We’re excited to invite you to a one-of-a-kind event with two true icons of Texas hospitality—Lisa and Tom Perini of Perini Ranch Steakhouse! On April 3rd, join us for an unforgettable lunch or dinner where tradition, flavor, and history come together. Lisa and Tom will be sharing their story and serving up some of the most delicious, mouthwatering dishes from their legendary chuck wagon—a true taste of West Texas.

What to Expect:

• Meet the Perinis: Get an inside look at the rich history of Perini Ranch and Steakhouse, a West Texas institution known for its unparalleled steak and authentic ranch-style cooking.
• Chuck Wagon Feast: Savor dishes straight from the Perini Ranch chuck wagon, featuring hand-crafted recipes, slow-cooked meats, fried catfish, and all the bold, comforting flavors that have made their name synonymous with quality.
• Exclusive Q&A: Ask Lisa and Tom about their culinary journey, their favorite ranching tales, cooking for US Presidents, and the secrets behind their renowned steakhouse.

This is a rare opportunity to experience the heart of Texas hospitality in a setting that’s both personal and unforgettable. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Perini Ranch or just discovering their incredible cuisine, you won’t want to miss this event.

Reserve your spot today and prepare to be treated to great food, great stories, and great company! Visit https://www.vnatexas.org/celebritychef/ for event information including sponsorship and table sales. 

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Lunch Seating 11:30 AM – Dinner Seating 7:00 PM

Cocktail reception is held half an hour prior to each event.

Honorary Chairs – Karen and Richard Pollock

Event Co-Chairs – Jennifer and Matt Craft and Rachael and Evan Singer

For sponsorship information, contact Jennifer Austin at jennifer.austin@vnatexas.org or 214-384-9515. For event information, contact Robin Plotkin at plotkinr@vnatexas.org or 214-725-3947.

Join VNA’s Young Professionals Group, Society ’34, for an unforgettable evening at Community Beer Co. on Thursday, January 16th! Whether you’re aiming to expand your professional network, forge lasting relationships, or just enjoy some good drinks and desserts, this is the event you won’t want to miss! Drink discounts will be available at the event as well. (Dry January options available!)

Thursday, January 16 at 5:30pm

Community Beer Co.

RSVP HERE!
(Must be 21+ to attend)

For more information, contact McKenzie Kapperman at mckenzie.kapperman@vnatexas.org

Let’s make it a day on, not a day off! Join us for our 18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 20th, 2025. This year, we will focus on the southern sectors of Dallas County.

For more information, please contact Tracie Demery-Glover at demeryt@vnatexas.org or 214-689-2653.

Meal distribution will begin at 9:00 AM at Concord Baptist Church, located at 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr., Dallas, TX 75237.

VNA Meals on Wheels volunteers and staff deliver food and friendship year-round, but on Thanksgiving and Christmas, the joy is multiplied!  On Thanksgiving, more than 1,000 volunteers began their morning by delivering turkey, dressing, and all the fixings to 5,000 homebound seniors and disabled adults.  On Christmas Day, over 900 volunteers were up early to help us deliver extra special Christmas joy to clients—a festive hot, holiday meal and a hand-decorated gift bag filled with full-sized toiletry items, socks, and a washcloth. These special gifts and warm visits mean so very much to the often-isolated seniors we serve. Additionally, volunteers delivered Salvation Army Angel Tree gifts to 135 senior clients.

Thank you to the individuals and groups who made the holidays extra special, including: 

Administration for Children & Families, Bank of America, Citi,  City of Grand Prairie,  Compass School, Dallas College, Dallas Sai Center,  Deliverance Point Church, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Greystar, Halff Associates Inc., Highland Park United Methodist Church, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Inspire Team, ISN, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, JP Morgan Chase, Keystone Church, King of Glory Lutheran Church, NCL Dallas, NCL North Prestonwood, New Life in Christ Lutheran Church, Northridge Presbyterian Church, Park Cities Rotary Club, PepsiCo, Plano Amateur Radio Club, Plymouth Park Baptist Church, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Southwest Airlines, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Students Serving Seniors, Temple Emanu-El, Texas Capital Bank, The Senior Source Senior Companion Program, Toyota, United Healthcare, United MegaCare, UT Southwestern, VNA Staff, VNA Teen Board, VoYagers, and Wells Fargo.

The VNA Hospice team and volunteers delivered more than 150 holiday gifts to adult hospice patients. Additionally, the VNA Children’s Haven team collected Angel Tree toys and gifts for our pediatric patients and their siblings in total 55 children received gifts. Thank you to all who brought extra joy, warmth and generosity over the holidays to our homebound senior clients and seriously ill patients and their families.

The snowfall is a beautiful site but can be a challenge for the seniors we serve, patients we care for and neighbors who may be medically fragile.  If you are a caregiver or know of folks who could use some extra care during inclement weather, please click below for some helpful resources:

• Caregiver Emergency Checklist
• How to Stay Safe in Cold Weather
• Texas Emergency Assistance Registry

The VNA team is working diligently to care for our patients and clients during this time.  You can help us out by volunteering to call Meals on Wheels clients to check on them and remind them of our non-delivery days.  Email the volunteer team at volunteer@vnatexas.org to learn more!  Thank you for all you do year-round to care for aging and ill neighbors.  Stay warm and safe!

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Established in 1934, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing care to our community, enhancing health and well-being with compassion, dignity and integrity. VNA is North Texas’ most trusted provider of quality health care services in the home and is the first, most experienced Hospice Care provider in Texas.  VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, Supportive Palliative Care, and adult and pediatric Hospice Care in Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt, and Wise Counties. Visit www.vnatexas.org or call 214-689-0000 for more information. 

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