In a message dated 12/6/00 6:48:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<< I'm twenty-nine years old and I am starting to be with the elderly.  I am
 starting to take the elerdly bus to go shopping.  I went once and I really
 enjoyed it.  I know that I need to be with people my age. . .  I guess I
 would like some input on this. >>

Kathy Jo:

If this is the best way for you to get out of the house and meet people
that's great.  You are taking a bus ride and by doing this you can meet and
talk to different people and their age should not matter. When you go to a
store can you go meet other people on your own? When I began volunteering in
1983 I made many wonderful friendships with senior citizens. Many of them
accepted me for who I am and this helped me build self confidence in myself.
I hope you enjoy the people you are with and accept them no matter how old
they are.

Stephen Allman