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Our theme for February is Mardi Gras. Carrying out the colors (purple, green and gold) of Mardi Gras, many wore the colors and outfits and some even made hats for the occasion. We had masks and beads for those that wanted them. It just made things more festive! Our shuttle bus picked up many that were all decked out for Mardi Gras! INSIDE THE "PARTY BUS"! fulfilling the number 1 need: socialization! DALTON BEE FROM BEE FAMILY INSURANCE WAS THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES TODAY.

This informative and fun event held its first one at Berkeley Spring in Raleigh on Monday, February 23rd. Darrel Darnell entertained the residents who learned about The Senior Network and what they do. Door Prize. Favors for ALL! Hosted by Crystal Alston from SYNERGY HOME CARE. The residents of Berkeley Spring expressed their appreciation of THE SENIOR NETWORK for bringing this event to their residence. DARREL DARNELL CRYSTAL ALSTON

THE LODGE STEVE PFANENSTIEL WAS THE ENTERTAINER AND THE SPECIAL FEATURE WAS PRESENTED BY SUSAN BEASLEY FROM MARY K. DOOR PRIZE. FAVORS FOR ALL! HOSTED BY DENISE TORAIN FROM WISDOM SENIOR CARE. STEVE PFANENSTIEL

DAVE FOUTS PERFORMED AND LED A SING-ALONG WITH 27 RESIDENTS PARTICIPATING. PAULA ZEMBAL FROM ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION WAS THE SPECIAL SPEAKER. DOOR PRIZE. FAVORS FOR ALL! HOSTED BY DR. GABRIEL TRINCADO. DAVE FOUTS LED A SING-ALONG!

THE SENIOR NETWORK HELD ITS MONTHLY EVENT AT HUNTINGTON SPRING IN WAKE FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH. MUSIC BY SHEILA DEBASTIANI. SPECIAL SPEAKER WAS CARRIE BLUM FROM WELLCARE. DOOR PRIZE. FAVORS FOR ALL. HOSTED BY CRYSTAL ALSTON FROM SYNERGY HOME CARE. CARRIE BLUM GIFTS FROM WELLCARE SHEILA DEBASTIANI CRYSTAL ALSTON

OUR MONTHLY EVENT AT CADENCE IN WAKE FOREST WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH. JILL BRIGHT FROM BRIGHT FUNERAL HOME WAS OUR GUEST SPEAKER AND DAVE FOUTS WAS OUR ENTERTAINER. DOOR PRIZE. FAVORS FOR ALL! HOSTED BY CRYSTAL ALSTON FROM SYNERGY HOME CARE AND JEAN JACKSON. DAVE FOUTS PERFORMING JILL BRIGHT CRYSTAL ALSTON JEAN JACKSON

CALYX MUSIC BY SHEILA DEBASTIANI. LOCAL ARTIST MARY HILBERT WAS SPECIAL FEATURE AND PRESENTED HER PAINTINGS AS DOOR PRIZES. FAVORS FOR ALL. HOSTED BY DALTON BEE FROM BEE FAMILY INSURANCE. MARY HILBERT PRESENTS PAINTINGS TO TWO RESIDENTS. DALTON BEE ALSO IN PICTURE SHEILA DEBASTIANI DALTON - 678-325-9669

MARSHA DUKE, DIRECTOR OF REVIVE HER MINISTRIES WAS SPECIAL SPEAKER DAVE FOUTS PROVIDED THE MUSIC DOOR PRIZE - FAVORS FOR ALL HOSTED BY CRYSTAL ALSTON

DAVE FOUTS ENTERTAINS HOSTED BY JOSH MIDDLETON FROM MIDDLETON FAMILY INSURANCE.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED EASTER PARADE! IT'S FREE; IT'S FUN; AND YOU COULD WIN A PRIZE! CREATE THE PRETTIEST OR MOST UNUSUAL EASTER BONNET (OR HAT)! OPEN TO ALL AGES! REGISTRATION TABLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF BELK'S - LOWER LEVEL - AT TRIANGLE TOWN CENTER, 5959 TRIANGLE TOWN BLVD., RALEIGH, MARCH 20TH. SEATING AVAILABLE FOR CONTINUOUS ENTERTAINMENT FROM 11 AM - 3 PM. CALL 954-666-2040 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRE-REGISTRATION!

OUR FIRST MONTHLY EVENT AT WINDSOR SPRING IN RALEIGH, NC, WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH. "THE BOOMERS" (VICTORIA AND JONATHAN) PLEASED EVERYONE WITH "LOVE" MUSIC. THE SENIOR NETWORK EXPLAINED WHAT THEY DID AND SAID THEY WOULD BE WILLING TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FROM WINDSOR SPRING TO TRIANGLE TOWN CENTER FOR "SENIOR DAY AT THE MALL" IF THEY HAD RESERVATIONS FOR AT LEAST FIVE PEOPLE. THERE IS NO CHARGE. THERE WAS A DRAWING FOR A DOOR PRIZE AND ALL PRESENT RECEIVED A

MONTHLY EVENT "SHARING WITH SENIORS" WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD AT FALLS RIVER IN RALEIGH. MUSIC BY DAVE FOUTS. SPECIAL FEATURE WAS HOPELINE WHICH PROMOTES MENTAL WELLNESS AND CONNECTION. DOOR PRIZE. FAVORS FOR ALL. HOSTED BY WESTON MOORE FROM GRISWOLD HOME CARE AND SENIOR ADVOCATE BRENDA TEAGLE. DAVE FOUTS PERFORMING

A publication of The Senior Network February 2026 GOLDEN NUGGETS   The Amethyst is February’s birthstone and belongs to the Quartz family. It’s almost impossible to miss the sparkling purple of an amethyst gem. It’ll undoubtedly grab your attention. But beyond its beauty, it holds sentimental value. It’s the perfect gift for marking your 6th or 33rd wedding anniversary. The brilliant purple color of amethyst comes from iron residues, irradiation, and trace/transition metals.

ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH, THE SENIOR NETWORK HELD ITS "SENIOR DAY AT THE MALL". THE THEME WAS "ROCK 'N ROLL". CRYSTAL ALSTON FROM SYNERGY HOME CARE WAS THE MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES. A REAL NATURAL FOR THE PART, SHE WAS DRESSED IN PINK AND BLACK WHICH WENT ALONG WITH THE DECOR FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT DAY. CRYSTAL ALSTON THE EDUCATIONAL VENDORS WERE ALL AMAZING! COACH DIA FROM BALM IN GILEAD DALTON BEE FROM BEE FAMILY INSURANCE CARING HANDS HEALTH REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS WISDOM S

ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, THE SENIOR NETWORK HELD ITS MONTHLY "SHARING WITH SENIORS" EVENT AT THE CROSSINGS. SINGALONG WITH NELLIE YANCEY. SPECIAL FEATURE PRESENTED BY MAGGIE ALCOCK OF ROWING DUCKS. DOOR PRIZE DONATED BY ROWING DUCKS. FAVORS FOR ALL! NELLIE YANCEY MAGGIE ALCOCK

On Monday, January 12, THE SENIOR NETWORK held its monthly get-together at the Gardens in Wakefield. Pat Tyler entertained the guests with her music. There was a door prize drawing and a favor for all attendees. It was hostd by Josh Middleton from Middleton Family Insurance. PAT TYLER

CALYX SENIOR LIVING CALYX SENIOR LIVING FACILITY IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA WELCOMED THE SENIOR NETWORK'S "SHARING WITH SENIORS" MONTHLY EVENT HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH. RESIDENTS WERE ENTERTAINED BY PERFORMER DAVE FOUTS AND EVERYONE PARTICIPATED IN THE SINGALONG. THEY LEARNED ABOUT MEDICARE OPTIONS FROM CARRIE BLUM FROM WELLCARE. THERE WAS A DOOR PRIZE AND FAVORS FOR ALL! HOSTED BY DALTON BEE FROM BEE FAMILY INSURANCE.

"SHARING WITH SENIORS" AT BRIGHTON POINTE IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. THIS EVENT TOOK PLACE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH. THE SENIOR NETWORK BRINGS MONTHLY EVENTS TO SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES. "SHARING WITH SENIORS" ON THIS DATE FEATURED MUSICIAN SHEILA DEBASTIANI AND A SPECIAL GUEST FROM HEART TO HOME MEALS. HOSTESS WAS WANDA BULLOCK FROM LINCOLN HERITAGE WHO HAD A DOOR PRIZE DRAWING AND A FAVOR FOR ALL ATTENDEES. PATRICK FROM HEART TO HOME MEALS MUSIC BY SHEILA DEBASTIANI WANDA B

JORDAN OAKS WAS BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. OUR SPECIAL SINGAONG MUSICAL WAS PRESENTD BY DAVE FOUTS AND THE OLE TIME GOSPEL GROUP. PROGRAMS, NEWSLETTERS AND SONGBOOKS FOR THE SINGALONG WERE PASSED OUT DOWNSTAIRS AS WELL AS UP ON THE BALCONY. JORDAN OAKS PROVIDED REFRESHMENTS INCLUDING HOT CHOCOLATE FOR THIS FESTIVE OCCASION. HOSTED BY WESTON MOORE FROM GRISWALD HOME CARE.

THE SENIOR TIMES TM A publication of The Senior Network   GOLDEN NUGGETS   January is a month of ups and downs.  There is an air of excitement for getting a fresh start.  However, there is the feeling of gloom because all the wonderful holiday festivities are over.  It is time to take down the tree and lights, say goodbye to family and distant friends and bid farewell to all those yummy holiday food and drinks that made you gain ten pounds that you now must struggle to lose.