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Grandfriends

  • Imagine a world where young and old meet and taste the richness of life that knows no age limits...

    Grandfriends

    Four year olds meet for one hour with seniors

    Creating magical friendships through carefully planned activities and creative interactions, paving the way for a caring and connected community. 

    Enroll today to become a Grandfriend!

    Sponsored in part by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund and The Kelly Cooper Fund for Seniors

  • - TESTIMONIALS - 

    COMMUNITY GRANDPARENTS

    GrandFriend Dolly Murley is an 85-year-old resident of Meer Apartments. As a mother of two, grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of one, Dolly loves quality time with her family when they come to visit.

    "I wish my family would come every day, but they visit about once a week," said Dolly. "I taught my grandkids how to cook: first, milkshakes and then, brisket."

    Dolly’s GrandFriend today is Eden, who holds up four fingers to show her age.

    "It’s amazing how old I am and how young she is, we can relate," said Dolly. "Older people with young people who’ve got a fresh mind, we’re able to play together."

    GrandFriends provides a welcome opportunity to create connection and belonging for others whose family members live in other areas. 

    "My children and grandchildren are all grown up," said June Rudenstein. "These kids are so innocent and so accepting. It’s just delightful."

    As the hour winds down, the groups create art projects together. Marcia Tanzman who’s a proud "97 and a half," is already planning the next visit. 

    "I’d love to come back," said Marcia. "The kids are so alert and aware--their eyes are just bright and beautiful."

    -- Excerpt from United Way
    GrandFriends: Creating Intergenerational Bonds

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  • Grandfriends @ Meer Apartments of West Bloomfield

    3 Wednesdays: August 6, 13, 20
    3:00 -4 pm

  • Would you like to hear more about this program? Get this started in another senior facility? Volunteer? 

    Leave a message in the box below or reach out to Rochel Leah at [email protected] 

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  • 4 Year Old

  • Additional Child

  • Note: Consistency is key! Meeting three weeks in a row helps build a strong foundation for our Grandfriends relationships.
     

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