Waterview is Granbury’s most elegant option for full-service senior retirement living on the lake.

Independent Living at The Point offers active seniors the chance to live their retirement years to the fullest, while eliminating thehassles and often unanticipated expenses of home maintenance.

According to General Manager Mitchell George, “Residents appreciate having no more worries about plumbing problems, roof leaks or dealing with rising energy costs, they value how Waterview maintains the community, including their beautiful apartment home, so that they can relax and enjoy life”. Many daily social activities are available for our residents, including: fishing on the lake, boating and water sports, parties and happy hours, wellness activities, movies at our on-site movie theater, and events at our clubhouse with heated pool and hot tub.

The Cove

Assisted Living at The Cove offers so much for an individual or family seeking a community with serenity, safety, and expertise in senior care. While providing exceptional amenities, The Cove also works with residents and their families to design a plan of care to meet your individual care needs. “We dedicate ourselves at the Cove to place the resident first and to partner with their families to provide the best individual care possible,” as stated by Karen Jennings, Executive Director for the Cove.

The Cove residents benefit from a rich package of amenities including three nutritious meals per day prepared by the facility’s own chef, laundry facilities, all utilities except telephone, weekly housekeeping, customized care plans designed by a nurse, 24-hour emergency call systems, apartment maintenance, scheduled transportation, activities and outings, wellness and exercise programs, use of all common areas, and more. Activities are designed around the resident’s interests, including exercise programs, knitting, bible study, local outings and book clubs.

The Cove also offers a certified state-of-the-art memory care community. It has been designed based upon cutting-edge research regarding how to better accommodate the daily living activity challenges faced by memory-impaired individuals. It is located in a separate, distinct, secure neighborhood with loving associates dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and therapeutic environment.

Vista’s Edge

Custom-built waterfront homes at Vista’s Edge at Waterview are designed with impeccable taste and exquisite details, featuring: detailed molding, built-in bookcases, state-of-the-art kitchens, energy efficient appliances and construction, interior and exterior fireplaces, beautiful patios overlooking Lake Granbury. Many offer boat docks. With access to all of Waterview’s retirement amenities, the Vista’s Edge is ideal for adults over 55 who desire their independence and prefer a low maintenance, custom-built home.

At Waterview, the residents can age in place gracefully in a full-service community, choosing from custom built lakefront homes, independent living, assisted living, or memory care neighborhoods, depending on their needs. Residents can enjoy a helping hand if they need it while enjoying life on the lake. With full-time lifestyle directors, wellness directors and on-site professional chefs, Waterview has everything you need and everything you want, right here on site. “My commitment along with the associates at Waterview is to provide the strongest level of support as you plan this new phase of living and we look forward to a healthy, long relationship with you.” – Mitchell George, General Manager.

Waterview is located at 100 and 101 Watermark Blvd. near downtown Granbury. For more information visit their website www.WaterviewLife.com or call 817.573.3434.

Mary Lou’s

Dinner Palace Theatre

Theatre cools off the Square with stars like Andrew Barrus. Riding a wave of excellent reviews from Granbury Theatre Company’s production of 1776, Andrew turns his talent to producing and directing the Murder Mystery Dinners at Mary Lou’s. Granbury Nutt House Players present the Murder Mystery A Deadly Game on August 11th and 25th. Visit the website for information on the Gospel Jubilee music show at the Nutt House Hotel or call 817.279.1207. For only $42 each you will enjoy a great three course dinner from Joe’s Pasta and a great show. BYOB.

Glen Rose Bluegrass Jam 

Free bluegrass jam sessions at beautiful Historic Oakdale Park in Glen Rose. All levels of musicians are invited to attend from beginner to old pros. Bring your lawn chairs let the kids swim and have a great family day enjoying the music. Free to the public. The jam begins at 12:00 noon and continues until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday August 18th. For more info visit www.glenrosebluegrass.com.

Labor Day Weekend

Granbury

Warriors for Christ Biker Bash roars into town September 1st at 10:00 a.m. to September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy the Warriors for Christ Biker Bash over the Labor Day weekend. Expect lots a fun, arts and craft vendors, food vendors and many more activities. For more information please call David or Lisa Kimbrow at 817.964.5492.

Labor Day Weekend

Glen Rose

“Light Up the Town” 5k Fun Run / Walk begins September 1st with a 9 a.m. start time and benefits “Light up the Town” (Glen Rose’s Christmas Celebration). Prizes for: Most Creative Outfit, Brightest Outfit and Best Team Outfit/Uniform. Participants in bright neon gear will have the edge in this contest. Cost is $15 Pre-registration and $25 Day of Event entry fee. This event offers a 3.1 miles – fun run / walk. Register at www.glenrosetexas.net or call 254.897.3081.

Historic Square Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Special Discounts offered at many stores. Prize drawings for shopping and children activities highlight the day. Visit www.historicdowntownglenrose.org for more information.

1st Annual Labor Day Hollywood and Vine’s got Talent – Have a fabulous meal with food and drink specials, and enjoy a talent-filled day. Free admission. Restaurant Hours: 11a.m. to midnight. Scheduled performers begin at 2:00 p.m. with Kim Younkin. Then at 5:00 p.m., Three Rivers Shine takes the stage. Brad Hulsey Band begins at 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss the Hot Dog Eating Contest. To enter call 214.770.5465. Deadline 6 p.m. on August 25th. www.hollywoodandvinerestaurant.com

Sights and scenes of the “magic valley” expressed in the photos of our readers often describe this land between the rivers far better than words. Some have suggested my term “magic valley” overstates. However, I think it all depends on what the word “magic” means to you. If you like your magic flashy, July 4th and Christmas flash here in a big way; if magic means to you a quiet retreat where peace washes over your soul like waves on a sunlit beach; if magic is the green growth feeding life with God’s love, then this is the magic valley for you, too.

I spent a great deal of my summer on family business and drove my kids and grandchildren to many communities over several states for fun and emergencies. Like Dorothy in Oz I can tell you there’s no place like the magic valley.

My grandson took me camping in the mountains of New Mexico. I admit the mountain temperature is difficult to compete with, but my remote-controlled bed verses an air mattress on rocky cold ground wins after one night. Give me green valleys, cool breezes over sparkling water. Others can keep the hot concrete and crowded hotels of the city, where you are a number, not the Freemans. That is definitely not magical.

Even the language here is simple. An example is the night I pulled up to Gexa Pavilion in Dallas to let my daughter, granddaughter and friend out for a boy-band concert. The parking attendant said: “Big time rush.” I said, “No, I’m not in a hurry at all.” He laughed. My granddaughter said, “Nana! That’s the group playing.” I think Elvis has left the building and living somewhere in Granbury or Glen Rose.

I am clicking my ruby-red heels together and shouting there’s no place like home in the magic valley. It’s a virtual vacation.

Last month we celebrated the National Day of the Cowboy for the first time ever in Hood County. I’m so proud to have nominated one of the best cowboys ever–Larry Avery. He puts his talent on the line with his faith everyday and his neighbors are rewarded.

Thanks to David and Kay Moore and Boots Hubbard for their work on this event and the Rio Brazos Music Hall for hosting it. Kay Moore pulled together information and planned the entire Day of the Cowboy event in less than a week. We are blessed to have people like Kay supporting our community. Last month due to a misunderstanding, Kay’s article mentioned Mason Mayne, having been inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Although he wasn’t in that noted group, many thought he should have been. Also in Kay’s article Cissy’s husband is listed as David and that should be Don. Mayne’s death was in 1997.

There is no telling what events and great times will happen in August that hasn’t even been planned yet. As you look to the end of summer, don’t forget the fun things to do in Granbury and Glen Rose. You and your family will love the Labor Day weekend events. I don’t understand how there’s always a new innovative happening here. It’s magic! 

Peggy

A Celebration of Life Gala

August 2nd, 2012 | Posted by PrintOne in Showcase Articles - (0 Comments)

The door slowly opened and a young woman tentatively looked in before she entered.

“Come in,” a friendly volunteer called out to her.

The young woman walked through the door at The Brazos Pregnancy Clinic (BPC) and looked around, her eyes large and luminous.

“Can I help you?” the volunteer asked.

A long pause and then a voice, shaking with emotion whispered, “I think I’m pregnant, and I have no one to help me!” Her expression mirrored her pain.

Many are broken, many unsure of what their future holds. Fear tries to hold them back from making healthy decisions and choices. Friends at Brazos Pregnancy Clinic wait to help here. Every day Hood County families face similar unexpected struggles. The Brazos Pregnancy Clinic is a non-profit organization ministering to women and families confronted with unplanned pregnancies. Its purpose is to aid hurting women and families through lay counseling and support services while being an advocate for the unborn child.

Over the past few years, the number of families served at BPC tripled. Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and parenting classes all are a part of their weekly agenda. Almost daily, volunteers and staff supply emergency needs such as diapers, formula and clothing. The new employment placement program offers assistance and direction for the men involved with these families.

The SOZO Program, a group of young people who have made the decision to save sex for marriage, provides teens with positive, factual, and up-to-date information and encouragement to help them make healthy lifestyle choices. It reached over 2,500 students during the 2011-12 school year. One teacher wrote, “Excellent information offered at the right level. Material is right on for 7th graders. Activities and topics related to their lives.”

Everyone can help with this loving facility. You can pray, volunteer and donate. The rewards are great. Not only do you save a life and enrich a family in a time of need, you can also make lifelong friends. The annual BPC Gala is the first social outing of the fall season and has become known as the place to be for fun, great auction items and entertainment. Sean Mitchell from The DFW All-Stars (formerly of Granbury Live) is back by popular demand to entertain this year and he does entertain. If you have never heard Sean, you are in for an amazing treat. Sean has performed all over the world.

The gala needs to make $10-15K more this year than ever. All donations are appreciated. BPC personifies the heart of Granbury—people enjoying life—a life of purpose. Not just another gala but a good time that lends a helping hand. Join in as BPC offers help and privacy to happy clients. Also BPC is offering bible studies that include mom, beautiful babies and blessed volunteers.

For sponsorship and/or tickets to the Annual Gala, please visit
www.brazospregnancyclinic.com or call BPC at 817.579.1233 or Gala Chair, Julia Pannell at 817.308.7427.

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