SETX Seniors – Looking for Holiday Entertainment?

Southeast Texas seniors looking for fun, meaningful, activities during the holidays are  blessed each Christmas season with a number of wonderful Christmas themed events: plays, live nativities, community carol singing, and so much more. Our Southeast Texas churches provide a number of wonderful entertainment options- many at no cost. First Baptist Bridge City will present “All... Read More

Pool Tourney for SETX Seniors

Where did you start playing pool? For me it was a small town pool hall known as much for the frequent fights as for the quality of actual pool play. I’m too old for that nonsense now. I prefer a nice, quiet, civilized place to play pool with other civilized adults. If that’s the kind of game you’re looking for, try the Best Year’s Center in Beaumont. They... Read More

Time is Running Out – Medicare Part “D” Open Enrollment Deadline is December 7th!

Have you enrolled yet? Not sure where to start? Here are a few steps to help you make the December 7 enrollment date Find a Plan Medicare “Part D” is a collection of prescription drug coverage plans. The first thing you want to do is Find the Medicare plan that best matches your needs – Visit the official Medicare website to do a personalized search that should... Read More

Watch or Play- Senior Pool Tournament 12/20 & 12/21

Beaumont seniors have spent November and December getting qualified for the Best Year’s Pool Tournament coming up on 12/20 & 12/21.  If you have already qualified, enjoy the tournament- and good luck from all of us at SETXseniors.com. If you have not qualified, check out the tournament as a spectator. You can meet some great people and decide if you should get qualified... Read More

Gov. Perry, Lawmakers Call for Drug Screening for TANF, UI Applicants

Gov. Rick Perry was joined by Sen. Tommy Williams, Rep. Brandon Creighton and other lawmakers to call for reforms to the state’s welfare and unemployment benefit programs, including authorizing drug screenings for those applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. Sen. Jane Nelson has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming... Read More

Be a Part of the “Christmas Tour of Homes” in Nederland

Decorating your Southeast Texas home for the holiday is hard work- and who gets to see it? A few family members, a couple of neighbors and friends. Not a whole lot of people for all the work you put into making your home festive. The kind of hard work and dedication you put into your holiday decorations deserves a real audience. First Baptist Nederland is having a “Christmas... Read More

Qualifying for Christmas Pool Tournament

Pool is a great game for SETX seniors.  It’s not a game that requires the brute strength or stamina we had in our youth. In a lot of ways, Southeast Texas seniors actually have a lot of advantages over younger players. First, a retiree has a lot more time to practice than a young guy with a full time job and growing kids. Second, patience counts for a lot in pool. Young players... Read More

Best Year’s Center Senior Health Fair

The Best Years Center in Beaumont will be holding a Mini-Health Day this Wednesday (November 14).  The hours sill be 9a-2p, and all activities will be in the Best Year’s Center library. Highlights include free blood pressure checks and nutritional information. There will also be a free bag of groceries and popcorn. This is a great opportunity to get some free medical information... Read More

Two Ways SETX Seniors can Help Orphans

Everyone has a soft spot in their heart for orphans. No one should have to grow up without being part of a family. From the fictional Annie to the real life Wendy of the Wendy’s hamburger chain, stories of Americans helping orphans are part of our culture. For the average Southeast Texas senior citizen, it can be difficult or impossible to adopt another child. There are little... Read More

Job Fair for SETX Veterans

Hiring Red, White & You! The Hiring Red, White & You job fair seeks to connect Texas veterans with employers who value the experience, discipline & other exceptional qualities inherent with a military background. The initiative is a joint effort of Texas Governor Rick Perry, Texas Medical Center surgeon James Henry “Red” Duke, Jr., the Texas Veterans Commission,... Read More

SETX Seniors Safe Driving Course

Southeast Texas Seniors looking to freshen their driving skills or to get a nice discount on their auto insurance can participate in a great “55+ Safe Driving Course” on November 18 at the Best Years Center in Beaumont. You can register by calling (409) 838-1902. This will NOT help with traffic tickets, but it does earn you a discount on your car insurance.  The course... Read More