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Spotlighting North Texans 55 And Better

Inside: • Fort Worth sculptor Rebecca Low (pictured) • Azle bowler Ima Moreland • Weatherford yoga instructor Kay Crumley • Area events

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Ima Moreland one of many on senior bowling leagues

by Cynthia Henry Publisher To Ima Moreland, the bowling 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 always 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 noticed 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,” Lester said.

So the two started hanging out at the bowling alley regularly 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 hamburger 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

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

Villa, a senior community in Azle.

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

“The people are great,” Ima said.

She also enjoys playing an occasional bingo game and listening to the musicians who sometimes visit the senior community.

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

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

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hasn’t stopped Ima from participating 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 bustling with senior bowlers the day we caught up with Ima. Joining the fun is easy. Simply head to Cowtown Bowling Palace 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 bowling ball.

Say hello to Ima when you get there.

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

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 experienced in her life.

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

“I immediately went Rebecca Low 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 decision...and the pieces would always tell

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me what they wanted to be.”

Until then, Low had enjoyed a successful 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.”

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

Rebecca Low at work.

Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery Inc. includes multiple galleries and sculpture 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 gallery. As an example, on one gallery night when people bring me things, if they have children they will let their children

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 themselves, my work and me.”

bring them to me. So there was a garage 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 promote other sculptors’ artwork as well as

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

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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 “retired” is inaccurate.

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

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

She served as a counselor until 2002.

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

After leaving her counseling position, she became the assistant to the superintendent for Peaster ISD. Her titles included: assessment coordinator, special popu-

lations coordinator, and student software coordinator. She served Special Populations, 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.

She started to clog!

“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 community events.”

She also sings with The Parker County Retired School Personnel Songbirds, participates in the church choir, leads a Sunday school class, organizes 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 [Total 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.

Source: American Osteopathic Association

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

They’ve visited Hawaii twice, the Panama Canal, and traveled West Coast to East Coast. They cruised the Orange 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 Wales.

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 easily. 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 balance 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, Kay and Mike Crumley

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Sweet Heat Foil Packets Servings: 2 1 tablespoon cold butter, diced 1/4 cup diced yellow onion 1/4 cup diced, peeled potatoes 1/4 cup diced, peeled carrots 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced skinless, boneless chicken breast 4 extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/4 cup diced pineapple 1/4 cup andouille sausage, cut in half and sliced 2 frozen mini corn cobs, cut in half 1/4 cup sliced green onion Salt and pepper to taste Heat grill to medium or set oven to 425 degrees.

Place two 18-by-18 inch squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil on work surface.

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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 puppyhood 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 issues seen in older people. However, 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 irritations and note any change in food and sleep routines, hearing, or vision loss.

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

dogs to eat. The first step is a vetor rapid breathing with usual • Regular veterinarian visits erinary exam and professional Medical check-ups and care dental cleaning. Then, schedule are more important at this age regular follow-ups and brush for preventative and maintedaily at home or offer dental treats, dental nance care. The veterinarian can The Dog of diets, or dental toys. also help manage Your Dreams • Exercise pain and mental Keep up the decline if these

by Ann Coffey Ms. Fairy Dogmother moderate exerbecome a problem. A visit is cise and walks, also an excellent place to discuss games, and play. Set up play dates quality and end-of-life concerns. with other friendly dogs.

• High-quality nutrition • Brain Games Seek the veterinarian’s advice, Provide new toys, interacas there’s no actual legal require- tive puzzles, and treat scavenment or definition of what conger- hunts around the house.

Consider rides in the car and stitutes a senior dog food at the dog-friendly holidays and outretail store. Also, keep an eye on their figure as overweight dogs ings. Let walks be leisurely and have a higher incidence of diabe- free to explore new smells, sights, tes, heart disease, skin problems, and sounds.

• Training and can aggravate painful joint Brushing up or learning new conditions. skills gives them a job and an• Proper Dental Hygiene Dental disease is painful and other way to interact with family may make it difficult for senior members and friends. In addi-

tion, training improves communication, mental alertness, muscle tone, and confidence.

• Comfort An orthopedic or a heated dog bed may help senior dogs suffering 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 Dogmother, is a dog trainer and pet sitter available at 817-668-6229 or visit www.msfairydogmother.net for more information.

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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 responder 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. Registration 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-making, 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 Center, 1400 Texas Drive, Weatherford, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event.

Tom Jones, Oct. 1, Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo 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 tastings. 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, Weatherford 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 Boulevard, Fort Worth, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Paint-along, hosted by Weatherford Art Association, 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 Grandmother’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, Weatherford Senior Center, 1220 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, 9 a.m.

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

Hood County Senior Center Dances , featuring 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 Botanical Garden, The Grove, Friday 2 to 6:30 p.m.; Sat-

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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, Modern 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 photographing 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 refreshments and more. Oct. 8, Kimbell Art Museum, 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.”

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Mahatma Gandhi 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 Avenueand NW 4th Street, Mineral Wells. Registration 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 music, 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Mineral Wells Senior Center Dance, featuring the music of The Lonesome Fugitive, Oct. 14, 102 N.W. 6th Ave. Mineral Wells, 7 p.m. $5 admission 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.

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Harvest Moon Festival, celebrates 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.

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., Weatherford, 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, Warren’s Backyard, 2901 Weatherford Highway, Granbury, noon to 10 p.m.

Call 817-681-9968 for ticket information.

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,

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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 parking lot, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. 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 Captured 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 discussing “The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende, Oct. 18, Azle Memorial 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, exploration of Amon Carter museum exhibits, hands-on activities, Oct. 20, Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp

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

adults and children, includes costume 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.

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Pickin’ for the Pythian, a live music event benefitting the Pythian Home, food and drink vendors, Oct. 22, Heritage 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 Charbonneau Road, Lake Worth. For information, call (817) 237-3281.

AARP Smart Driver’s Course, get a discount on your auto insurance 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 admission 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 registration fee, includes a sticker pack and two raffle tickets Haunted Costume Crawl for

Neil Diamond Tribute, Oct. 29, Granbury 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.

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Call (817) 989-5013.

Dinner Tonight Holiday Cooking 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 “America’s Got Talent,” Nov. 11, 12, Granbury Live on the Granbury Square, Matinees and evening shows available. Call (800) 340-9703 for tickets.

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 performance, coinciding with the special exhibition “Murillo: From Heaven to Earth,” Nov. 12, Kimbell Art Museum, Piano Pavillion, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, 2 to 3 p.m., Free admission.

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.

AARP Smart Driver’s Course, get a discount on your auto insurance 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.

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

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

Book Club , discussing “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 consideration, email seniors@ hooplamagazine.com or call 817-894-1822.

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

Select YMCA locations throughout Tarrant County are offering free fitness classes to older adults – no membership 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 progressing.

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

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

Research has shown that,

 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 participate 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 program to a friend.

Classes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at these branches: • Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown 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 register or email Ruth at rmurillo@ ymcafw.org.

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town to buy food. The Samaritan woman said to him, You (Answer appears elseare a Jew and I am a Samaritan where in this issue) woman. How can you ask me for a drink? (For Jews do not associate 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 given you living water. John 4:7-10 She had been rejected, shamed and shunned by the other women so she came to the well when the morning rush hour was over. Not only did her reputation 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 morning, she comes in the heat of the day. And who does she run into? The King of Kings Himself.

Jesus already knew this woman 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 offer 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

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.

She was embarrassed and ashamed – She was hiding from everyone else. She didn’t try to pretend to be something 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 believed 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 condemnation, been embarrassed and avoided people. I have,

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at times, resolved that things are what they are, and I have no control to change them.

Anyone who has ever sinned 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 salvation His living water brings.

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all is finally here, and if you’re ready to see some beautiful foliage, we have a perfect roadtrip for you. Optimal viewing for fall color in Texas takes place between mid-October 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 HALLSPUMPKINFARM.NET

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

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 flashlight 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.

104 E FATE MAIN PLAZA • FATE Four Czechs Bakery FACEBOOK.COM/FOURCZECHSBAKERY takes pride in creating The Cannoli Cream Kolache 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

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.

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9573 TX-276 ROYSE CITY

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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.

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Drive 387 miles, 6 hr 48 min

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 police 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.

The Glass Restroom

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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. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Fort+Worth,+Texas/Hall's+Pumpkin+Farm+and+Corn+Maze/Four+Czechs+Bakery/Futuro+House,+Texas+276,+Royse+City,+TX…

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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 paddle 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.

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 favorite 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.

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Theatre Off the Square Ticket Info: 817-341-8687 Tentative Dates: Oct. 14-30 Synopsis: At the height of the American Spiritualist in 1869, photographer William H. Mumler is investigated 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?

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 holiday party. When one guest winds up dead, Gillette has to summon every ounce of Sherlock to solve the mystery. This play will keep you laughing and guessing whodunit until the end.

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Granbury Opera House 133 E. Pearl Street, Granbury Ticket Info: 817-579-0952 Tentative Dates: Sept. 23 - Oct. 16 Synopsis: Meek floral assistant Seymour 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 Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

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