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Out and About: Lifelong Learners GTX looks ahead to fall term

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Lifelong Learners Georgetown is a continuing education community that has provided adult courses for over two decades. Registration is open for the fall term running October 5 through November 5. One set price gets enrollees into all classes, with almost twenty to choose from.
Andrew Gravely, who owns the Georgetown Culver’s, serves a Butter Burger and fish sandwich meal. Culver’s honors senior citizens every second Tuesday of the month and has a monthly senior raffle. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Andrew Gravely, who owns the Georgetown Culver’s, serves a Butter Burger and fish sandwich meal. Culver’s honors senior citizens every second Tuesday of the month and has a monthly senior raffle. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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A senior special ahead of Respect for the Aged Day

Linda Dwyer
Friday, September 18, 2026
Respect for the Aged Day is a public holiday in Japan that honors elderly citizens. Old Folks' Day started after World War II. The idea became a national Japanese holiday in 1966.
Moderator Sarah Eckhardt and author John A. Jenkins speak during a Lark & Owl event. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Moderator Sarah Eckhardt and author John A. Jenkins speak during a Lark & Owl event. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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State Senator visits Lark & Owl for book talk with best selling author

Linda Dwyer
Monday, August 17, 2026
Lark & Owl Booksellers in Downtown Georgetown hosted award-winning journalist and author John A. Jenkins on Friday evening. The author talk was moderated by Sarah Eckhardt, third-term State Senator for District 14 and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Texas Comptroller.
Georgetown resident Edward Pastor displays history books he used to learn about John Sparks, a former Nevada governor who lived in Georgetown in the late 1800s. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Georgetown resident Edward Pastor displays history books he used to learn about John Sparks, a former Nevada governor who lived in Georgetown in the late 1800s. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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Early Georgetown resident sparks attention of history buff

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Georgetown resident Edward Pastor brings attention to a historic figure with Central Texas roots.
Poppers Shoppe owner Jim Ray holds a bee tray in his back yard.

Poppers Shoppe owner Jim Ray holds a bee tray in his back yard.

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Out and About: Celebrating pollinators and bee keeping

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
June is National Pollinator Month. National Pollinator Week is June 22 to June 28 this year. Bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators play a big role in the food we eat. Flowering plants need help getting pollen from one plant to another.
Erin Jamieson is the regional community director of AGE of Central Texas.

Erin Jamieson is the regional community director of AGE of Central Texas.

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AGE of Central Texas expands reach in Georgetown

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, May 14, 2026
“Do not regret growing older; it is a privilege denied to many.”The Irish proverb evokes gratitude for a long life. AGE of Central Texas addresses the challenges associated with that privilege. Historically aging care has been a family obligation.
Southwestern students Layla Hoffen and James Cosman are with the club BEE-Co. short for Beekeeping Education and Engagement Community. Layla Hoffen founded the group. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Southwestern students Layla Hoffen and James Cosman are with the club BEE-Co. short for Beekeeping Education and Engagement Community. Layla Hoffen founded the group. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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Club creates a buzz at Southwestern University

Linda Dwyer
Friday, May 8, 2026
Layla Hoffen graduates from Southwestern University in a week. She will leave behind cherished friendships, familiar routines, school traditions and her beloved bees! Layla is founder of BEE-Co. short for Beekeeping Education and Engagement Community.
Beverly and John Henry in front of the Sun City Sales Center.

Beverly and John Henry in front of the Sun City Sales Center.

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Sun City celebrates 30 years in Georgetown

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, January 29, 2026
On January first, 1960, Del Webb opened its first active adult community in Arizona. In January 2026, Sun City Texas kicked off a year-long celebration of 30 years as a Del Webb community.Over 18,000 residents in 87 neighborhoods enjoy their retirement years in a resort-style setting.
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