Senior Talk DFW

10/13/2026

Your Dryer Has a Dirty Little Secret 🧺

Here's a fall maintenance task that's easy to overlook:

Clean the lint out of your dryer hose and vent.

Not just the lint trap. The hose and vent, too.

While you're at it, the fall checklist also says to:

🍳 Clean your range hood filter
🔥 Clean inside your oven
🧰 Check your emergency preparedness kit

None of these jobs are glamorous.

All of them are part of taking care of your home.

And if your list is growing faster than your free time, I can point you toward trusted home-maintenance professionals who can help.

Need a resource? Call/Text/Message me. I'm happy to help.

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

What would you do if a fire or other emergency happened at home?

This month, we’re bringing in local emergency services providers to share practical information about fire safety, emergency preparedness, and simple things you can do now to be better prepared for the unexpected.

Come with your questions. Come with a friend. Come ready to learn a few things that could make a big difference.

Flower Mound
Thursday, October 15
10:00–11:30 a.m.
MSU Parker Square, Room 138A
100 Parker Square

Argyle
Tuesday, October 20
10:00–11:30 a.m.
The Seeden Club at Settlers Center
306 US Hwy 377 N

RSVP by call/text to 469.616.0561. See you there!

10/12/2026

Are you reading my monthly article in the The Cross Timbers Gazette? This month if National Fire Prevention Month. I'm sharing simple steps to reduce fire risks and increase your chances of a safe escape. Link to article in comments.

10/08/2026

🦃 It’s time to fill some baskets! 🧺

Blessing Baskets are back for 2026, and we’re getting ready to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table for families in our area who could use a little extra help this year.

Each Blessing Basket is a small laundry basket filled with the ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal. It’s a simple way to turn a grocery trip into a Thanksgiving blessing. ❤️

Want to participate? Shopping List and Link to RSVP in comments.

📍 Flower Mound: Monday, November 16 | 5–7 p.m.
Verf’s Grill & Tavern
2221 Justin Rd., Ste. 101, Flower Mound

📍 Argyle: Tuesday, November 17 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Seeden Club Event Center
306 U.S. Hwy 377N, Argyle

Grab a basket. Fill it with Thanksgiving goodness. Bring it our way. We’ll take it from there. 🧡

10/05/2026

🔥 When was the last time you thought about your emergency plan?

Not the plan you meant to make. The one you actually have.

If there were a fire, power outage, severe weather event, or another emergency at home, would you know what to do? Would you have what you need? And would someone else know how to help you if you needed it?

That’s what we’re talking about at October’s Senior Talk DFW: Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

We’ll have local emergency services providers with us to share practical information, answer questions, and help you be better prepared for the unexpected.

No fear. No complicated homework. Just good information that could make a difference when you need it.

📍 Flower Mound, October 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
MSU, 100 Parker Square, Flower Mound, Room 138A

📍 Argyle, October 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
306 US-377, Argyle (in Settlers Center next to PointBank)

Bring a friend and join us! We always have room for more.

RSVP at SeniorTalkDFW.com or call/text 469-616-0561.

10/01/2026

🏠 Your home should be your safe place.

A few simple changes can make a big difference when it comes to fire safety and emergency preparedness.

⭐ Do you know where your fire extinguishers are?
⭐ Are your smoke alarms working?
⭐ Could you get out quickly if you needed to?
⭐ Would emergency responders know important information about you or your home?

These are the kinds of questions we’ll tackle at October’s Senior Talk: Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

We’re bringing in local emergency services providers to help us separate the “I probably should…” from the “I’ve got this covered.”

📍 Flower Mound, October 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
MSU, 100 Parker Square, Flower Mound, Room 138A

📍 Argyle, October 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
306 US-377, Argyle (in Settlers Center next to PointBank)

No cost. No reservations required. Bring a friend!

RSVP at SeniorTalkDFW.com or call/text 469-616-0561.

10/01/2026

Fall is a great time to give your home a little TLC before cooler weather settles in.

Think of it as an annual checkup for one of your biggest investments.

✔️ Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
✔️ HVAC service
✔️ Gutters & drainage
✔️ Roof inspection
✔️ Windows, doors & weather-stripping
✔️ Trees, shrubs & irrigation

You don't have to tackle everything in one weekend. Start with the things that can prevent bigger problems later.

And if you need a trusted contractor, handyman, HVAC tech, roofer or other home professional, reach out. I’m happy to share resources from my network.

What’s one fall maintenance project you’ve been putting off? 🍁