September 7-13, 2026

National Grandparents Day arrives every first Sunday after Labor Day, a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the invaluable role grandparents play in our lives. Take this opportunity to cherish their wisdom, share stories, and create lasting memories together. Plan a family gathering, send a thoughtful gift, or simply call to say ‘I love you.’

In 1969, nine-year-old Russell Capper sent President Nixon a letter suggesting that a day should be set aside in order to celebrate grandparents. On June 12, 1969, he received a letter back from Rose Mary Woods — Personal Secretary to the President — reading, “Dear Russell, Thank you for your letter to President Nixon. Your suggestion regarding a Grandparent’s Day is appreciated, but the President ordinarily issues proclamations designating periods for special observance only when a Congressional resolution authorizes him to do so. With best wishes, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President.”

Following this letter, Marian McQuade was recognized nationally by the U.S. Senate and by President Jimmy Carter as the founder of National Grandparents Day. McQuade wanted to educate the youth about the importance of seniors and the contributions they have made throughout history. She urged the youth to “adopt” a grandparent and learn more about their lives, challenges, and desires for the future.

In 1977, Senator Randolph, with the help of other senators, introduced a joint resolution to the Senate requesting the president to “issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday of September after Labor Day of each year as ‘National Grandparents Day’.” Congress passed the legislation, proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. On August 3, 1978, Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation, and the day was finally celebrated the following year.

We want to see you with your beloved grandchildren! Snap a photo or send us one of the many that we know you have on your phone. Whether it is a snapshot from a recent holiday, a fun day at the park, or a cherished throwback, we want to showcase your family joy. We will have the photos on display in our lobby to celebrate the wonderful bond between our members and their grandchildren (or members with their grandparents). Email it to us or drop one off at the Front Desk. We'll put it on display in the lobby for all to see. Funny, serious, or just plain cute and lovable. We love them all and want you to show them off. Email to Info@JoslynCenter.org or click below.

Tom & Jerry

2021, 1h 41m

One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner (Chloë Grace Moretz) to hire Tom to get rid of him. The ensuing cat and mouse battle threatens to destroy her career, the wedding and possibly the hotel itself. But soon, an even bigger problem arises: a diabolically ambitious staffer conspiring against all three of them. Directed by Tim Story.

Adventure Comedy

Meet at

Joe's Sushi-The Cabo Way

(Reservations required)

Casual, intimate joint for sushi rolls such as California, baked options and fried versions, plus sashimi and tempura.

40-100 Washington St., Bermuda Dunes

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Please call John at 760-989-7031 for reservations.

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UPCOMING DATES & RESTAURANTS

September 17 - Da Chef Noodle, Bermuda Dunes - 4PM

(Reservations required)

September 24 - Project Burger, Palm Desert - 5PM

Abandoned by her mother one Christmas Eve, eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur has learned the hard way to rely on no one. Now one of the unadoptable "big girls" at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum, she fights each day to keep her spirit unbowed. 

Birdie Calhoun, unmarried and outspoken, has come to Oxford to ask her socialite sister to help the struggling family she’s left behind. But as the Depression tightens its grip, Birdie discovers her sister’s seemingly charmed life is a tapestry of lies. 

Then, Birdie encounters Charlie, a woman running low on luck with little left to lose. When their fates—and Meg’s—converge, Charlie comes up with an audacious plan for them to take control of their lives. But in a place and time where hypocrisy is rife and women’s freedom is fragile, even the smallest act of defiance can have dangerous consequences.

The Calamity Club

by Kathryn Stockett

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