August 19, 2015

Grandpals Gets Bigger

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You don’t have to be a grandparent to join the eight-year-old program known as Grandpals, which pairs people aged 50 and up with young children. This coming school year, the program has expanded to all four of Princeton’s elementary schools. Some 90 Grandpals like Jan Johnson, shown here with Madison Charles and Ira Stone, now read weekly to more than 300 children from kindergarten through second grade, sharing a love of books and building relationships. On September 16 at 10:30 a.m., participants and those interested in joining can attend a session at the Suzanne Patterson building, 45 Stockton Street. There are 14 classes participating this year, including some bilingual Spanish and English classes, so those with some knowledge of Spanish are encouraged to participate. To register, call Olivian Boon at (609) 924-7108. Light refreshments will be served.