Alzheimer’s Alliance – Tri-State
Our Place – Respite Center
Last October, Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State announced their plans to open “Our Place”, a day respite center for persons with Alzheimer’s or related dementia and for their caregivers. Respite refers to a short time of rest or relief. It provides a break from the stressful and demanding care routine, allowing the caregiver some free personal time while the person with Alzheimer’s has the opportunity for different experiences and socialization. “Our Place” will be staffed by trained volunteers as well as full-time Alzheimer’s Alliance staff members for their “friends” who spend the day at “Our Place”. ”Our Place” should be opening early summer 2013.
Why We Serve -A Message regarding touching people’s lives
“Last Saturday, Linda and I were invited by Mayor Wayne Smith to present Alzheimer’s Alliance services and programs to the Central Baptist Church seniors group. After our 30 minute program, one of the ladies asked to speak. She recently lost her husband to Alzheimer’s after 6 years – she was his primary caregiver. Typical successful middle class family – except for Alzheimer’s. She talked for about 5 minutes on how the Alzheimer’s Alliance basically saved her life. I won’t go into all of the ways we helped. But, one night 2 years ago, after finally getting her husband to bed and to sleep, she went into her bathroom, getting ready for bed herself, was so literally exhausted, she went to sleep on the toilet, fell off on the floor, face first. About a week later, she learned about our respite grants funded by the Wadley Foundation. That is when we began helping with a respite grant (support), then through our education and other support services. Prior to Saturday, neither Linda nor I had ever met her. Our services that she says saved her life were provided by phone, by our education materials we provided and our Wadley respite grant support. We have all been tired at times. Have any of us ever been so totally exhausted as this caregiver was?
WE DO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN CAREGIVER’S LIVES EVERY DAY–IMAGINE THE DIFFERENCE OUR DAY RESPITE CENTER WOULD HAVE MADE FOR THIS COUPLE. IMAGINE THE POSITIVE DIFFERENCE OUR DAY RESPITE CENTER WILL MAKE IN OUR CAREGIVER’S LIVES WHEN WE COMPLETE OUR BUID-OUT AND OPEN THE DOORS! ”
Young Investors Luncheon
On February 13th, Curt Green & Company, spearheaded by Jason Clanton, sponsored the first Young Investors Luncheon.
Jason said the purpose of the luncheon was to accomplish two goals. First, it was an opportunity to educate people interested in learning more about the potential risks and returns of investing in commercial real estate. Second, it provided an opportunity for new investors to meet each other and continue a future dialogue with other members attending the event.
Curt Green & Company will be hosting two additional luncheons for people interested in learning more about investing in commercial real estate. In addition, Curt Green & Company will be sponsoring a happy hour on March 28th for all attendees of the luncheons. The purpose of the happy hour is to allow for the attendees of the three luncheons to meet each other and continue the dialogue in what will become a regional real estate investment networking group.
If you or someone you know may have an interest in attending one ofthe luncheons please contact Jason Clanton at 903-306-9225 or jasonc@curtgreen.com
Sassy Seconds
3003 Richmond Rd, right next door to Sonic.
Phil Bishop of Curt Green & Company helped John & Gina Case of Sassy Seconds to find their new home on Richmond Rd in Texarkana. Sassy Seconds is a “pre-owned” women’s consignment boutique that also carries a variety of NEW jewelry and accessories.
They consign designer labels only from size 0-plus. Some of the labels they stock include Ann Taylor, Liz Claiborne, DKNY, Anne Klein, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Aeropostle, Lucky, Seven, Coach, Guess, The Limited, Express, Cache’, Bebe and Georgiou just to name a few.
Eden Bubble Tea
3003 Richmond Rd
Larry Bunn of Curt Green & Company worked with William and Ana to find the perfect place for their new restaurant, Eden Bubble Tea.
Renovations are going well and they should be open before the end of March. Visit them on Facebook.
Darragh Equipment is coming to Nash, Texas
Phil Bishop & Larry Bunn of Curt Green & Company assisted Darragh Company in the purchase of their new location at 6201 Mall Drive, Nash Texas. They are currently located at 2910 Austin St. Darragh wanted to relocate to a site that would more conveniently seve the Texarkana Area. Rennovations on their new facility should begin this month. Darragh Company is a distributor of Commercial construction products and tools. Darragh has been serving Arkansas since 1906. Learn More about Darragh Company
Johnny’s Pizza is Coming To Texarkana
4400 Moores Lane
Phil Bishop and Larry Bunn co-brokered with Gerald HaireRealty to get Johnny’s the perfect spot for their new Johnny’s Pizza House restaurant. Johnny’s Pizza has been a mainstay in Shreveport area since 1967, now has 36 locations in Louisiana, 1 in Arkansas and 2 in Texas. Johnny’s is currently under constructions at 4400 Moores Lane. More about Johnny’s Pizza.
Happenings Around Town
- Health Care Express is opening a clinic on the Arkansas Side, on Arkansas Blvd where Joe’s Pizza used to be located.
- Amigo Juans is planning to open a new restaurant on the Arkansas side near Copelands.
- Texana Bank and Guaranty Bond Bank are making future plans to open on the Arkansas side.
- Joes Pizza relocated to the old Merfeld Bread Co near the post office.
- Hollister is taking the Gap’s space at Central Mall.
- Office Depot is approved to relocate between PetSmart and Target at Richmond Ranch Shopping Center