Serving Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington countiesGRCJanet’s Comments

Our November 19th support group meeting will be a Thanksgiving dinner and photo session.

Be sure to dress up for the event as a photographer will be taking individual pictures of each in attendance. These

photos will be developed and given to you prior to Christmas. Reservations for this meeting are due by November 16.

There have been quite a few “no shows” for meetings when you have made a reserva-tion. Remember, we are purchasing your lunch and even when you do not attend we must still pay for your meal. (put a finger with a ribbon tied around it for reminders)

Janet Miller

GrandparentResource Center

November 2015

“To strengthen and support grandparents so they can provide safe and secure homes for

the grandchildren in their care”.

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November 19th, 2015GRC Support Group meeting

Noon – 1:30 pm

St. Matthew Lutheran Church1725 South 60th Street

Thanksgiving Dinner & Pictures$10 gift exchange

(bring your wrapped gift to exchange)

Time: noon to 1:30 pm

RSVP by November 16, 2015

to all those celebrating a birthday in November. Wishing you all best wishes on your special day.

It is a celebration of You!

Happy Birthday

Who doesn’t enjoy getting a gift for their birthday? Well guess what, if your grandchildren have a birthday coming up soon let GRC know about it and they can receive a gift to celebrate that fun day.

The birthday closet is located here at ENOA, 4223 Center on the 3rd floor. You must call and make arrangements with me so that you and the grandchildren can pick out their gift. The ages for the birthday closet is age 1 – 12 years old you have up to three days before their birthdays or three days after, no exceptions.

Birthday closet

Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:30 to 3:30 pm

St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church1725 South 60th Street

GRC

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