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Summer is in full swing - the kids are out of school, and we are looking for
fun things to do to keep them busy and maybe even wear them out a little.
Summer camps, swimming, a vacation - all are in the works. An evening to the
see TEXAS the musical is definitely on the list.
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We hope that you enjoyed the first edition of the Amarillo Senior Link
magazine. We also hope that, as you read this edition, you are contemplating
stories you could share. We would love to hear from you - maybe with some
story ideas for the next two issues: Fall -
Veterans and Winter - Love Stories.

In this issue, you will read about more
people who have helped make Amarillo
what it is. You’ll find stories of those
who have generously invested in the
community - through resources, talents
or service. You will hear about artists,
veterans, church leaders, missionaries
and volunteers, just to name a few. In
May, I had the opportunity to attend
the Older Americans Month celebration
and met three who were being honored.
You will find their stories in this edition,
along with some pictures of the event.

One thing that I try to teach my family
is that each one of us plays a role in making our community what it is. We all have a story, we all have a
purpose, we all have a gift that - when recognized and utilized – benefits our community and our world.
The theme of the Older Americans Month celebration was to Connect, Create and Contribute. We are
building on that in this issue as we foster connections and share stories of people who are still creating
and contributing in their golden years. We hope you will share your stories and your gifts with us, so that
we can celebrate and honor you!

Some of you might have a little extra time with grandkids over these summer months. Treasure that time.
Consider sharing some volunteering opportunities with them and continue to add to their knowledge of
the world. I also encourage you to sit and share bits and pieces of your own story, your history and theirs.
It’s what makes you who you are, and if we don’t share these stories with younger generations, they will
be lost. They need to know their personal history, and no one is better equipped to tell them than their
grandparents.

One last thing I would like to mention is this: Amarillo Senior Link magazine is a free publication. It is
made possible only by the advertisers that you see on the following pages. If you like what you see,
please make a point to reach out to them and thank them for partnering with us to make this resource
available to you. We couldn’t do it without them.

Erin Agee

{ Thank you to those who have written in this edition, for sharing your knowledge {

and stories and helping to Link us. And thank you to the advertisers who make
this magazine a reality. Without all of you this would not be possible.