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Prosper Celina Edition VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 DEC. 27, 2023 FEB. 1, 2024
2023 Senior Living Guide
Celina sets new space for seniors
BY ALEX REECE
The opening of the Ralph O’Dell Senior Center is the beginning of a new chapter for its members and the Celina community, o cials said. “It’s an investment in the future,” Mayor Ryan Tubbs said. “It’s honoring the people who are part of our past and giving them something nice to cherish for the future.” Seniors took every opportunity they had to explore the new space ahead of its o cial grand opening in early December with events including woodworking and low-impact workout classes. “[The seniors] love it,” Senior Center Coordinator Dani May eld said. “We don’t know what to do with all this space.” The push for a new space came from Celina’s recent population growth, including its senior popu- lation, Tubbs said. The new center o ers more than double the space with activities available. “These ... nearly 5,000 square feet that we dedicate today o ered to this worthy and honorable community within our community,” Tubbs said at the Dec. 6 opening.
McKinney resident Howard Graham carves wood at Celina’s Ralph O’Dell Senior Center on Nov. 28. The center is open to members and nonmembers, and currently free for residents and nonresidents.
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Also in this issue
Impacts: The Event Center on Broadway opens (Page 6)
Education: PISD partners with Huckabee for projects (Page 11)
Transportation: Road repaving work scheduled in Celina (Page 12)
Business: The Fit Pelvis strives to improve quality of life (Page 20)
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Impacts
2 The Event Center on Broadway The event space, which is adjacent to the Prosper Wine House, offers 1,600 square feet that can be used for weddings, corporate events and more, owner Trina Lopez said. • Opened Nov. 5 • 209 W. Broadway St., Prosper • www.eventcenteronbroadway.com 3 AJ Tailor Shop In addition to alteration services, the shop also sells ties, belts, hats, jewelry and other accessories. • Opened Oct. 14 • 861 N. Coleman St., Ste. 105, Prosper • www.instagram.com/ajtailorshop
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4 Menchie’s The franchise yogurt shop is moving into the existing Peachwave Frozen Yogurt location. Another Menchie’s location is open in Prosper at 4740 W. University Drive, Ste. 40. • Opening in January • 1170 N. Preston Road, Prosper • www.menchies.com
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5 Chick n’ Burger The restaurant will serve hamburgers, chicken tenders, salads, milkshakes and more, owner Christian Johnson said. • Opening early January • 2111 E. University Drive, Ste., 60, Prosper • www.chicknburgertx.com 6 The Offices at Prosper Trail At final build-out, the development will have 14 buildings containing 54 office condos, according to a Cloud Loft Development representative. • Opening January • 1630 W. Prosper Trail, Prosper • www.cloudloft.net 7 The Offices at Prosper 380 The development will build out with 12 buildings containing 41 office condos, according to a Cloud Loft Development representative.
remodeling took place. • 700 Richland Blvd., Prosper • www.dickssportinggoods.com
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9 Outback Steakhouse The restaurant is opening in the Gates of Prosper, according to documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. According to the filing, construction on the restaurant is expected to begin in April 2024 and wrap up in September 2024. • 840 S. Preston Road, Prosper • www.outback.com
Closings
11 La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe French entrees and patisserie are now being served at la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe in the Gates of Prosper, according to a news release. The Dallas- based chain cafe features all-day breakfast options, sandwiches, soups and salads. It also serves entrees as well as traditional French bakery and retail items. • Opened Nov. 15 • 1140 S. Preston Road, Ste. 10, Prosper • www.lamadeleine.com
10 Honeylu’s Coffee The shop has permanently closed in Prosper, according to a social media post from the company. Along with coffee, the shop served tea, espresso, smoothies and specialty drinks. According to the post, the company’s mobile truck, The Speedy Bean, will continue to serve Prosper. • Closed Dec. 4 • 1170 N. Preston Road, Ste. 130, Prosper • www.honeylus.com
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Impacts
BY DUSTIN BUTLER, SAMANTHA DOUTY & ALEX REECE
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2 The Wick Local business Swirls Bakery has rebranded to The Wick. The Wick will also serve lunch meals, shareable plates and have a happy hour with craft cocktails, owner Kim Wickliffe said. • Opening February-March 2024 • 107 S. Colorado St., Celina • www.swirlsbakery.com 3 Honey Creek Venues The nearly 30-acre venue is designed to host events, such as weddings, co-owner Erin Ducharme said. • Opening in May • 1105 W. Cottage Hill Parkway, Celina • www.honeycreekvenues.com 4 1876 Country Club Plans for the country club are underway at the Legacy Hills property, a 3,200-acre planned development that broke ground in April 2022, according to a Nov. 14 news release from Sunwest Communications.
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Celina Economic Development Corporation executive director The Celina EDC board of directors approved a separation agreement with Executive Director Alexis Jackson during a Dec. 5 meeting, according to a statement from EDC President Clint Bissett. Director of Marketing and Tourism Melissa Thomas will serve as interim director through the corporation’s January meeting. • www.celinaedc.com
• Opening November 2024 • West of County Road 58 • www.centurionamerican.com
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First State Bank The bank operates another location in Celina at 520 E. Ash St., and it offers checking and saving accounts, loans, wealth management, and more. According to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, construction is expected to begin in August 2024 and finish in April 2025. • Address TBD • www.firststate.bank
5 Lowe’s The home improvement store is coming soon to The Crossing at Moore Farm, according to signage in the area. The project’s timeline is unknown • Opening TBA • Ownsby Parkway and Preston Road, Celina • www.lowes.com
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Government
BY ALEX REECE
Prosper Town Council members approved various public safe- ty-related contracts totaling about $563,330 during a Nov. 14 meeting. The contracts will allocate money toward renewing records contracts, new vehicles and more, according to the agenda item. The breakdown One contract was a $112,812 renewal for the annual software assurance of the town’s com- puter-aided dispatch and record management systems, according to meeting documents. Prosper officials first entered the agreement with the software provider, Integrated Computer Systems Inc., in 2009, according to meeting documents. Another contract approved during the Nov. 14 meeting was $45,904 to go toward in-person physicals for all Prosper Fire Department members. The funds were available through the town’s fiscal year 2023-24 budget, according to meeting documents. Prosper council OKs $563K for public safety
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What else? One contract for $404,613 purchased several vehicles for various town departments, including the police department and fire department. Here is a quick look at what the money will go to: • Five 2024 Chevrolet Malibus for the police department • One Chevrolet Malibu for the Fire Department • One John Deere 410P and one Ford F-550 truck for the Public Works Department Funds for the vehicles were available through the town’s fiscal year 2023-24 budget, according to meeting documents.
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Education
BY HANNAH JOHNSON
PISD sees 356% growth in bilingual students About 7,000 Prosper ISD students speak or hear a language other than English at home. The number of students in the district acquir- ing English has increased over 350% during the past five school years, Director of Language Programs Alexis King said during a Nov. 13 board meeting. The district has 3,639 students who are learning English. “With our rapid growth, we have also been experiencing rapid diversification,” she said. The context Emergent bilingual refers to students who are acquiring the English language, King said. The number of students classified as emergent bilin- gual decreases through grade levels as students learn the language, she said. Over 70 languages are represented in PISD, King said. The district has 353 students enrolled
PISD partners with Huckabee for projects Prosper ISD officials authorized a contract with Huckabee Inc. for several of its future construction projects. The board approved the partnership during a Nov. 13 meeting. The approach The district received about 19 proposals after it opened a request for architects across the state, PISD Deputy Superintendent Greg Bradley said. District officials then identified four companies that were qualified. PISD has worked with Huckabee on construction projects for almost 20 years, Bradley said. The district is looking to partner with Huckabee on several projects included in the 2023 bond package as well as other construc- tion needs.
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in its dual language two-way program, King said. Students spend 50% of their day learning in Spanish and the other half learning in English, King said. The two-way dual language program ends in fifth grade, but students can continue their Spanish education through courses at Rogers Middle School before going on to their zoned high schools that all offer advanced Spanish classes, she said.
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Transportation
Events
BY ALEX REECE
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
Pokemon Trading Join the Celina Public Library for its weekly Pokemon Trading Night. Trainers can show off their collection, swap cards and challenge each other in a friendly game. • Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. • Free • 142 N. Ohio St., Celina • www.celina-tx.gov/379/library JVB Basketball vs PCA North Celina High School’s Junior Varsity Bobcats basketball team is facing Prosper’s Prestonwood Christian Academy in an exhibition game. • Jan. 8, 5-6:30 p.m. • Free • 1001 W. Prosper Trail, Prosper • www.celinaisd.com/events?id=22681339 Live Music Thursdays with Trevor Tyrell The Nook CKMC is hosting a night of music with musician Trevor Tyrell. The event will also feature drink specials. • Jan. 18, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Nook CKMC, 1230 Homestead Court, Celina • www.thenookckmc.com
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Traffic signal addition for First Street Project: This project includes bringing two new traffic signals expected to help when a new high school is built in the area, according to Prosper’s capital improvement projects dashboard. The signals will be located at the First Street and Artesia Boulevard intersection. Update: This project is currently in its design phase.
Craig Road construction Project: The project will construct a modified three-lane commercial couplet from Preston Road to First Street; a collector street from First Street to Broadway Street; and a rural street from Broadway Street to Fifth Street. Update: This project is currently in its design phase with construction tentatively scheduled to start in spring 2024.
Repaving CR 52 from FM 428 to the Outer Loop
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Project: Currently in its design phase, this project will focus on repaving County Road 52 from FM 428 to the Collin County Outer Loop. Update: Designs are slated to finish in February 2024 and construction to start summer 2024. • Timeline: June 2024-TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: city of Celina
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• Timeline: summer 2025-TBD • Cost: estimated at $525,000 • Funding source: town of Prosper
• Timeline: spring 2024-spring 2025 • Cost: estimated at $4.79 million • Funding source: town of Prosper
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Real estate
Number of homes sold
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Residential market data
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Two of the three ZIP codes in the area saw a decrease in the number of homes sold from November 2022 to November 2023. The 75009 ZIP code saw a 58% increase in the number of homes sold.
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Community Senior Living Guide
BY SAMANTHA DOUTY, HANNAH JOHNSON & ALEX REECE
2023
Silver Leaf Assisted Living and Memory Care Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: not available Cost: not available Total units: not available Amenities: chef-curated food, hair and nail salon
Types of communities
Prosper
Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring and medical care.
Eckelberry Elder Care Type: memory care, hospice care Opened: 2006 Cost: varies depending on care Total units: 9 Amenities: housekeeping and laundry, home cooked
station, resident call buttons • 209 S. Church St., Prosper • www.silverleafseniors.com
meals and on-call doctor and nurse • 500 Willowview Drive, Prosper • www.eckelberryeldercare.com
Tribute Senior Living Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2019 Cost: $4,500-$7,000 per month Total units: 84 Amenities: neurobic brain center, fitness center, fitness classes, greenhouse, theater rooms, hair salon, transportation
Ladera Prosper Type: independent living Opened: not yet open but available for purchase Cost: not available Total units: not available Amenities: fitness center, catering kitchen, swimming pool, putting green, pickleball court • North Custer Road just north of Highway 380, Prosper • www.laderatexas.com/55-plus-communities/prosper
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Celina sets new space for seniors From the cover
BY ALEX REECE
How we got here
In a nutshell
While the new center opened in early December, its downtown predecessor opened nearly 40 years ago, and the seniors have outgrown it, Webb said. The downtown senior center o ered a place for seniors to go, resident Donna Walker said. Walker said she didn’t venture out much because of the pandemic before visiting the original center in April. The senior center was about 1,800 square feet, Parks and Recreation Director Cody Webb said. The new center is more than double that, he said. “[The original center] just got to be too tight in there for [the seniors],” Webb said. “It became a safety issue with them being in there, being that compact and not being able to move and ex.”
Celina’s population has grown in recent years including its senior population, which has grown by 122.22% from 2010 to 2022, according to US Census data. “Celina has grown, and so has our aging population and their need for a well-deserved, expanded facility,” Tubbs said. The center has around 50 o cial members, 30 of whom show up consistently, May eld said. It is free to be a member, but center sta plan to introduce fees in the future, May eld said.
Percentage of Celina residents age 65-plus
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8.6% 7.9%
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Diving deeper
Senior center timeline
Work on the Ralph O’Dell Senior Center, located at 410 E. Main St., o cially began in early 2022 and has taken roughly 18 months and $3.2 million to get where it is now, Tubbs said. “[The center] is a great amenity for our seniors,” Tubbs said. “ ... The old center … wasn’t worth it to even renovate it in [the city’s] long-term plans because eventually the old senior center as well as city hall will come down in the next three to ve years when our future government center is built.” The idea to name the new center for resident Ralph O’Dell, longtime member and coordinator at the senior center, came directly from the other seniors, Webb said. The center is nestled inside a former eld house at Ousley Park, a roughly 30-acre city project expected to break ground in 2025. “This is just a greater project in the grand vision for how Ousley Park will develop,” Tubbs said
1980s
• Main Street senior center opens
2022
• January 2022: The Ousley family and City of Celina enter an agreement to acquire 8.4 acres for a future park • April 2022: Renderings of the new senior center are presented to City Council • May 2022: City and Celina ISD of icials announce Bobcat Field would be preserved and used as a linear park • October 2022: Construction begins • December 2022: City Council approve the name of the Ralph O’Dell Senior Center
Seniors attend a workout class in the new center.
ALEX REECE COMMUNITY IMPACT
RALPH O'DELL CENTER LOCATION APPROXIMATE
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• November 2023: The Ralph O’Dell Senior Center was completed.
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Going forward
"It’s an investment in the future. It’s honoring the people who are part of our past and giving them something nice to cherish for the future.” MAYOR RYAN TUBBS
The additional thousands of square feet available for seniors at the center could encourage more attendees, May eld said. One speci c upgrade is the 40-space parking lot instead of the on-street parking at the original center, Tubbs said. Other amenities include a larger indoor gym area, a new kitchen, additional meeting space and more.
The Ralph O’Dell Senior Center will hopefully be a haven for the entire community, Webb said. It is open to anyone and residency in Celina is not required. “It’s not just the senior center,’” he said. “We want this to be an all-inclusive place where you can come and hang out.”
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BY KAREN CHANEY
Patients meet the therapists in a calming environment.
Physical therapist Aleesia Isom demonstrates a half kneeling overhead press, an exercise used for core strengthening.
PHOTOS BY KAREN CHANEY COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Fit Pelvis aims to improve patients’ quality of life When Katy Girlinghouse opened The Fit Pelvis in 2020, and a location in Prosper in 2022, she did so to ll a void as well as provide healing to others like what she experienced herself.
one in Sherman in May. Services provided relate to pelvic health such as bladder problems, leakage, di culty emptying bladder, constipation, bowel leakage, pain with sex, abdominal, pelvic and hip pain, and anything pregnancy related. The speci cs Although most of their patients are women, Girlinghouse said they also treat men. “I see men for pain—pain with sitting, pain with standing,” she said. “They have pain in their groin, sometimes testicular pain, or rectal pain.” Girlinghouse employees two physical therapists, a yoga coach and health coach. Most of their patients are residents whose ages range from 24 to 40 years old. “They are parents who want to feel good and be active with their families,” she said. “They’re tired of missing out on things like jumping on the trampoline or running because of the leaking or pain they are having.” She said she feels successful when her physical therapists tell her about a breakthrough their patient experienced. “They are surprised at how quickly they get better,” Girlinghouse said. “People expect it to take weeks and weeks to feel better, but a lot of our patients in the rst one to two weeks start seeing changes and notice how much better they feel that fast.”
“I was diagnosed with endometriosis and had two surgeries for it, and the pain was not getting better,” she said. “I started working on some physi- cal therapy things for it, and my pain went away. That was helpful for me. I have two kids, so I saw the leaking piece, the pain in pregnancy piece—I’ve experienced all those things.” While working as a physical therapist for ve years, she repeatedly saw women who had back and hip pain but were not getting better with normal physical therapy treatments. “I found there was a need where women could get help with leaking, pain during pregnancy and postpartum,” Girlinghouse said. “Too many women are told pelvic pain is normal and you should just deal with it or take some medication. There are other options out there for them.” The backstory Although she opened her practice in April 2020, she didn’t open her McKinney o ce until May 2021. “I started with home visits,” she said. “As I grew and got busier, I didn’t have as much time to travel to see as many people—you can only drive so far in one day—so I opened this o ce.” She chose to launch her practice in McKinney because she lives a mile away. She opened a second location in Prosper in 2022 and another
Katy Girlinghouse earned her doctoral of physical therapy in 2013 from Texas Women’s University.
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