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10th Annual Thanks Vet Ball
The Nor California Big Band Preservation Society is offering free admission to current and past members of the armed services in full or part uniform attending the 10th Annual Thanks Vets Ball to be held on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Sacramento Elks Lodge #6, 6446 Riverside Blvd at Florin Road.

Bandleader Warner Seargant and his 15-Piece Swing Masters are making their first appearance in the society’s Ten Year Cavalcade of Bands and will perform from 2 –5 p.m.

Seargant, a graduate of Chico State, formed Swing Masters 14 years ago. During his 25 year tenure at El Camino High School Seargant founded its popular on-campus radiostation, one of the first in Northern California. Swing Masters has performed at numerous civic events, the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee and the Feather Falls Casino in Oroville.

Dancers will enjoy a mix of swing, fox trot, waltz, and Latin tempos. Dance hosts will be on hand and the song sequence includes four mixers. Snack will be offered at 3 p.m. and door prizes at 4 p.m. Tickets are available only at the door for $14 (regular), $12 each in groups of ten and $1 to members holding the Society Gold Card.

For more information, please call (916) 444-6138.

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Be a Santa to a Senior
Be a Santa to a Senior® is gearing up again this holiday season during a time when seniors may need more of the basic necessities. The popular campaign has delivered 1.2 million gifts to needy seniors throughout North America in the past six years.

The Home Instead Senior Care® office serving Yolo and upper Solano Counties is asking for help in providing presents to seniors who otherwise might not receive a gift this holiday season.

Tom Suharik, owner of the local Home Instead Senior Care office, expects gift requests to be up this year as the economic downturn continues and Social Security benefits fail to keep pace with daily living expenses.

“Most people aren’t aware that there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of seniors in every community who have no family and are alone,” said Suharik.

Here’s how the community can help: drop off a new, unwrapped gift to the Home Instead Senior Care office located at 405 Court St., Woodland, between now and Dec. 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The gifts will be distributed to local assisted living facilities in mid-December.

Popular gifts for seniors include blankets or throws, slippers, socks, toiletries, pajamas and robes, food such as sausages, cheeses and chocolates, bath towels, clothes such as sweat pants, sweaters and underwear, large-print books, puzzles and gift certificates to grocery and discount stores.

For more information about the program, call (530) 666-0613 or visit www.beasantatoasenior.com.

 

 

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