1. WARTBURG COLLEGE
100 Wartburg Blvd.
Waverly, Iowa. 50677
(800) 722-2085
New Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CONTACT
March 22, 2016
Ashley Lahti
Vice president of Adopt-A-Grandparent
(715) 641-1816
Ashley.Lahti@wartburg.edu
Adopt-A-Grandparent to Host Carnival
WAVERLY, Iowa- The Wartburg College student organization Adopt-A-Grandparent
will host it’s final event of the year with a celebration. The members of this organization
are teaming up with Bartels Lutheran Retirement Home in Waverly to host of day of play
and fun for the residents. A carnival-themed party will take place 6-7 p.m. on Thursday,
March 31 at Bartels Retirement Home.
Activities will include balloon animals, carnival games and an acrobat to entertain
guest. This is the first year the Adopt-A-Grandparent organization has helped with the
carnival, to say that they’re excited would be an understatement.

2. “I can’t wait to see the enjoyment that this event will bring all of the residents at
Bartels, and all of the Wartburg students who helped out with it. It should be a great
event for everyone involved,” said Ashley Lahti, AAG vice president.
The Wartburg and Waverly communities are welcome to volunteer and take part
in the carnival with the residents. Waverly community members can contact Chelsea
Peterson at 319-352-4540. Wartburg students who are interested in volunteering at this
event can contact Ashley Lahti at ashley.lahti@wartburg.edu for more information.
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