seniors
Guided by his bond with his late Grandma, Greg has spent a great deal of time with retired people. After college, he volunteered with older adults on a weekly basis & started a program that brought students & young professionals to a senior community. When he travels to other cities to speak at an event or guest lecture at a school, he frequently does a separate private event for the residents of a retirement community. In some cases, he has served as 'Grandkid-in-Residence' at a community for seniors. Over the years, he has been given other fun roles involving seniors. For example, he served as a judge for an essay contest for seniors. In another instance, he served as 'Grand(kid) Marshal' for the Vintage Games. SCROLL DOWN
The book (The Silhouette Man) based on Greg's story was honored in Canada as a book that celebrates the wisdom of seniors. The books (& the companion workbooks) have been used extensively with seniors -- including 55+ communities, 62+ communities, retirement communities, assisted living communities & chapters of organizations that involve seniors (i.e. Foster Grandparents, RSVP). The books also have been used with those who serve seniors &/or intergenerational programs. During the pandemic, The Silhouette Man (and its picture book edition, The Milkshake Man) have been used extensively with seniors in "during-the-pandemic" book clubs. For more information, visit www.WorldsGreatestGrandma.com/pandemic
Angela Bouque, Branch Manager, Gail Borden Public Library: "The Silhouette Man is a timeless tribute to two of society's greatest sources of wisdom -- the books we read & the grandparents who guide us."
Allie, high school student, New Hampshire: "The First Thirty is a wonderful book that reminds us of the magical things that can happen when spending time with our grandparents..."
Rosalie Witbeck, Librarian (Retired), Ferris State University: "[The Milkshake Man is]... a heartwarming story that every kid and grandparent should read together."
Allie, high school student, New Hampshire: "The First Thirty is a wonderful book that reminds us of the magical things that can happen when spending time with our grandparents..."
Rosalie Witbeck, Librarian (Retired), Ferris State University: "[The Milkshake Man is]... a heartwarming story that every kid and grandparent should read together."
Sharon, senior community staff member, Florida: "After more than two decades working in retirement communities, I am hooked on searching out any philosophies that may relate to the position... Some books have become invaluable to me... I am inspired anew each time I reread them. The Silhouette Man is in this category. It is a touching tale of dreams coming true, of the magic of a Grandma’s support and love, and a reminder that the world goes on because of interactions between generations which create constancy..."