Posted in 65+, Celebrations, Leisure & Hobbies, National Volunteer Week, News, Service, Volunteering on April 17th, 2007
April 15 – 21, 2007, is National Volunteer Week. The theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week is “Inspire by Example”.
In his proclamation of National Volunteer Week, President Bush states “During National Volunteer Week we celebrate the spirit of service in America and honor those who demonstrate the great character of our country through acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion”.
Visit the USA Freedom Corps website where you can learn more about National Volunteer Week, download the 2007 Volunteer Toolkit, or search for a volunteer opportunity in your area.
Read the President’s proclamation
Posted in 65+, Celebrations, Forever Cool, Grandparents Day, News, Relationships on September 10th, 2006
Today, September 10th, is Grandparents’ Day. Created by an act of Congress in 1978 and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter, Grandparents’ Day always falls on the first Sunday following Labor Day.
Grandparents’ Day was created to honor the contribution that grandparents make to the lives of their grandchildren, sharing love and wisdom, enriching our relationships and bridging the gap between the generations.
There are about 56 million grandparents in the US today. About 5.7 million grandparents have grandchildren under 18 living with them.
