Community Calendar

Poverty Simulation 10 a.m. today Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana, Eagle Hall

7101 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas

The Texarkana Homeless Coalition will lead this simulation to bring awareness, increase understanding and inspire change within a community regarding local poverty. Attendees will take on the identity of a person living in poverty and attempt to live one month in their shoes. Following the one-hour simulation, there will be a lunch and debriefing. Texarkana Bowie County Retired Teachers Association 10:30 a.m. today TISD Food Services Building 1600 Waterall St., Texarkana, Texas Salvation Army Auxiliary Style Show and Luncheon 11 a.m. Nov. 16 First United Methodist Church, Cabe Fellowship Hall

400 E. Sixth St., Texarkana, Ark.

Christmas style show, luncheon and silent auction. Tai Chi-Seniors Living Well

1 p.m. Nov. 16 CHRISTUS St. Michael Senior Health Center

2604 Saint Michael Drive, Texarkana, Texas

These tai chi classes help increase longevity and can help with balance and fall prevention. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Monthly Book Club Meeting

2 p.m. Nov. 16 Wadley Senior Clinic 1307 Trinity Blvd., Texarkana, Ark.

Call Amy Mascoe at 903-7987074 for more information. Mistletoe Fair

Nov. 17-19 Four States Fairgrounds 3700 E. 50th St., Texarkana, Ark.

The three-day holiday shopping event hosted by the Junior League of Texarkana and held in the fairgrounds’ Entertainment Center offers specialty merchants from across the U.S. Visit jltexarkana.org/mistletoefair. Ace Event: Bobbin Lace Workshop 10 a.m. Nov. 18 Ace of Clubs House 420 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas This workshop will teach the basics of Bobbin Lace for beginners and advanced attendees. If given advanced notice, equipment will be available for new guests for the duration of the workshop, or attendees can bring their own. Tickets are $8 or $3 for museum members. For more information and the members discount code, call 903-793-4831 or email aceofclubs@ Ace Event: Victorian Christmas Card Creations

11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 Ace of Clubs House 420 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas The Christmas card was invented in 1843 by Henry Cole, who helped set up the British post office during the Victorian Era. Come continue this tradition by visiting the Victorian Ace of Clubs House carriage house Christmas to cards, make both a variety Victorian of and modern. Trophy Husband

8 p.m. Nov. 18 Scottie’s Grill 8400 W. Seventh St., Texarkana, Texas Knitting Group

3 p.m. Nov. 20 Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas

Meet in the David Nelson Meeting Room. Beginner to advanced knitting lessons. For more information, contact Nancy Whittemore. Texarkana Beekeepers Association 5 p.m. Nov. 20 Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas

Meet in the David Nelson Meeting Room. The association’s monthly business meeting. For more information, contact Sarah Clinesmith. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 Perot Theatre 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas

Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council presents the stage production of the television special. Tickets are on sale for $56, $46, $38 and $20.50 with a student ID. To purchase tickets, call 903-7924992, visit trahc.org or go to the box office. Golden Beats— Seniors Living Well 1 p.m. Nov. 21 CHRISTUS St. Michael Senior Health Center, Suite 239

2604 Saint Michael Drive, Texarkana, Texas

Golden Beats, also known as Drums Alive, allows participants to exercise through beating a large exercise ball with a pair of drumsticks. Drumming helps lower blood pressure, relieve stress, lower blood sugar and improve coordination, balance, concentration, attention and awareness. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Fall Mosaics Class

6 p.m. Nov. 21 Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council

321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana, Texas Texarkana Coin Club

6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 Texarkana Public Library— David Nelson Meeting Room

600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas

For more information, contact James Knox. Vernon Hinesley

9 p.m. Nov. 22 Fat Jacks Sports Bar 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Ark.