Hi Neighbor social recalls New York luncheon and Mardi Gras plans
In Texas City the Hi Neighbor club hosted a New York themed luncheon directed by Karen Cullen with Jackie Arbogast leading a Rockette style program. The event featured Pally Rees Marin Perry and others, plus a Mardi Gras party planned by Our Lady of Fatima PTO on February 21 with a New Orleans band and a midnight buffet.
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Mary Ellen Doyle
Texas
Hi Neighbor
New York
Karen Cullen
Marina Perry
Jackie Arbogast
N.Y
Jackie
COM
Tootie Tranchina
Carol Mayne
Sandee Fairey
Edith Eason
Burwell and
Enos
Kay Arlewine
Our Lady of Fatima School
Our Lady of Fatima
Patty
New Orleans
Anita Bourgeois
Bourgeois
Louisiana
Anita
UHCL Aids Career Path With Intensive Workshops
UHCL will host Career Exploration Workshops at 2700 Bay Area Blvd offering a 15 hour program to help students define a satisfying career. Two series run on Tuesdays and Saturdays with six and four week durations. Sessions cover interests values and self image plus inventories and decision making. A separate Career Re-entry Group meets Fridays for six weeks. Cost 100 dollars with 40 dollar deposit. registration by Feb 6. Call 488-9215 for details.
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Houston
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bay Area Blvd
Andy Smith
Uhclear Lake
Brook Zemel
Glenda Warren
Mary
Ant Holton
Uh-Clear Lake
Uh-Clear Lake Counseling Center
Bayou Bldg
Counseling Center
Signs of loneliness in elderly may be mistaken for solitude
College Station experts warn family and friends that an elderly person may seem to seek time alone yet not be lonely. Risk factors include loss of loved ones, homebound status, transportation barriers, illness, and income. Listen for time oriented complaints and signs like irritability, withdrawal, or restlessness.
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College Station
Judith Warren
Texas A&m University Agricultural Extension Service
Loneliness Tied to Elder Health and Counseling Options
Gerontologist notes loneliness links to psychosomatic symptoms and real health issues. Elder loneliness stems from long-standing social problems and may need professional counseling. Situational loneliness is common among seniors and tied to risk factors. Options include grief counseling, AARP Widow-to-Widow groups, senior centers, nutrition sites, friendly visitor programs, and low-cost transportation, home aide services, nursing care, and emergency alert systems.
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Warren
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
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