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I don't have any answers but I do have a couple of suggestions that  
come from having a very active 86 year old father.

One of his greatest pleasures over the last 15 years has been taking  
his two granddaughters on elderhostel trips that are designed  
specifically for grandparent/grandchild interaction.  Both he and my  
nieces look forward to these engagements.  They have ranged from the  
prosaic to exotic.  So the first suggestion would be to look at the  
Elder Hostel model and glean what you can.  Although they have chosen  
weeklong excursions, I know that Elderhostel also offers day/weekend  
activiites. Perhaps even joining forces with customized programs?

The second, one you may have already done, is to do some simple  
surveys of those that fit your profile who are already coming to your  
institution.

Since most centers are reliant in some part on the social learning  
model I would think that would be a rich field to mine.....

And as an old(er) member of this group, i'll look forward to hear  
what you have in store for me!


	




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