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Meet our
Team Leaders
Jeannie joined the Grannies with the simple goal of making new friends, in turn what she found was so much more. She firmly believes in doing at least one thing every day that brings happiness, from friends on the Grannies, her 3 children & 6 grandchildren. Since the tragedy in 2021, survivors guilt led to support, love and encouragement from the group to keep pushing forward. Her Grannies remind her of the resilience, passion and potential that exists in the later part of life.
Jeannie
Grannie since 2015
Executive Director
Executive Committee
Policy & Procedures Committee
Kathy
Grannie since 2022
Performance Team Lead
for Parades & Showcases
Executive committee
Policy & Procedures Committee
Kathy G joined the Grannies to meet new people and stay fit through dance. Kathy is our Performance Team Lead and a member of the Executive Committee and Policies and Procedures Committee. Kathy is one of the driving forces behind the Showcase events, using her talents since elementary school as a dancer, cheerleader in high school and a member of the Minnesota Dance Team. She has more friends now than she ever has & is living her best life.
Grannie since 2023
Performance Team Lead
Coach & Choreographer
Policy & Procedures Committee
Christine
Christine joined the Grannies and quickly fell in love with being part of a parade team again. She came from a parade background as a baton twirler in high school and aerobics instructor after, these creative disciplines led Christine as the Grannies Lead Choreographer by the end of her first year. Christine loves the Grannies and has found friendship, staying active and enjoys all the Grannies have to offer the community.
Jennifer has always admired MDG tradition and knew that one day she'd want to be a part of it and start dancing again. The excitement of parade day, the love and appreciation of the crowd, the joy the Grannies bring to people through dance fueled her desire to join. She feels honored to be a part of this remarkable group of strong, kind, talented, dedicated and fun loving women who bring so much joy to others through their performances.
Jennifer
Grannie since 2023
Lead Executive Committee
Policy & Procedures
Committee
Kaye
Grannie since 2023
Treasurer
Executive Committee
Policy & Procedures
Committee
Kaye has been inspired to join the Grannies since seeing a TV interview over 20 years ago, she knew during retirement she'd have more time to commit to making a difference. She believes in living without regrets, especially when it comes to cherishing the time spent with loved ones and doing what brings joy to our hearts. The Grannies have brought her a new sense of purpose and fulfillment in retirement, she is grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community and spread joy through performance.
Donna
Grannie since 2022
Philanthropy
Executive Committee
Policy & Procedures
Committee
Donna's bio is on the way, can't wait to hear what she has to share about her love for the Grannies!
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