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Events coming up in the greater Lewisville area
From staff reports
'Bonsai Basics' program
The Flower Mound Public Library will host the program "Bonsai Basics" at 1 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane.
Learn about bonsai, the art of growing miniature trees or shrubs in containers. Presenter Bruce Harris is a local resident and member of The Fort Worth Bonsai Society. He is a practicing hobbyist in this art.
Call 972-874-6165 to register for this free event.
Trash bash set
Keep Lewisville Beautiful's 21st annual Trinity Trash Bash (TTB) waterway clean up will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 17 at the Lake Park catfish picnic area.
For information visit www.trinitytrashbash.com.
Women of Flower Mound meeting
The Women of Flower Mound will host an evening of shopping, food and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bridlewood Golf Club. Guests are welcome, and guests don't have to live in Flower Mound to join or attend. RSVP at womenofflowermound.org.
Meetings include a fun program, door prizes and a delicious dinner.
Instead of a speaker for the November meeting, it will be the WOFM Market where participants can get Christmas shopping done.
Those interested in having a booth can contact president@thewomenofflowermound.org to RSVP your business, which is free to members and $35 for non-members, and a donation from everyone of 10 percent of your sales goes back to WOFM.
Bring non-perishable food donations for Christian Community Action.
Visit the site frequently for announcements. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for registration and get acquainted time, dinner is served at 7 p.m., and it generally concludes between 8:30 and 9 p.m.
RSVP for the meeting by the Thursday prior to each meeting date to
get the discounted timely RSVP dinner rate of $15 for members. RSVPs
received after Thursday, and pricing at the door and for guests will be
at the full price of $20. Dinner fees can be paid with cash or check at
the door or by credit card online in advance of the meeting.
Counselor to offer help
Reni Parker, a licensed professional counselor, will be conducting an eight-week support program called SafeHaven to provide guidance to children and their families coping with the loss of a loved one.
SafeHaven is sponsored by Ann's Haven VNA and will meet Thursdays, now through Dec. 13 (except Nov. 22), at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Denton, 2200 North Bell Avenue. The meeting time is 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SafeHaven is open to any child age 5 through 18 years of age who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no cost to attend SafeHaven, but reservations are requested and can be made by calling Ann's Haven VNA at 940-349-5900 or 1-800-383-5435.
Grief Recovery Support Group
If you've lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, call the Grief Recovery Support Group to find out information about the group's weekly grief share seminar/support group.
A new series began Sept. 20 and meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 1401 Cross Timbers Road in Flower Mound.
Call 972-539-5200 for information.
Newcomers club meetings set
The Greater Lewisville Newcomers Club was organized in 1975 to promote friendships, provide activities and social contacts and foster interest in the civic affairs of the community. Membership is open to new and existing residents of the communities in the Greater Lewisville area. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from September thru May, at 9:30 a.m., at the Lewisville Church of Christ, 901 College Parkway in Lewisville.
For information visit www.glnclub.org.
Library group sets meetings
The Lewisville Public Library Friends of the Family meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the library.
Spirithorse International program
Spirithorse International in Corinth announces its newest program, Spirithorses for Heroes, which is designed to serve wounded American warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Utilizing its award-winning methods for rehabilitation, Spirithorse will provide free equine-assisted healthcare sessions to physically and mentally wounded veterans commencing Sept. 4 at its headquarters facilities in Corinth.
Spirithorse currently is the largest center for equine-assisted healthcare in the world, serving over 400 people with special needs free of charge each week.
Additionally, Spirithorse has 70 licensed centers worldwide that serve approximately 5,000 clients with special needs each week.
Contributions to support the wounded warriors may be mailed to Spirithorse at 1960 Post Oak Drive, Corinth, Texas 76210, or made by credit/debit card through its web site at www.spirithorsetherapy.com.
KLB seeks nominations
Keep Lewisville Beautiful (KLB) recognizes one residential and one business each month from April through October for the "Yard of the Month." KLB is looking for nominations. All nominations must be in by the 20th of each month. Photos of each property will be displayed on KLB's website by the 25th of each month for voting.
For information call 972-538-5949 or visit www.keeplewisvillebeautiful.org.
Flower Mound Walking Women
The Flower Mound Walking Women meet-up group is a free all women's walking group that walks various trails in Flower Mound. The group encourages those interested to bring their socialized dog. Go to http://www.meetup.com/Flower-Mound-walking-women to sign up for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning and evening walks.
Volunteers needed to help nursing home residents
The North Central Texas Council of Governments' (NCTCOG) Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program has immediate need for warm-hearted volunteers to help residents of nursing and assisted living facilities in Denton and Collin Counties. Ombudsmen advocate for residents' rights including, but not limited to, dependable and consistent care and an environment that promotes the residents' dignity, self-determination and communication.
Volunteer Ombudsmen also receive and investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, residents or their families. Since many residents do not receive regular visitors or have close relatives, it may be difficult for them to enlist advocates. Volunteer Ombudsmen serve as advocates for all residents, connecting them to their broader communities, affirming their rights, and assisting them in resolving concerns.
No prior experience is required to serve as a volunteer ombudsman, but volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and complete a free training course that consists of both classroom study and training at local nursing homes, lasting up to 34 contact hours. After training, volunteers serve an internship, working two to three hours per week in their assigned facility. Hours are flexible and are determined by each volunteer. Training begins in late August and will be held locally.
For information contact Pat Borgfeldt at 817-360-0984 or PBorgfeldt@nctcog.org.
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