counties; and Weatherization serves Erath, Somervell, Williamson and Burnet counties. The total area served includes seventeen counties and encompasses approximately 17,000 square miles.

HCCAA provides many services through its 10 Multi-Service Senior Centers. Through these doors, thousands of elderly and other persons needing assistance come to us for help. It takes multiple grants and donations to keep the doors open, including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Nutrition funding for the elderly, County and City contributions, United Way and other local donations.

These Centers serve as outreach centers for:

Case Management
Energy Assistance
Weatherization
Budget Counseling
Job Referrals
Health Screenings
Assistance in applying for various State Services
Form filling assistance
Volunteer opportunities through RSVP

More information at 1(866)372-5167 or on their website.

The Area Agency of Aging of Central Texas serves individuals 60 years of age and older and their families residing in Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills, and San Saba counties. AAACT helps seniors and their caregivers navigate through the complicated decisions they face.

More information is available on their website, or by calling their office in Belton at (254) 770-2330 or toll free (800) 447-7169.

Crafter’s Convention

Spend two days shopping, creating, and networking. With 80 exhibitors booth spaces selling crafting tools and accessories, fashion, beauty, home decor, food & beverage, and much more, there is something for everyone. And don’t miss out on our fun crafting classes you sign up for and learn with our instructors. There is something for every level of crafter. (Seriously…anyone can do it!) Many of our exhibitors offer a table called Make & Take, that you can purchase a small project kit, sit and make the projects with all the tools needed!

Killeen Civic and Conference Center

HOURS:

Friday 10/20/23 – Preview Party – 5:30 – 8:30 pm (shopping from 6:30-8:30)
Saturday 10/21/23 – 10-7 pm (classes start at 10:30)
Sunday 10/22/23 – 11:30-4:30 pm (classes start at 10:30, exhibit floor opens at 11:00
**VIP Classes start at 9:00 am Sat/Sun
Crafters Convention – KCCC – Saturday & Sunday

28th Annual International Festival at the Killeen Special Events Center

Temple Exotic Bird Expo & Show

Saturday, October 28 from 9am to 4pm
Mayborn Convention Center
(817) 572-6262

Bell County Area Parkinson’s Support

Parkinson’s Group Meeting in Temple on October 27th

Meeting in Killeen on November 3rd & 17th at Killeen Senior Center at 2:30pm

Bell County Genealogical Society

The Bell County Genealogical Society holds its meetings on the 4th Saturday of each month, at 2:00 p.m. At the Bell County Extension Office, Main Street,, Belton, Texas. Meetings are open to the public, and anyone interested in Genealogy, Family History and Local History Research is welcome to attend. Each meeting includes a program of interest to genealogists. While our focus is on Bell County, they do not limit their programs or discussion to topics about the area.