Benefits of Ping Pong

Don Pooley Ping pong improves reflex, eye-hand coordination, mental alertness and speed of movement. It also improves balance and lowers the chances of falls and injuries, especially among older people. Playing ping pong can slow the process of cognitive decline that occurs with aging. The social skills and bonds you develop are also beneficial in…

Designing With Carol

Welcome home! Carol Collins, Carol’s Custom Draperies Nothing is more beautiful than a home whose décor says “You are welcome in our home.” So just how do you say welcome? First, create a welcoming first impression on the outside. Make sure that your address is prominently displayed so your guests have no doubts that this…

The joys of gardening are bountiful

The Simpson family enjoys their daily visits to their garden boxes.

Judy Ondina Don’t we all enjoy fresh fruits and veggies, especially if you are fortunate enough to be the gardener of these delectable crops? If you have driven near the doggy parks surely you have noticed the box gardens next to the park. These 4 foot by 8 foot plots of dirt are rented by…

Special Collections department tour

Come to Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland Street on June 8 at 7 p.m. for a tour of the Special Collections department. Did you know access to back issues of the Denton Record Chronicle from 1909 to 2017 are available at Emily Fowler Central Library? That the Denton Texas Collection has almost every issue of…

The After Schoolers visit the Fort Worth Stockyards

The After Schoolers at the Fort Worth Stockyards

Nancy Burns The weather was beautiful as the members of the After Schoolers experienced a wonderful guided walking tour of the Fort Worth Stockyards. The history of the Old West came alive as our knowledgeable guide, Joel, led us through Mule Alley, the Livestock Exchange Building and the original pens of the Cattlemen’s Catwalk. Joel…