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Letters to Seniors
Create Your Own Cookbook
Letters to Seniors supports isolated seniors with encouraging, meaningful handwritten letters sent by volunteers of all ages. The program consists of two phases: Phase One: Volunteers of all ages send drawings/short cheerful cards/letters to seniors. Phase Two: Youth and seniors who are eager to build a connection with one another join the pen-pal format of the program, where they send letters back and forth and discuss their interests and hobbies. Letters to Seniors is seeking seniors to participate. If you are interested, email info@volunteergrandparents. ca.
A custom cookbook is a beautiful—albeit time-consuming— gift. Several online publishing platforms such as Blurb (blurb.com) and Shutterfly (shutterfly.com) offer a special layout for the project, and it’s easy to upload photos, ingredients lists and directions. Fill it with cherished family recipes and the next time you’re all together, gather your grandkids and make your favourites for a family meal.
What I Love About Grandma/Grandpa:
A Fill in the Love Book The concept of the book is simple: Each page has a prompt that your grandkid fills in, including things like, “I love how you always say __” and “Your __ is the best __ ever.” It’s perfect for kids who are too young to write long cards on their own, or even for older kids who find communicating hard. And it’s a great project for each grandparent and grandchild to do together as a gift for the other grandparent. knockknockstuff.com.
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