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Older Americans Month honors seniors and RSVP history
The article recalls Older Americans Month begun in 1963, its evolution under Presidents Kennedy and Carter, and the ongoing impact of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. It highlights the Collingsworth County RSVP, its leaders Bonnie Guthrie and Madene Horton, volunteer activities, fundraising quilting, and 2000 volunteer hours totaling 26 478.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kennedy
National Council of Senior Citizens
Jimmy
Carter
Jfk
America
Wellington
RSVP
Mecca Manuel
Jean Reynolds
Bonnie Guthrie
Zook Thomas
Commissioner's Court
Amarillo Rsvp
Panhandle Community Services
Collingsworth County
Bobbie Rhodes
Wilma Gibbs
Madene Horton
Collingsworth
Tank Forrester
Bre
Bearl Harwell
Bessie Tucker
Bote ‘Ord
Lottie Haas
Joe Yarbrough
Virgie White
Modene Horton
Lois Ratliff
Helen Howell
Georgia Bartlett