Calling All Grandparents.

In honor of National Grandparents Day on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2012 from 4-7 pm, Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 is providing fun for grandparents and grandchildren.

Enjoy a dinner and dance with a DJ, crafts, games and a portrait sitting with a professional photographer. Activities are geared for kids ages 5 to 12 years old.

Seating is limited. Please purchase tickets for adults -$10 and $5 for kids at 949/470-3062.  You can also register by going to econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org and reference course #3978.

Yes, there is a Grandparents Day! President Jimmy Carter declared Grandparents Day a National holiday in 1978. It is always celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day.

According to “Education World”, five million children in this country live in a household with a grandparent present. Grandparents don’t just “spoil” our kids, they fill in the gap for many working parents and provide much needed guidance.

Our seniors provide us with traditions, are a path to history, but most importantly they share their wisdom, respect and love-- for countless generations.

If you aren’t able to join us, maybe you could adopt a senior or visit a nursing home in your community. More than half of the residents in nursing homes never have a visitor.

Let us help you celebrate the GRANDS in you life. Don’t forget to make reservations.