Quilt Raffle for a New Senior Citizens Center
Jan12

Quilt Raffle for a New Senior Citizens Center

Some ladies from Lone Star Quilt Guild got together and made a quilt for us to Raffle off to raise funds for a New Senior Citizens Center. Tickets are $ 1.00 each or 6 for $ 5.00 Tickets can be purchase at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center 150 Martin Luther King Blvd Quilt can be seen at the Senior Center, too.

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Fundraiser To Be Held For New Senior Citizens Center
Nov10

Fundraiser To Be Held For New Senior Citizens Center

On Saturday, December 9th at 7:00 PM the Reilly Springs Jamboree will hold the December Jamboree at the Senior Citizens Center as a fundraiser for a new Senior Citizens Building. The cost will be $10.00 a person, as well as an optional donation. We are hoping to raise a lot of money with live music as well as a dance floor for all to enjoy. Bring a friend, and come hear some great music and help us raise funds for a new Senior...

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Sulphur Springs High School Class of 1950 Donates for NEW Senior Citizens Center
Feb21

Sulphur Springs High School Class of 1950 Donates for NEW Senior Citizens Center

The Sulphur Springs High School Class of 1950 made a donation towards a NEW Senior Citizens Center.  They  made the donation in Memory of Juanita Wallace.  Juanita  was their classmate and a LONG time Volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center.   The Class of 1950 Challenges EVERY Graduating Class  to make a donation towards acquiring a New Senior  Citizens Center.  

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Hawk Builders LLC Awarded Contract To Build New Senior Citizens Activity Center
Dec08

Hawk Builders LLC Awarded Contract To Build New Senior Citizens Activity Center

After 2 years, the Sulphur Springs City Council this week finally selected a contractor to build a new Senior Citizens Activity Center, to be funded in part by a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Community Development Block Grant-CV Community Resiliency Program Grant as well as voter approved bonds. “Since March of 2020, City staff along with hired professionals have been working diligently to design a Senior...

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Grant Writer Selected For TDHCA Grant Application To Help Fund New Larger Senior Citizens Center Building
Dec10

Grant Writer Selected For TDHCA Grant Application To Help Fund New Larger Senior Citizens Center Building

The delayed start of construction of the new senior citizens center building could in the long run end up helping the city in more ways than one – as the wait meant the city is able to apply for grant which would not only help keep up with the rising costs of materials but allow the design to be expanded. The project, along with renovations at Pacific Park, were approved by voters in 2019. The city sought bonds which will be...

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Of Interest to Senior Citizens; New Center, Upcoming Events, Walk to Remember
Jul13

Of Interest to Senior Citizens; New Center, Upcoming Events, Walk to Remember

According to Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, following the completion and dedication of new H W Grays Building, the City crews turned their attention to the Oak Avenue building site for the new Seniors Center. Bidding was opened for the construction of a metal frame; however only one bid came in and it was higher than was expected. So, meanwhile, some more clearing has been done on the...

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Senior Citizens Center Gets a Donation, Plans Health Fair and Shares Activities News
May11

Senior Citizens Center Gets a Donation, Plans Health Fair and Shares Activities News

May has been a busy month at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, with fun activities starting back up and a donation coming in to help with the needs of the Sr’s Center. Director Karon Weatherman shared the timely information with KSST. Oncor gave Meal A Day a $4,000.00 donation on May 11, 2021. We are so appreciative of every donation we receive. It helps to keep us going. Shown in Photo: Mary Ballard, Karon Weatherman,...

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Exterior Design For New Senior Citizens Activity Center Revealed
Aug25

Exterior Design For New Senior Citizens Activity Center Revealed

After several consults with Adam Panter of Rees Architecture Planning and Interior Design, a design plan for the new senior citizens activity center has finally been drafted. Design for a new Senior Citizens Center at 301 Oak Ave. in Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Director Karon Weatherman Tuesday afternoon released some of the drawings for the center to give community members a glimpse at the planned facility. The draft is...

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Architect, Land Purchase For New Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Approved
Jun03

Architect, Land Purchase For New Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Approved

The construction of a new senior citizens center advanced two steps Tuesday night with Sulphur Springs City Council’s potential arc approval of a potential architect and lot purchase. The final design for the new Grays Building at Pacific Park also is nearing completion as well, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. Voters in November 2019 approved use of up to $200,000 per year in Economic Development funds to...

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Meet New Library Volunteer at Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
Feb25

Meet New Library Volunteer at Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center

If you haven’t been to the Senior Citizens Center Library in awhile, you should come in and check it out. Nell Warren, a native of Hopkins County, has taken over the organization of the Library. Nell is a Retired Librarian from Frost Independent School District. Nell retired after working 26 years in the Frost ISD School Library for students Pre-K – 12 years. She was born and raised in Hopkins County and moved home to the...

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