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GrandPals

GrandPal Bob Swierczek

Ella Leving • Mar 25, 2025

Bob Swierczek, a United States Navy veteran, resides in Princeton, where he selflessly dedicates his time to various volunteer roles. He serves as a crossing guard for the police department, assists as fire police for the fire department, reads to kindergarten classes, and organizes trips to Washington, D.C. for fellow...

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Bob Swierczek

    Bob Swierczek, a United States Navy veteran, resides in Princeton, where he selflessly dedicates his time to various volunteer roles. He serves as a crossing...

    Ella Leving • Mar 25, 2025

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    GrandPal Christine Piatek

    Christine Piatek was a GrandPal at Littlebrook School before the pandemic and eagerly rejoined when the program returned in full swing. Before retiring, she worked...

    Ella Leving • Mar 20, 2025

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  • Open Doors

    Frances

    Frances: A heart full of dance and joy in Princeton We’ve had the pleasure of seeing Frances at the Suzanne Patterson Building’s Nutrition Program, and...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Mar 18, 2025

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    GrandPal Frank McBrearity

    Frank McBrearity is pursuing a degree in MGA (Master’s of Grandparent Administration) and spreading joy one fist bump at a time.   I believe I...

    Ella Leving • Mar 13, 2025

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  • Open Doors

    Patrick Ryan

    Embracing Life and Connections: The Story of a Global Adventurer in Princeton Meet Patrick Ryan, a spirited Princetonian whose adventurous spirit and love for life...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jan 15, 2025

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  • Open Doors

    Rosetta Bruce

    Rosetta Bruce: Embracing community and connection “I’m Rosetta Bruce. For many years, I’ve been involved with the Center for Modern Aging Princeton. Hosting lunches and...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Dec 19, 2024

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  • EmpowerHer

    EmpowerHer Speaker Series: Suzanne Ngo-Mandong

    Leadership in action: Suzanne Ngo-Mandong and the global fight for equity EmpowerHer, a series amplifying the voices of transformative women, welcomed Suzanne Ngo-Mandong to its...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Dec 16, 2024

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  • Rhythms and Roots

    Rhythms and Roots – “Khruangbin”

    Rhythms and Roots: A Musical Journey with Nick Khruangbin, A Global Musical Journey As part of our ongoing Rhythms and Roots series, this October, Nick brings us...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Oct 07, 2024

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  • Open Doors

    Meet Siraya Snead

    My name is Siraya Snead, and as I finish my internship at the Center for Modern Aging Princeton, I want to share my experience and...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Sep 05, 2024

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