October 2022

Spotlighting North Texans 55 And Better

Fort Worth sculptor Rebecca Low (pictured)

Azle bowler

Moreland

Weatherford

Crumley

50 Years Ago: The New Price Is Right debuted on Sept. 4, 1972 with host Bob Barker (pictured above).

Barker retired in 2007, giving the reigns to current host Drew Carey. While he was host, Barker earned nine Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Game Show Host.

He also became an advocate for animal rights. He was known to sign off each episode by encouraging viewers to con trol the pet population by spaying or neutering their pets.He was also responsible for the creation of a foundation that has contributed millions of dollars to animal neutering programs and funded animal rescue and park facilities all over the U.S.

In 2009, Barker threatened to not attend the Game Show Awards, where he was to receive a lifetime achievement award, because Betty White would be attending. The two were feuding over the treatment of an elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo. White was also an animal activist.

Barker, now 99 years old, continues to advocate for ani mals.

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Ima Moreland one of many on senior bowling leagues

by Cynthia Henry Publisher

To Ima Moreland, the bowl ing alley is more than a place to meet for a friendly game. It’s the place she found the love of her life.

“I was working at the Fort Worth Post Office, and they had a bowling league,” she said. “Someone invited me. I’ve al ways been involved in sports, so I thought, ‘Maybe I’ll try that.’”

Being new to the game, she had lots of questions, and one coworker in particular, Lester, was happy to help. In fact, he checked on her regularly.

According to Ima, she no ticed him nervously pacing through her work area one day before he finally apprached her. He’d heard she had questions about score keeping.

“If you wanna to learn how to keep score, I’ll teach you,” Les ter said.

So the two started hanging out at the bowling alley regu larly and, you guessed it, fell in love. Both were divorced with families of their own. Neither were expecting to find love again, but the two were married in 1971.

Their time together ended when Lester passed away in 2017, and it was a few years thereafter that Ima had to make the tough decision on whether or not to leave the only place she had ever considered home.

Ima grew up on Jaybird Road between Azle and Springtown.

“One of my brothers showed me how to play softball before I could hardly hold a bat,” she said. “And I ended up playing basketball in high school.”

Ima graduated after 11 years as a student in the Springtown school system.

She has fond memories of her hometown and remembered the days when she could get a ham burger for a nickel at a stand across the street from the school.

She did move away from Jaybird Road for a few years as an adult, but eventually she found her way back home. She lived there more years than not. When her health began to fade, Ima, now 89, moved to Eagle Crest

Villa, a senior community in Azle.

Ima walks the halls daily to get exercise and greet her neigh bors and the staff.

“The people are great,” Ima said.

She also enjoys playing an occasional bingo game and lis tening to the musicians who sometimes visit the senior com munity.

“Ima adds the element of joy in her daily activities,” said Ea gle Crest Villa activities direc tor Nikki Jolliff. “She brightens everyone’s day with her lovely smile and warm heart.”

We passed nooks filled with games, books, puzzles, and sit ting areas for Eagle Crest resi dents on our way to her cozy apartment, which she shares with her furry companion, Kitty.

Living in a senior community hasn’t stopped Ima from par ticipating in the sport she and Lester so loved.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Ima and her private sitter, Di

ane Butler, travel to Cowtown Bowling Palace on Highway 199 in River Oaks to participate in the senior leagues for ages 50 and up.

“This is the only place I’ve ever bowled,” said Ima.

Cowtown Bowling was bus tling with senior bowlers the day we caught up with Ima.

Joining the fun is easy. Simply head to Cowtown Bowling Pal ace on a league day and ask to join one of the leagues.

There are two senior leagues – one on Thursdays and one on Tuesdays. Both league days open with practice at 9:15 a.m. Competition starts at 9:30 a.m.

There is a one-time fee of $25 to join a league and a $13 per week fee. The weekly fee covers your bowling time, but shoes are extra ($2).

You will be assigned a lane each week as a league member. You do not need to bring a bowl ing ball.

Say hello to Ima when you get there.

Ima Moreland, 89, is one of many ready to challenge you in the Cowtown Bowling Palace senior leagues.

What should Alzheimer’s caregivers know?

If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is start ing to show symptoms, you will face some real challenges. Navi gating the Alzheimer’s experi ence involves a long journey, and there’s no easy answer for how you can cope with your emotions. But you can at least ad dress some of the financial issues involved to help give yourself a greater sense of control. Here are some moves to consider:

some tax credits and deductions. Consult with your tax advisor to determine your eligibility.

Money Matters

by Mary H. McDow Edward Jones Adviser

Plan for care costs and iden tify insurance coverage. The list of Alzheimer’s-related medi cal expenses is long and includes ongoing medical treatment, medical equipment, home safety modifications, prescription drugs and personal care supplies. As a caregiver, you’ll want to know the extent of your loved one’s health insurance: Medicare, supplemen tal policies, veteran’s benefits if applicable, and so on. One big question is how much coverage they might have for adult day care services, in-home care services and full-time residential care ser vices, and other long-term care options. Long-term care is one of the largest health care costs not covered by Medicare, so you’ll want to determine if your loved one has a long-term care policy or another policy with a long-term care rider.

Identify assets and debts. You’ll need to know your family member’s financial position, both what they own — bank accounts, investments, property, etc. — and what they owe, such as credit card debt, a mortgage, lines of credit, and so on. This knowledge will be essential if you’re granted power of attorney to take over your loved one’s finances.

Look for tax breaks. If you’re a caregiver, you may have to pay for some care costs out of pocket. Consequently, you could receive

Ensure necessary legal docu ments are in place. As a care giver, you may need to ensure some legal docu ments are in place, such as a durable power of attorney for finances, which lets you make financial decisions for your loved one, and a durable power of attorney for health care, which lets you make health care and medical decisions on their behalf. It’s important to have these and other documents drawn up before someone is diag nosed with Alzheimer’s or when they’re just starting to exhibit the earliest signs of the disease, so they can understand what docu ments they are signing. If you wait until they no longer have this cog nitive ability, things will get much more challenging. You could apply to become a conservator, which grants decision-making abilities similar to a power of at torney, but the conservatorship process takes time and could in volve court procedures. To avoid this, work with your tax and legal professionals to ensure legal doc uments are in-force and updated.

Finally, you don’t have to go it alone. To help deal with the emo tional challenges of caregiving, find local support groups that offer practical suggestions for coping. As for financial issues, consider working with a finan cial professional who can look at your family’s overall situation and recommend appropriate ac tions.

This article was written by Ed ward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advi sor, Mary H. McDow, 102 Hous ton Ave., Suite 203, 817-598-0882. Member SPIC

Rebecca Low transforms junk into works of art

by John English Hoopla Correspondent

Twenty-nine years ago, Rebecca Low went for a walk that would change her life forever.

The Fort Worth-based sculptor was taking her dog, Pepper, for a walk one day in 1993 when she came across a few pieces of scrap metal that she planned to recycle.

But then something odd happened— something she had never previsouly ex perienced in her life.

She began to see ob jects, animals, people and patterns emerging in the refuse lying on the ground before her.

“I immediately went home and signed up to take a welding course with what was TCJC back then,” Low said. “What I decided was I liked it so much, I wanted to do it for a living. I worked in a little hobby shop for about three years, and then I made that deci sion...and the pieces would always tell

me what they wanted to be.”

Until then, Low had enjoyed a success ful career in interior design, where she had worked for more than two decades with a great sense of satisfaction.

In spite of her successful career as an interior decorator, however, Low said there was no hesitation on her part to change course and embark upon her new life as an artist.

“Anytime I’ve made a move, I don’t look back,” Low said. “I miss the people and things like that, of course. But when I make a decision, that’s my decision.”

The Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery on Camp Bowie in Fort Worth is currently showcasing the work of over a dozen artists.

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Rebecca Low

Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery Inc. includes multiple galleries and sculp ture gardens and is located at 7608 Camp Bowie Blvd. in Fort Worth.

The Missouri native graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in applied art with an emphasis in interior design and practiced interior design in Nebraska and Texas for 25 years before opening her gallery in Fort Worth.

Low, 70, said the Fort Worth area, where she has now resided for the last 35 years, appealed to her for a couple of reasons.

“I love the people, and I love the arts,” Low said. “And I mean all of the arts. We have like 15 live theaters in Tarrant County. That’s a passion of mine. I just want to be entertained. It’s having these incredible museums and then having such fabulous galleries and with such diversities of arts amongst them all that makes it so special. It’s just a joy to live here.”

Low’s sculpture galleries contain freestanding sculptures, wall and floor sculptures and water features. The works shown are created by than a dozen different artists. She says commissions are welcome.

“I have an incredible show going on now,” Low said. “I mean an incredible show.

“You’ll see a pink elephant in the gal lery. As an example, on one gallery night when people bring me things, if they have children they will let their children

bring them to me. So there was a ga rage door spring roller that they had just taken off that day and it was still a little greasy. This 5-year-old is holding it out to me and he says ‘Ms. Low, do you think there is anything you can do with these?’

I said, ‘Well my gosh that’s an elephant’s trunk and his beady little eyes. That’s what I’m talking about. It already tells me what it’s going to be.”

Her gallery’s exhibition started in September and will continue through March of 2023.

Low plans to continue to help pro mote other sculptors’ artwork as well as

continue to create her own work for as long as she is able.

“My art is very diverse,” Low said. “I create what I see. When I look at what many people call junk, I may see all kinds of things – very much like seeing faces or objects or landscapes in the clouds. Empty space is filled when I see it. Then I either take found objects or raw metal or both and often combine them with paint, water, rock, glass, fire or any other material to help me create my vision. My attempt is not to try and control – I let the visions and materials control them selves, my work and me.”

‘Molly,’ a public art commission, hangs in the Fort Worth City Council Chambers.

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Rebecca Low at work.

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‘Earth, Wind & Fire,’ a fountain at Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery.

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You were elected to handle publicity for this year’s fall festival. Unfortunately, Mixed-Up Moe was elected secre tary. Right before you were scheduled to go on air at the local radio station to announce every activity the committee has planned, Mixed-Up Moe delivered the official list. Of course, it’s unreadable. Can you help unscramble these 12 festival activities before you go on air in 12 minutes?

Kay Crumley graduated from teaching children to teaching yoga to Boomers

by Cindy Thomas-Buscher Hoopla Correspondent

Kay Crumley ended a 42-year career in education in 2012, but to say she is “re tired” is inaccurate.

She began as a classroom teacher in 1970 at Wylie ISD for seven years before returning to her alma ma ter, Peaster ISD. She continued to teach grades 6-12 until 1980, when she decided to begin working on a certification in school coun seling.

“I never knew a time when I didn’t want to work in the education field,” she said.

She served as a coun selor until 2002.

“I realized that my former stu dents’ children were my new students,” she said. “I knew it was time I moved on and did something dif ferent.”

After leaving her counseling position, she became the assistant to the superin tendent for Peaster ISD. Her titles includ ed: assessment coordinator, special popu

lations coordinator, and student software coordinator. She served Special Popula tions, ESL, Gifted and Talented, and other students with unique educational talents.

Kay retired in 2012, but she didn’t let that stop her love of learning new things.

“I had never danced in my life, but decided I wanted to try,” she said. “This led me to dance for nursing facilities, memory care homes, and various com

She also sings with The Parker County Retired School Person nel Songbirds, participates in the church choir, leads a Sun day school class, orga nizes an Alzheimer’s support group, and teaches a yoga class.

“I took yoga classes before I retired and practiced at home,” she said. “Later, I started taking a ‘Boomer’ class at Tate’s [To tal Training in Weatherford].

One day the instructor did not show up, so I led the class. When the instructor

Physical Benefits of Yoga

• lessens chronic pain

• lowers blood pressure

• reduces insomnia

• increases flexibility

• increases muscle strength and tone

• improves respiration, energy and vitality

• maintains a balanced metabolism

• weight reduction

• cardio and circulatory health

• improves athletic performance protection from injury

Mental benefits of Yoga

Aside from the physical benefits, one of the best benefits of yoga is how it helps a person manage stress, which is known to have devastating effects on the body and mind. Yoga’s incorporation of meditation and breathing can help improve a person’s mental wellbeing.

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decided to no longer teach the class, I said I would. Now, I lead the class twice a week!”

“It keeps you flexible,” said Kay. “It keeps your balance so you can get up and down eas ily. As we age, it’s important to maintain core strength so, if you should fall, you can get back up again, so that you can get up and down out of chairs without having assistance, and so that you can have bal ance and walk comfortably without being fearful.”

The classes meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Kay does all of this while still working part time in the office at North Side Baptist Church, and still finds time to travel with her husband, Mike.

The pair began their travels by taking an air/land/sea trip to Alaska. They saw Denali, Mt. McKinley, and Anchorage,

boarded a train to Fairbanks then boarded a ship to Van cover. She fell in love with cruising.

They’ve visited Hawaii twice, the Panama Canal, and traveled West Coast to East Coast. They cruised the Or ange River down the eastern seaboard to Ft. Lauderdale and concluded the trip with a three-week coach tour of Great Britain. They’ve also travelled through Scotland, Ireland, and

Kay and Mike Crumley

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Senior dogs – how to help them live their best life

The needs and care of dogs change as they grow from pup pyhood to adult to old age. But when are they considered old, and what do they need?

A widely accepted idea is that old, or senior, is when 75 percent of the anticipated lifespan has passed. So, if a particular breed’s life expectancy is 12-15 years, a senior is considered 9 – 11 years.

Older dogs often develop many of the same age-related is sues seen in older people. Howev er, senior dogs can live a healthy, comfortable, and enriched life in their twilight years. Here are some suggestions.

• Regular observation

Check eyes and teeth, feel for lumps, bumps, and skin irrita tions and note any change in food and sleep routines, hearing, or vision loss.

Pay attention to any confu sion, irritability, weakness, or difficulty walking or getting up from the floor. Watch for fatigue

or rapid breathing with usual

• Regular veterinarian visits

Medical check-ups and care are more important at this age for preventative and mainte nance care. The veterinarian can also help manage pain and mental decline if these become a prob lem. A visit is also an excellent place to discuss quality and end-of-life concerns.

• High-quality nutrition

Seek the veterinarian’s advice, as there’s no actual legal require ment or definition of what con stitutes a senior dog food at the retail store. Also, keep an eye on their figure as overweight dogs have a higher incidence of diabe tes, heart disease, skin problems, and can aggravate painful joint conditions.

• Proper Dental Hygiene

Dental disease is painful and may make it difficult for senior

dogs to eat. The first step is a vet erinary exam and professional dental cleaning. Then, schedule regular follow-ups and brush daily at home or offer dental treats, dental diets, or dental toys.

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• Exercise Keep up the moderate exer cise and walks, games, and play. Set up play dates with other friendly dogs.

• Brain Games

Provide new toys, interac tive puzzles, and treat scaven ger- hunts around the house. Consider rides in the car and dog-friendly holidays and out ings. Let walks be leisurely and free to explore new smells, sights, and sounds.

• Training

Brushing up or learning new skills gives them a job and an other way to interact with family members and friends. In addi

tion, training improves com munication, mental alertness, muscle tone, and confidence.

• Comfort

An orthopedic or a heated dog bed may help senior dogs suffer ing from arthritis and other joint problems, as will steps or ramps to help them get into cars, up and down stairs, and onto furniture. In addition, carpeting or rugs over hard-surface flooring can help arthritic dogs gain footing and make it easier for them to get around. Finally, night lights may be of help, especially by the food and water bowls.

Senior dogs have a unique blend of charms, and living with them can indeed be a privilege. So, celebrate the golden years!

Ann Coffey, Ms. Fairy Dogmoth er, is a dog trainer and pet sitter available at 817-668-6229 or visit www.msfairydogmother.net for more information.

GET UP AND GUIDE GO

State Fair of Texas, now through Oct. 23, Parking at 925 S. Haskell, Dallas. Daily admission ticket $15-$20 at the gate. Military and first re sponder discounts.

Drawing in the Garden, personal instruction in mastering line, form, shading, composition, balance and more as you practice in the beauty and tranquility of the gardens, Oct. 1, Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $30. Regis tration online at https://fwbg.org/education/ adults

The Promise , Oct. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, Texas Amphitheater, 5000 Texas Dr. Glen Rose, adults $32, optional dinner bag. Call 254897-3926.

Texas Pinners Conference and Expo, learn, create, connect and shop the latest DIY trends inspired by creativity and passion for craft-mak ing, Oct. 1, Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. $10 admission. Class passes $19-$29. Some classes require kits to be purchased. Parking $10.

Pioneer Festival, Oct. 1, Doss Heritage Cen ter, 1400 Texas Drive, Weatherford, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event.

Tom Jones, Oct. 1, Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Ro deo Plaza, Fort Worth, 9 p.m. Call (817) 624-7117 for tickets.

Rides & Coffee, coffee, donuts, crazy rides, produce giveaways, tech sessions, Oct. 1, Detail Garage, 1009 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, 8 to 11 a.m. Free admission.

RetroFest, includes backyard games, board games, car show, shopping, food and more fun, Oct. 1, York Avenue in Weatherford, Noon to 7 p.m. Free admission.

Wine & Whiskey Walk, samples, live music, food trucks, Oct. 1, Weatherford Square, noon to 8 p.m. General tasting admission ticket $50 includes eight winery tastings, five distillery tast ings. Non-tasting tickets available for $15.

Bird Walk, is a guided tour. Bring comfy shoes, water and camera or binoculars. Oct. 1, Acton Nature Center, 6900 Smokey Hill Court, Granbury, 7 to 10 a.m. Free.

Line Dancing, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Weather ford Senior Center, 1220 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, 9 a.m. Free.

Craft Class for Adults, features wrapped yarn or tape resists and dabbed paint in layers across canvas, Oct. 4, Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford, 6 p.m. Free class and supplies.

Kimbell’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, a day of special programming, birthday cake, permanent collection and exhibition tours. Oct. 4, Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Boule vard, Fort Worth, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Paint-along, hosted by Weatherford Art As sociation, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Weatherford Senior Center, 1220 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, 12 p.m. Free classes. Supplies provided.

Free Line Dance Lessons , Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, 7 p.m. Free with admission.

Parker County Extension Education Mini Conference, includes topics: Healthy Aging and Remembering It; Planning Parties with Pizzazz!; Canning: Has it Changed since Your Grandmoth er’s Day? And FRED/Families Reading Everyday, Oct. 6, Parker County Extension Office, 604 N. Main St. Weatherford, 10 a.m. Includes pot luck, so bring your favorite main dish, side or dessert to share. For more information, call 817-5986168.

Gardening Club, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Weath erford Senior Center, 1220 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, 9 a.m.

Springtown Senior Center Dances, coun try/western bands every Thursday and Saturday night. Oct. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Spring town Senior Activity Center, 1070 N. Main Street, Springtown, 7 to 10 p.m. Bands and unantici pated closures listed on Facebook. $5 admission per person.

Hood County Senior Center Dances , fea turing music by country/western bands every Thursday night, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Hood County Senior Center, 501 E. Moore St. Granbury, 7 p.m. $5 per person ,

Plant Sale, purchase plants and get advice from professionals, Oct. 6-8, Fort Worth Botani cal Garden, The Grove, Friday 2 to 6:30 p.m.; Sat

urday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members receive 10% off and get in early for member’s only presale. Visit fwbg.org for membership info. Park at 3408 West Freeway, Fort Worth, 76108. Enter through Lot D Gate.

Spring Creek Musical, live music, Oct. 7, Spring Creek Tabernacle, 104 Spring Creek Road, Weatherford, 6 p.m. Free admission.

Free Admission Friday at the Modern, Mod ern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Oct. 7, Modern Museum of Art, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth , Free admission.

Craft & Cork, sip, taste and mingle, Oct. 8, Gene L. Voyles Park, Hudson Oaks, 6:30 to 10 p.m. General admission, $65, entitles you to 16 tasting tickets, a commemorative glass and live entertainment. Presale tickets at https://events. hudsonoaks.com

Photographing the Monarch Migration, instructor Edgar Miller leads this session on pho tographing monarchs in the garden. Oct. 8, Fort Worth Botanical Garden, The Pollinator Pathway, 10 a.m. to Noon, Bring the camera of your choice. Register at fwbg.org.

Crazy Water Festival, includes vendors, art, food and fun for all, Oct. 8, Downtown Mineral Wells, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

Kimbell’s 50th Anniversary Family Festival and Celebration. Celebrate art and community with family-friendly films, performers, light re freshments and more. Oct. 8, Kimbell Art Muse um, Kahn Building, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, 1 to 7:30 p.m. Free but reservations required. Go to www.kimbellart.org and select “Calendar.”

Monster Bash for all ages, costumes, cover bands, prizes, food and drink vendors, Oct. 8, Heritage Park Amphitheater, 305 Santa Fe Dr. Weatherford, 7 to 10 p.m. Free admission.

Fall Festival, includes crafts, games, activi ties, food, bingo, silent auction and wine pull,

Oct. 8, St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd, Fort Worth, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission.

Crazy Car Show, Oct. 8, corner of Oak Av enueand NW 4th Street, Mineral Wells. Registra tion is day of at 8:30 to 10:30, $25 for cars, trucks, motorcycles, with special category for jeeps, rat rods and T-Buckets.

Oktoberfest, food, drinks, music and fun, Oct. 7-9, Granbury Square. Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lola’s Local Farmers Market, featuring 30+ locally-grown and produced vendors, live mu sic, bar bites and food trucks, pet friendly, Oct. 9, 2000 W. Berry Street, Fort Worth, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.

Dining With Diabetes Cooking School, four-part series includes hands-on preparation, tasting, free recipes and menu ideas, Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1, Parker County Extension Office, 604 N. Main St. Weatherford, 6 to 8 p.m. $25 for all four sessions. Call 817-598-6168 to register.

Christmas in Cowtown, dozens of vendors featuring jewelry, clothing, gifts, food and more, Oct. 13-16, Will Rogers Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibit Hall, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, Thursday noon to 7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15 per day.

Burgers and Bingo, benefitting The Weath erford Senior Center, Oct. 13, 1225 Holland Lake

Drive, Weatherford, 5:30 to 8 p.m. $20 per person. Purchase at door or call (817) 596-4640.

Second Thursdays at Amon Carter Museum includes cocktails, creativity and conversation, Oct. 13, Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bow ie Blvd. 5 to 8 p.m. Free event with reservations required. Call (817) 989-5013.

Mineral Wells Senior Center Dance, featur ing the music of The Lonesome Fugitive, Oct. 14, 102 N.W. 6th Ave. Mineral Wells, 7 p.m. $5 admis sion includes snacks and drinks.

Cooking School: Nashville Hot Chicken, hands-on class includes instruction and recipes for Nashville hot chicken, pimento cheese, two sides and a banana pudding. Includes a glass of wine with your finished meal. Oct. 14, Central Market, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth, 6:30 to 9 p.m. $70 each. Register at https://www. centralmarket.com/cooking-school

Hocus Pocus - Movie in the Park featuring the original Hocus Pocus film, food vendors, Oct 14, Heritage Park Amphitheater, 305 Santa Fe Dr. Weatherford, Sundown, Free admission. Bring blankets or chairs, 6 p.m.

Aledo Fest, family fun, food and more, Oct. 15, Aledo High School, 1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, 1 to 5 p.m. Free admission.

Vendor and Craft Sale, also face painting and petting zoo for kids, plus live music, Oct. 15, Springtown tabernacle, 10 a.m.

Harvest Moon Festival, cele brates art, crafts, food and fun, Oct. 15-16, Granbury Square, Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to p.m. Free admission.

Crazy Fossil Dig, displays, hands-on activities, history lessons about the park, guest speaker from the Dallas Paleontological Society, Oct. 15, Mineral Wells Fossil Park, 2375 Indian Creek Road, Mineral Wells, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Cowtown Makers Market, 60+ crafters, live DJ, food and fun, Oct. 15, Fort Worth’s Stockyards Station, The Heritage Room, 140 E. Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, 1 to 5 p.m.

Autumn Art Walk, includes art, food, live music, Oct. 15, Chandor Gardens, 711 W. Lee Ave., Weather ford, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5 per adult, kids under 12 free.

Rock-N-Blues Bash featuring Ashmore, Michael Lee, Mysterious Scoundrels, Ray Reed and Gator, Love Shack Band, plus food trucks and adult beverages, Oct. 15, War ren’s Backyard, 2901 Weatherford Highway, Granbury, noon to 10 p.m. Call 817-681-9968 for ticket infor mation.

A Taste For Education, sample food from 50 chef teams, all you can eat, $40 per person, Oct. 15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Kangaroo Stadium,

Weatherford.

Train & Grain Festival, includes live music, food and drink vendors, arts and craft vendors, petting zoo, mobile dairy class, games and rides, Oct. 15, Saginaw High School park ing lot, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admis sion. Wrist band required for rides and games. Wrist band for one, $8. Family pack of four wrist bands, $27.

Lola’s Rock ’n’ Roll Rummage Sale, Fort Worth’s largest running outdoor monthly market featuring artists, creators and collectors, plus music and food, Oct. 16, 2000 W. Berry Street, Fort Worth, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.

Book Club discussing “I Cap tured the Castle” by Dodie Smith, Oct. 18, Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St., Weatherford, 6 to 7 p.m. Request this month’s title at the reference desk (while supplies last).

Main Street Book Club discuss ing “The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende, Oct. 18, Azle Memo rial Library, 333 W. Main Street, Azle, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Request this month’s title at the reference desk (while supplies last).

Artful Moments for Dementia Patients and Caregivers, explora tion of Amon Carter museum ex hibits, hands-on activities, Oct. 20, Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp

Bowie Blvd., 1:30 to 3 p.m. Register online at cartermuseum.org or call 817-989-5013.

Mineral Wells Senior Center Dance featuring the music of Mi chael Cote & Bryan Dan iel, Oct. 21, 102 N.W. 6th Ave., Min eral Wells, 7 p.m., $5 admission includes snacks and drinks.

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Pickin’ for the Pythian, a live music event benefitting the Pythian Home, food and drink vendors, Oct. 22, Heri tage Park Amphitheater, 305 Santa Fe Dr., Weatherford, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., $20 ticket.

Fall Festival, games, activities, craft vendors, Oct. 22, American Legion Post 516, 6801 Manhattan Blvd, Fort Worth, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Senior Self Defense Class for all seniors, regardless of mobility limitations, Oct. 25, 12:30 p.m., Lake Worth Senior Center, 7005 Char bonneau Road, Lake Worth. For in formation, call (817) 237-3281.

AARP Smart Driver’s Course, get a discount on your auto insur ance by completing this course, Oct. 27, First Baptist Church White Settlement, Fort Worth, 9:30 to 2 p.m. Call (817) 246-2171. Limited space.

Mineral Wells Senior Center Halloween Party, costume party, and karaoke, Oct. 28, 102 N.W. 6th Ave., Mineral Wells, 7 p.m., $5 ad mission includes snacks and drinks.

Cher Tribute, Oct. 28, Granbury Live on the Granbury Square, 7:30 p.m. Call (800) 340-9703 for tickets.

Rattler Run includes three fully-paved routes plus a car show (vehicles must be street legal), Oct. 29. Registration 7 a.m. at Railway Express Coffee, 13976 S FM Four, Santo, $20 cash donation for regis tration fee, includes a sticker pack and two raffle tickets

Haunted Costume Crawl for

adults and children, includes cos tume contests, creepy cocktails, food, games, Oct. 29, Downtown Weatherford, 7 p.m. to midnight, $25 ticket includes T-shirt, access to themed drinks and scavenger hunt. Go to Down town Cantina to get your ticket the night of the event, 105 College Av enue.

Neil Diamond Tribute, Oct. 29, Gran bury Live on the Granbury Square, 3 and 7 p.m. Call (800) 340-9703 for tickets.

Craft Class for Adults features fabric pumpkin sachets, Nov. 1, Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford, 6 p.m., Free class and supplies.

The Promise, last weekend, Nov. 4, 5, Texas Amphitheater, 5000 Texas Dr., Glen Rose Adults $32, optional dinner bag. Call (254) 8973926.

REO Speedwagon, Nov. 4, Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, 10 p.m., $20-$85. Call (817) 624-7117.

Trinity Christian Academy Gift Market includes 10,000 square feet of shoping space, festive photo opportunities, door prizes, food trucks, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4954 I-20 Service Road South.

Japanese Festival at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens with live performances and demonstrations both days, Nov. 5-6, Fort Worth Botanical Garden, 1700 University Drive, Fort Worth, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m.)

“Celebrating Our Heroes” Veterans Show with Taps ’n’ Tunes, Nov. 9, W.E. Scott Theater, 1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free, but reservations suggested. Call 817-235-8287 or email tapsntunes@gmail.com

Second Thursdays at Amon Carter Museum featuring cocktails, creativity and conversation, Nov.

10, Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 5 to 8 p.m. Free event with reservations required. Call (817) 989-5013.

Dinner Tonight Holiday Cook ing School, a cooking class with quick and easy tips and ideas for cooking that traditional and maybe nontraditional holiday meal, Nov. 10, Parker County Extension Office, 604 N. Main St., Weatherford, 6 p.m., $20 per person. Call 817-598-6168.

Todd Oliver (Ventriloquist) and the Talking Dog from “Ameri ca’s Got Talent,” Nov. 11, 12, Gran bury Live on the Granbury Square, Matinees and evening shows avail able. Call (800) 340-9703 for tickets.

Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. Spectators can picnic along the Trinity River while viewing the parade on the west side of downtown Fort Worth.

Veterans and First Responders Breakfast, Nov. 12, Twentieth Cen tury Club, 321 S. Main St., Weather

ford, 7 to 11 a.m. Free to veterans, first responders and their family. Eat in or take out.

Veterans Parade, Nov. 12, South Main Street, Weatherford, 10 a.m. To participate in parade, line up at 9 a.m. at the school on South Main St. Opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. in front of Maverick Computer Services by parade lineup.

Allegro Guitar Society perfor mance, coinciding with the special exhibition “Murillo: From Heaven to Earth,” Nov. 12, Kimbell Art Mu seum, Piano Pavillion, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, 2 to 3 p.m., Free admission.

AARP Smart Driver’s Course, get a discount on your auto insur ance by completing this course, Nov. 14, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 5709 Wedgewood Drive, Fort Worth, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Call (817) 480-0415. Limited space.

Main Street Book Club, dis cussing “Letters Across the Sea by Genevieve Graham,” Nov. 15, Azle

Memorial Library, 333 W. Main Street, Azle, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Re quest this month’s title at the refer ence desk (while supplies last).

Home for the Holidays, includes lunch, speakers, club raffles, baked goods, club country stores and more, Nov. 15, Couts Unit ed Methodist Church gym, 802 N. Elm Street, Weatherford, 10 a.m., Tickets $12 at the door.

Book Club , dis cussing “Our Woman in Moscow” by Beatriz Williams, Nov. 15, Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St., Weatherford, , 6 to 7 p.m., , Request this month’s title at the reference desk (while supplies last).

To submit events for con sideration, email seniors@ hooplamagazine.com or call 817-894-1822.

ARE fitness arthritis, you independence. You and success. lowered by the recommend the

OUR SPACE Monday/Wednesday/Friday at these branches:

Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA

9:15 am 10:15am in the Wellness Studio

Benbrook Community Center YMCA

2pm 3pm in Studio B

Ryan Family YMCA

12pm 1pm in Studio A

William M. McDonald YMCA 12pm 1pm in Studio A

Select YMCA locations throughout Tarrant County are offering free fitness classes to older adults – no member ship required.

EnhanceFitness classes are for all fitness levels. You move at your own pace, and a regular fitness assessment will show you how you’re pro gressing.

Classes meet three times per week and focus on flex ibility, balance, strength, and movement.

If you have a chronic con dition, such as arthritis, you may be able to gain more strength and independence from taking the classes. Plus, you will feel energized – physi cally, mentally, and socially –and be surrounded by people who care about your success.

Research has shown that,

YOUR PACE

The exercises are dynamic but can always be done at your pace

Up to 25 people in each class: we provide chairs and soft weights

Class meets 3 times per week and focuses on flexibility, balance, strength & movement

Fitness assessment at beginning and every 4 months

among older adults who par ticipate in EnhanceFitness, health costs were lowered by close to $1,000, and 9 out of 10 people stay with the program. In addition, 99 percent say they’d recommend the pro gram to a friend.

Classes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at these branches:

• Amon G. Carter, Jr. Down town YMCA from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the Wellness Studio.

• Benbrook Community Center YMCA from 2 to 3 p.m. in Studio B.

• Ryan Family YMCA from noon to 1 p.m. in Studio A.

• William M. McDonald YMCA from noon to 1 p.m. in Studio A.

Call 817-566-1025 to regis ter or email Ruth at rmurillo@ ymcafw.org.

Edited by Margie E. Burke

Life in Grace

HOW TO SOLVE:

by Lara Cook North Side Baptist Church

Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

Are you thirsty?

how others saw her and she was and was resolved that things would never be better. When you have only known hopelessness for so long, it is scary to hope.

(Answer appears elsewhere in this issue)

When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, Will you give me a drink? (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food. The Sama ritan woman said to him, You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink? (For Jews do not as sociate with Samaritans). Jesus answered her, If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him, and he would have gi ven you living water. John 4:7-10

She had been rejected, sha med and shunned by the other women so she came to the well when the morning rush hour was over. Not only did her re putation precede her, but she was a Samaritan, a nationality that Jews traditionally despised and disrespected. She did not want to face the stares and hear the faint whispers, so instead of coming in the cool of early mor ning, she comes in the heat of the day. And who does she run into? The King of Kings Himself.

Jesus already knew this wo man and everything about her. He was actually waiting for her, knowing she was coming. Jesus, the only one who is even worthy of condemning her, did not of fer condemnation or shame. He spoke to her, asked for a drink, and then offered her His living water.

We can tell three things about this woman:

She was stuck –She knew

She was embarrassed and ashamed – She was hiding from everyone else. She didn’t try to pretend to be somet hing she was not. She had been condemned by others. Today, she might be the one sitting on a pew or in a chair in worship all alone, in the shadows, or in the corner, not wanting to draw any attention to herself.

She wanted to be different

– She wanted out. She wanted the living water that Jesus offered. She was thirsty for Christ and for the first time in her life she felt hope! She beli eved His words and knew that He could change her life. She left her water jug behind and ran back to town, bounding with joy to tell everyone about the man she met that could tell her everything she ever did, and still offered her His living water.

Jesus knew this woman, but I know her too – we all do. I have felt shame and condem nation, been embarrassed and avoided people. I have,

at times, resolved that things are what they are, and I have no control to change them. Anyone who has ever sin ned knows what she felt. But Jesus and His living water is where hope springs forth. We can’t change anything in our own power but with Jesus all things are possible. The living water is there for the taking, for the those who are thirsty. God loves us, values us, and pursues us. All we have to do is recognize our need for Him, confess, repent, and accept His forgiveness and the salva tion His living water brings.

October 2022

Hoopla: Spotlighting North Texans 55 And Better

On the Road Again To Fall Fun and Color

Fall is finally here, and if you’re ready to see some beauti ful foliage, we have a perfect roadtrip for you. Optimal viewing for fall color in Texas takes place between mid-Oc tober and mid-November. Our route takes roughly 7 hours, depending on your starting point, and comes in just under 400 miles. We’ve included some unique roadside attractions. Remember, getting there is half the fun! When packing, leave room in the trunk for pumpkins, antiques and other goodies you find along the way.

Cost: Cash Only

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Senior Citizens and Veterans: $5

Adults and Kids 12 and up: $15 Kids ages 4-11: $10 3 and under: Free Wednesday and Thursday Free until 5 p.m. After 5 p.m: Senior Citizens and Veterans: Free Adults and Kids 12 and over : $10 Kids ages 4-11: $5 3 and under: Free

2. Pit Stop: Four Czechs

Bakery

104 E FATE MAIN PLAZA • FATE

1. Hall’s Pumpkin Farm

3420 HALL-JOHNSON ROAD • GRAPEVINE

The Hall Farm dates back as far as 1929 when Jess Hall started planting with a double-shovel plow and mule. It’s more than a great place to pick pumpkins for your front porch. You can “get lost” in the mind-boggling corn maze. For those who would like a greater challenge, bring a flash light and give it a try after dark. They say it takes most folks 15-20 minutes to get through the maze. Hay rides start at various times and cost extra. Daylight rides are $5. After dark rides are $3. Grandchildren will love the petting zoo.

Open: Open for business starting Sept. 30.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (with exception of Columbus Day and Halloween)

Wednesdays and Thursdays: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Four Czechs Bakery takes pride in creating traditional Texas-Czech pastries of the highest quality. They use a tried-and-true family kolach recipe, creating fillings from scratch using simple, high-quality ingredients.

Open:

Wednesday - Friday: 6 a.m. - Noon Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. - Noon (or until sold out) Closed: Monday and Tuesday

3. Roadside Attraction: Futuro House 9573 TX-276 ROYSE CITY

The Futuro House was con ceived by Matti Suuronen in 1968 as a “portable” ski chalet. It is an iconic piece of archi

Hall’s Pumpkin Farm has fun for the whole family.

The Cannoli Cream Kolache

Futuro House

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tecture and this site is devoted to documenting the history of the Futuro and the current status and whereabouts of the remaining examples. There are no set hours for viewing, but you should visit in the daylight if possible.

4. Pit Stop: The Glass Restroom

COLLEGE STREET • SULPHUR SPRINGS

You’ve gotta go anyway, so why do your business in the nation’s only glass restroom, where you have a 360-view of the Sulphur Springs’ courthouse square?

Don’t worry -- no one outside the structure can see you inside. The restroom, built in 2012, is made of oneway glass. To assure guests of their privacy, the po lice monitor the area with cameras to ensure that no one atttempts to get a peek with high-voltage spotlights or by drilling peepholes. Texas Monthly called it “the world’s most expensive and prettiest port-a-potty.”

Available to Public: Daily 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Daingerfeld State Park in the fall

5. Daingerfeld State Park

102 WALNUT STREET • GLEN ROSE

This is where you’ll really see some beautiful foliage. Wander the trails of the East Texas Pineywoods, rent a pad dle boat, go fishing (no license is required at state parks) or simply drive around the park and breathe in the crisp air of autumn. Be sure to pick up some leaves, pinecones and acorns to decorate when you get back home. You can camp here if you’ve had enough fun for today.

Open: Daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Cost: Adult: $4 Daily Child 12 Years and Under : Free

Camping Reservations and Day Passes: Call (512) 389-8900 Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

5. Tyler State Park

789 PARK ROAD 16 • TYLER

Even if you’re not interested in stopping at a second state park, drive through the area to see more gorgeous fall color. One-hundred-foot tall trees, historic structures, and a spring-fed lake are the major draw of this park. Fishing equipment, boats, and other watercraft are all available to rent. Cabins can also be reserved.

Open: Daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Cost: Adult: $6 Daily Child 12 Years and Under : Free

Camping Reservations and Day Passes: Call (512) 389-8900 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

6. The World’s Largest Flea Market

800 FIRST MONDAY LN • CANTON

If you plan it just right, you can check out Canton’s First Monday Trade Days. It’s very popular for antiquers, but there’s lots more to see. Wear comfortable shoes and if your group decides to split, pick a meeting place. Cell phones don’t always work in this area. Shop on Thursday (the first day of the sale) to avoid the crowds. It’s not a bad idea to bring a wagon or cart to carry your purchases.

7. Buccee’s

506 INTERSTATE 20 • TERRELL

You should make one more stop before heading home. About 30 miles outside of Canton you’ll find everyone’s fa vorite gas station, Buccee’s. For those who have never visited a Buccee’s, they are known for their clean restrooms, their brisket, and a large shopping area, which includes clothing, housewares, snacks, and much more.

The Glass Restroom

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n Live Theatre Picks

SUMMERLAND

Theatre Off the Square

Ticket Info: 817-341-8687

Tentative Dates: Oct. 14-30

Synopsis: At the height of the American Spiritualist in 1869, photog rapher William H. Mumler is investi gated for fraud. He claims to capture images of the dead from the world beyond the veil. “Summerland” is about the collision between the two opposing beliefs about the afterlife. Are there such things as spirits, or is it only Mrs. Mumler in the shadows?

HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAY

Popcorn Players

114 Porter Drive, Azle

Ticket Info: 817-238-7529

Tentative Dates: November (dates not announced at press time)

Synopsis: William Gillette, famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, invited friends to his home for a holi day party. When one guest winds up dead, Gillette has to summon every ounce of Sherlock to solve the mys tery. This play will keep you laughing and guessing whodunit until the end.

GUARDS AT THE TAJ

Stage West

823 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth

Ticket Info: 817-784-9378

Tentative Dates: Oct. 20 - Nov. 20

Synopsis: Two hapless and lowly Im perial guards watch from their posts as the sun rises for the first time over the newly-completed Taj Mahal in In dia of 1648. But the morning light brings with it an unthinkable task that will shake the foundations of every thing they know to be true. In this deeply moving story, two friends be hold the most sublime of wonders and discover the perils of bearing wit ness to perfection.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Granbury Opera House

133 E. Pearl Street, Granbury

Ticket Info: 817-579-0952

Tentative Dates: Sept. 23 - Oct. 16

Synopsis: Meek floral assistant Sey mour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names Audrey II –after his coworker crush. This foulmouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Au drey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

Congratulations to Carol Denning! She found the frog in last month’s issue. He was hiding on page 11 in the photo accompany ing the article about senior education. En ter this month’s contest by email ing to tell us where you found the frog in this issue (example above)! Email

entries to seniors@hooplamagazine.com. All contestants receive a free e-subscription to Hoopla and a chance to win the grand prize. Make sure you pick up next month’s issue to see if you’ve won! Winners must contact Hoopla within 30 days to claim their prize.