The deadline to nominate some worthy person for the Senior Arkansas Hall of Fame is June 3, 2024. The Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services recognizes outstanding senior Arkansans who have served their communities and enhanced the lives of fellow Arkansas seniors. Seniors may be nominated by anyone. The […]
Arkansas Diamonds headed to Senior Olympic Nationals in July in Pittsburgh; 2 other tourneys in Biloxi & Benton
The Arkansas Diamonds 50+ team is headed to the the Senior Olympic basketball national tournament. This group of local women athletes has already racked up several wins. They have two gold medals from tournament competition, as well as three silvers and a bronze. This is 3-on-3 half-court play, with two 15-minutes halves. Since they placed […]
Saline Memorial Behavioral Health Hosting Senior Health & Resource Fair Sept 30th
The Saline Memorial Behavioral Health unit is hosting a Senior Health & Resource Fair in at the Benton Senior Center in partnership with the Right Insurance Agency. This event will take place on Friday, September 30th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 1800 Citizens Drive in Benton. This event will include information, […]
Don’t use National Flip a Coin Day to decide on your retirement. Ask these 5 questions instead.
Yes, there is a National Day for pretty much everything, including flipping a coin! It’s a bit mind-boggling when you realize some of the decisions that have been made based on the flipping of a coin. A coin toss between two brothers provided Wilbur Wright his place in the history books as the first one […]
Learn Tai Chi at the Benton Senior Adult Center Starting May 5th
Come to the Senior Center to learn Tai Chi and help prevent arthritis and falls. A new beginner Tai Chi class is starting May 5th at 8:30 a.m. The classes will be every Thursday morning. The cost is free and located at the Benton Senior Activity Center at 1800 Citzens Drive, Benton, AR 72015. Register […]
What does the Honey-I-Love-You Letter have to do with Money Monday?
A special part of being in a relationship with someone means that each of us has our own gifts and talents we bring to the unity. One person may have the gifts of organization and adventure while the other could have the gift of optimism, administration, or nurture for example. Maybe you’re the person in […]
Money Mondays: 3 Things About Market Fluctuations – for Young Investors & Seasoned Ones
What Goes Up… Must Come Down? “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” –Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s words hold true, whether in context of his social justice efforts or an investment portfolio. While […]
Money Mondays: Here are 6 questions you should be asking about Medicare [and when to sign up]
It’s Fall y’all! That means two things, Pumpkin Spice Lattes… and Medicare because it’s time for the Annual Election Period. (What is that? You’ll see.) Even if you aren’t old enough to be included in Medicare, this information is good to know before electing and may be helpful if your parents are Medicare age. Here […]