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NOTE FROM THE CEO

NOTE FROM THE CEO

YOURTAKE

How do you make friends as an adult?

"Volunteer. You will feel good for helping others, meet other volunteers and those who you are helping. In addition, your problems might not seem so bad when you see what others are having to deal with in their lives." —Toby C.

"Look for ways to help or show kindness to people you don’t know." —Tori L.

"I talk to everyone who wants to pet my dog during our walks. I’ve met quite a few people through our pets." —Barbara G.

"Join a class or go to a fitness center. Be friendly!"

—Cynthia E.

"ANY PLACE YOU WANT! At your home with your neighbors. At the store. At church. At the farmer's market. At your community center. At a volunteer event. Be friendly & smile, it will draw people to you!"

—Vicki G.

“Same way you did as a kid: be nice, share, invite, help, be yourself!” —Janice W.

"I learned to play bridge and I joined a senior singles group. Met many good friends at the senior center playing cards." —Sandra C.

"Making music with others is the best of connections! Music is the universal language. Find others with similar interests and show up." —Mershell S.

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