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GrandPals

GrandPal Deb Pillow

Ella Leving • Mar 27, 2025

Deb Pillow, originally from Michigan and with a background in teaching and storytelling, found her perfect fit in GrandPals after moving to Princeton from Arizona just two-and-a-half years ago. With two married sons and four grandchildren spread across the country, GrandPals allows her to indulge her love for books and...

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  • Rhythms and Roots

    Rhythms and Roots – “Aja”

    Rhythms and Roots: A Musical Journey with Nick Today’s Recommendation: Steely Dan’s “Aja” Steely Dan’s 1977 album “Aja” is a masterful fusion of rock, pop,...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jul 01, 2024

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  • Rhythms and Roots

    Rhythms and Roots – Nick Macy...

     Music, Culture, and Diversity with Nick Macy We firmly believe that music celebrates diversity, unites us as human beings, and is a common language that...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jun 25, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Maxine Finger

    Maxine Finger has been retired for many years and keeps herself very busy with many activities aimed at a healthy lifestyle. She is a grandmother...

    Ella Leving • Jun 24, 2024

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    GrandPal Laurel Lerner

    Meet Laurel Lerner, a passionate music enthusiast and dog lover. As a former singer turned piano teacher with a degree in music education, Laurel’s love...

    Ella Leving • Jun 21, 2024

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    GrandPal Marsha Freeman

    “My greatest moments in reading with my GrandPals is when we break through their initial shyness and begin to have more interesting conversations. Also, when...

    Ella Leving • Jun 17, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Kathleen Wagner

    Meet Kathleen Wagner, a delightful soul with a warm smile and a sparkle in her eyes. Rain or shine, she shows up at every session...

    Ella Leving • Jun 13, 2024

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  • EmpowerHer

    The Inaugural EmpowerHer Speaker Series

    The Inaugural EmpowerHer Speaker Series A Recap of Dr. Emelia Timpo’s Inspiring Presentation In May 2024, we proudly launched the EmpowerHer Speaker Series, a platform...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • May 30, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Donna Wepplo

    Donna Wepplo brings more than two decades of experience as an educator, having taught primarily in kindergarten and first grade at Community Park School in...

    Ella Leving • May 28, 2024

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    GrandPal Susan Mandhyan

    “It’s fun to learn the kinds of stories and topics the children like and then go exploring in my own library to find more copies...

    Ella Leving • May 23, 2024

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