What’s Inside . .
Helping us celebrate are Dan and Cathy Brown of Christoval (owners of Hummer House).
Sage Joyce, age 21 and Jett Joyce, age 16
Parents are Jack and Christy Joyce.
Sawyer Mecke, age 14
Parents are Stacy Mecke and Matt Mecke.
River Hendry, age 13
Olivia Hendry, age 11
Parents are Coke & Lindsey Hendry and Valerie Hendry
(Not Pictured - Ava Schweining, age 19. Parents Coke and Lindsey Hendry)
Their favorite time is when everyone gets together! Cousin time is the best!!
Breast cancer is the second-most common type of cancer among women. One in 8 women develop breast cancer at some point in their life, and you most likely know someone who has faced this disease. Doctors recommend that every woman receive a yearly mammogram beginning at age 40 to increase the opportunities to identify breast cancer at its earliest and most treatable stage.
In an effort to help spread awareness and engage the local community with the importance of screening and early detection, the Shannon Breast Center created the Pink Ribbon Run. Now in its 18th year, the event is one of the largest race events in San Angelo. Last year had record participation with more than 1,200 walkers and runners.
This year’s Shannon Pink Ribbon Run will be Saturday, October 4 at the Shannon Women’s and Children’s Hospital (201 E. Harris Avenue). The event features a 1-mile walk/run and a chip-timed 5K and 10K race. Same-day registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. The 1-mile walk/run will kick off at 8:00 a.m., with the 10K race beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K race beginning at 8:40 a.m. Entry is $20 for the 1-mile walk/run, $30 for the 10K race, and $25 for the 5K race. The first 800 paid participants will receive a free Pink Ribbon Run T-shirt. Breast cancer survivors are welcome to participate at no cost and will receive a special Survivors Shirt.
Along with awareness for early detection, this fun event also celebrates those in our community who have bravely fought and survived this disease and helps raise funds to benefit local patient-focused programs at the Shannon Breast Center. All proceeds from the event will benefit local patient-focused programs at the Shannon Breast Center as they strive to provide patients with the latest advancements in detection and treatment available.
Online registration is now open. For more information or to sign up for the run, call (325) 747-6160 or visit www.ShannonHealth.com to register online. Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!
Not Your Ordinary Fundraiser: Meals For The Elderly Hosts Dueling Pianos Night October 16
Get ready, San Angelo! Something special is coming this fall, and it’s got all the right notes. Meals For The Elderly is proud to present Night Out for a Cause:
Dueling Pianos, happening Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the First Financial Pavilion. Tickets go on sale to the public on August 18, and this is one night you won’t want to miss.
This isn’t your typical silent auction or gala. Dueling Pianos is a high-energy, interactive evening full of music, laughter, and fun. It’s perfect for date night, girls’ night, or just a night out to celebrate for a cause that truly matters. Whether you sing along, request your favorite song, or just sit back and soak it in, it’ll be an unforgettable experience that directly supports your neighbors in need.
Our title sponsor, Harper Funeral Home and Crematory, along with Platinum Sponsors - ATMOS Energy, Celebraciones Bellas, Foster Communications, and KLST, are helping us bring the magic of Howl2Go’s dueling piano show to San Angelo. Their generous support is helping make this event possible, and now it’s your turn to join the mission.
For over five decades, Meals For The Elderly has quietly and consistently delivered more than just food. We’ve delivered care, connection, and comfort to thousands of homebound seniors throughout the Concho Valley. What started in 1974 with 16 clients and 25 volunteers has grown into a lifeline that now provides:
•600+ meals delivered every weekday
•2,800+ volunteers giving their time each year
•Over 1.4 million miles driven to reach our neighbors
•All of it made possible by 100% community and grant support
In 2024, we celebrated 50 years of service. Now in our 51st year, we’re inviting you to be part of what happens next.
Your ticket isn’t just admission to a good time; it’s a meal for someone who would otherwise go without. It’s a wellness check, a warm smile, and a reminder that they are not forgotten. When you attend Dueling Pianos, you’re doing more than enjoying a fun night out. You’re helping ensure that Meals For The Elderly can continue showing up, day after day, for the people who need us most.
Larry Justiss Friends of the Tom Green County Library
Fall Book Sale
Our next sale will be Saturday, September 6
The sale will be held in the basement of Stephens Central Library at Irving and Beauregard. The sale begins at 9:00 and ends at 1:00. Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!!!
The aim of the Friends of the Tom Green County Library is to provide funds for non-county budget items to be used for the improvement of our three county libraries. The Friends organization accomplishes this aim through on-line sales on the ABE web site, every other month book sales in the basement of Stephens Central Library located at the corner of Irving and Beauregard Streets, and the staffing of a bookstore located on the first floor of Stephens Central Library.
The Larry Justiss Friends of the Library bookstore has been in operation since the opening of Stephens Library in 2011. Books available include hardback and paperback books for adults, young adults, and children. Also included in the bookstore inventory are music CD's, movies, puzzles, and audio books. There is a section of one-of-a-kind books and other items in the Gift Collection area. All items are either donations from the community or library discards. At this time the bookstore is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00-1:00. There are additional hours Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 14. All staffers are volunteers. If you are interested in working a 1-4 shift on Tuesday or a 10-1 shift on Friday, please talk to one of the volunteers at the bookstore and fill out a volunteer form.
Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!!!
The Global Language of Headwear
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is proud to present The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality, which will be open to the public from August 22, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
This exhibit includes 87 hats and headdresses from 42 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America, and is a tribute to the stunning diversity of the world’s cultures. With a few exceptions, the pieces are from the mid-to-late 20th century, and many are still worn today in parts of the world for revelry, ritual, and the rhythms of everyday life.
More than utilitarian objects of material culture, each hat is a unique work of art—not merely because of the skill required to make it, but also as a singular expression of creativity and cultural meaning. The profusion of shapes, styles, and materials, as well as the ingenious use of embellishments to decorate the hats, are limited only by imagination. Hats and headdresses communicate timeless ideas—not only of beauty, but also of what it means to be human.
The exhibition will be displayed with a special focus exhibit of Chinese children’s hats from the collection of Suzanne Sugg. The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality was jointly organized by Stacey W. Miller and International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC and is generously sponsored by Suzanne Sugg and Beverly Stribling.
Alongside this extraordinary exhibit, SAMFA continues its tradition of community-focused programming with Free Family Day. Every third Saturday, we bring you a brand-new STEAM-themed adventure, and this month we’re diving into the exciting world of ZOOLOGY!
Attendance keeps growing, and the energy is electric—come be part of it! Best of all, Family Day is always FREE. Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, bring your love for animals—this is one Saturday you won’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see you here on Saturday, September 20, from 10 AM to 2 PM at SAMFA for September’s wild celebration of STEAM + Zoology!
You can find more about the Global Language of Headwear, September’s Free Family Day, or anything else at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts by calling us at (325) 653-3333 or visiting us at www.samfa.org.
ADACCV to Host 21st Annual Let It Go! Recovery Rally & Run
The Alcohol & Drug Awareness Center for the Concho Valley is hosting its 21st Annual Let It Go! Recovery Rally & Run on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at El Paseo de Santa Angelo (East Pavilion) located at 34 W. Ave. D.
The Let It Go! Recovery Rally & Run is one of many events throughout the nation to recognize National Recovery Month and celebrate recovery from substance use disorder.
This event will kick off with a 1M/5K walk/run race at 8:30am. Registration is available at www.adaccv.org. Race fees are as follows: 1mile is $20 and 1-mile team of 5 is $80. 5K is $25 or 5K team of 5 is $100. Youth aged 12 and under are free for either distance! Race day registration will be available at 7:30am. The race will be followed by awards for the race as well as a balloon release to represent persons “letting go” of their addiction to alcohol and drugs. For every $5 balloon pledge you will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win one of three prizes! Individuals who sponsor a balloon can have a special message written on the balloon to commemorate a loved one or themselves.
ADACCV is inviting San Angelo and the Concho Valley to join us in our fight against substance use disorder and to help us celebrate recovery and our mission in saving lives and creating healthier communities. 100% of the proceeds will benefit ADACCV’s goals and programs.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Flores, Director of Program Development, at 325-224-3481 or jenniferf@adaccv.org.
Grandparents & grandkids
For the October issue:
Include: Child’s name, Parent’s name, Contact phone number or email, permission to print child’s photo/name, your favorite caption. Email family@wcc.net by September 15, 2025 to be considered for the October issue.
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Cousin Sleepover at Nana’s & Popo’s
Cousins Quinn Brockman & Sophie Sanders enjoying a summer evening with their Nana!
Wylie and Grandmother, Anita Webb, celebrating her 81st birthday
Fashion that lasts generations to generations Grandma and her grandkids!
Grandparents hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever.
Evelyn and Papa!
I thought we said CHEESE! Family ROCKS!!!
Pop is the BEST!!!!
Grandparents & grandkids
snapshots
Say CHEEEEEEEEEESE! Enjoy the moment kiddo”Love you Brand new grandchild!
Ka-Chow!! We are SPEED!
Our noses may have Band-Aids, but our hearts are full— Grandma and me, forever.
Eveylyn and Riri Papa and his buddies
Evelyn and Nana!
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“The Most Valuable Student Scholarship” deadline is November 12th. The application must be completed on line by that date in order to be considered for the Scholarship. . The Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States Citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Males and Females compete separately and are judged on Academics, Leadership, Financial need, and Service.
The 500 national winners will be announced in late March 2026. There will be 480 - $4,000 scholarships spread over four years. The top 20 Scholarship winners will be awarded $30,000 each over four years. These 20 finalists will participate in an all-expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago, on April 12th-15th, 2026.
Please apply at enf.elks.org/MVS.
Other scholarships are available at texaselks.org/tesa-scholarships.
They include Texas Elks State Scholarship; Teenager of the Year; Eagle Scout Scholarship; Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship; and the TESA Vocational Grant Award. Please visit the website to view each application, and the due dates for each application.
ELKS
Interesting Internet Sites for...Seniors!!!!!!!!! www.
Card Games from the USA www.pagat.com/alpha/ HUGE list of card games and contains rules for many popular card games played in the US. Playing cards is a great activity for seniors!
Area Agency on Aging of the Concho Valley www.cvcog.org/agency/area-agency-on-aging/ Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are local aging programs that provide information and services on a range of assistance for older adults and those who care for them.
Senior Planet seniorplanet.org/
Senior Planet is a reputable source for technology education from experienced instructors operated by Older Adults Technology Services. It offers free online courses on a range of tech topics specifically for seniors, and it has a comprehensive and empowering approach to digital literacy for seniors.
EarthCam www.earthcam.com
EarthCam is the leading network of live webcams and offers the most comprehensive search engine of internet cameras from around the world.
Suddenly Senior www.suddenlysenior.com
You’ll enjoy the trivia, online quizzes, nostalgia, and senior jokes, but don’t overlook the important health tips, money-saving strategies, and articles on senior advocacy.
Audubon www.audubon.org/
The National Audubon Society Field Guides hit the web! Very slick site with information on each bird species as well as other animals, insects and wildflowers. This site is now part of the National Wildlife Federation. This is a great and easy site for identifying birds!
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Where to Find Help in Texas www.elderoptionsoftexas.com/texas-grandparents-raising-grandchildren.htm Information for Texas Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children.
Senior Gardening Tips (Making It Easy And Safe) seniorsafetyadvice.com/safe-gardening-tips-for-seniors/ Great ideas for helping seniors garden and get outside for some fresh air!
Easy Recipes
www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g3166/cheap-easy-recipes
74 Cheap And Easy Dinner Recipes So You Never Have To Cook A Boring Meal Again
TV Guide www.tvguide.com/listings/ Find movies, news, and everything you used to love from the TV Guide publication.
Crafts for Seniors www.greatseniorliving.com/articles/crafts-for-seniors
52 Fun and Simple Ideas That Inspire
Although we do our best to check out these websites, please take the time to research them yourself for appropriate content.
We’re gearing up for one of our favorite events of the year — the Fall Sweep — and we’d love for you (or your group) to be a part of it!
This is a city-wide community clean-up happening on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. It’s a fun, fast, feel-good way to give back, meet new people, and help keep San Angelo looking its best before the holidays roll in!
What You Can Expect:
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� Free clean-up kits (gloves, bags, safety vests & more)
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� Volunteer hours available
✔ � Great for families, schools, church groups, businesses & friends
✔ � That awesome “I made a difference” feeling!
How to Sign Up:
Simply email shaina.hill@sanangelo.gov or call (325) 657-4279
We’ll send you a quick Volunteer Waiver & Sign-Up Form (don’t worry, it’s short—and yes, we’ll ask for t-shirt sizes too!).
See page 3 of San Angelo Family Magazine FMI or to spread the word or post it at your school, office, or church!
Let’s make San Angelo shine this fall — one street, park, and sidewalk at a time. We hope to see you out there! Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family!!!
How to be an Awesome Long Distance Grandparent
Just because you live far away from your grandkids doesn’t mean that you can’t do things with them. We live in a fabulous world of technology where interacting with those Littles that live too far to just drive over can be a breeze! If you want to spend the afternoon with them. . .Do it!
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #1 – Become Penpals
Participate in two-way activities like becoming penpals, sending a continuous story back and forth, journaling, or just a series of questions you answer. They will love to get in on the fun. Maybe you can start sending pictures with a few words on them.
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #2 – Include Them Any Way You Can
Try to include your long-distance Littles in some of the big activities. One way is to Facetime during any activities. Grandparents and the kids will love this!
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #3 – Watch TV “Together”
You can watch a TV show “together” and then talk about it. That opens the door to share some excitement for upcoming episodes. . .more reasons to talk to each other! (This is a fun one especially as they get older).
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #4 – Play Puzzles & Word Games
Little ones love puzzles and word games. As long distance grandparents, you can play just like we do with the Littles that are close by. Ask for certain types of words and then read the silly story to them. Then we change roles. You could mail e other puzzles and then share in the joy of completing it. You will love to get mail from them as much as they will love to get you!!
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #5 – Read to Each Other
You can read to each other. You can show them picture books if you are on a video chat of some kind. Or you can read chapter books together. That gives you a reason to talk to each other often as you will both probably be excited to read the next chapter. A fun favorite book series – Kingdom Keepers. (If you’re Disney fans, you will LOVE this series. It’s a fictional series set in the Disney parks. Check it out and see for yourself!)
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #6 – Play the Story Game
The Story Game is where you start a story with 3-5 words. Then, your grandchild needs to continue the story with just 3-5 words. Then you continue the story with the next 3-5 words. This game can get hilarious when your grandchildren run it completely off the rails in a direction that you just didn’t anticipate. . .especially with the little ones!
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #7 – Cook & Eat a Meal Together
Agree ahead of time what they are cooking and get all the ingredients needed to make the meal. At the designated day and time, they gather on Skype or Facetime or Zoom. You each fix the meal and talk while you cook. Just because you are long distance grandparents doesn’t mean that you can’t have a meal together! This is a great way for parents or grandparents to hand down family recipes to those who don’t live close.
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #8 – Do Jigsaw Puzzles Online
Did you know you can do jigsaw puzzles together online? You can invite groups of people to join and do the puzzle. This might take
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #9 – Share Your Personal
History
Share your personal history with your grandchildren one story at a time. This will be invaluable someday. As a matter of fact, it might be fun to put these stories into a video and put it on a private YouTube channel or burn onto a CD that you can share with your family. Let the kids ask you questions about your life growing up or when you were dating.
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #10 – Plant Something Together
Send your grandkids a small planting set – pot, seeds, soil, maybe some small tools, watering can, gloves, etc. You keep some of the same seeds. When they get the package, plan a time to video chat and plant the seeds while they do the same. Every week compare your plant’s growth and see how they are doing.
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #11 – Send “Open When” Letters
You can send your grandkids “open when” letters. Mark some milestones during the coming weeks or months and write a letter to your grandchild for each of those times. Send them all at once and have a specific open date (and/or time). You can call them after they open each letter and tell them how much you love them.
Long Distance Grandparent Activity #12 - Make time for the older kids too
Older kids are harder because they are so busy, but plan ways to stay in touch - even if its just texting with them. Or be brave and learn a new app or software! Or maybe ask them questions that are more technical - they might love to be able to teach YOU something.
Habitat ReStore of San Angelo Shop. Donate. Build.
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore of San Angelo is more than a home improvement store — it’s a mission-driven marketplace. When you shop or donate to the ReStore, you're helping families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
Our mission is three-fold:
Reduce waste by keeping usable building materials and home improvement products out of the local landfill.
Provide affordable home goods to people of all income levels.
Raise critical funds to support the construction of Habitat homes in San Angelo.
Good for the Community — and the Planet
Construction leftovers, surplus materials, and gently used items often end up in the landfill. At ReStore, we give these materials a second life — saving thousands of pounds of waste and helping local families repair and improve their homes at a fraction of retail prices.
Since opening in 1996, our ReStore has diverted tons of waste from landfills while offering low-cost,
high-quality items to our neighbors — and generating funds to build more Habitat homes.
Donate Today!
We gladly accept new and gently used residential building materials and home improvement items from individuals, contractors, retailers, manufacturers, and builders.
Accepted Donations Include:
Cabinets & countertops
Doors (interior & exterior)
Windows & shutters
Plumbing fixtures (sinks, tubs, toilets)
Hardware, trim, and molding
Lighting fixtures
Flooring (wood, tile, vinyl, brick)
Tools (hand, power, garden)
Shelving, decking material, fencing
Blinds (no cords, please)
Items We Cannot Accept:
Cloth or fabric furniture
Mattresses
Appliances
Paint (cans or spray)
Fluorescent lighting
Burned, wet, or rotted wood
Blinds with cords
Chemicals or hazardous materials
Broken or unusable items
Please donate only items in good, working condition. If you wouldn’t buy it, we likely can’t sell it.
How to Donate
You can drop off your donations at:
Habitat ReStore – 401 N. Chadbourne Street, San Angelo, TX
Donation Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Volunteer with Us
Our ReStore runs on the power of volunteers! If you’re looking to give back, we have opportunities in:
Customer service
Inventory & stocking
Cleaning & organizing
Processing donations
Whether you have a few hours a week or a few days a month, your time makes a real difference.
Affordable Prices. Quality Finds. Big Impact. Everything in the ReStore is sold at 50–60% below typical retail prices. The proceeds help cover store expenses and go directly toward building more affordable homes for our family partners.
Store Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday (2025): 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Closed Friday & Sunday
Become a part of Habitat ReStore! habitatsanangelo.org/habitat-restore-of-san-angelo Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family!!!
7 things to avoid saying to somebody with dementia
1. Don’t try to jog the person’s memory: 'Remember when...?'
While it can be tempting to try and jog their memory, this kind of question may highlight the fact that the person has memory problems. It can also sometimes feel like the person is being tested.
Try this instead:
Instead of posing a question, try leading with ‘I remember when…’. That way, the person can search their memory calmly without feeling embarrassed, then join in if they like.
2. You don’t have to correct every mistaken belief:
'Nobody is stealing from you!'
When a person says something which you know is not true, your first impulse may be to correct their belief. This can be distressing for the person, as they are likely to be as convinced in their belief as you are in yours. As dementia progresses, the person will find it hard to accept logic and so it may not be possible to convince them that their belief is incorrect. This can lead to confusion or arguments.
Think about whether it is necessary to correct the belief at all. If it is not causing harm or anxiety, then you may not need to. If the belief is causing the person distress, comfort them and remind them they are safe. Try to keep your tone, body language and facial expressions calm and reassuring. Then maybe gently redirect them to something they enjoy.
3. Consider whether to remind the person of a death: 'Your brother died years ago’.
A person living with dementia may forget about a past bereavement or ask for somebody who has died. Reminding them of a loved one's death can be very painful, and they may react as though hearing the news for the first time all over again.
Try this instead:
For some people, encouraging them to talk about the person they are asking about can be comforting. Distraction techniques can be useful, although try not to avoid the question if they keep asking, as this can cause the person to feel more anxious.
4. Try not to let your emotions take over:
'I've just told you that'
It can be difficult answering the same question several times, especially when you are trying to keep frustration or upset from your voice. However, reminding the person that you have just answered their question will not help them retain the information for next time, it is likely to just remind them of their condition. This can be distressing for you both. Bear in mind, that for them, it is likely to feel like the first time they have asked the question.
Try this instead:
Answer repeated questions calmly and patiently, with an even tone of voice. If you feel the need, take a break, and remove yourself from the conversation for a while.
5. Open questions can be hard:
'What did you do this morning?'
Try this instead:
Avoid asking too many open-ended questions about the past, as it could be stressful for a person with dementia if they can’t remember the answer. While it might seem
polite to ask somebody about their day, it’s better to focus on what’s happening in the present.
Try this instead:
Instead of asking them about their day, speak briefly about your day and give them time to ask you questions about it. They might then offer information about what they have done. Talk to them about the present and use items in the environment such as photos or ornaments to stimulate conversation.
6. Some questions may feel like a test: 'Do you recognise me?'
It can be distressing when somebody with dementia doesn’t recognise you, especially if you have a close relationship with them. Remember that it is likely to be upsetting for them to not recognise people around them too. Asking the person if they know who you are can make them feel guilty or anxious if they don't remember or offended if they do.
Try this instead:
The way you greet somebody with dementia might change depending on the stage of their condition –judge for yourself but keep it friendly. A warm hello could suffice, or it may help to say your name and your relationship to them each time.
7. Too much information can be overwhelming: 'Let’s have a cup of tea now, then after that we can go for nice walk and get lunch and something else to drink in that café you like next to the big church in town.’ Long, complex sentences can be difficult to grasp for somebody with dementia. It's difficult to process several ideas at once as cognitive abilities slow down, so it's better to give directions or instructions one step at a time.
Try this instead:
Use short, simple sentences as much as possible. Wait until you have the person’s full attention before you start. During a conversation, give the person enough time to process what you are saying.
Thank you to the Alzheimers Association for this information!
MEETINGS AROUND SAN ANGELO
Email meeting information to family@wcc.net. Please include contact information. SAFM reserves the right to determine if the meeting will be included. PLEASE verify any meeting dates and times as changes could be made after our print date.
Adult Diabetes Support Group -2nd Thurs. 6:30pm. Trinity Lutheran Fellowship hall. Leslie Hines lesliehines@shannonhealth.org 323-657-8249
Aglow International, San Angelo Lighthouse - every 1st Thurs, 6:30pm, Ministerial Alliance, 1100 Martin Luther King Dr., pot luck supper, all are welcome. FMI 325-653-9975 Alcoholics Anonymous, 3711 Chadbourne, San Angelo, TX 76901. A phone number for all AA groups in San Angelo is (325) 939-8939. New website-Meetings listing: SanAngeloAA.org Al-Anon - 1917 W. Avenue N, help for those whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. FMI 800-259-1972 or info@sanangelo-al-anon.org or www.sanangelo-al-anon.org Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Groups - 438 E. Houston Harte Expy or for full list & FMI 1-800-272-3900
American Legion Post 32 - 2nd Mon, 7p, 165 E 43rd Street. FMI Post Adjutant 325-653-1958..
American Legion Post 572 - 3rd Saturday, 9 am breakfast, 10 am meeting, Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne, FMI 325-655-7648 (Carl Frentz) or amlegpost572@gmail.com
Breastfeeding Community Gathering, Every Thurs.(excluding holiday), 11:00am, FREE, Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital Family Room, FMI: Amanda John 325-481-6326 Brush N Brag Decorative Painters 3rd Sat., 9am, St. Marks Presbyterian Church, 2506 Johnson St (Fellowship Hall): FMI call Sherrill Dooley 325 340-0762 sherrill222@yahoo.com Civil Air Patrol – every Thur, 5575 Stewart Lane, 6:20p-8:30pm, age 12 & up with interest in aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services. sanangelocap.org
Compassionate Friends Support Group - Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Harmony room at First United Methodist Church (corner of Twohig and Chadbourne). Park on the second floor of parking garage of Cactus Hotel. Come through double glass doors. Contact Peggy Mathias Peggym@wtcg.us
Concho Pearl Lions Club, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6pm at the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center at 27 W. Concho Ave, FMI lionpgonzalez@gmail.com or 325-227-1296
Concho Valley Archeological Society, Non Profit Organization, Meetings 4th Thursday each month except July & December, 7:00 pm, Classroom at the Fort Concho Living History Stables, 236 Henry O. Flipper St. San Angelo, FMI Larry Riemenschneider 325-653-8216
Concho Valley Cancer Companions Support Group - 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10:30am, St. Luke UMC, 2781 W Ave. N., CVCancerCompanions@gmail.com or (325) 268-1773
Concho Valley CARES Coalition - 1st Wed., 12:00-1:00pm, SAISD Admin Building, 1621 University Ave, FMI Jennifer Flores, (325)224-3481 or Sarah Adame, (325)224-3481
Concho Valley Homeless Planning Coalition, every 2nd Wednesday from 10-11 a the Stephens Central Library. FMI 325-653-2411
Concho Valley Quilters Guild - Wed., 28 N Chadbourne, parking in the back, 9:30-2:30 pm. We hand-quilt for the public & members. Visitors/New members welcome! FMI 325-227-8713. Concho Valley Ostomy Support Group - 1st Friday of every month, 3:00p.m., Baptist Retirement Community, 903 North Main Street, Room 119. FMI Joan Countess at 325-647-0658. Concho Valley Republican Women 4th Thursday luncheon (January-October), 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Open to the public. For FMI and RSVP go to www.CVRW.org
Concho Valley Retired Teachers and Associates (CVRTA) Second Tuesday of the month (Sep-May), 9:30 am, at First Christian Church, 29 S Chadbourne, San Angelo. Concho Valley Telephone Pioneer Club - 3rd Friday, Baptist Memorial at Main Street Cafe, noon, lunch 11:30. Different speaker each month. FMI Rhonda Nichols @ (325) 656-5301 Concho Valley Turning Point: (Faith-Based 12 Step) Tues 7pm, (Anger Mgmt.) Thurs 7pm, (Bible Study) Mon & Fri 7pm, (Transitional Housing for Men), meet @528 E. Highland Blvd. FMI: 325-658-1389, cvtpmail@gmail.com, www.cvtp.org. Hope, Believe & Achieve Here!
Concho Valley Women Veterans Association, 12th/each month, 5:30-7:00 pm, 119 North Chadbourne, Vietnam Veterans of America building. FMI commander@cvwomenveterans.com Disability Connections Center - monthly peer support groups, computer classes, cooking classes and arts & crafts classes, FMI call 325-227-6624 or 325-227-6625, dcciltx.org/ Disabled American Veterans' Auxiliary - 1st Thurs, 5:30 p.m., 1909 Pulliam, FMI: Maria Torres, 653-9059 Down Syndrome Support Group - 2nd Thur, even numbered months, 6:00pm, Region 15, Open to individuals with Down Syndrome/families/friends. Child Care and light meal provided. FMI Karyn at 227-3716 or Kathy at 325-651-9593 Embroidery Guild of America 3rd Tues 7PM, St.Paul Presbyterian Church, 11 Park St., FMI Leslie Wisdom rhoridgetx@yahoo.com Fleet Reserve Assn (FRA) Branch 295 - 3rd Sat, 11a, Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne, FMI 325-942-8036 (Terry Cook, Branch Secretary)
Greater San Angelo Crafts Guild 2nd Saturday in July, the 3rd Saturday in September, and the 1st Saturday in December, Stephens Library, FMI 726-999-0359, gsacraftsguild@gmail.com Group Connections - free family gatherings and educational activities for parents and children. Monthly. FMI call (325)653-HOPE or visit https://cacgreaterwtx.org/ Hanging By A Thread Quilt Club - 2nd Mon, 6:30p, Suez Shriner's building (2915 W. Loop 306, San Angelo) FMI call Ellen @ 903-816-2971 or Sheryl @ 325-262-1492 Hope Gathering - 3rd Monday, Christian support group for widows. FMI contact Sharlene Miller at sanangelohopegathering@hopegathering.org and visit www.hopegathering.org Le Coterie Society Club of San Angelo - 2nd Saturday each month, St Mark Presbyterian Church, 11am-12pm, FMI: Helen 325-262-8563 or Ronetta 325-653-7574 NAACP - 1st Sat, 2-3:30p, Ministerial Alliance Campus, 1100 MLK Blvd., FMI sanangelonaacp.org Overeaters Anonymous (HOW) - call hotline for locations and times. 325-482-8899
Parents Helping Parents - 3rd Tues. WTRC Admin. bldg, 12-1:00pm. Light meal provided, RSVP. FMI Barby Nobles, 223-6473.Open to all children, families, friends with special needs. Parkinson’s Support Group, 4th Monday, 5:30, Glen Meadows Baptist Church Rm 104, 6002 Knickerbocker RD., FMI 325 949-0970 Rotary Club of San Angelo, every Friday except for holidays, noon to 1pm, River Terrace, 880 W Avenue D. New guests are free, members pay dues and lunch. FMI call (325) 656-2612 or email sarotary@aol.com.
San Angelo Amateur Radio Club (SAARC) - 2nd Thurs,, 7:00pm, the clubhouse, 5513 Stewart Lane, Mathis Field Airport. Open to any Amateur Radio operators FMI www.w5qx.org San Angelo Art Club-1st Mon, 7p, Kendall Gallery, 119 W 1st St, sanangeloartclub@gmail.com, facebook.com/sanangelo.artclub, or sanangeloartclub.org
San Angelo Astronomy Assoc - Meetings are quarterly - contact for dates, 7p, ASU Planetarium. FMI 325-226-9172 or angeloastronomy.com/ San Angelo Chess Club Mondays, except holidays, 6–8 p.m., downtown library, 33 W. Beauregard. Club meets in library lobby. Equipment provided. Casual and USCF-rated games. 325853-2324. sanangelochess@gmail.com Free.
San Angelo Dream Center, Mons., 6-8pm, 1928 MLK Blvd. Christ Powered Recovery, 12 Step Faith based recovery group. Probation/Parole approved. FMI Jeff Matheny 325-234-9958. San Angelo Genealogical & Historical Society (SAGHS) 1st Tue, Sept -May, 7p, Trinity Lutheran, Fellowship Hall, 3536 Lutheran Way. Free & open to the public. Refreshments provided. FMI (325) 268-0973, info@saghs-tx.org, or facebook.com/pg/SAGHS/events
San Angelo Republican Women - 1st Mon, San Angelo VFW, 125 S. Browning, 6:00 p.m. Free/open to the public. "Boots on the Ground!" FMI: sanangelorepublicanwomen@gmail.com San Angelo TEA Party 2nd Tues., 507 N. Chadbourne St. annex building next to Transit/Bus Station, 6 to 7:30 p.m. contact 325-227-8982 San Angelo Toastmasters Thursdays, Zoom Meetings at 5:30-6:30, FMI Hilda Guffey, 325-450-7044, hilguff@yahoo.com San Angelo Writers' Club 2nd Tues, 6:30pm, TGC Stephens downtown library lobby, FMI Sanangelowritersclub@gmail.com Space to Be Me (LGBTQIA Youth Support Group) - Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Open Arms Office, 113 North Harrison Street. FMI Contact Jennie Wagner @325-655-2000 or jwagner@openarmscv.ofg
SMART Recovery - free group support for people experiencing addictions. Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at 133 W Concho Ave #110, San Angelo, TX 76903. FMI call (325)-944-2561. Survivor Warriors 2nd Thurs., 5:30 pm, Shannon Cancer Center, 2nd Floor, 131 E. Beauregard Ave., All individuals diagnosed with cancer & friend/family/caregivers welcome. FMI Nurse Navigation, at 325-747-3994.
Texas Veterans for Veterans - Tuesdays, 7:15am-9:30am, 1905 Pulliam, designed to help local needy veterans and their families. FMI 325-656-9562 TOPS TX 0136 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Weight Loss Group, Thurs, 7-8pm, Calvary Baptist Fellowship Center, 2401 Armstrong, San Angelo. FMI – 325-653-1045 or 325-656-8167. Veteran SMART Recovery - free support for people experiencing addictions. Weds, 6-7pm, Cactus Hotel (36 E Twohig Ave. #110, San Angelo). FMI Steven Keihl 325-944-2561. VFW POST 1815 - 10:00am, 3rd Sat., 125 S. Browning. FMI John Muckleroy, 655-6550
Vietnam Veterans of America -1st Thurs, 6:30p, 119 N. Chadbourne, FMI 949-3059
Women's Sexual Assault survivor group (Open Arms), Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, 113 N. Harrison St. . All women survivors over the age of 18 are welcome. A spanish speaking group is available as well. FMI 325-655-2000
Women Veterans Society, every 3rd Thursday at 5:30 pm. 125 S. Browning St. For more information, email us at WomenVeteransSociety@gmail.com Young Professionals of San Angelo, 3rd Thurs, Visitor Center's Riverview Room, 12-1pm. FMI: facebook.com/YPSanAngelo or sanangelo.org/yp/
One of San Angelo’s most beloved family friendly events is making a comeback after a seven-year hiatus. River Fest 2025 will take place Saturday, Sept. 27, along the Concho River.
This year’s event will feature a wide variety of activities and entertainment for all ages, including:
-Youth recreation football *Contact Recreation at 325-657-4450 to register.
-3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted at the YMCA *Contact Randy Allen at 325-812-2920 to register.
-Skateboard competition *Contact Kevin Little at 325-277-7854 to register.
-Petting zoo and horse rides
-Live music under the Chadbourne Street bridge
-Vega washer pitching tournament *Contact Alex Vega at 325-3745565 to register.
-Food trucks
-Craft vendors *Contact Liz Galvan at 325-450-1075 to register.
-Additional attractions and schedules will be announced closer to the event date.
Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. For more information, call 325-653-9577. Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family!
Fall Landscape Symposium
The Concho Valley Master Gardeners in San Angelo, Texas are presenting their annual Fall Landscaping Symposium. This year they have invited specialists in their fields locally and out of town to help everyone from beginners to experienced gardeners get a start on their gardens. The Annual Fall Landscape Symposium will be held Saturday, September 13 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Resea and Extension Center, 7887 N. US Highway 87, San Angelo. Cost is $30 per person. No refunds for cancellations. Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required. Deadline to register is Wednesday, September 10, but don’t wait too late as seats f up fast.
These excellent speakers, who are tops in their fields, will be presenting throughout the day at this year’s Symposium: Pam Penick is a Texas garden writer, speaker and advocate for climate-resilient design. She is known for inspiring waterwise, wildlife-friendly landscapes for nearly two decades. Pam will be talking about “8 great ideas for your yard after digging up the turf”.
Amanda Bragg became interested in soil in high school and continued that interest throughout her college career. She is currently with the United States Department of Agriculture—Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Amanda will be talking about the importance of soil properties for landscapes and gardens.
Larry Stein—A 6-time recipient of the team Superior Service Award, individual Superior Service, Agency Leadership, as well as the Vice Chancellor individual and team award. Chris will be covering two topics. “Harvest Haven—A Beautiful & Bountiful Landscape” and “Texas Superstar Plants—Resilient Beauty for Every Landscape”.
Dr. Paige Trubenstein, Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Angelo State University and Certified Texas Master Gardener. Dr. Trubenstein will be talking about “The Great Pollinator Party: How to Host Pollinators in Your garden.
Registration includes refreshments throughout the day and lunch. On the day of the seminar, sign-in starts at 8 a.m. The speake continue until 3:30 p.m.
To pay by check or cash, go to txmg.org/conchovalley and download the registration form and mail or bring it to the Extension Office, 113 W. Beauregard, San Angelo, Texas 76901. You’ll also find parking and hotel information on the website:
To pay on-line with a credit card, go to cvmg.square.site/s/shop
For questions or more information call 325-659-6522. No childcare will be provided.
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