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January 13, 2026
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Open Arms Shelter 5/6/25 New Home Press Release - Open Arms Shelter has started a new chapter in our life; we have a new home! We invite everyone to our Ribbon Cutting and Open House on
Saturday, January 17, 2026. We will start at 11am with the ribbon cuttings, by Bonham and Leonard Chamber of Commerce’s and then have food provided by Credit Union of Texas. Everyone is invited to take a tour of the new facility. This is a come and go event, from 11am
– 1pm. Our new address is 111 S. Center St, Bonham. We are so excited to start this new phase in our history. We are very grateful and thankful to the good LORD along with the Fannin Hospital Authority and donors who made this possible.
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Make 2026 the year you stop working so hard to hear! When you have a hearing loss, it forces your brain to work harder to interpret sounds, leaving you frustrated, exhausted, and often feeling isolated. It can also lead to more rapid cognitive decline for some people, which can be frightening. The good news is that with WIDEX’s remarkable hearing aid technology coupled with brain training customized to your needs, you can stay fully engaged with your life. Imagine the joy of casual conversations, streaming music, differentiating the sounds of nature! We want to help you maintain your independence so you can make 2026 the year when you engage with friends and family – with life – more easily. Call now. We want to help you hear well in the year ahead.
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Jill Sheppard, B.S., SLP/Audiology, Licensed Fitter and Dispenser of Hearing Instruments (LFDHI), Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Co-owner of HearCare & Associates
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