National Grandparents Day, proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 as the first Sunday after Labor Day, with the purpose to "...honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer."

 

Grandparents Expo will be held at the Mall at Stonecrest, Lithonia, GA on Saturday and Sunday, September 11 - 12, during regular mall hours. 

 

It offers a chance for families to honor their grandparents in a special recognition program.  It is a place for the new, working or retired, as well as the married, widowed or single grandparents to gather resourceful materials, get information on support services, network and find out about new adventures and fun activities available to them.

 

As a special feature, there will be a 'Grandparents Talent Search'.  Any grandparent interested in showcasing their talent, on stage, should contact

Carolyn at 678.231.4973 or send an email to carolyn@opalssite.org.

 

There will also be an Honor Your Grandparents contest for grandchildren to submit a poem or essay written by them about their grandparent(s).  Click here for submission guidelines.

 

Sponsorships are available and limited exhibitor spaces are on a first come, first served, basis.  Visit www.GrandparentsExpo.com for more information and to sign up.

 

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Spirit of Sweet Auburn and Older People with Active Lifestyles (OPALs)

 a 501[c]3 nonprofit project.