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WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE
of Tarrant County, TX
"Touching the lives of widowed persons every day"
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WELCOME
In recent months or days you have been placed in a period of time in your life that caused you grief and sorrow in the loss of someone you loved.
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The members of the Widowed Persons Service of Tarrant County extend a hand to you and welcome you into our lives.
You are welcome to view the pages of this web site. We extend an invitation to join in our activities. We believe you will find comfort in the knowledge that everyone you meet in the coming months and years through our activities has experienced the same cloudy days but you can be reassured there are sunny days ahead.
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After viewing these pages ask the office to send you one of our monthly newsletters. You will be glad you
did.
Once again, we welcome you to review our web site, become a member and get involved. There are no fees or dues.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
October 2025
WOW !!! Fall is finally here, so enjoy the cooler weather.
The next three months there are many opportunities for our members to meet new friends and see old friends.
Oct 8, Dance at Elks in Arlington, dinner served 5:30 -6:30 pm, music for listening and dancing starts at 6:30 pm.
Oct 16, General Meeting for all members at Spring Creek BBQ in Mansfield. Eating will begin at noon and the meeting and drawing for the coupons (do not have to be present to win) and door prizes for members attending will begin at 1 pm. So get your tickets and money in quickly.
Oct 24, Dance at Burleson Senior Center is 6:30 pm to 9 pm.
Oct 18 and 19 from 11 am to 3 pm a SOUP LUNCH , so bring family and friends, St. John Lutheran Church, Mansfield.
Nov 2, Holiday Grief Support, We will be helping each other to enjoy the holidays again. St. Barnabas Methodist Church Arlington from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
Nov 9, Candlelight Memorial Service, 3 pm at St. John Lutheran Church, Mansfield. So invite your family to attend this service honoring our spouses. All you have to do is sign in, receive a rose and candle (the ushers will light your candle) and our spouses names will be read off. We will be having great music and a speaker, followed by food and fellowship.
Dec. 7, Christmas Banquet, with a silent auction, luncheon, wonderful entertainment, door prizes and visiting. You may come in at 12:45 pm, to view and bid on silent auctions items and seating at 1:15 pm, with lunch served at 1:30 pm, followed by the entertainment, and awarding of door prizes. It will end between 4:30 and 4:45 pm, so we can get home before dark. The price for early bird will be $35.00, now through
Nov.15 and after that Nov. 16 to 22 , $45.00. If you have questions call Nancy at 812-593-1578.
WPS sponsored Trips for 2026, which are open to WPS members, so sign up now through Dec 1, after that it will be opened up to the public. Get your name on the list NOW. If before the final payment is due, you can't go you can get your deposit back. These are fundraisers.
May 11 - 15, 2026 New Orleans Bus trip.
July 25 - August 1, 2026 Alaskan Cruise.
Dec. 2026, Branson Bus Trip.
Flyers are in the newsletter any questions call Ruth Turner at 817-713-9372 or First Travel 817-447-8747.
Hope to see you at some of the events coming up.Phyllis Weisheit, President
WHO WE ARE
WPS of Tarrant County is a Grief Support Program for widowed persons of all ages. WPS of Tarrant County is a Tax Exempt Not-For-Profit organization funded by memorials, gifts and donations.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 10 AM - 2 PM
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