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Calling All Grandparents- Margot Ferron

In honor of National Grandparents Day on Sun., Sept. 8, 2013 from 1-3pm, Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 is providing fun for grandparents and grandchildren ages 3 to 7 years old.

Enjoy refreshments, face painting, cookie decorating, Bingo and crafts at no cost.  Please make reservations at 949/470-3062.

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.

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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.

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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.

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