R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Arizona recently passed a law regulating Bitcoin ATMs to protect consumers—especially older adults—from fraud. Scammers have leveraged these machines for years, tricking people into sending cash into crypto wallets, with funds often disappearing permanently. The new law introduces clear transaction limits, mandatory warnings, and receipts that show where money…
Tag: Outreach
Clubs & Classes, January 2026
Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach Update
KD Rutherford The Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach had a busy month providing resources to several Denton County organizations. Dianna Duncan announced that donations through Share the Blessings to Journey to Dream totaled $505. Funds were earmarked for events during their holiday break from school. The Share the Blessings winner was Dianne Dugan. Children’s…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Learning About the Importance of Self-Care
Dianne Ace We all know that self-care is important; however, making that happen can be a challenge. Ginger Sheppard, a member of Voices United, spoke to the members at the October meeting about the importance of taking care of ourselves. Ginger introduced the 5 C’s of Mental Health and how they form the basis of…
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach
KD Rutherford Community Outreach continues to be busy. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Snack Pack Project. Together we filled 325 snack packs with 20 items in each, about 1,263 pounds of food, which equates to $3,100, which were provided to families with school-age children who came to Denton Community Food Center in June.…
May 2025, Generals
How to Outsmart Fake Profiles on Social Media
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Fake Facebook and other social media profiles are a growing issue. They are often created by scammers looking to manipulate users for financial gain. These profiles look like real people and often use stolen photos/fake names to appear legitimate. The motivations behind these profiles vary but typically include tricking…
March 2025, Features
National Scam Awareness Day: Protecting Yourself from Fraud
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Today is National Scam Awareness Day! That’s right. Today. The day you are reading this. And in fact, every day of every year (at least in our mind) is National Scam Awareness Day. OK. To be fair, National Consumer Protection Week takes place from March 2-8, 2025, and March…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Resolutions for Online Safety
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the new year begins, it’s a time for resolutions and extending the commitments to your digital life. Maintaining online privacy and security is especially important in today’s interconnected world. Here’s a simple guide to help you clean up and protect your online presence in 2025: Review Your Accounts.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2025
Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach
KD Rutherford The Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach program was extremely busy during December. We raised $965 at the December luncheon for the Denton County Friends of the Family. Led by Co-chairs Suzanne Spisak and Dianna Duncan, the club’s December projects included the 2024 Adopt-A-Family program and a Cookie Drive. For the 2024 Adopt-A-Family,…
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
Voices United
Elaine Kushmaul On a hot summer night in August, 14 members of Voices United gathered to discuss the book Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom, by Ilyon Woo. The book is the true adventure of Ellen and William Craft, a couple who escaped slavery in plain sight by disguising Ellen…
August 2024, Features
Taking Action to Support Older Adults
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…