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If you have gone to one of our Pokeno nights chances are you know Judy. She has an infectious laugh and brings a wonderful energy to Celina Ladies and Friends. Here is more information that Judy shared with us. How long have you lived in the Celina area? Jeff and I have lived in Celina since July 2017. What brought you here? We moved from Austin, which had changed a lot in the 55 years I lived there.  Our location search took 3 years and we looked all over the Central, Sou

If you are proud to be a Texan, you might know the significance of today. March 2 is Texas Independence Day! 182 years ago, 60 delegates met for a convention at Washington on the Brazos to declare their independence from Mexican forces. They signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Its language in many ways parallels the 1776 Declaration of Independence of the United States. The declaration proclaimed that the Mexican government "ceased to protect the lives, liberty,

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year.[3] It commemorates the movement for women's rights The first observance of a Women's Day was held on February 28, 1909 in New York, March 8 was suggested by the 1910 International Woman's Conference to become an "International Woman's Day." After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and co

Volunteerism is close to my heart. I met my husband volunteering. While, I don’t have too much time in my schedule, I try to volunteer with my children every so often. Recently we volunteered at Grace Bridge Resale Shop in downtown Celina. In case you are new to town or not familiar with Gracebridge, it’s a place where a struggling family can obtain essential items like food or eye glasses. These items are distributed every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Next door t

Guess what!? The Celina Lady of the Month is Janee Eatmon! Let's take some time to express to Janeé how much we appreciate her! How long have you lived in the Celina area? I have lived in Celina since the fall of 2013. However, we purchased land here in 2010 before moving to Celina. What brought you here? We wanted to have more room to breathe and not be five feet away from our neighbors. Plus, my husband wanted room to build a woodworking shop. What is your favorite thing a