This is the Senior Report for July 20th, 2024. I am Gary Emmert, filling in for Tim Walker this week. All of the information that I am discussing today is available on our blog website, knct.home.blog.
On this date in 1969, 55 years ago, Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin became the first people to land on the Moon.
And on this day in 2024…
The Harker Heights Recreation Center, located at 307 Miller’s Crossing, would like to remind active seniors, age 50 plus, that they are invited to play a variety of recreational activities and games. Each month a new activity to keep you moving and having fun will be introduced. July’s activities have been volleyball and badminton.
Also at the Harker Heights Recreation Center, Bingo this Thursday, July 25th from 1pm to 2:30pm.
For more information, call (254) 953-5683.
The Bell County Museum, located at 201 North Main Street in Belton, will be hosting a lecture on Thursday, August 8th from 7pm to 8:30pm. Brad Livingstone, the First Gentleman of Baylor University, will give a lecture on the Vietnam War and a long overdue thank you to all the Veterans who served our country faithfully and honorably. The lecture is one in a series held in conjunction with the Vietnam Experience exhibit, open right now through February 2025 at the museum. The event and admission to the museum are free. Information at (254) 933-5243 or online at bellcountymuseum.org.
The Copperas Cove Senior Center is located at 1012 North Drive, Suite 5, and is managed by the Hill Country Community Action Association. Their website is HCCAA.com and they are out of San Saba. Their senior services include outreach, counseling, information and referral, arts and crafts, recreation, physical fitness, instruction and training, and other special emphasis services and activities. Their phone number is (866) 372-5167.
The Belton Senior Center, located at 842 South Mitchell Street in Belton, is having a Pot Luck Dinner on Monday, July 22nd at 5:30pm and will feature Fred Fuller, the Singing Cowboy. For more information, their telephone number is (254) 939-1170 or visit their website at beltonseniorcenter.org.
AGE of Central Texas helps older adults and their caregivers thrive as they navigate the realities and opportunities of aging and caregiving. Their main office is located at 3710 Cedar Street in Austin and you can contact them by calling (512) 451-4611 or going online to ageofcentraltx.org.
They offer things like free durable medial equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, and shower chairs, as well as incontinence supplies available for pickup at their facilities. They offer caregiver information, resources and even host educational events.
Salado has a couple of events taking place today.
Barrow Brewing Company, located at 108 Royal Street, is hosting a farmers market. It is open now until 1pm.
Tablerock’s Salado Legends begins today. This is their 31st performance and there will be a show today, July 27th and August 3rd at the Tablerock Amphitheater. Gates open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8:15pm. Tickets can be purchased online at centraltexastickets.com or at the gate. More information is available by calling (254) 947-9205 or by visiting their website at tablerock.org.
For news and more information about events happening in Salado, visit their website at visitsaladotexas.com.
The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas offers free health and wellness programs for seniors within Central Texas. They serve individuals 60 years of age and older and their families in Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba counties. Located at 2180 North Main Street in Belton, their office hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Their telephone numbers are (254) 770-2330 or (800) 447-7169 and their website is aaact.org.
The Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club’s next open dance will be July 25th from 7pm to 9:15pm and features the Branded Heart Band. Open dances are held every Thursday evening and admission is six dollars. The club is located at 401 North 15th Street and for more information, their website is sulrossdanceclub.org.
The next Seniors Living Smarter seminar, Freedom Starts with Letting Go, will be held on August 8th. The honest discussion about navigating the emotional journey of letting go begins at 10am and you can register by going online to seniorslivingsmarter.com or by calling (512) 818-0988. Attendance is free and the seminars take place at the McKinney Christian Ministry Center, located at 1205 Ash Street in Georgetown.
The Saturday shows at the Mayborn Science Theatre are as follows:
- 11am – This Is Our Sky!
- 12pm – Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast
- 1pm – Exoplanets: Worlds of Wonder
- 2:30pm – Mars 1001
- 3:30pm – First and Farthest
- 4:30pm – Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
- 5:30pm – Kiuguyat: The Northern Lights
Laser Friday for July 26th Includes:
- Laser Hypnotica at 6pm
- Laser U2 at 7pm
- Laser Tribute at 8pm
Tickets and showtimes available on their website at starsatnight.org or by calling (254) 526-1768.
Please join us again next week at the same time for the Senior Report on 91.3FM, listener supported, KNCT.
Until next time…
KNCT 