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Cheryl Wills Reads From Her New Children's Book
You're invited to hear NY1 reporter and on-air personality Cheryl Wills read from her new children's book.
You’re invited to hear NY1 reporter and on-air personality Cheryl Wills read from her new children’s book, “The Emancipation of Grandpa Sandy Wills”. The book is a powerful tale about her enslaved ancestor who fought for his freedom as a soldier during the Civil War.
In a one-of-a-kind brilliantly illustrated children’s book that’s based on a true story, Cheryl Wills tells a powerful tale about her enslaved ancestor who fought for his freedom as a soldier during the Civil War. Young readers will be captivated by the emotional narrative which is spun from Cheryl’s real-life career as a television anchor who researches what turns out to be her biggest scoop ever: tracking down her great-great-great grandfather Sandy Wills. The Emancipation of Grandpa.
Sandy Wills is a story that young and old alike will cherish. Cheryl Wills is an anchor and senior reporter for Time Warner Cable’s flagship national news network, NY1. Cheryl also takes great pride in being the Founder and Commander of the New York State Chapter of the Sons & Daughters of the United States Colored Troops, a national organization based in Washington, DC. With that platform, she enjoys teaching children of all ages about the contributions of the 200,000 black soldiers who fought during the Civil War.
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When:
February 15, 2016 at 1:45 P.M.
Where:
Wartburg Adult Day Services Center, One Wartburg Place, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552
About Wartburg
Wartburg, located in Westchester County, NY, offers integrated, comprehensive senior care services for your changing life. Unlike conventional retirement communities, we provide a wide range of services to both residents living on campus and people in their own homes. From independent, assisted living and award-winning nursing home care to inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, home care and adult day care services, our continuing care approach means you can trust us to be here for your family – how, when and where you need us to be. We also provide caregiver support every step of the way, so you can navigate your options and find the level of care that’s right for your whole family.
Most recently, Wartburg received the Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators, which will be presented this upcoming March, in addition to being named one of the “Best Nursing Homes in New York State”, by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year.
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