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plan anything and that is so convenient for us,” she said. “The staff members are wonderful, too. They are so considerate and so much fun.” Cook also loves the convenience of hav- ing their trips already planned in advance by Lifetime Quest. “They plan the whole trip for you. It is so nice to get on the bus and not to have to worry about anything. Where are we going? Where are we stopping? Where are we going to eat? You don’t have to think about any of that. You can sit back and just relax and enjoy the trip,” she noted. It isn’t just the trips that drew Cook to Lifetime Quest. Having taught English for so many years, she enjoys the Reading & Discussion Group, which she has sometimes facilitated, and the Arts & Letters Series. She especially enjoys the fellowship and camaraderie of the other retirees. “Lifetime Quest really has enriched my life,” Cook said, “and I would encourage anyone who is thinking about joining to give it a try.” For more information on the Lifetime Quest Center or to become a member, call (601) 484- 8696. “It has given us the opportuni- ty to see things and visit places we never would have been able to do on our own. We like that everything is done for you. They plan out the trip, where to stay, where you are going to eat. We don’t have to plan anything and that is so conve- nient for us. The staff members are wonderful, too. They are so considerate and so much fun.” Ruby Brown, Lifetime Quester •17