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Send events via email to kuecker@star- telegram.com, fax to 817-390-7005 or call 817-390-7748.

Today: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Tues., Oct. 20, 2009, TAGS Quarterly Meeting. Program: Speaker: Marian Ross, Family and Consumer Sciences Program Leader, Texas AgriLife Extension Services of Tarrant County, on "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren." During this session learn about the complex issues of and resources for the growing number of people who are raising grandchildren. Information: call 817-531-8890.

AARP #4116 meeting

The Southwest Fort Worth chapter of AARP #4116 will meet Wed., Oct. 21 at Arborlawn United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 5001 Briarhaven Rd. Coffee at 10 a.m., followed by 10:30 a.m. program, featuring Texas Wesleyan School of Law professor Meg Penrose, describing the Wesleyan Innocence Project. Information: call 817-921-6717.

Health Fair

The Southwest Fort Worth Chapter of AARP and Arborlawn United Methodist Church invite you to a health fair on Wed., Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arborlawn UMC SAM Bldg., 4917 Briarhaven Rd., Fort Worth. Blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, waist circumference measurements plus information on pandemic flu, cancer, hearing services, heart disease and MedStar applications. For additional information, call 817-292-4758.

Fort Worth Grief Symposium

Fri., Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Speakers bring expertise and personal experience to grief-related topics. For information: call Tarrant Area Gerontological Society, 817-531-8890.

Benbrook Craft Show

Third annual Senior Craft Show, Fri., Oct. 23, and Sat., Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benbrook Senior Center, 1010 Mercedes, Benbrook. Free admission. Vendors are still sought; call Marcie at 817-249-6300 for more information.

Burleson Town & Country Garden

"Future Parks of Burleson" will be the program for October, with guest speaker Peter Kraus from the Burleson Parks Department. Please come to the Burleson Town & Country Garden meeting at 6:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 23. The club meets at the Senior Activity Center, at 216 SW Johnson Ave. Light refreshments will be served. For further information please contact Charlotte England, 817-295-7493.

Eldercare issues

State Sen. Jane Nelson, chair of the Health & Human Services Committee, will speak on Eldercare Issues on Wed., Oct 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Conservatory at Keller Town Center, 200 Country Brook Dr., Keller. Refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. by Fri., Oct 23. More information: call Jerald J. Black, 817-562-3100.

Fall Carnival for Seniors

Senior citizens are invited to The Wellington on Fri., Oct. 30 for a free fall carnival from 10 a.m. to noon. Play games and win prizes! No kids allowed but it’s ok to act like a kid again! The Wellington is located at 6150 Glenview Drive in North Richland Hills. Information: Call activity director Stephanie Duke at 817-577-0226.

The Confident Caregiver

The Alzheimer’s Association presents a Fall Caregiver Seminar entitled "The Confident Caregiver," featuring Andy Crocker, MS, Extension Program Specialist-Gerontology Health for the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Fri., Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hurst, 521 Pipeline Rd. No charge for family caregivers; $10 fee for professionals seeking CEU credits. Registration required; call Shelly Young at 817-336-4949.

Fall Craft Show

Sun Dancers 9th Annual Fall Craft Show, Sat., Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fossil Ridge High School, 4101 Thompson Rd. Booth space still available. Information: Email sun_dancer_craft_show@yahoo.com or call 817-503-5143.

Special art exhibition

An Art of Me: Painting by People with Dementia, an exhibition of some 50 works by local people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through Oct. 23 at Tanglewood Oaks, 2690 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth. Information: Call Lisa Buck at 817-336-4949.

Nutcracker Market

Holiday shopping event with jewelry, home decor, gourmet food and more. Tues., Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Conservatory at Keller Town Center, 200 Country Brook Dr., Keller. Information: 817-562-3100.

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