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THE MONTHLY EVENT "SHARING WITH SENIORS" AT FALLS RIVER ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY TOOK PLACE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD. MUSIC PRESENTED BY DAVE FOUTS. EVERYONE SEEMED TO KNOW THE SONGS FROM YEARS AGO AND SANG ALONG. HOSTED TODAY BY WESTON MOORE FROM GRISWOLD HOME CARE AND BRENDA TEAGLE. DOOR PRIZE AND FAVORS FOR ALL! DAVE FOUTS LEADING THE SINGING

THIS MONTHLY EVENT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 2ND. SHEILA DEBASTIANI PRESENTED THE MUSIC - OPENING AND CLOSING THE EVENT. BOBBI SINKULA FROM BOBBI'S CHEF HOUSE WAS THE SPECIAL FEATURE. A PIE BAKED BY BOBBI WAS GIVEN AWAY AS A DOOR PRIZE. WRAPPED CANDY SERVED AS A FAVOR FOR ALL! IVETT PRUNER FROM JUST 2 QUESTIONS WAS THE HOSTESS. WINNER OF DOOR PRIZE WITH BOBBI SEKULA WHO DONATED DOOR PRIZE WITH BRIGHTON POINTE MARCH 2ND, 2026 SHEILA DEBASTIANI

GOLDEN NUGGETS   Our theme for March is “In your Easter Bonnet”   This is a nostalgic trip back to the time when wearing an Easter hat was special.  It made you feel all dressed up complete in a new dress, shoes and gloves.  Pastel ribbons, flowers, polka dots and maybe a cute little bunny or chick would accent this female accessory.  Gentleman would wear special top hats.  Proudly with your family you would join a crowd of others attending church and marching in an Easter pa

MICHAEL POLLARD'S STORY I would like to start out by saying, " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." My life started some sixty plus years ago, the seventh child of Linwood and Bettie Pollard. Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina in the Sixties was an interesting and challenging time, with segregation and racism leading the way. But in spite of all that, I survived and had a pretty good upbringing . Growing up in the southeast side of Raleigh in the pr

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