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Yes, There is a Grandparents Day!

Grandparents Day, Sept. 9, 2012 at Norman P. Murray Community Center.

In honor of National Grandparents Day on Sun., Sept. 9, 2012 from 1-3pm, is providing fun for grandparents and grandchildren ages 3 to 7.

Enjoy refreshments, face painting, cookie decorating and crafts.  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 and are a link 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!

Tell me your favorite memory of your grandparents in the comments below.

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