New Neighbors to meet Feb. 10

Accomplished singer/ musician to perform

The New Neighbors Club will hold its monthly meeting/ luncheon on Feb. 10 at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway.

The program will start at 10:30 a.m. and will be presented by Geoffrey Andrews, an accomplished singer/musician.

Geoffrey, a Lubbock native has traveled the United States and internationally to sing.

He recorded a Christmas album with The London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road in London.

Last Christmas, he performed to a sold-out concert with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra.

Lunch will be served after the program, and the cost is $20.

Reservations are required at least three days prior to the event. Members, watch for your Evite in your email or spam email.

One can RSVP through the Evite or contact Roni Allen (text) 281-507-4083 or email okieroni1@gmail.com.

If unable to attend, reservations must be cancelled at least three days prior to the event. The club must pay for all reservations made, even the “no shows.” Non-members contact Roni.

Optional games afterward; contact your game leaders if interested.

February is here and I am sharing information I have learned about this month.

February comes from Latin word for februa, which means to cleanse.

Seems like January should have had that meaning. Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day. I do not care if he sees his shadow. I am praying for rain.

Feb. 12 is Super Bowl LVII (57) guess who I am rooting for (PM)?

Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day. Feb. 20 is Presidents Day.

Feb. 21 is Mardi Gras and will follow with 40 days until Easter. This is really a busy month. Seems like February is just one long party! Cheers!

Garrison Institute established in honor of Mildred & Shirley Garrison

The Garrison Institute on Aging was established in 1999 and named in honor of Mildred and Shirley Garrison in 2005. Our mission is to promote healthy aging through research and promote educational and community outreach programs.

If you have questions on health issues, aging, chronic disease and mental health, please reach out to us. We can assist in

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connecting with the right group for your concerns.

Care Partner Academy

The Care Partner Academy session will be held Feb. 15, at noon at 6630 S Quaker, Suite G. Kara Jones, MS, CCC-SLP, Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist, UMC, will present Do I Look Like I Have Swallowing Problems?

This is an informal group that meets monthly to share various topics and is free and open to the public.

For additional information, contact Joan at 806.743.1217 or email at joan.blackmon@ttuhsc.edu.

Healthy Aging Lecture Series

The Healthy Aging Lecture Series will continue on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 3pm. The event is free and open to the public.

For details on topic and speaker, call 806.743.7821. The event will be held at the Academic Event Center (3601 4th St.). There is ample parking next to building and ADA parking as well.