What if aging didn't mean slowing down, but leveling up? In this episode of SUPERPOWER with Kristine Milkovich, we explore how purpose, connection, and a little bit of community magic can transform the later chapters of life into something truly powerful.  Kristine sits down with Amy Lee Derenthal, Executive Director of The Center for Active Living in West Seattle. Amy Lee's passion for community engagement started early—at just four years old—when she delivered Meals on Wheels with her mom. Today, she leads an organization redefining what it means to age well, creating space for vitality, purpose, and connection for people across generations. Tune in to hear how dropping the word "senior" from The Center's name opened new doors, why social services and volunteerism are crucial to healthy communities, and how policy shifts affect real people on the ground.  This episode will leave you inspired by Amy Lee's vision and equipped with practical ways to support active aging in your own life and community. In this episode: [1:01] Meet Amy Lee Derenthal [3:34] Amy Lee's journey into community work [5:11] Not your Grandma's senior center [7:17] Community engagement at The Center for Active Living [15:47] Challenges and need of the center [19:06] Amy Lee's take on "Unleash Your Inner Hero" [19:50] From REI to fundraising [21:41] Defying anti-aging [25:54] How non-profits are impacted by the political climate [28:51] Resiliency during COVID [32:01] Amy Lee's SUPERPOWER(s)   Links & Resources wscenter.org @thecenterforactivelving on Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube   Connect with Kristine Milkovich themilkovichteam.com | IG - @stylebymilkovich | @kristine.milkovich on Facebook & LinkedIn  

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