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Senior Calendar events were submitted by sponsoring organizations. For a full list of submitted events, visit www. star-telegram.com/horizons. Send events via email to kuecker@star- telegram.com, fax to 817-390-7005 or call 817-390-7748.

Benbrook Senior Dance

Senior Dance at the Benbrook Senior Center, 1010 Mercedes, on Tues., Nov. 3, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Live music and refreshments; $3 donation. Information: Call 817-249-6300.

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. Information: 817-503-5143.

Caring for our Elders

Tools and support for local caregivers, Sat., Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Dr. $5 donation includes registration, lunch and resource fair. Presented by Meals on Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Counties and City of Waxahachie. Register at www.servingthechildrenofyesterday.org or 972-351-9943.

VA Eldercare Benefits Workshop

Wed., Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Free lunch after workshop. The Conservatory at Keller Town Center, 200 Country Brook Dr., Keller. Information: 817-562-3100.

Driver Safety Program

Parc Place Retirement Community hosts the AARP Driver Safety Program, Thurs., Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Because of limited space, RSVP is required. Call 817-359-4995 for reservations. Parc Place is located at 1301 Airport Frwy., Bedford.

Westside AARP meeting

Westside AARP chapter 1266 will meet Fri., Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at Broadway Plaza at Western Hills, 6201 Plaza Pkwy. Brunch will be served. Mr. Ali will speak on Secure Horizons. Information: call Ann Ramsey, 817-989-1174.

Holly Daze Bazaar

Craft show and bazaar, Sat., Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, 4200 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. Original crafts by 42 crafters. Enjoy a therapeutic massage! Breakfast, snacks, and lunch available. Free admission. Sponsored by the Chancel Choir. All are welcome! Information: 817-737-3161.

Gold Tone Show Choir

The Gold Tone Show Choir for seniors presents "Send in the Clowns," its annual fundraiser. The first half of the show will feature songs like "The Great Pretender" and "Aquarius;" and holiday music will be featured after intermission. Sat., Nov. 14 at St. Luke Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1404 Sycamore School Rd., Fort Worth. Tickets: $10. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Refreshments served at intermission. Information: 817-457-8972 or check www.goldtoneshowchoir.org.

Family Caregivers Festival

Free half day of relaxation and entertainment for caregivers of adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Both caregivers and their loved ones are invited; assistance in taking care of the family member with dementia/Alzheimer’s available. Sat., Nov. 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bethesda Gardens Memory Care Community, 5349 Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth. Fashion show, bridge, dominoes, bingo, tai chi, music, arts and crafts, male caregiver’s fellowship and much more. Register by Nov. 11. Information: 817-292-8886.

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