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Adopt-A-Grandparent

Program Directors:
Monica Welke '10, welkem
Kelsey Ihinger '10, ihingerk (fall & winter)

Heidi Fjeldstad '10 fjeldsth (winter & spring)

Northfield Community
Weekly Commitment

Adopt-a-Grandparent matches college volunteers with elderly residents living at Three Links Care Center. The goal of the program is to foster intergenerational friendships that give college students a connection to the Northfield community and senior citizens companionship. Activities may include conversing, reading aloud, playing cards, and participating in-group outings. Visits occur on Sundays, but there is also flexibility for volunteers who wish to visit their grandparents independently.

Visit Three Links's website at: http://www.threelinks.org/