We are in the single digit countdown to the first day of classes–August 24!

A look at the license plates already in the dorm parking lot– AL, CA, WA, NM, OK, NE, AR, AL — confirms that it is almost time for the learning to begin!

Last week, PGC posted stories of awesome older adults for your summer reading list. Here is Part 2 in our series.

America’s oldest park ranger- at age 93– reports to work. Meet  Betty Soskin, who began her career at age 85 years!”This is the turn my life took,” Betty tells reporter Sheinelle Jones in this uplifting video.
Betty Soskin

 

 

As the calendar turns, our thoughts return to campus and, of course, The World Famous Bean! Here is a story of the World’s oldest sisters- the Latham sisters– who reach a combined age of 391. The Latham sisters’ report that a good life diet and no spicey food is the reason. They have lived through nineteen Prime Ministers, five monarchs and survived two World Wars.

the Latham sisters

 

Travel safely on your way back to campus and/or around Abilene.

See you soon!