Eat a catfish dinner with all the trimmings and support the Benton Senior Center at the same time. READ MORE BELOW The Saline County Council on Aging will host a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Thursday, October 17th. You can pre-order your meal ticket for $17.00 or get 6 tickets for $100.00. Meal tickets are […]
Bryant Senior Center to host Health Fair Sept 5th with pie contest and giveaways
The Bryant Senior Center Health & Information Fair Fall into Health! Thursday, September 5th 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. READ MORE BELOW Door Prizes, Giveaways, Fun! And… A Best Pie in the County Contest. Seniors, bake your best pie, Chocolate, Pecan, Lemon or Cherry, or whatever your heart desires. The judging will start at […]
Arkansas teams take Gold and Silver at Senior Olympics Basketball Tournament
You’ll see some familiar faces from Saline County in these winning teams. The Arkansas Green Diamonds (AROK) recently showcased their basketball skills at the Mississippi and Arkansas Senior Olympics Basketball Tournament. They competed in three different age division from 50-64. The 55’s team brought home the Bronze medal in Mississippi, while the 60’s team achieved […]
Nominate someone by June 3rd for the Senior Arkansas Hall of Fame
The deadline to nominate some worthy person for the Senior Arkansas Hall of Fame is June 3, 2024. The Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services recognizes outstanding senior Arkansans who have served their communities and enhanced the lives of fellow Arkansas seniors. Seniors may be nominated by anyone. The […]
Senior Centers not closing, just changing service providers
UPDATE MAY 14, 2024 Because the rumor mill is still churning, here’s the main point of this article – the Senior Activity Centers are not closing. The two locations in Saline County (one at The River Center in Benton and one at The Center at Bishop in Bryant) are under administration by Central Arkansas Development […]
Senior 3 on 3 tourney June 1st features appearance by former Razorbacks players
Come see the 2024 Arkansas Senior Olympics 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament featuring an appearance by former Razorbacks players. Come cheer on your Arkansas Diamonds, Gems, and Big Dogs. This event is free admission. Read More Below See special guests, “The Triplets,” Marvin Delph, Sidney Moncrief, and Ron Brewer. Watch free throw and 3 point […]
Arkansas Diamonds headed to Senior Olympic Nationals in July in Pittsburgh; 2 other tourneys in Biloxi & Benton
The Arkansas Diamonds 50+ team is headed to the the Senior Olympic basketball national tournament. This group of local women athletes has already racked up several wins. They have two gold medals from tournament competition, as well as three silvers and a bronze. This is 3-on-3 half-court play, with two 15-minutes halves. Since they placed […]
Saline Memorial Behavioral Health Hosting Senior Health & Resource Fair Sept 30th
The Saline Memorial Behavioral Health unit is hosting a Senior Health & Resource Fair in at the Benton Senior Center in partnership with the Right Insurance Agency. This event will take place on Friday, September 30th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 1800 Citizens Drive in Benton. This event will include information, […]
Don’t use National Flip a Coin Day to decide on your retirement. Ask these 5 questions instead.
Yes, there is a National Day for pretty much everything, including flipping a coin! It’s a bit mind-boggling when you realize some of the decisions that have been made based on the flipping of a coin. A coin toss between two brothers provided Wilbur Wright his place in the history books as the first one […]
Learn Tai Chi at the Benton Senior Adult Center Starting May 5th
Come to the Senior Center to learn Tai Chi and help prevent arthritis and falls. A new beginner Tai Chi class is starting May 5th at 8:30 a.m. The classes will be every Thursday morning. The cost is free and located at the Benton Senior Activity Center at 1800 Citzens Drive, Benton, AR 72015. Register […]