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On Dec. 12, Pen Pal participants and the Redgranite A+ After School program leaders met over lunch catered by the Department of Aging and Disability Services Kitchen to discuss the 2024 Pen Pal Program schedule. Those in attendance were Candace Underwood, Tera Burdick, Linda Mrotek, Jeannie Loberg, and Ruth Weinberger.
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The Department of Aging and Disability Services Intergenerational Pen Pal program fosters connections between senior adults and elementary school students. It also helps students with reading, writing and communication skills as they engage in handwritten communication.
“The intergenerational Pen Pal program is a unique way for senior adults and students to connect and learn from each other about a range of interesting topics through letter writing. We are thankful for this year’s pen pal participants; Candace Underwood, Betty Torpy, Judy Angus, Diane Betts, and Diane Singeltary who are making a positive difference in the lives of Redgranite students this year”, says Ruth Weinberger, Programs Specialist.
Are you a senior adult looking for a unique way to make a difference in the life of a child? The Department of Aging and Disability Services Intergenerational Pen Pal program is looking for senior adult pen pal writers for the Wautoma A+ After School Program. The time commitment is January through April and approximately one letter a month. For more information about intergenerational pen pals please contact Ruth Weinberger, Programs Specialist, at 920-787-6509 or ruth.weinberger@co.waushara.wi.us.
“The intergenerational Pen Pal program is a unique way for senior adults and students to connect and learn from each other about a range of interesting topics through letter writing. We are thankful for this year’s pen pal participants; Candace Underwood, Betty Torpy, Judy Angus, Diane Betts, and Diane Singeltary who are making a positive difference in the lives of Redgranite students this year”, says Ruth Weinberger, Programs Specialist.
Are you a senior adult looking for a unique way to make a difference in the life of a child? The Department of Aging and Disability Services Intergenerational Pen Pal program is looking for senior adult pen pal writers for the Wautoma A+ After School Program. The time commitment is January through April and approximately one letter a month. For more information about intergenerational pen pals please contact Ruth Weinberger, Programs Specialist, at 920-787-6509 or ruth.weinberger@co.waushara.wi.us.