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What’s Inside Published by the City of Richardson www.cor.net — 972-744-4104 October 2019, Vol. 32, No. 1 “New era” budget focuses on infrastructure, public safety The 2019-20 budget approved by the City Council last month includes an overall increase of 4.1 percent in expenditures from last year, October 19-20 reflecting strong property values experienced in Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the city associated with growth in the Richard- son Telecom Corridor© and North Texas area. The new budget directly applies the impact of this recent growth toward improvements in in- Hu hinesArtTrails.com frastructure and resources for public safety. The budget maintains the tax rate of Huffhines Art Trails $0.62516 and includes an increase in the City’s and Pawtoberfest senior property tax exemption to $100,000. at Huffhines Park The City’s budget development for this upcoming fiscal year, and the years to follow, are Page 9 being heavily influenced by recently ratified state Huffhines Art Trails and legislation that constrains property tax and fran- Pawtoberfest come to chise tax revenue. While the fuller impact will Huffhines Park. be felt in the 2020-21 budget cycle, key prepa- ration steps and constraints have been made in ment markings and buttons. One mile of bike Information Technologies the 2019-20 budget. A “new era two-year view” lane will be added on Spring Valley Road from and Traffic Initiatives has been used as an informal budget theme for Grove Road to Plano Road and existing bike New this year is a dedication of an annual this year. Stronger attention to new operating lanes at Yale Road from Buckingham Road to $1.85 million to begin IT and traffic technology expenses, price and inflation escalations and re- Campbell Road will be updated. upgrades. Traffic initiatives include the upgrad- curring cost obligations will be made. These will Public Safety ing of network connectivity for traffic signals likely impact future municipal service delivery. Funding is included for the replacement of and installation of 40 video detection cameras

COTTONWOOD PARK RICHARDSON, TEXAS “This budget responds to the fiscal policy vehicles for the Police Department and the re- for traffic management.See story on page 4. Saturday: 10a-7p Art Festival Sunday: 10a-5p changes made during this year’s legislative ses- placement of a rescue pumper apparatus and Other highlights include: FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING OCTOBER 5-6 COTTONWOODARTFESTIVAL.COM CELEBRATING THE ART OF FUN FOR 50 YEARS sion in Austin,” said Richardson City Manager an ambulance for the Fire Department. The • Certified axT Roll increase of 7.51 percent Dan Johnson. “We’re evolving our budget to ad- budget also includes money to support elec- • Maintains a tax rate of $0.62516 Cottonwood just to this ‘new era’ and balance the services we tronic citation software and 911. • Increasing the Senior Tax Exemption from Art Festival provide in order to focus on key City Council Park Maintenance $85,000 to $100,000 initiatives related to neighborhood vitality, de- The budget includes a ¼ cent of the property • A total of approximately $5.4 million in is Oct. 5-6 velopment and redevelopment of key commer- tax dedicated for parks maintenance projects as street/alley maintenance Page 9 cial corridors and keeping a priority on funding part of a multiyear maintenance strategy. This • 7.5 percent rate adjustment in water and The semiannual event fea- infrastructure improvements.” year’s funding will provide for improvements at sewer services tures work from 240 artists The following are some key highlights in- 13 neighborhoods parks and matching funds for and offers live music, food cluded in this year’s budget. five neighborhood beautification projects. and beverages and the kid’s Infrastructure Maintenance ArtStop. Infrastructure maintenance is funded at $5.4 Additional budget information at www.cor.net/budget million in this year’s budget for arterial streets, collector streets and neighborhood zones, an Video replays • Sept. 9 City Council Meeting alley repair program, and a preventative main- • July 15-16 Budget Workshops Budget and Tax Rate adopted tenance program. Included in that total are 43 • Aug. 12 Budget Presentation Documents alley repair projects and street maintenance in • Aug. 19 Tax Rate Hearing • 2019-20 Adopted Budget three residential areas. Small street signs in two • Aug. 26 Tax Rate • Agendas from all meetings zones will be replaced as will numerous pave- and Budget Hearings • Handouts from all meetings National Night Out Cotton Belt Silver Line groundbreaking is held Electronics Recycling is Tuesday, Oct. 1 The Richardson Police De- and Shredding Event partment (RPD) is celebrating Page 8 National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. The RCPAAA will sponsor 1 from 6-8 p.m. The annual event an electronics recycling and showcases the vital importance of shredding event Oct. 19. police-community partnerships and resident involvement in our fight to build a safer nation. This year the RPD is asking residents holding neighborhood block parties to promote “pre- venting burglary of motor vehicles” by using signage and other partment’s local Neighborhood themed materials. According Watch program and the goal of to RPD statistics, the most fre- both programs is to enhance the quently reported criminal offense quality of life for people within in Richardson is “burglary of a their own communities. motor vehicle” and the majority Food donations A ceremonial groundbreaking date back to DART’s formation of the vehicles were unlocked. for Network was held last month for DART’s in 1983 and the right-of-way was Always remember to remove your Officers will be out again this new Silver Line project. The purchased in 1990. Trains will run valuables from your vehicle and year visiting registered parties groundbreaking was held at the along the 26-mile Cotton Belt Cor- lock the doors. and collecting canned food do- University of Texas at Dallas’ ridor that extends between Plano This is the 30th year the City nations for the “Can Do” project Northside development, which will and DFW Airport, allowing it to of Richardson has participated in that helps the Network of Com- be home to one of two Richardson connect to DART’s Red, Green National Night Out (NNO), an munity Ministries food pantry. Silver Line stations, and was at- and Orange light rail lines and annual recognition of police-com- For more information, go to tended by representatives from the the Fort Worth Transportation Au- munity partnerships across the www.richardsonpolice.net or con- City of Richardson, University of thority’s TEXRail. Once complete, nation. This is the 36th year tact the Crime Prevention Unit at Texas at Dallas and DART. Richardson residents will have a of the Richardson Police De- 972-744-4955. The Silver Line is decades in direct connection to DFW Airport. the making. Plans for the service . . . continued on page 5 Page 2 Richardson Today, October 2019 Early voting is set for Nov. 5 State Constitutional Amendment Election Early voting for the Nov. 5 election is Oct. 21-Nov. 1 October is the beginning of the City of Richardson’s fiscal Registered voters living in Dallas County may vote early at Richardson City Hall/Civic Center or at any year, and the City Council and I of the other Dallas County early voting locations. Registered voters living in Collin County may vote early at are happy to be able to report this Methodist Richardson Medical Center or at any of the other Collin County early voting locations. year’s budget maintains a strong Below are dates and times for early voting. focus on improving infrastructure and providing resources for public DATE DALLAS COUNTY COLLIN COUNTY safety. This was possible because Oct. 21-25 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. of the strong property values we have in Richardson due to the con- Oct. 26 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. tinued growth in the Telecom Cor- Oct. 27 1-6 p.m. 1-6 p.m. ridor© area, and I hope you feel, as I do, that your investment in Rich- Oct. 28-30 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. ardson has been good for adding Oct. 31-Nov. 1 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. value to your home and enjoying a good quality of life. Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Richardson City Hall is NOT a Our top priority continues to Mayor voting location on Election Day. be our focus on infrastructure. For more information, call the numbers or visit the websites listed below. Paul Voelker Richardson is a great community, [email protected] but we are also aging. Many of our City of Richardson Dallas County Collin County roads and water mains were built 972-744-4290 214-819-6389 972-547-1990 before many people in college www.cor.net/elections www.DallasCountyVotes.org www.collincountytx.gov/elections today were born, which is why we continue to prioritize street and some of our community’s financial RISD Board of Trustee Election early voting set alley repair in the budget for re- needs. The state legislature passed placement and maintenance. property tax reform that will begin Early voting for the Nov. 5 RISD Board of Trustee Election is Oct. 21-Nov. 1 Of course, we also continue to in 2020 and will inhibit the ability for many cities across Texas to Registered voters living in the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) may vote early at Richardson meet the needs of our public safety create budgets that can meet the City Hall/Civic Center. Go to www.DallasCountyVotes.org for other early voting locations. agencies. Richardson is one of the safest communities in Texas and needs of their community. No Below are dates and times for early voting at the City Hall/Civic Center. we aim to keep that reputation. matter how you may feel about this legislation, we hope our communi- DATE HOURS In addition to making sure our personnel have good equipment, ty’s “Triple A” rating by both S&P Oct. 21-26 8 a.m.-5 p.m. we’ve also approved extra funds and Moody’s makes you feel con- Oct. 27 1-6 p.m. to cover other needs that will be fident about our past performance and our dedication to spending Oct. 28-30 8 a.m.-5 p.m. identified in the police and fire de- wisely in the future. Oct. 31-Nov. 1 7 a.m.-7 p.m. partments. This year’s budget also continues to dedicate a portion Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Richardson City Hall is NOT a of property taxes for park mainte- Sincerely, voting location on Election Day. For more information, go to www.DallasCountyVotes.org or contact Dallas nance projects. County Elections at 214-819-6389. While these are great wins for our community, I do think it’s important to note that next year will Paul Voelker League of Women Voters to hold RISD candidate forum be a greater challenge to meet Mayor The League of Women Voters of Richardson and the Richardson Council of PTAs will co-sponsor a forum for the Richardson ISD candidates of District 2. The forum, open to the public, will be held Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at L.V. Berkner High School Lecture Hall, 1600 E. Spring Valley Rd., Richardson. The District 2 candidates, in ballot order, are: • Eron Linn • Vanessa Pacheco For the forum, questions from the audience can be submitted that night or in advance by sending them to [email protected]. E-mailed questions will be given the same consideration as questions submitted at the event. The questions will be screened according to League of Women Voters of Texas Guidelines. Video of the forum will be available on the League’s website (www.lwvrichardson.org) soon after the forum. Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member For more information on the Nov. 5 election, visit the League of Women Voters of Richardson’s website Janet DePuy Bob Dubey Mark Solomon at www.lwvrichardson.org. Place 3 Place 1 Place 2 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] CITY JOB OPPORTUNITIES Each month this section will highlight selected job openings with the City of Richardson. For a complete listing of job openings, visit www.cor.net/jobs. Call Human Resources at 972-744-4001 for more information. Maintenance Helper II ($2,316-$3,196 monthly) Building Inspection is seeking individuals interested in inspecting buildings, construction sites and construction components for compliance with Building, Plumbing and Mechanical codes and laws. Driver Loader ($2,603-$3,749 monthly) Solid Waste is seeking individuals interested in driving and operating residential refuse and/or recycling col- Council Member Council Member Council Member lection equipment. Kyle Kepner Ken Hutchenrider Steve Mitchell Part-Time Gymnastics Instructor ($7.50-$26.50 hourly) Place 4 Place 5 Place 6 The Gymnastics Center is seeking individuals with a background and experience in gymnastics, cheerleading, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] and/or child care interested in teaching classes to students at the Gymnastics Center. Contact the City Council City Social Media Receive City news Richardson City Council Several City departments are ac- Community Events. You can also 972-744-4203 411 W. 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Each meeting’s agenda is net/ENews, and select the options posted at City Hall on a bulletin board at the west end of the building Richardson Today is a monthly publication of the City of Richardson. It is free for you would like to subscribe to. and can be found on the City website, www.cor.net. Richardson residents. The publication is designed to keep citizens of Richardson informed of activities and news that may be of interest to them. If you have any The agenda is posted on Friday evening prior to the Monday night meet- comments or suggestions concerning this or future issues, please send them to: ing. You may request a copy of the agenda or more information by calling Editor...... Rick McGarry Citizens Information Services the City Secretary’s Office at 972-744-4292. Writers...... Bill Conrad City Hall/Civic Center Patricia Allbee 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Suite 204 City Council meetings and work sessions are broadcast live on the City’s Graphic Design .Heidi Herboldsheimer Richardson, Texas 75080 website at www.cor.net and on the City’s cable TV channel on Spectrum 972-744-4104 (channel 16) and AT&T U-Verse (channel 99). Taped replays of the meet- Printed on recycled paper [email protected] ings are also available on the website within 24 hours. Richardson Today, October 2019 Page 3 2019-2020 RICHARDSON CITY BUDGET

GENERAL OTHER REVENUE PROPERTY TAXES Fees from the ambulance, 43.9% Taxes levied on real and 3.4% 911 service and other business property. miscellaneous.

SALES & OTHER BUSINESS TAXES A $0.01 per dollar tax RECREATION & collected by retailers on the LEISURE 26.9% sale of goods and services 2.8% Fees collected at rec within the City, as well as centers, pools, tennis center, business taxes on mixed concessions, festivals, etc. beverages and bingo. FINES & FORFEITS GENERAL FUND FRANCHISE FEES Revenue from a wide GENERAL FUND Charges to utility variety of ﬁnes and forfeits, 11.6% companies operating within 2.3% including citations, overdue the City’s rights of way. library books, misdemeanor REVENUESREVENUES violations of state law and other sources. GENERAL & $144,432,237$144,432,237 LICENSES & PERMITS ADMINISTRATIVE Numerous fees including but TRANSFERS not limited to building 6.5% Transfers between several 2.0% permits, childcare permits, di erent types of funds in alarm system permits, animal support of the general fund to licenses and shelter fees, and ensure equity in cost sharing. apartment inspection fees.

REVENUE FROM MONEY/PROPERTY 0.8% Revenue from interest earnings on the City’s bank and investment accounts.

DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 39.3% Includes Police, Fire and 3.4% Includes Capital Projects, Emergency Management. Planning, Development and Enginerring.

11.8% PARKS 2.5% LIBRARY

COMMUNITY SERVICES NON-DEPARTMENTAL 2.1% Includes Code Enforcement 7.1% and Environmental Services.

STREET AND 2.0% FINANCE 5.6% ALLEY REHAB

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION 2.0% GENERAL FUND 4.1% REPLACEMENT FUND TECHNOLOGY EXPENDITURES 1.5% HEALTH & 3.8% FLEET ANIMAL SERVICES $143,581,872 IT & TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY TRAFFIC & 1.3% INITIATIVE 3.6% TRANSPORTATION

BUILDING FACILITY 1.2% INSPECTION 3.5% SERVICES GENERAL GOVERNMENT Includes Budget, City Manager’s 1.1% COURT Oce, City Secretary, 3.5% Communications, Custodial, Finance, Human Resources and non-departmental expenses. ECONOMIC 0.6% DEVELOPMENT

TOTAL TOTAL TOP TEN $3,175,180,502 CERTIFIED VALUE $18,115,085,706 TAXPAYERS

CORPORATE COLLINS PROPERTIES TECHNOLOGY HEALTH CARE TRUST PARK BANK OF TEXAS CISCO SERVICES CORP. JEFFERSON LP (STATE FARM) PARTNERS AMERICA QORVO INSTRUMENTS SYSTEMS (BCBSTX) LINKEDIN IBM (APARTMENTS) $711,682,592 $495,531,730 $394,732,747 $347,095,947 $305,829,883 $261,853,905 $189,020,966 $158,301,650 $157,690,280 $153,440,802

COMMERCIAL A greater percentage of the City of Richardson’s property tax base is from commercial property as compared to residential property. VS. RESIDENTIAL TAX BASE 61% 39%

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 COMMERCIAL/OTHER RESIDENTIAL PERCENT Page 4 Richardson Today, October 2019 The map below provides a glimpse of some of the work that has been done as part of the Street Rehabilitation Program. The map also includes the planned work that is funded in the 2019-20 Budget.

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2011-19 Street Rehabilitation 18 Residential Areas Completed Streets Completed

Alley Rehabilitation 2016-19 Alley Repair 19 2019-20 Alley Repair

Fiscal 2019-20 Street Rehabilitation Area 18, 19, 20 20 Arterial Street Repair Collector Street Repair

Traffic communications system City receives $100,000 upgrades are included in budget “Made To Move” grant Upgrades to the City’s traffic signal communications system are among the Transportation and Mobility technology improvements included in the 2019-20 budget. Each of the City’s 129 traffic signals is connected to the City’s Traffic Management Center (TMC). Currently, signals connect to the TMC through a wireless radio system that involves a signal being sent to an antenna on City water towers, where the information is then sent over fiber optic lines to the TMC. However, the company that manufactured the hardware has gone out of business so sourcing replacement parts has The City of Richardson recently received a $100,000 grant to add become difficult. 1.8 miles of bike lanes on Greenville Avenue. The City currently has 22 The technology upgrades will miles of bike lanes, with funding in the 2019-20 budget to add another connect each of the City’s traffic adjustments, therefore improving not already have the technology. mile of bike lane along Spring Valley Road. signals to the 4G cellular network. traffic flow throughout Richard- The funds will cover about 40 in- The funds were awarded as part of the Made To Move grant pro- However, the entire system will son. The upgrades are scheduled tersections, with grant funds from gram, a joint effort between Degree Deodorant and Blue Zones, LLC. have the ability to upgrade to 5G to be complete by summer 2020. the North Central Texas Council The program’s goal is to promote more walkable, bikeable and transit- or some other future wireless net- In addition to nearly $200,000 of Governments covering the re- friendly environments through the awarding of five grants to mid-sized work technology. The new technol- for the communications upgrades, maining 60, which will complete communities such as Richardson. ogy will enhance the ability of the another $432,000 is included to installation at all 129 signals. If you have driven down Greenville Avenue recently between Camp- TMC technicians to monitor traf- install video vehicle detection Work is expected to be complete bell Road and Jackson Street, you have probably seen barriers put in fic in real time and make necessary hardware at intersections that do by spring 2021. place to create temporary bike lanes in both northbound and south- bound directions. The bike lane pilot project was paid for thanks to a $15,000 grant by the AARP and will let the city study the effectiveness of the new bike lanes in calming traffic speeds and helping transform City maintains highest credit rating Greenville into a more pedestrian-friendly corridor. The pilot project For the 10th year in a row, “very strong economy, very strong will last until December. If it proves successful, the lanes will be made both the Moody’s and Standard & management with strong financial permanent with funds from the Made To Move grant by July 2020. Poor’s credit rating agencies have policies and practices, very strong The new bike lanes will traverse the new Collins/Arapaho Innova- reaffirmed Richardson’s “Triple budgetary flexibility, strong bud- tion District and serve to connect the downtown Main Street area, A” status, the highest possible getary performance, very strong Arapaho Center DART Station and the Eastside mixed-use develop- rating available for credit worthi- liquidity, and a strong institutional ment. Access to the Arapaho Center DART Station is especially im- ness. Richardson has held AAA framework.” portant since pedestrian/bike traffic at the station exceeds 750 people status from Standard & Poor’s for Moody’s Rationale per day in peak hours. 12 years now, and this is the 10th In its rationale, Moody’s said, cated, policy-driven management Richardson has held the status of a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly year in a row the City has received Richardson’s “strong credit profile team that budgets conservatively Community from the League of American Bicyclists since 2015. With an Aaa rating from Moody’s. is supported by a healthy local and maintains the city’s financial the addition of new bike lanes connecting some of the City’s most Standard & Poor’s Rationale economy, favorable resident in- flexibility and stability, offsetting highly trafficked areas, including downtown and the Innovation District In its rationale, Standard and come levels and historically stable the below median reserve posi- where redevelopment is underway to make the areas more walkable Poor’s said Richardson’s “Triple financial position. The credit is tion.” and pedestrian-friendly, bicycle use as a major mode of transportation A” rating was based on the City’s, further bolstered by a sophisti- should continue to get more and more popular in Richardson. Richardson Today, October 2019 Page 5 Cotton Belt Silver Line Sensory collaboration of technology/arts groundbreaking is held is put on display at the Eisemann Center Creativity from the staff and students of UT Dallas’ Arts, Tech- nology and Emerging Communi- cation (ATEC) Department will continue to grace the walls and stages of the Eisemann Center thanks to recent arts grant funding. Earlier this year, The Eise- mann Edge Endowment Fund was started by a generous $250,000 donation from longtime community benefactors and civic leaders Ann and Charles Eisemann, beginning an interactive arts experi- . . . continued from page 1 ence that will incorporate several “Patience is a virtue, and this project proves that,” Richardson Mayor artistic genres in different venues companied by live music, making Richardson Community Chorale Paul Voelker said at the groundbreaking. “The Silver Line will pay divi- of the Eisemann Center each use of the unique acoustic proper- took place at the Eisemann Cen- dends to our residents and our businesses and this university for so many year. The first Edge installation is ties of the lobby. ter that combined live, classical years to come. I look forward to standing on this platform and going to expected to open to the public in The Eisemanns have expressed music accompanied by nine video DFW Airport and beyond.” the Eisemann Center’s lobby in hope that the opening of the Edge pieces produced by ATEC faculty In addition to the station at Northside, Richardson will have a second March 2020, blending visual art fund will promote future giving by and students. The video pieces Silver Line station at CityLine. The project also includes a new railroad with technology by utilizing digi- individuals and companies to stim- incorporated images by renowned bridge over US 75 near CityLine and an adjacent hike-and-bike trail and tal art, light and sound. UT Dallas ulate further growth of tech-based artist/scientist Dr. Donna Cox. The noise wall structures near residential developments. Construction on the students developed and conceptu- arts in the region. performance was made possible Silver Line is expected to be complete by December 2022. alized the art for the exhibition and Last month, a collaboration through funding by the Ann and While it is too early to know how popular the Silver Line will be with are currently working to bring the between ATEC, the Richardson Charles Eisemann Arts Innovation riders, Fort Worth’s 27-mile TEXRail, which debuted in January 2019 concepts to life, which will be ac- Symphony Orchestra and the Initiative. and extends from Fort Worth to DFW Airport, has already added additional trains in order to meet demand. At the end of July, the number of daily trips were increased from 48 to 73, including trains running every Ricochet Arts & Music Festival is Oct. 19 30 minutes during peak hours seven days a week. Richardson’s vibrant and growing arts scene will At 6 p.m., festivalgoers are invited to celebrate the be on display Saturday, Oct. 19 when Arts Incubator day at Six Springs Tavern, 147 N. Plano Rd., with a Richardson presents the third citywide Ricochet Arts series of back-to-back “Lone Star concerts” including Trash fee discount for seniors & Music Festival. The festival provides opportunities Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, Shelley King, Justin Richardson residents age 65 ing up must be listed on the City for local arts organizations as well as individual artists Tipton, Barbara Nesbitt, and headliner, Two Tons of or older are eligible for a discount water account and in the case of of many kinds to showcase their talents. Multiple ven- Steel. Admission is $20 at the door or $16 in advance on their residential trash collec- married couples, either spouse ues across the city that support creativity will be on at www.sixspringslive.com. tion fee. In order to qualify, resi- may fill out the form. display as well, hosting performances, demonstrations For more information and a complete festival dents must submit a completed Residents may apply for the and activities, from knitting and Chinese dancing to schedule, visit www.artsincubatorrichardson.org and application, available online, discount the day they turn 65 chalk art and Texas blues. the AIR Facebook page. along with proof of age, such as and it will take effect on the The fun kicks off at noon with a Mayoral proclama- a driver’s license, to customer. next bill. With the discount, tion and a concert by the Contemporary Chorale at [email protected]. Seniors may the monthly charge for residen- Heights Village Shopping Center, while at the same also bring proof of age and fill tial trash collection, including time, kite making and keyboard music commences at out the application in the Water sales tax and the state mandated the Richardson Public Library and an art exhibit and Customer Service Office in City landfill fee, is $15.56. The same sale takes place at Four Bullets Brewery. Events at all Hall, located at 411 W. Arapaho monthly charge without the dis- three venues continue throughout the afternoon, with Rd., Room 101. The person sign- count is $21. most free of charge. Budget includes water/sewer rate increase Senior/disabled property tax The 2019-20 budget calls for 7.5 percent in- system, causing capacity issues and potentially over- creases to the City’s water and sewer rates as the flows. exemption is increased North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) To find cracks and other entry points into the sys- The 2019-20 budget includes an increase of the senior/ continues to improve its aging infrastructure while tem, the city is conducting field investigations such disabled property tax exemption from $85,000 to $100,000. also securing new water supplies to meet the needs as smoke testing and manhole assessments on the The increase will result in a total savings of $625 for the aver- of its growing customer base. entire system. age senior/disabled homeowner. The exemption is available to The price of water continues to rise as water dis- The increases to the water and sewer rates will residents over 65 years of age, disabled persons and surviving tricts maintain infrastructure, meet new demand be reflected in November water bills. For the 2019- spouses. and meet increasing regulation, so the rates charged 20 fiscal year, an average water and sewer bill will If the tax exemption is already in place, no action is needed by all districts is expected to continue to increase increase $7.90 a month. This is based on usage of on the part of the taxpayer. To apply for tax exemptions, resi- over the coming years. 8,000 gallons a month from October through May dents should contact the appraisal district in which their Richardson is also undergoing a full assessment and 18,000 gallons a month for June through Sep- property is located. For property in Dallas County, contact the of its sanitary sewer system to identify weaknesses tember. Dallas Central Appraisal District at 214-631-0910 or at www. in the system, determine the condition and ensure it For more information, call Richardson’s Water dallascad.org. For property in Collin County, contact the Col- has the necessary capacity. Aging pipes can develop and Sewer Customer Service at 972-744-4120. lin Central Appraisal District at 469-742-9200 or at www.col- cracks, which allow additional water to flow into the lincad.org. 2019 EDGE Awards recognize companies, individuals and projects The City of Richardson, Rich- • Community Involvement a multi-family development 100-acre, former Collins Radio ardson Chamber of Commerce Award: GEICO, a significant thoughtfully designed to protect campus into a data center park. and Richardson Rotary Clubs are community supporter, including and improve two pioneer cem- • Richardson Loyalty Award: excited to announce the 2019 Eco- as a major sponsor and annual eteries where some of Richard- Dentsply Sirona, recently nomic Development, Growth and participant in the Richardson son’s earliest settlers are found. elected to expand its Richardson Expansion (EDGE) Award recipi- Corporate Challenge. • International Business Award: operations, with plans to create ents, who will be honored during • Community Service Award: E4D Technologies, the first over 200 new jobs by 2021. a special luncheon Thursday, Nov. Charles and Ann Eise- tenant at Richardson’s new Parc For more information on the 14. mann, long-time community Northeast development, where annual awards luncheon or to buy This year’s honorees have philanthropists who supported it has signed a long-term lease. tickets, visit www.richardsoncham- achieved extraordinary successes Richardson’s first inclusive • Newcomer Business Award: ber.com or call Shannon Skripka, and meaningfully contributed to playground and established the DXC Technology Co., the 972-792-2806. Richardson’s continued economic Eisemann Edge Endowment lead tenant in Richardson’s John Jacobs is executive vice prosperity through significant local Fund. newest office building, 3400 at president of the Richardson Eco- investments. • Entrepreneurship Award: CityLine. nomic Development Partnership. EDGE Award winners include: Hedera Hashgraph, the first • Redevelopment Award: Tod “From the Boardroom” is a recurring • Commercial Real Estate Proj- Richardson company in decades Fobare, responsible for rede- guest column featuring viewpoints John Jacobs ect: Parc Northeast, the first to raise more than $100 million veloping the former Ericsson from Richardson business and civic Executive Vice President Richardson light industrial in venture capital. USA headquarters, transform- leaders, produced in cooperation REDP building development in 20 • Environmental Award: Jeffer- ing an aging warehouse into a with the Richardson Chamber of years. son Reserve Apartments, showcase office space and the Commerce. Page 6 Richardson Today, October 2019 Calendar

Senior Center 820 W. Arapaho Rd. • 972-744-7800 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Please call 972-744-7800 to RSVP for events that require registration. Upcoming Trips

Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Bosque County Norwegian Trip—Oct. 23 LET’S BOO-GIE 1 p.m. Halloween dance with live CELEBRATE NATIONAL JERSEY DAY/$1 DOLLAR DJ/entertainer Andy Corridori. There will also be a DOG DAY 11 a.m. Wear your favorite sport team Enjoy fall in Bosque County. You will spend the day immersed in the Nor- costume contest and refreshments. $1. jersey and enter a chance to win Allen Americans wegian history and heritage of Bosque County. hockey tickets! Winner will be announced at noon. Kimbell Art Museum—Oct. 29 Hot dogs are $1. Kimbell Art Museum presents Renoir: The Body, The Senses. The first Nov. 8-9 Nov. 26 major exhibition of Renoir’s work to focus on the human form. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. HOLIDAY BAZAAR 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Our annual THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON Marshall and Jefferson Christmas Trip—Dec. 4-6 Senior Holiday Bazaar is Nov. 8-9. Mark your calen- Noon-2 p.m. Join us for Thanksgiving dinner at the Contact the Senior Center at the number below to learn more about this dars to find that special gift for everyone on your Richardson Civic Center. Dave Tanner will entertain. exciting holiday trip. holiday list. Tickets may be purchased at the Senior Center or Call Beth Owens at 972-744-7810 for more information on upcoming trips. over the phone with a credit card. Cost is $8.50.

Library 900 Civic Center Dr. • 972-744-4350 ADULT/GENERAL INTEREST

Oct. 2 Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 FIRST WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB DIGITAL DROP-IN: GET HELP USING DEWEY KNIT SECOND WEDNESDAY BOOKBABBLE 7-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference YOUR eREADER 10 a.m.-noon. Second 2-4 p.m. First Floor Program Room. Call Jane 10:30-11:45 a.m. Second Floor Conference Room. “Americana: A 400-year History of Floor Lobby. at 972-744-4355 for information. Room. “The Floating World” by C. Mor- American Capitalism” by Bhu Srinivasan. gan Babst. Call Janet at 972-744-4352 for Presented by Phil Bauer. Call Tamara at information. 972-744-4393 for information. Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 DROIDS AND DRUIDS BOOK CLUB FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK GET TECH SAVVY: INSTAGRAM FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK 7:30-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference SALE Basement Program Room. 10 a.m.-5 BEGINNERS 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Base- SALE Basement Program Room. 10 a.m.-5 Room. Theme is “For the Love of Lovecraft.” p.m. ment Training Room. Registration required. p.m. Call Kayla at 972-744-4350 or e-mail kayla. Call 972-744-4359 for information. [email protected] for information. Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 16 COMPUTER CLASS: MICROSOFT WORD FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK THIRD WEDNESDAY BOOKBABBLE COMMUNITY WRITERS’ CRITIQUE 2016 BEGINNER LEVEL 10:30 a.m.-12:30 SALE Basement Program Room. 2-5 p.m. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Second Floor Conference GROUP 6:45-8:45 p.m. Basement Program p.m. Basement Training Room. Richardson Room. “Only Child” by Rhiannon Navin. Call Room. E-mail WGTCritiqueGroup@gmail. Public Library card needed to register. Call Tamara at 972-744-4393 for information. com for more information. 972-744-4359 for information. Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 ROMANTIC INTERLUDES BOOK CLUB REAL READS BOOK CLUB GET TECH SAVVY: COMPUTING 101 GOOGLE PRODUCTIVITY: DOCS, 7-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference 7:30-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference WITH WINDOWS 10 10:30 a.m.-12:30 SHEETS AND SLIDES 10:30 a.m.-12:30 Room. Theme is “Magic is in the Air.” Call Room. “Unbowed: A Memoir” by Wangari p.m. Basement Training Room. Registration p.m. Basement Training Room. Richardson Karen at 972-744-4350 for information. Maathai. Call Tamara at 972-744-4393 for required. Call 972-744-4359 for information. Public Library card needed to register. Call information. 972-744-4359 for information. Oct. 19 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 22 RICOCHET 2019 @ RPL: CHIN WOO WRITERS’ GUILD OF TEXAS LUNCHTIME LECTURES: HISTORY OF FOURTH TUESDAY BOOKBABBLE LION DANCE 2-3 p.m. Fountain Plaza. 7-8:30 p.m. Basement Program Room. Deliv- THE RICHARDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 7:30-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference ering on Promises presented by Jaye Wells. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Basement Program Room. “Brass” by Xhenet Aliu. Call Janet at Call 972-744-4376 or visit www.wgtonline.org Room. Presented by Stacey Davis. 972-744-4352 for information. for information. Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 29 INTERFAITH ALLIANCE BOOK ADVANCED 3D PRINTING WITH COMPUTER CLASS: MICROSOFT EXCEL MEDICARE & YOU WORKSHOP DISCUSSION 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Basement TINKERCAD 10:30 a.m.-noon. Basement 2016 BEGINNER LEVEL 10:30 a.m.-12:30 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Basement Program Program Room. “The Dreamers” by Yuyi Training Room. Richardson Public Library p.m. Basement Training Room. Richardson Room. Presented by Scott Teagle. Morales. Call 972-744-4376 beginning Oct. card needed to register. Call 972-744-4359 Public Library card needed to register. Call 16 for registration information. for more information. 972-744-4359 for information. CHILDREN/YOUTH Please call 972-744-4358 for more information.

Oct. 4 Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. 5 Oct. 7 COOKIES, CRAFTS AND CRAYONS SATURDAY MORNING KIDS STORYTIME A NOVEL IDEA TEEN BOOK CLUB STORYTELLING BOARD GAMES 3:30-4:30 p.m. First Floor Program Room. 10:30-11 a.m. First Floor Program Room. 2-3 p.m. Second Floor Conference Room. “A 2-4 p.m. Basement Program Room. Conspiracy of Stars” by Olivia Cole. Oct. 10 Oct. 11-12 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 PICK-A-BOOK CLUB FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK 4-4:30 p.m. First Floor Program Room. SALE Basement Program Room. 10 a.m.-5 FAMILIES 2-4 p.m. First Floor Program SALE Basement Program Room. 2-5 p.m. Theme is “Spooky Stuff.” Ages 4-6. p.m. Room. Oct. 18 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 C-TECH KIDS CLUB 4-5 p.m. Studio RPL. STEAM STARTERS TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AND SPOOKILICIOUS HALLOWEEN For ages 9-12. 4-5 p.m. First Floor Program Room. Ages CANDY SUSHI 2-3 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. HAPPENING! 2-4 p.m. Basement Program 6-8. First Floor Program Room. Room. Richardson Woman’s Club kicks off its new year The Richardson Woman’s Club a Richardson ISD high school. Re- can contribute to the success of has a deep heritage that defines cently, a new scholarship has been the Richardson Woman’s Club. As Discover RICHARDSON where it has been, who it is today established that is designated for a this historic service organization News • Events • Shopping • Business • Richardson Chamber of Commerce and where it is heading. Since child of an active City of Richard- welcomes its new members and 1955, when Richardson was a son first responder. continues to involve the current The Chamber’s newest program, Discover Richardson, is aimed small community of about 5,000, The Woman’s Club welcomed members, much sparkle, depth at connecting Richardson’s communities to the quality prod- the RWC has been a viable organi- 13 new members at its annual New and value is added, and its goals ucts, services and restaurants available from Chamber busi- zation helping the community. Member’s Tea on Sept. 5. These of teamwork and collaboration can The RWC has a long history of “Shining Stars” have been busy be fulfilled. With forward thinking, nesses, while also providing information about the news and giving. Through its yearly philan- since June participating in Club the Richardson Woman’s Club can events going on in Richardson. Not only will you have a great thropic efforts, it provides grants to events, but they were formally cel- be useful, honorable, and compas- community agencies serving a vari- ebrated at the Tea. It was a time sionate, and can make a difference time at these businesses, but you’ll also be helping the City’s ety of needs. It also awards schol- to reconnect with friends, to enjoy in the Richardson community. economy. For more information on Discover Richardson, visit arships yearly to any student who this traditional celebration, and an For more information, visit www.richardsonchamber.com/shop. lives in Richardson and/or attends opportunity to visualize how they www.rwctx.org. Richardson Today, October 2019 Page 7 Arts/Culture Eisemann Center Presents kicks off 2019-20 season The 2019-20 Eisemann Center a question and answer session fol- Brandt, this play is a gentle, yet Presents season begins this month lowing the concert. Gain a whole sometimes hilarious exploration of with shows featuring family the- new perspective and enrich your friendship, empathy, and doing the ater and several different genres of life with great music! right thing. music. Visit www.eisemanncenter. com for ticket information, or call 972-744-4650. Groups of 10 or more qualify for ticket discounts by calling Group Sales at 972-744- 4657. Jeffrey Siegel’s Renée Elise Goldsberry ® Keyboard Conversations Jen Chapin Trio An Evening with 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 Renée Elise Goldsberry Tickets $36-$42 The Jen Chapin Trio 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 Jeffrey Siegel presents “Spell- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 Tickets $48-$59 Lee Rocker binding Bach,” which includes the Maddi’s Fridge Tickets $40 Renée Elise Goldsberry received vivacious “Partita No. 5,” the stu- Jennifer Chapin is an American Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats the Tony Award, Grammy Award, pendous “Chromatic Fantasy,” the Maddi’s Fridge singer-songwriter and the daugh- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Drama Desk Award and Lucille haunting and poetic “Preludes,” and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13 ter of the singer-songwriter Harry Tickets $37-$49 Lortel Award for her performance the exuberant “Italian Concerto.” Tickets $12-$22 Chapin and Sandra Chapin. She Lee Rocker made his mark sing- off and on Broadway in the musi- Siegel’s Keyboard Conversa- One day Sofia discovers that her serves on the board of directors of ing, playing, standing on, spinning cal phenomenon “Hamilton.” Since tions® are concerts with broad, best friend Maddi has no food in WhyHunger, a grassroots support and rocking his giant bass in The winning the Tony Award, she has popular appeal and lively, infor- her fridge at home. Sofia wants to organization founded by her father Stray Cats. Grammy-nominated, appeared in Baz Luhrmann’s “The mative commentary, making the help her friend, but Maddi makes and the current executive director The Stray Cats have sold nearly GetDown” for Netflix and shot the music more accessible and mean- her promise not to tell anyone. Bill Ayres. She has been compared 10 million albums and garnered an title role for HBO’s “The Immortal ingful for all. Each piece is per- What should Sofia do? Based on at times with Laura Nyro, Tori astounding 23 gold and platinum Life of Henrietta Lacks” opposite formed in its entirety and there is the book “Maddi’s Fridge” by Lois Amos and Alanis Morissette. certified records worldwide. Oprah Winfrey. Eisemann Center Coming up at 2351 Performance Dr. the Civic Center For tickets visit www.eisemanncenter.com or call the Ticket Office at 972-744-4650 BARBRA & FRANK: THE CONCERT THAT NEVER WAS (2 p.m. Oct. 5. $31-$56.) University of Texas at Dallas RICHARDSON COMMUNITY BAND “ONCE UPON A TIME: STORIES OLD AND NEW” Duo Mantar (3 p.m. Oct. 6. Free, no ticket required.) Duo Mantar features the mandolin and guitar duo of RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPENING NIGHT CONCERT Israeli virtuoso Jacob Reuvin (8 p.m. Oct. 12. $15-$75.) and American virtuoso Adam RUSSIAN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS “SWAN LAKE” Levin of Boston. The perfor- Deaf Celebration Expo (8 p.m. Oct. 18. $25-$115.) mance will include Jewish, He- Oct. 5 brew and Sephardic repertoire www.deafcelebration.org A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN GRISHAM among other styles. Presented Dallas Record Show (7:30 p.m., Oct. 24. $35-$80.) in conjunction with the Acker- Oct. 12 man Center at UT Dallas. HOUSHANG TOUZIE www.vinylrecordshow.com Tickets are $15. Performance is at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Jonsson Perfor- (7 p.m., Oct. 26. $40-$100.) mance Hall. For more information, call 972-UTD-ARTS. Richardson Chamber Health & Wellness Expo Cottonwood featured artist named Oct. 18 Richardson Public Library www.richardsonchamber.com

Chin Woo Lion Dance Accommodates groups The Richardson Public Library is taking part in Ricochet 2019, a from 10-750 citywide art event put on by Arts Incubator of Richardson (AIR). Call us! 972-744-4090 The Lion Dance embraces the beauty, art, culture, traditions, and history of China. A good performance is believed to bring luck Minnesota-based artist Brian Jensen has been named the featured and happiness. Gestures and movements that closely mimic the artist for the fall 2019 Cottonwood Art Festival. Jensen’s work will be emotions of the mystical animal tells the story behind the per- 411 W. Arapaho Rd. on display and available for purchase at the festival, scheduled for Oct. formance. Emotions and expressions portrayed by the dancers Richardson, Texas 75080 5-6 at Cottonwood Park. include excitement, caution, curiosity, playful, anger, sleepiness, www.cor.net/civiccenter As a child, Jensen spent time on Minnesota lakes, and especially confusion, happiness, and sadness, to name a few. In addition to enjoyed spotting classic wooden boats. He started painting and draw- this, acrobatic skills are sometimes displayed by the dancers to add RTC presents “Little ing at a young age and painted with his father, a graphic designer. excitement to the performance. His work explores the beauty of lakes, landscapes, urban life, vintage The free event will take place from 2-3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Fountain Shop of Horrors” boats, cars and motorcycles. Plaza outside of the Library. “I’m very excited to be the Featured Artist at the Cottonwood Art The Richardson Theatre Cen- tre continues its 2019 season with Festival this year,” Jensen said. “I participate in art festivals all over www.cor.net/culture the country, so it is an honor to be chosen. My work is influenced by a performance of the sci-fi horror old advertising art and poster art and lately I’ve had a lot of fun with a musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” vintage camper series. I look forward to meeting many new people at The story of Seymour the nerdy the Cottonwood Art Festival this fall.” RCT performs “Into the Woods” floral clerk with a knack for plants After graduating from college, Jensen went on to career as an illus- and not much else will run Oct. 18- Repertory Company Theatre brings the Tony trator, creating paintings for books and magazines. Nov. 3. Award-winning “Into the Woods” to stage this More information about Jensen and his art can be seen on the new Performances take place at 518 month. The musical was created by Stephen Cottonwood Art Festival website, www.CottonwoodArtFestival.com. W. Arapaho Rd., Suite 113. Shows Sondheim and James Lapine and includes char- are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays acters from several popular fairy tales including and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sun- “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Bean- days at 2 p.m. Thursday and Sun- stalk” and “Cinderella.” day performances are $20, while Performances are scheduled for Oct. 18-27 at 770 N. Coit Rd. Friday and Saturday performances in Richardson. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and are $22. Groups of eight or more re- 2 p.m. Sundays. Ticket prices are $28 for adults and $17 for youth, ceive $2 off each ticket. Visit www. with discounted tickets available for groups of 10 or more. For more richardsontheatrecentre.net or call information, visit www.rcttheatre.com or call the box office at 972- 972-699-1130 for more informa- RichardsonToday.com is a responsive and mobile-friendly 690-5029. tion. website with tabs for news, events, videos, environmental, and The RCT is partially sponsored by the Richardson Cultural Arts Com- The Richardson Theatre Centre is arts and culture. To keep up to date with what is happening in mission. partially sponsored by the Richardson Richardson, visit www.richardsontoday.com. Cultural Arts Commission. Page 8 Richardson Today, October 2019 Electronic recycling, document Richardson Tax Office to close The Dallas County Tax Office Richardson Branch shredding offered Oct. 19 will soon close its doors, making way for the new North Dallas Government Center to open to the The Richardson Citizen Po- public Monday, Oct. 21. The new office is located at lice Academy Alumni Associa- tion (RCPAAA) will hold the fall 6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240 (see map). electronic recycling and paper shredding event Saturday, Oct. 19 The address and closing date for the Richardson Branch: from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot east of the old Sears store at Richardson Branch the Richardson Square Mall (see 516 Twilight Trail map). Richardson, TX 75080 Acceptable items include Closes Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. phones, GPS devices, calcula- tors, MP3 players, PDAs, radios, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD The Justice of the Peace Court players, remote controls, speak- (3-2), 1411 W. Belt Line Rd., ers, cameras, computers and ac- will move to the North Dallas cessories, speakers, printers and Government Center in late cartridges, copiers, scanners, November to early December. shredders, typewriters, etc. CRT TVs or computer monitors shredded offsite. Documents and in 1993. Donations will be solic- Richardson Woman’s Club awards CANNOT be accepted. Flat paper will be loaded into contain- ited to help cover the cost of this screen monitors and televisions ers, secured and transported to event as well as to help support scholarships to RISD seniors are OK. the Shred-It facility in Coppell. the RPD. Among the activities NO hazardous waste items Shred-It provides the RCPAAA RCPAAA sponsors are the an- will be accepted. This includes with a certificate of destruction nual RPD appreciation meal, gifts batteries, paint, cleaners and fluo- and it will be shared with anyone to newly hired police officers, rescent bulbs. Visit www.cor.net/ who would like to have it. Please gifts to retiring police employees, hhw for more information on haz- remove any paper from three-ring scholarships to children of RPD ardous waste disposal. binders prior to the event. Paper employees (both current and re- Due to rising costs for clips and staples are allowed. Per- tired), and the Retired K-9 Vet shredding paper, most of the sonal shredding will be limited to Assistance program. paper brought to the event what can fit into a car. For more information, visit will be shredded offsite. For This recycling event is free and www.facebookcom/rcpaaa or those who need to witness the open to anyone who lives in the www.rcpaaa.org. You may e-mail shredding, there will be one truck North Texas area. The RCPAAA questions to [email protected]. The Richardson Woman’s Club (RWC) awarded scholarships to that is capable of shredding on- is a nonprofit organization sup- The hotline number is 972-656- RISD seniors totaling almost $20,000. site. When that truck is full, porting the Richardson Police De- 9636. The first college scholarship awarded by the RWC was in 1965 and all the remaining paper will be partment (RPD) and was founded $300 was given to a Richardson High School senior to attend the Univer- sity of Texas. RWC has awarded scholarships every year since and they are now funded by the annual golf tournament each May. A new scholar- Health and Wellness Expo Set for Oct. 18 ship was established this year and is awarded to a child of an active City The Richardson Chamber and provide nutrition. The of Richardson first responder. Students who are interested in applying for of Commerce is holding its free event will feature ven- a scholarship may obtain information at www.rwctx.org. annual Health and Wellness dors offering hearing, vision Expo, presented by Methodist and BMI testing. Flu, pneu- Richardson Medical Center, monia, Tdap and shingles Network in need of volunteers Visiting Angels and Celebra- vaccinations will be provid- Local nonprofit Network of tion Magazine, from 11 a.m.-4 ed by Tom Thumb. There Community Ministries is in need OF COMMUNITY MINISTERIES p.m. Oct. 18 at the Richard- will also be healthy food of volunteers. Opportunities are son City Hall/Civic Center, samples from local restau- available for individuals to serve in at Network’s headquarters, 741 S. 411 W. Arapaho Rd. The Expo informs consumers rants like Snappy Salad and Afrah. So make plans weekly three-hour shifts, in areas Sherman St. If you are unable to about products and services available from Cham- to come out for some great swag and for a chance to such as: attend an orientation or would like ber members that encourage good health and fit- win fantastic door prizes! For more information, visit • food pantry information about group/organiza- ness, increase mobility, address special needs care www.richardsonchamber.com/healthexpo. • clothing closet tion volunteering, contact the Vol- • reception unteer Manager at 972-234-8880 • interview ext. 126 or via e-mail at wrivera@ • Seniors’ Net thenetwork.org. Pay your water bill anywhere anytime Handyman Program Founded in 1985 in Richard- Save steps, time and money! No need to use checks or stamps! To volunteer at Network, at- son, Network helps residents in tend a volunteer orientation ses- 14 ZIP codes in Dallas County Automatic Bank Draft sion, held every Thursday at 4 p.m. achieve long-term independence. With no extra cost to you, automatic bank draft is a convenient way to pay your bill. Visit www.cor.net/PayYourBill or call 972-744-4120 for more details. Pay Online—Create an Online Account Customers can create an online account with a one-time or recurring credit card payment. With an online account, customers may also view information such as usage history. Drug Take-Back Event is Oct. 26 Quick Pay Online—No Online Account Needed The Richardson Police Depart- Using the online “quick pay” service, customers may make one-time payment will host a prescription and ments using a credit card without needing to create an online account. Cus- over-the-counter drug take-back www.cor.net/PayYourBill tomers will not be able to set up recurring payments or see account history Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. as part using quick pay. Visit www.cor.net/QuickPay for more details. of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 972-744-4120 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Unused or expired pharmaceuticals may be dropped off at the parking lot of the Police Substation, 2003 E. Renner Rd. There is no charge for this service. Sign up for paperless water bill Solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer For residents looking to avoid clutter, visit our website to sign up for the containers are accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain tightly sealed in their original container. Intrave- e-mail billing service and stop the printing and mailing of monthly bills. nous solutions and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens. Customers who opt to go “paperless” will receive an e-notification For more information, contact the Richardson Police Depart- ment Crime Prevention Unit at 972-744-4955. Additional informa- that their bill is available for viewing online. The electronic ver- tion may be found at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov. sion will be an exact replica of the paper bill. If you are interested in going “paperless” with your water bill, registering an online Learn How to Identify Water Leaks account or receiving an e-bill notification, go to www.cor.net/ Learn to identify water leaks both inside and outside the home with a video featuring ad- waterpayment or call 972-744-4120. vice from the Public Services Department. Action steps for what to do if you suspect a leak are also www.cor.net/waterpayment included. To view the video, go to www.richardsontoday.com Richardson Today, October 2019 Page 9

972-744-4300 www.cor.net/parks Parks & Recreation

Huffhines Adaptive Recess is a day of play during Tennis Center Event RISD Staff Development/ Student Holidays. We will have The Huffhines Tennis Center has 10 lighted courts, a fully fun at Heights Park and then stocked pro shop and private retreat to Heights Recreation and semi-private lessons. Les- Center for indoor activities. sons for juniors and adults are Come with a sack lunch, water available in group or one-on- bottle, plenty of snacks and one settings. Private lessons are available in 30-minute or one- your playful side. hour blocks. Fall Session: Huffhines Tennis Center is located in the southeast corner of Monday, Oct. 7 Heights Recreation Center Huffhines Park. Reservations are #15032 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. made by calling 972-744-7870. Registration deadline Sept. 30. Grades: Kindergarten to 5th grade For information, visit www.cor. Tuesday, Nov. 5 $20 per child for early registration net/tennis. #15033 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $25 per child after deadline Registration deadline Oct. 29. Sherrill Park HALLOWEEN BASH Ladies Golf League The Sherrill Park Ladies Golf League is open to women with Friday, Oct. 25, 7-9:30 p.m. a handicap of 36 or less. Mem- Heights Rec Center bers play Tuesday mornings Saturday, Oct. 26 from March to October. For Ages 16 and up information, contact Nancy 10 a.m.-noon Registration #15047 Stubbs (972-669-8909) or Vicki Huffhines Rec Center Denton (469-569-2016). Cost: $20 for residents, $22 for nonresidents To schedule tee times or les- Ages 2-5 years sons at Sherrill Park, call 972- Registration #15421 234-1416 or visit www.sherrill- Come join us for our annual Adaptive parkgolf.com. Cost: $10 per person Halloween Bash. You will enjoy a night of dinner, music, dancing, meeting new Lil’ Punkins join in the fun of our Lil’ Punkins friends and socializing with old friends, and Fall Festival. There will be a petting zoo, prizes! We will have a costume contest so games, crafts, activities, refreshments and come dressed in your favorite Halloween a bounce house. Come in a costume for a costume! We look forward to having a special time. Registration required by Oct. 23. frightful good time! Register early!

COTTONWOOD PARK RICHARDSON, TEXAS Saturday: 10a-7p Art Festival Sunday: 10a-5p FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING OCTOBER 5-6 COTTONWOODARTFESTIVAL.COM Register online at: thenetwork.org CELEBRATING THE ART OF FUN FOR 50 YEARS

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Senior Center 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 972-744-7800 All activities listed on pages 10-11 take place at the Richardson Senior Center unless otherwise noted. Additional Senior Center related activities can be found on page 6. Call 972-744-7800 for more information. Hours of Operation: Mon., Tue., Thurs., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.—Wed. and Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.—Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Special Events and Trip Information The Richardson Senior Center welcomes adults ages 55 and older. This facility is especially Special events and trip information can be found designed for senior enjoyment, and the staff looks forward to the opportunity to provide an at- on page 6 of this publication. mosphere of enrichment and fellowship. Unfortunately, the Center is not licensed to provide the services of an Adult Care facility. So, ABC Quilting for the benefit of all patrons, the Center requires that all participants take full responsibility of Classes Students will learn basic appliqué their own physical care and hygiene. Those patrons needing assistance, or who lack the ability to techniques to build their skills and navigate a wheelchair or walker independently, are welcome to be accompanied by a caregiver or For all classes, unless oth- tabletop basting will be taught. A an assistant. Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated. erwise noted, you may pay on- large standing basting frame will line at www.cor.net/parksonline, be available for those who have by phone with a credit card or in Crochet Tennis League constructed quilt tops and need to person with a credit card, check or Classes are taught Thursdays from Richardson’s Huffhines Tennis pin, thread baste or tie their quilts. cash. 2:15-4:15 p.m. The price is $5 per Center offers times exclusive to Hand piecers are welcome in this class. For new students, please seniors. The senior men’s group class, as are other quilters needing bring a #J or #H crochet hook and plays Mondays, Wednesdays and extra time to “catch up” on their a skein of four-ply yarn. Fridays from 8 a.m.-noon. The quilt tops. Class meets every Mon- ladies group plays Tuesdays and day from 2-6 p.m. Cost for the Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon. A class is $16 a month with mem- 3.0 (intermediate skill level) is re- bership. Jan Eby is the instructor. quired for both men and women Quilt Essentials players. Lessons are available to Learn the art of hand piecing and help players achieve this level. For quilting as well as sewing machine information, call 972-744-7870. piecing and quilting. Class meets Technology Help Desk Senior Table Tennis Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Instructor Ed Sanders is offering Players who love the game are in- Cost for beginners and first-time assistance for any Windows or An- Bridge Lessons vited to play Tuesday and Thursday students is $35 per month and droid portable device (cell phone, Learn how to play Party Bridge from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from for advanced students is $15 per smartphone, laptop or reader) or any Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. Call 1-4:45 p.m. month with a membership. Free Oil and Acrylic Painting solution accessible via the device 972-744-7800 for next five-week AARP Richardson Chapter buddy-sewing time is from 8-10 A new four-week session of paint- and the internet (e-mail, Facebook, session. Cost is $50 with member- The Richardson AARP Chapter a.m. Tuesdays. Darlene Martin is ing instruction starts the first website maintenance, photography, ship; $53 without. #1651 meets the third Monday of the instructor. Thursday of each month from 1-4 application usage and install/re- p.m. Beginner and intermediate the month at 1 p.m. at the Senior moval). This is a great opportunity levels of painters are encouraged Programs Center. All are welcome. See you to resolve your technology challenge to attend. Joanna Clifton is the Oct. 21. and increase your knowledge. Assis- instructor. Cost is $80 for four Out to Lunch Bunch Scrabble Club tance is available the fourth Satur- monthly classes with membership. Oct. 15 Join us Mondays at 10 a.m. for day of every other month. Help is Fun with Oils The Out to Lunch Bunch will scrabble. Meet new friends, exer- available from 2-4 p.m. Next ses- A new session of oil painting leave for Casa Milagro at 10:30 cise your mind and have a fun day sion is Oct. 26. No fee. classes begins the first Thursday a.m. Cost is 50 cents for transpor- playing scrabble. Children over 16 How to Use Ride Share of each month from noon-4 p.m. tation and the cost of lunch is on are welcome to participate. Play- This class will answer: What is Instructor Andrew Wages has 20 your own. Call 972-744-7800 to ers ages 12-15 must attend with ride share? How much does it years of experience teaching and sign up. an adult. cost? Where is it available? Is it has painted for 50 years. Cost Senior Bowling League Mental Aerobics AARP safe? How do you request the ser- for the class is $85 a month with The Roadrunner Bowling League is Riddles, word games, puzzles, triv- “Smart Driver” Program vice and food delivery? You will a great way to meet new people and ia and a general mental playground Anyone 50 years and older may at- membership. also learn about other transporta- exercise at the same time. We have will help keep your brain activ- tend. The completion certificate Beginners tion services available. Next class openings for regular members and ity sharp. We have a large room is used for automobile insurance Conversational Spanish is Dec. 7. Class is held 1:30-3:30 subs for the 2019 season. For more and welcome drop-ins who enjoy premium reductions. Please check This is a beginner-level class. The p.m. Cost is $10 with member- information, contact Richard Stef- thinking activities that require no with your insurance company for next eight-week session begins ship; $13 without. Please bring fen, president, at 972-865-9613. study, memorization, practice or percentage of reduction. The cer- Nov. 14. Call 972-744-7800 for your iPhone or Android smart- stress. Mondays at 10 a.m. tificate does not qualify for a traf- information. phone to class. Tatting fic citation dismissal. Cost is $15 Intermediate Ukulele Players Tatting is an ancient art of making for AARP members and $20 for Conversational Spanish Attention all ukulele enthusiasts lace with a shuttle and string using nonmembers. Reservations may Brush up on your Spanish skills by and potential ukulele players. Let’s one stitch. We meet every Tuesday be made by calling 972-744-7800. joining this class. Some knowledge get together to play, share songs from 3:30-9 p.m. Free and open to Please pay the instructor at the of the Spanish language is required. and techniques. All levels of play- all ages. time of the class. Classes are held The next eight-week session begins ers are welcome. Thursday nights, Needleworks at the Richardson Senior Center. Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 7-9 p.m. No fee. Senior Center p.m. Cost is $52 with membership. Bring your needlework and join us membership required. Oct. 3 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Advanced for a day of friendship and hand- Great Family Storytelling 1.0 Oct. 17 6-10 p.m. Conversational Spanish Senior Golf League crafts. We meet Tuesdays from L.E. Taylor, author of “Elgan and Advanced Spanish class will build The Richardson Senior Golf 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grace—A Twentieth Century “Color My World” on the Intermediate class. The next League is open to men and women The Richardson Saga,” believes “everyone has a Come join the coloring for adults eight-week session starts Nov. 14, 55 years or older playing at all skill Senior Dance story to tell.” This workshop will craze. Coloring is reintroducing 1-2 p.m. Cost is $48 with a Senior levels. The members are divided The calendar lists the dates for stimulate and strengthen the brain art as an important component of Center membership. evenly into four flights. All play is at this month’s ballroom dances. health and wellness. Color pens, through personal recall of life ex- Pocket Billiards Class Sherrill Park on Monday mornings Oct. 5 Doc Gibbs crayons and pictures will be pro- with a shotgun start. The league is periences. You do have your own Ted Swanson offers individually Oct. 12 Jim Baker story to tell and the joy of sharing vided or bring your own. A table scheduled two-hour classes Mon- for the enjoyment of golf, and sev- your story with others. Next ses- will be set up with coloring sup- day-Thursday and Saturday, 1:30- eral league rules have been adapt- Oct. 26 Warren Cook plies every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Each class has a two ed to speed up play and increase sion TBA. Cost is $80 with mem- Dances begin at 7 p.m. at the Se- for visiting and coloring. A multi- student maximum. Beginner to the pleasure of the game. Please bership. nior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd., generational table is available for advanced skill levels are welcome. contact Tom Zale, president, at Plus Square Dance and end at 9:30 p.m. Dances are Dance the first, third and fifth you to enjoy the fun of coloring Register before day of class or call 972-238-9258, or Jim White at with your grandchildren. No fee. 972-744-7800. Cost is $10 per 972-234-6167/[email protected] $5 per person. Light refreshments Mondays from 7-9 p.m. Cost is are served. $50 per dancer per quarter (mem- Watercolor person/per class. for more information. bership is required). There is a Renata Sharman will offer water- $10 drop-in fee with membership color classes for all painting levels. or a $13 drop-in fee without. Students will learn the basics of Dance Classes at the Senior Center materials, tools and techniques Plus Class Day Time Fee Instructor of watercolor. Intermediate and Square Dance Lessons Adv. Line Dance Mon. 2:30-4:30 p.m. $3 Aubrey Square dancing is a great way to advanced self-paced students are welcome. Classes are held Tues- Beg. Line Dance Tues. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $11/Month Halvorson participate in a low-impact activity, Int. Line Dance Tues. 10:45-11:45 a.m. $2 Halvorson meet new friends and be a part of days for four consecutive weeks from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. New session Int./Adv. Ballroom Wed. 1:30-3 p.m. $50 Couple/Month Faris a fun, friendly community of danc- $25 Single/Month or ers. Fee is $85 per person. A Senior starts Oct. 2. Cost is $80 with membership or $22 per class. $10 per class Center membership is required. Group Ballroom Fri. 2-3 p.m. $10 Couple Faris Please call 972 744-7800 for next Please call 972-744-7800 for the class supply list. $5 Single session start date. Private Ballroom Appointment $40 Faris Richardson Today, October 2019 Page 11

972-744-7800 820 W. Arapaho Rd. Senior Center Sing-A-Long Bingo Chair Yoga Come and sing your favorite melo- Next bingo is Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Gain all the benefits of yoga with- dies at our sing-a-long at 1 p.m. the out getting on the floor. Tailored to second Tuesday of each month. Services The Seniors’ Net fit abilities and fitness level. Focus Afternoon Ballroom Dance The Network of Community Min- is on body alignment and breath The first Thursday of every month istries Seniors’ Net program pro- awareness. For questions e-mail “The Kings of Swing” will be at vides a variety of services to help [email protected]. Class the Senior Center to play for our seniors in the community remain is held Mondays at 9 a.m. Cost is afternoon dance from 2-4 p.m. independent and in their own $6 per class with membership. Come and enjoy the sounds of an homes for as long as possible. Pro- Water Aerobic Classes 11-piece band, dance and have re- grams include handyman services, Classes are held Tuesday, Thurs- freshments. No fee. senior informational seminars, day and Friday, 10-11 a.m. at the Texas Reelers Square Dance Loaves of Love, home delivered Pickleball J.J. Pearce H.S. Natatorium, 1600 The Texas Reelers Square Dance groceries, medical equipment Pickleball play is offered every Fri- N. Coit Rd. Please register at Club sponsors square and round and holiday baskets. The “Loaves day at Huffhines Rec Center, 200 the Senior Center, Huffhines or dancing the first and third Fri- of Love” program has expanded! N. Plano Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Heights recreation centers. Cost day of every month from 7:30-10 Seniors residing within Richard- every Monday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at is $30 a month. For updated class p.m. Like us on Facebook at www. son ISD may shop for free loaves Heights Rec Center, 711 W. Arap- information, please call 972-744- facebook.com/TheTexasReel- City of Richardson of bread at the Network offices aho Rd. Fees are $2 to play per 7813 or the Senior Center at 972- ersSquareDance. Admission is $7. Transportation Service located at 741 S. Sherman St. in day or $8 per month. Senior Cen- 744-7800. Transportation is offered to Rich- Richardson. The program is open ter membership is required to play. ardson residents ages 55 and Thursdays and Fridays from 9-11 (Richardson resident Senior Center over. The City’s van service oper- a.m. Call 972-234-8880. only membership cost is a one-time Games ates Monday through Friday from First Richardson Helpers fee of $5. Nonresident Senior Cen- 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Persons may ride First Richardson Helpers (FRH) ter only membership is $15 a year.) Canasta anywhere within the city limits of is staffed by senior volunteers who If you are interested and would like Thur. and Fri. 9:30 a.m. Richardson for 25 cents each way. provide minor home maintenance more information, call 972-744- Pinochle For general transportation, we be- and repair service to seniors. Basic 7800. Mon., Tue., Wed., 9:30 a.m. gin taking reservations on Friday services include installation of Private Trainer Duplicate Bridge Rebel Rousers at 8:30 a.m., prior to the week you bathroom grab bars and outdoor How is Your Balance? Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. Square Dance need service. For doctor’s appoint- hand rails, repair of dripping This fitness program is designed Party Bridge The Rebel Rousers Square Dance ments, we begin taking reserva- faucets, running toilets and to help increase cardiovascular en- Friday, 10 a.m. If you are interest- Club hosts a square dance the third tions at 3 p.m. Thursday. Call 972- minor electrical problems as well durance, strength, flexibility and ed in taking bridge lessons, please Saturday of each month from 7:30- 744-7805 for reservations. as maintenance items such as balance. All sessions are held in a call 972-744-7800. 10:30 p.m. Fee is $7 per person. caulking, light bulb and A/C filter private room. Fee is $60 a session Bunco Pool Tournaments replacement. In addition, FRH with a six-session commitment. Friday, 12:30 p.m. Pool tournaments are every Friday provides assistance with code Call 972-744-7800 to make your Scrabble at 1 p.m. with registration begin- enforcement issues. To request appointment with personal trainer Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ning at 12:30 p.m. Due to Friday service, call the 24-hour hotline Elaine Hosage. She has her certifi- Saturday, 1:30 p.m. pool tournaments, open play is at 972-996-0160 or online at cations in special population (old- Cribbage from 3:30-5 p.m. only. www.firstrichardsonhelpers.org. er adult) and general population Tuesday, 10 a.m. Let’s Play “42” Click on “Request for Services.” from the Cooper Institute. Mah Jongg Regular “42” games are scheduled RSVP Volunteer Program Aerobic Exercise Wed. and Thur. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoons from 12:30- Are you looking for a way to give Renate Racher teaches exercise Many other games such as Chess, 4 p.m. at the Richardson Senior Chair Massage back to your community? Why not class Tuesday and Thursday morn- Skip-bo, Rummi-Cubes, Dominos Center. Lavona Kirtley, our chair massage become a volunteer for the “Rich- ings from 8:15-9:15 a.m. Cost is and “42” are played by our patrons. Chess Club therapist, offers chair massage on ardson Rowdies?” If you are age 55 $2 with a membership. Fit for Life—Beginning The chess players meet Thursday Tuesday mornings. Call 972-744- or older, you are invited to become Senior Holiday Bazaar nights from 6-9 p.m. Youth and 7800 to make your appointment. a Rowdies volunteer. The Rowdies Strength Training Class Our annual Senior Holiday Ba- adults of all playing strengths are The Memory Café volunteer at various nonprofits Strength training that works all mus- zaar will be held Friday and Sat- welcome. Call the Senior Center The Senior Center hosts a new throughout Dallas County and Col- cle groups. Two classes offered: first urday, Nov. 8 and 9, from 9 a.m.- at 972-744-7800 for more informa- free program called “The Memory lin County helping with mail outs, Monday of month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 5 p.m. at the Richardson Senior tion. Café” that is designed for both assembling “goodie bags” and other p.m., four weeks; first Wednesday of Center. Registration is now open. Photography Club those who suffer from Alzheimer’s/ light tasks. The Rowdies meet at month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., four If you are 55 or older and would If photography is your hobby or dementia and their family/friends. the Richardson Senior Center. weeks. Cost is $25 for four weeks or like to participate in our annual you just love to take pictures, how Participants will be able to social- Transportation is provided by RSVP $7 per class. Cooper Institute certi- craft sale, please fill out the reg- about joining a photography club ize, share concerns/ideas and learn to and from the volunteer locations. fied personal trainer Elaine Hosage istration form and mail it to the to share ideas and know-how? You more about the issues facing those For more information on how to be- is the instructor. Richardson Senior Center, 820 do not need professional equip- with memory loss and dementia. come involved, call 214-525-6167. Fit for Life—Intermediate ment, just the love of capturing Held the first Thursday of the Strength Training Class W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson, a moment. Meetings are held on month from 10-11 a.m. The next Fitness Classes for this next level of fit- TX 75080 Attn.: Holiday Bazaar. the first Thursday of every month, meeting is Oct. 3. ness begin the first Monday of the Robin’s Nest crafters who were active crafters as of July 1 have 7-9 p.m. No fee. Blood Pressure Checks Stretch and Strengthen month from 1-2 p.m. and the first priority. All items must be hand- Richardson Public Library Blood pressure screenings are This class is designed for men and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. for made by the crafter. Eight-foot The Richardson Public Library offered on the first and third women of all fitness levels. Regain four weeks. Cost is $25 for four tables with two chairs will rent provides the Richardson Senior Wednesdays of the month from or improve muscle tone, balance weeks or $7 per class. Cooper In- for $30 each. A Tax ID will be Center with books on CD and 10:30-11:30 a.m. and flexibility. Wear comfortable stitute certified personal trainer required to participate. large-print books. Hearing Screening loose-fitting clothing. Jessie Dors- Elaine Hosage is the instructor. The Richardson Red Hatters Free hearing screenings are of- ey teaches class Wednesdays from Tai Chi for All Ages Name:______The Richardson Red Hatters wel- fered and hearing aids checked 10-11 a.m. Fee is $5 per class. Philip Russell teaches this fun and D.O.B.: ______energizing way to better health. come all women to put on their the first Friday of each month from Hatha Yoga for All Ages Address:______The cost is $7 per class with mem- red hats and have some fun. Next 1:30-3 p.m. Call 972-744-7800 for Bharati Amin instructs classes ev- ______meeting is Nov. 4 at noon. Please appointment. bership. Classes are Mondays ery Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ______bring a sack lunch or you may Health Connection from 9:30-11 a.m. and Tuesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Phone:______purchase a lunch from the Senior Oct. 17—10 a.m.—No Fee and Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Center’s concession. “Safely generating income Cost is $5 with membership. Tax ID#:______Emeritus Plus 50 Programs and protecting your nest egg Craft items to be sold include: at Richland College in retirement” ______Explore lifelong learning with Jeff Minucci from Navigation Fi- ______classes at Richland College for nancial Group. Robin’s Nest ______ages 50 and over. If you are 65 Foot and Ankle Care years or over and live in Dallas Oct. 24—10 a.m.—No Fee Craft Store ______County, you may be eligible for Dr. Baxter from Foot and Ankle ______FREE classes. Day, evening and Consultants of Texas will discuss For those special gifts, shop at the Robin’s ______Saturday classes are available. how to take care of your feet and Nest Craft Store inside the Senior Cen- Tables requested:______Call 972-238-6972 or visit ankles when you age. Any special requests? www.richlandcollege.edu/emeritus. Benefits Counseling ter. Our senior consignment shop is open ______NEW! Economics 101 The Dallas Area Agency on Aging Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Edward McClelland, Ph.D., will be at the Senior Center Nov. 1 ______will offer a course on current to assist with questions about eli- and is located inside the Senior Center at ______economics events. If you are gibility requirements for Medicare, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. Stop by, browse and ______interested in joining in with Medicaid, SSI and other public ______discussions of current economic health benefits. Please call 972- admire the handmade crafts that are for ______events, please call 972-744-7800 744-7800 for scheduled dates. sale. Open to the public. ______to RSVP. Page 12 Richardson Today, October 2019 Library 900 Civic Center Dr. www.richardsonpubliclibrary.com 972-744-4350

RICOCHET 2019 @ RPL CHIN WOO LION DANCE SHOW STORYTELLING BOARD GAMES Saturday, Oct. 19 LEARNING & NEW EXPERIENCES 2–3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2–4 p.m. Medicare and You Presented in partnership with the citywide Tuesday, Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Come play games with a storytelling art event Ricochet, hosted by Arts Incubator element to them, like Apples to Apples of Richardson (AIR). Thursday, Nov. 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m. and Dixit, that encourage you to rely on This workshop covers in detail the four parts imagination over strategy. Fountain Plaza, outside For all ages of Medicare: A, B, C and D. Gain a better Basement Program Room Registration not required understanding of eligibility, election periods, For ages 7-13 Call 972-744-4350 for more information enrollment penalties and more. Presented by Scott Teagle Basement Program Room Adults Registration not required CANDY SUSHI Call 972-744-4376 for more information Saturday, Oct. 19 PICK-A-BOOK CLUB 3–4:30 p.m. Spooky Stuff Make “sushi” with different fun candies Oct. 10, and rice crispy treats! Food Feasts GET CREATIVE Nov. 14, First Floor Program Room Dec. 12, Holiday Celebrations For ages 11-18 Boosting Wellness with Essential Oils Thursdays, 4-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 Introduce your preschooler to bookclubs! 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bring a themed book to share, pick a new Hands-on workshop learning about the book to try and discuss your favorites! LUNCHTIME LECTURE history and benefits of using essential oils. First Floor Program Room Participants will leave with several products For ages 4-6 History of the Richardson Library they’ve created. Tuesday, Oct. 22 Presented by Kerry Gibson 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Basement Program Room Panel discussion and Q&A on the history Adults and Teens GET TECH SAVVY of Richardson Public Library with the All supplies provided Library’s past and present directors: Registration required Instagram for Beginners Julianne Lovelace, Jane Merz, Steve Benson Register at 972-744-4376 Friday, Oct. 11 and Susan Allison. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Facilitated by Local History Librarian Stacey Davis Learn the basics of this popular photo- YEARS sharing app. Bring your smartphone or Basement Program Room 1959–2019 CELEBRATE SESAME STREET’S 50TH! Adults and Teens tablet with the Instagram app installed. PUBLIC Saturday, Nov. 2 Participants need a Facebook account or Registration not required RICHARDSON LIBRARY e-mail address. You are welcome to bring your lunch 3–4 p.m. Call 972-744-4376 for more information Basement Training Room It’s the 50th anniversary of Sesame Street’s Adults and Teens first episode! Read “The Monster at the End Registration required of This Book,” followed by craft and party Richardson Public Library game stations like Cookie Monster’s Cookie card required 3D DESIGN & PRINTING CLASS Walk, Oscar’s Trash Toss and more. Register at 972-744-4359 Basement Program Room Advanced Level–Tinkercad For all ages Friday, Oct. 25 10:30 a.m.–noon FRIENDS OF THE RICHARDSON LIBRARY Build on your 3D Design skills: Create unique reusable shapes, learn timesaving Book Sale shortcuts and explore how to export/import Friday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. resources. Bring your Tinkercad login info. LUNCHTIME LECTURE Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Basement Training Room Mr. Sun Rexall Drug Sunday, Oct. 13, 2–5 p.m. Ages 13 and older 50,000+ Books, CDs, DVDs and other media Laptops provided Our Family’s Lasting Legacy Most books are $2 and under! Registration required in Pharmaceuticals (Except rare, signed or first edition books) Richardson Public Library card required Tuesday, Nov. 5 Register at 972-744-4359 Basement Program Room 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. All ages The Sun Rexall Drug store was opened in RichardsonFOL.org 1958 in Richardson by David Kaplan. Listen to the stories and memories of those who SPOOKILICIOUS knew him best. Saturday, Oct. 26 Presented by authors Nanci Kaplan Duplant and Carol Sue George 2–4 p.m. Basement Program Room Have a spooky fun time with a puppet show, Adults and Teens crafts and trick-or-treating. The puppet Registration not required show begins at 2 p.m. You are welcome to bring your lunch Basement Program Room Call 972-744-4376 for more information For all ages

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