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Myrtle Miller, once she is home from the center, sits in front of the television and tries to get her daughter-in-law's attention, just to talk until the dinner hour.

Jimmy Loughmiller keeps a steady and loving arm around his mother, Goldie Loughmiller, as they walk toward Jimmy's car at the end of the day.

Crying with tears of happiness, Rehova Bennett is comforted by fellow client Mary Ann Carbin. All the members had told her how pretty her art work had looked and she began crying, telling the members how much she loved them.

The clients play a game of volleyball. There is no net and the clients don't leave their chairs in order to enjoy the play.

Luanne Osborne jestures for a client to come over and sit by her and Myrtle Miller during the afternoon recreation period.

One of the many volunteer workers waits for director Gwen Weber to fill one of the plates with sausage and sauerkraut in order to serve it to the appropriate client.

Luanne Osborne, right, conforts Mable Spaulding, a client, while she goes through a blue period during devotional time. Osborne is telling her that she is loved and cared for at the center.

Mable Spaulding, left, gets encouragement to participate in the dance class from Shirley Wenzler, an aide, and client Mary Ann Carbin. They do the shuffle to help strengthen their leg muscles.

Ora Eley closes her eyes and lets her neck drift as she and the other clients work out the kinks in the neck muscles during the morning exercise period.

While Luanne Osborne reads a book to the clients about the seven wonders of the world, Emmett Purnell catches 40 winks during the quiet time before lunch.