Attorney General Abbott Files Action to Halt Practices of Senior Dating Service in Beaumont Area

 (Houston ) Thursday, July 11, 2013. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today obtained a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against a specialized dating service that targeted senior citizens, disabled Texans and veterans. According to the State’s enforcement action, the defendants misled customers about the nature of the services and violated state debt collection... Read More

Beaumont Senior Expo – Tuesday Aug 20

  Free Admission to the Beaumont Senior Expo Tuesday August 20th at the Gloria Ramirez Neighborhood Resource Center 2850 Gulf Street in Beaumont  Read More

You Were Never Lovelier! – Free Movie night at McFaddin Ward

Make it a Movie night at the McFaddin Ward Visitor Center staring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth in “You Were Never Lovelier”! Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone! In this fun movie from 1942 staring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth, tradition frustrates the Acunas family as the younger sisters are waiting for their older sister, Maria to settle down... Read More

Explore Washington DC with the Best Years Center

The Best Years Center Day Trips have been eagerly anticipated outings for local seniors for a long while. This year the Best Years Center  is stepping their trips up a pretty big notch by adding new vacations packages for seniors that bring them quite a ways from their homes in Southeast Texas. One of the trips will be to Washington DC, with the help from Travel with Collete... Read More

The Advantages of Harbor Home Health Care

You don’t have to be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz to know there’s no place like home! There truly is no place like home. Harbor Home Health offers Southeast Texas seniors a way to stay in their own homes. The home most seniors have lived in for decades, with all of their things surrounding them, all of their memories still in tact. Home health care allows them to remain in... Read More

Are You Prepared to Live til 90?

While living to the age of 90 was once a rare feat, it is becoming increasingly common. You may be surprised to learn that the fastest growing demographic in the country is people over the age of 85. According to the latest life insurance mortality tables, 38 percent of men and half of women age 65 today can expect to live to the age of 90 or beyond. Being able to live a long and... Read More

Entergy Gears Up For Hurricane Season

Living on the Gulf Coast comes with the bittersweet excitement of the Summer season every year. Bittersweet because it also welcomes the hurricane season. June 1, marks the beginning of hurricane season and forecasters are projecting 50 percent more activity for the 2013 season than during a normal season. The latest numbers have them projecting 18 named tropical storms (winds sustained... Read More

Social Security Board of Trustees Say No Change in Projected Year of Trust Fund Reserve Depletion

The Social Security Board of Trustees has released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined assets of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2033, unchanged from last year, with 77 percent of benefits still payable at that time. The DI Trust... Read More

HEB and HealthSpring – Health Awareness Day

If you are turning 65 or on Original Medicare, and want to learn more about living a healthier lifestyle you are invited to attend a FREE educational event with no obligation. Seating is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, please call 1- 888-466-3157. HEB and HealthSpring Health Awareness Day Health Awareness Day Friday, June 7, 2013 9 a.m. to 12 noon HEB 3025 North... Read More

All Aboard Amtrak!

Amtrak and the City of Beaumont worked hand-in-hand to improve on comfort, convenience and safety for passengers boarding a train out of Beaumont. … the Amtrak Depot, located at 2555 Cedar Street in Beaumont, now has a classy “old depot” look and there is no more standing out in the rain or sun! The new Amtrak Depot provides passengers a covered waiting area, a... Read More

Silver Sneakers Program at YMCA of Southeast Texas Port Arthur Branch

The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is an innovative health, exercise and wellness program helping older adults live healthy, active lifestyles.  Health plans around the country offer this fitness program to people who are eligible for Medicare or to group retirees. SilverSneakers provides a fitness center membership to any participating location across the country. The benefits... Read More