Jan 20, 2016
Dallas, Texas— A North Dallas man who helped people capture memories for nearly four decades recently made a few himself. Albert Binko, a U.S. Army veteran from World War II and retired photography lab owner, participated in an Honor Flight DFW trip to the national war memorials in Washington, DC last month. Mr. Binko served as a scout in the 63rd Infantry Division from 1944-46. His unit fought through France and Germany along the infamous Siegfried Line (also known as the Westwall) through Heidelberg and Munich to the Danube River. The Allied advance brought a cease to hostilities in the...
Dec 7, 2015
Dallas, Texas-- In just a few days, American will celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the most influential entertainers in our history…the Chairman of the Board…Frank Sinatra. On Friday, December 11, the generation that lived and loved Sinatra will celebrate the occasion with live music, dancing and surprises at Highland Springs retirement community. Over 150 residents and guests will attend a Tribute to Sinatra from 7:00pm – 8:30 pm in honor of Ol’ Blue Eyes, whose influence in music, Hollywood and even politics still connects generations today. The event will feature live entertainment by Jack Melick & His Big...
Dec 1, 2015
Dallas, TX— Highland Springs, the Erickson Living retirement community, was named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas for 2016. The awards program is a project of Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the Best Companies Group. Created in 2006, this statewide survey is designed to identify and honor the best places of employment in Texas that benefit the state's economy, workforce and business environment. One hundred workplaces made the final list of Best Companies to Work for in Texas, and their official rankings will...
Dec 1, 2015
The following is a resident event at Highland Springs to be held on December 11... To some, he was Ol’ Blue Eyes. To others, he was simply the Chairman of the Board. However you came to know him, Frank Sinatra made an enduring mark on American pop culture as a singer, actor and entertainer. Today, his music continues to connect generations and delight fans across the world. This year on December 12, Sinatra would have turned 100. To celebrate this milestone, Highland Springs will join many other Erickson Living communities with a Tribute to Sinatra. Our event will be held...
Oct 6, 2015
Dallas, TX--A true-blue American hero is about to celebrate a milestone! On October 11, Mr. Joe Kreideweis will turn 100, and his family is planning a spectacular celebration of his life at Highland Springs retirement community where he lives. The celebration of Joe’s 100th birthday will take place on Sunday, October 11 from 4pm-7pm at Highland Springs, located at 8000 Frankford Road, Dallas, TX 75252. Here’s a brief summary of a full life: Growing up in New Jersey, Joe was the third son of eleven children. He loved sports, and baseball was his passion. As a semi-pro, he played against...
Sep 25, 2015
Dallas, TX— Residents and employees of Highland Springs joined citizens across the nation in showing their appreciation to law enforcement officials. On September 21, the Erickson Living retirement community hosted five officers from the Dallas Police Department for a ceremony as part of the National “Tell a Police Officer Thank You” days being held this month. As the event began, the officers received a standing ovation from those in attendance, most of whom were dressed in blue as a symbolic display of support. During the ceremony that featured a history of the Dallas Police and prayer, the police officers were...
Sep 15, 2015
Dallas, TX— For the past three years, LeadingAge Texas, the statewide not-for-profit aging services association, has sponsored the Inspirational Senior Texan Awards (
www.leadingagetexas.org/ISTcontest ). The contest is intended to commend individuals who make outstanding contributions in their communities by going above and beyond all while inspiring others with their actions. This year, over twenty senior Texans from around the state were nominated by their respective aging services organizations. Among these inspirational nominees was Mrs. Dennie Lindsey, a resident of Highland Springs retirement community in North Dallas. She finished runner-up in on-line voting that occurred during the summer. Mrs...
Sep 3, 2015
Dallas, TX— By the numbers, a charitable project performed by residents of Highland Springs retirement community was a tremendous success. 165 volunteers worked in 30-minute shifts on August 24. They measured ingredients, sealed packages and boxed highly nutritious, life-saving meals to support the worldwide humanitarian relief organization, Kids Against Hunger. The team created 17,928 meals immediately ready for shipment to children nearly 1,400 miles away in Honduras, according to Pastor Jamie Bruning. She serves as the Pastoral Ministries Coordinator at the Erickson Living retirement community. Highland Springs and its Interfaith Advisory Council (IAC) sponsored the activity, contributing a combined $4,000...
Aug 21, 2015
DALLAS, TX—Over 150 residents of Highland Springs retirement community will roll up their sleeves to work on behalf of less fortunate children in the United States and around the world via its Kids Against Hunger project on Monday, August 24. Two assembly lines of volunteers will be ready to go as these residents will produce, sort and package highly nutritious, life-saving meals with ingredients provided by Kids Against Hunger. During the five-hour time frame, it is anticipated that 96,000 meals will be created and readied for distribution. It is the third time that Highland Springs has participated in a Kids...
Aug 4, 2015
Dallas, TX— At Highland Springs retirement community, Jamie Bruning serves the spiritual needs of nearly 800 residents as the Pastoral Ministries Coordinator. Recently, though, she assisted another generation as an Adult Leader at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s (ELCA) National Youth Gathering. The triennial event occurred in Detroit, Michigan, where 30,000 people congregated July 15-19 to volunteer and engage in fellowship. Pastor Bruning, a resident of Garland and a member of Rejoice Lutheran Church in Coppell, chaperoned ten teenagers from her church. They performed landscaping and clean-up work in a Detroit neighborhood undergoing revitalization. “The kids loved it. They...
