Page 15 - Amarillo Senior Link Magazine Summer 2019- Online Magazine

Some are very lonely and don’t know Ken Branum and winner Roy Frisbie
where to go for socialization; this event participated in the singing category.
provides both socialization as well as Poetry and storytelling were presented
information on where to find more. by Jimmy Hammons, Kaitlyn Collins,
and winner Ricky Pfeil, Ventriloquist.
Four members of the senior The Dance category included the
community who have made a ASCA Swinging Senior Line Dancers,
significant contribution to their Jelaine Workman, twirler and winner
community were honored this year. Sefe Lujan performing her rendition
Those presented with a medal and a of the song “Pretty Woman”. Each
commemorative plaque were Richard participant was a winner for presenting
E. Stoops, nominated by The Craig good quality entertainment.
Senior Living Community; Terry and
John Wagoner, nominated by the High In 1963, President Kennedy signed a
Plains Food Bank, Amarillo Senior proclamation that May be celebrated
Citizens Association, Palo Duro State as Senior Citizen’s Month. Historically,
Park, and Polk Street United Methodist Older American Month has been a
Church; and Roy McCoy, former time to acknowledge the contribution
Meteorologist for the NBC affiliate, of past and current older persons,
KAMR Channel 4. in particular those who defended
our country. Every President
The Talent Show had a variety of since Kennedy has issued a formal
participants, including Beverly Rush; proclamation during or before the
Jeanette Mosier; and winner Cindy month of May, asking that the entire has enthusiastically responded to the
Gilbreath for her Texas Panhandle nation pay tribute in some way to older request over and over with its annual
Quilts of Honor. Janice Geerdes, persons in their communities. Amarillo Older American Month Celebration.

Area Agency on Aging

of the Panhandle

Caregiver Support Program

Are you a caregiver taking care of a loved one and need help?
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Caregiver program can
provide you with assistance with the following services:
Temporary Respite

Either in home or in a facility, respite hours are provided to
give caregivers a break.
Support Group

Join us the first Monday of every month at the AAA to share
and learn from others caring for their loved ones. For more information or
Income Support & Health Maintenance assistance please call:

We may assist caregivers by purchasing incontinent supplies, (806) 331-2227
nutritional supplements, shower chairs, etc.

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