Half century pen pals meet in Wichita Falls reunion
Yenda Gunter of Texas and Keiko Tomita of Japan, pen pals for 60 years, finally met in person in Wichita Falls. The reunion included family, translated moments, shared stories, and small gifts as they recalled decades of letters, birthdays, and life events across the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Yeada
Texas
Keiko
Japan
Yenda Gunter
Keiko Tomita
Koichi
Aiko
Kyoko
Gunther
Hokkaido
America
Gunter
Pacific
Yenda
Tomitas
Yeada Gunter
Witchita Falls
Al-Anon and Alzheimer's Groups Outline Meetings and Help
Al-Anon and Alzheimer's groups announce meetings and volunteer opportunities. Basin AFG Monday evenings at 3610 N Golder Ave New Day AFG Tuesday evenings at 4141 Tanglewood Lane Suburban Al-Anon AFG Monday and Wednesday meetings with various times 2433 E 11th St Valor Para Cambiar AFG Spanish sessions 801 N Lauderdale Ave 1910 Al-Anon AFG 8 pm Tuesdays 206 NE Fifth St Andrews Big Bend AFG 5 30 pm Thursdays 502 E Lockhart Ave Alpine Call 638 0451 for details and resources from the Alzheimer's Association helpline 800 272 3900 or alz.org walk listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Alzheimer’s Association
Odessa
Kimmy
Kmay
Alz
Alz.org
Al-Non
Basin Afg
N. Golder Ave
Tanglewood Lane
Al-Anon
Lth
Valor Para Cambiar
Health brief lists Midland area support groups
A compilation of local support groups covers Parkinson’s caregivers Arthritis and multiple sclerosis groups grief recovery and survivorship programs. Listings include meeting times places such as PBRPC Midland 2910 LaForce Blvd and Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord 1603 N Grandview Ave. Contacts include 563-1061 and 640-2162.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Area Agency On Aging
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
The
Southwest Parkinson Society
PBRPC
LaForce Blvd
LaForce Boulevard
Windecker
Pbrpc.org
Swparkinson.org
Fb.com
Compassionatefriendswesttexas
Texas Tech Physicians of
Permian Basin
N. Ave
West Texas
Jerry Savoy
Westtex Asms
Aol
Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord
N. Grandview Ave
Food Addicts Anonymous
la Hacienda
B & J Plaza
N. Midkiff Road
la Hacienda B & J Plaza
Alcoholics Anonymous
Compassionate Friends of
Heart To Heart
Facebook
Compassionate FriendsWest
Texas
Odessacrisiscenter.com
Interim Healthcare and Hospice Grief Support Group
Washington Ave
Langston
Medical Center Hospital
Wheatley Stewart
Fifth St
Lolita Kelly
Diabetes Support Group
Redeemer Lutheran Fellowship Hall
East 18Th
Paula Waldrop
Midland Area Support Group
Health South Rehab
Myths About Therapy in Mental Health Awareness Month
May brings Mental Health Awareness Month with facts about therapy and its benefits. Kristi Edwards, Clinical Director at Centers, explains myths like therapy being only for serious issues and that all therapists are the same, urging commitment and trust in the process. Contact Centers for Children and Families in Midland or Odessa for discussion and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristi
Centers
Centers For Children and Families
Midland
Odessa
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Associated Press
Torin Halsey
Time Record News AP
Oalife
OAOA
Oapa
Compass Hospice
Stacie DeMoss
Sdemoss
Compasshospice
Sanspice.com
Al-Non Family Groups
Alateen.org
Holesale
Andrews
Americas
Psale
Nurs E
SY Cone Jewelers
E. 42Nd St
tAevome Fame
Merc Warehouse
Gary
Ee ST
Arpets Showroom
Kristi Edwards
Pulse of America Research
Pulsepoll.com
Pulse Esearch
Liz's
Homefusnichinge & Gifte Budal Registry
Justin
Sween
Avery Happy Bee
N. Grandview
WNI
Country Center
Vike
Peeboot Rolow
Teitier
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