Dixon Seniors Celebrate with Prom-Style Event

REM Legacy Foundation hosts free community gathering with music, dancing, and resources for older adults

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The REM Legacy Foundation, a local nonprofit, is hosting a Senior Prom event on February 26th from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at the Dixon Senior Center. The free, community-wide event is open to adults aged 65 and older and will feature a DJ, photographer, photo booth, food, raffle prizes, and vendor booths providing information and resources tailored to seniors.

Why it matters

This event aims to give older adults in the Dixon and Solano County area a chance to get out, socialize, and feel celebrated. Many seniors spend a lot of time isolated at home, so the prom provides an opportunity for them to enjoy music, dancing, and making new connections within the community.

The details

The REM Legacy Foundation, founded in 2025, helps families cover funeral expenses so they can focus on grieving rather than fundraising. The organization is hosting this Senior Prom as part of its mission to support families and seniors. In addition to the entertainment, the event will connect attendees with service providers like home health agencies and hospice organizations. Vendors will also be offering raffle prizes and crowns for a prom king and queen.

  • The Senior Prom event will take place on February 26, 2026 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.
  • Planning for the event began in November or December of 2025.

The players

REM Legacy Foundation

A local nonprofit organization that raises funds through community events and partnerships to support families and seniors, particularly those facing unexpected loss.

Mary Felix

The founder of the REM Legacy Foundation, who came up with the idea for the Senior Prom event to give older adults in the community a chance to get out, have fun, and feel celebrated.

Yari Rodriguez

A member of the four-person REM Legacy Foundation team, who says the prom theme offers a distinctive experience for the seniors in the Solano County area.

Tawsha Gaytan

A member of the REM Legacy Foundation team who works with Vacaville Memory Care.

Crystal Tellez

A member of the REM Legacy Foundation team who works for the state of California.

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What they’re saying

“This event is about giving our seniors a reason to get out, have fun and feel celebrated.”

— Mary Felix, Founder, REM Legacy Foundation (independentvoice.com)

“When you're going through loss, that should be the last thing you should be doing. You should be grieving.”

— Mary Felix, Founder, REM Legacy Foundation (independentvoice.com)

“We're providing an opportunity for the seniors in the Solano County area and giving them an experience that a lot of people may not have had, like a prom.”

— Yari Rodriguez, Member, REM Legacy Foundation (independentvoice.com)

What’s next

The REM Legacy Foundation hopes to make the Senior Prom an annual event, providing older adults in the Dixon and Solano County area with a memorable celebration each year.

The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of creating opportunities for seniors to stay socially engaged and feel valued within their community. By hosting a prom-style celebration, the REM Legacy Foundation is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the well-being and quality of life for older adults in the area.