Senior Citizens Activity Center and Signature Solar Ribbon Cuttings and Open House

By News Staff on Friday, May 3, 2024
  • Wilma Thompson and Nola Rae Tadlock pause in the reception area inside the spacious new senior citizens activity center. Staff Photo by Enola Gay Mathews
    Wilma Thompson and Nola Rae Tadlock pause in the reception area inside the spacious new senior citizens activity center. Staff Photo by Enola Gay Mathews
  • Sulphur Springs Place 7 City Councilman and Mayor John Sellers unveilled the dedication plaque to be displayed at the new senior activity center.
    Sulphur Springs Place 7 City Councilman and Mayor John Sellers unveilled the dedication plaque to be displayed at the new senior activity center.
  • Signature Solar CEO James Showalter does the honors during the ribbon cutting for the opeing of its new facility on East Industrial Drive, which will open nearly 200 full-time team members.
    Signature Solar CEO James Showalter does the honors during the ribbon cutting for the opeing of its new facility on East Industrial Drive, which will open nearly 200 full-time team members.
  • Signature Solar staff explain the many services and supplies available at the company's new Supply Store during the grand opening ceremony on May 1. The facilty is located at 421 East Industrial Drive.
    Signature Solar staff explain the many services and supplies available at the company's new Supply Store during the grand opening ceremony on May 1. The facilty is located at 421 East Industrial Drive.
  • Kristinia Tirloni, spokesperson for Texas Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, speaks during the opening celebration for the new senior center, which can be used a meeting area should there be a public emergency. The project was funded in part by TDHCA with funding from the Department of Hosuting and Urban Development through the Community Development Block Grant Program and matching city funds.
    Kristinia Tirloni, spokesperson for Texas Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, speaks during the opening celebration for the new senior center, which can be used a meeting area should there be a public emergency. The project was funded in part by TDHCA with funding from the Department of Hosuting and Urban Development through the Community Development Block Grant Program and matching city funds.
  • Senior citizens and community members packed this meeting area in the new senior citizens activity center during the opening ceremony.
    Senior citizens and community members packed this meeting area in the new senior citizens activity center during the opening ceremony.
  • Dawna Pryor, senior citizens center coordinator, is excited to welcome everyone to the new center, but notes so far they do not have an official 'in' start date, so activities resume at the old building until the move can be completed.
    Dawna Pryor, senior citizens center coordinator, is excited to welcome everyone to the new center, but notes so far they do not have an official 'in' start date, so activities resume at the old building until the move can be completed.
  • Morning Chapel Baptist Church Pastor and Sulphur Springs Place 2 City Councilman Harold Nash offers prayer during the opening event for the new senior citizens activity center.
    Morning Chapel Baptist Church Pastor and Sulphur Springs Place 2 City Councilman Harold Nash offers prayer during the opening event for the new senior citizens activity center.
  • The new senior center offers plenty of paved parking, including handicap spots on both sides of the building. A covered awning will allow Meal A Day volunteersto pick up coolers for delivery regardless of the weather and center regulars can be enter and exit out of the rain.
    The new senior center offers plenty of paved parking, including handicap spots on both sides of the building. A covered awning will allow Meal A Day volunteersto pick up coolers for delivery regardless of the weather and center regulars can be enter and exit out of the rain.
  • Signature Solar CEO James Showalter shares grins and receives well wishes following the official ribbon cutting during the grand opening for the company's Sulphur Springs Supply Store, Distribution Center and Design Center.
    Signature Solar CEO James Showalter shares grins and receives well wishes following the official ribbon cutting during the grand opening for the company's Sulphur Springs Supply Store, Distribution Center and Design Center.

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