National Grand Parents

Intergenerational Mentors for Missouri
Ernie and Denice Patires


Denice with Kyra

Ernie with Kyra
  "Denice crocheted bears, dolls, & blankets for Dr. Laura Schlessinger's 'My Stuff Bag' organization & donated shoe boxes to Operation Care Lift. Both help children. Non-recent charity work included volunteering at the nursing home in Laurie, Missouri and at the senior citizens center. She also drives 3 hours to KC to spend the week helping her mother who has emphysema.
  "Ernie used to play the harmonica. Sure they both can play music or sing, but I don't know how good that would sound! Mostly, they just play the radio!"
     -Sacha Patires