Mount Pleasant Senior Living 2021-22

www. Char l es tonRet i rementL i v i ng. com | www.MPSen i or L i v i ng. com senior living 17 BY J ENNY HARR I SON Bonding with Grands Lowcountry Families Make theMost of QualityTime N o matter the ages, the Lowcountry is brimming in activities for grandparents and their treasured grandchildren to enjoy together. From aquatic exploration to giving back, local grandparents have tapped into all the area has to offer to foster one of the most important relationships they will have in a lifetime. Mount Pleasant resident Lisa Gremillion considers herself a blessed grandmother — her 4 grandchildren, Brooklyn (13), Brayden (8), Ariella (7) and Eliana (3), all live within a two-mile radius of her and her husband, Gary. Both Gary and Lisa make it a priority to be front and center for their grandchildren’s activities: horse shows, baseball and soccer games, swim team meets and dance recitals. And when they aren’t being world’s most loyal spectators, the Gremillions are taking their grands on field trips that offer both unique experiences as well as an opportunity for family connection. Hidden Ponds, located off of North Highway 17 in Awendaw, is one of Lisa’s favorite places to take her grands, whether they’re setting out a spread for a fun picnic, enjoying a visit with the animals or competing in a game of putt-putt. “I love being outdoors and in nature and I hope that they do too,” Lisa exclaimed. The Gremillions are members of the South Carolina Aquarium and enjoy taking their grands to admire the sea creatures in the great ocean tanks. Their grandchildren love to participate in the aquarium’s Fish or Treat Halloween event, and the Gramillions see it as their own personal time to trick or treat with their grandkids. “I hope that my grandchildren know that they were loved unconditionally by their Nana,” said Lisa, “and that they were given the gift of her time.” Sullivan’s Island resident and grandfather of three Paul Heinauer is fortunate enough to live just two bridges away from Presley (6), Paul (4) and Birdie (2), who live on Daniel Island. Heinauer and his wife, Paula, are no strangers to Lowcountry landmarks and hotspots, and you’ll most likely find their grandkids in tow at special events. But what the Heinauers enjoy doing most with their daughter’s kids is giving back to others, “the same way I strived to teach and show my kids about living a life of faith, integrity and kindness. Now I have the Mike and Ginny Schwar tz and their grandkids explore White Point Gardens. Photo by Casey May Photography.