For the past two years, residents of Delmar Place have visited the Glenmont Elementary School as part of a “Grandparent” program.  It started as a bridge between the ages when the school was studying about swing dancing.  They were looking to bring the lessons on dance to life by inviting men and women to the school who had actually danced the moves and lived the music.  Delmar Place residents were eager to share their memories and had a grand time at a real Swing Party at the school to finish out the year.  The relationship has continued fostered by the teachers at Glenmont Elementary School and Activities Director, Kassi Neal.  Residents visit once a month and are assigned to their own special classroom of children.  There they share stories, do projects and crafts or play games with the kids.  In turn, the children share their smiles, energy and hand-made cards and books with the residents.  Smiles abound on visiting day and for many days afterward.  Both the children and the residents love it!  The program has done so much for both age groups:  the kids have learned to interact, communicate and appreciate the older generation (some of the kids may not have grandparents of their own), and the seniors gain so much joy from being around the young people, sharing their memories and simply having youthful fun.  “Its my favorite day of the month” states one resident participant with a smile!  What could be better?