u/No_Top3338

After much thought and hesitancy to put this out there, I'm giving this a shot...hopefully this post will find its way to the right eyes....

We're a Prospect Heights based family seeking. a “chosen grandma” — a warm, curious, nature & art-loving woman (60s–70s) who isn’t a grandma, but longs for that role.

Our delightful, almost four-year-old son is charming, conscientious, funny, clever, active, curious, adaptable, observant, and easy going. Unfortunately, since both of my parents have passed and his paternal grandparents are not in the picture, he doesn’t have an active grandparent.

We have many friends in Brooklyn who do a fabulous job playing the role of "chosen" aunts and uncles to our son, but it pains us that our parents aren't around to experience the joy of being in his presence. Especially at this stage in his development which feels truly magical to witness.

We’re hoping to find someone who wants to be part of our family’s rhythm on a ~weekly basis: meals (my partner’s an incredible chef!) and adventures near Prospect Park.

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

We would prefer to find a "grandma" who doesn't already have grandkids but wishes she did (maybe because her children have chosen not to have kids, maybe she has lost a child and thus the chance to become a grandma, or maybe she never had kids). Ideally she also is:

• in her 60s/70s (open to 50s or 80s)
• warm, wise, patient, and playful
• open-minded and emotionally mature
• either single or partnered, doesn't matter
• based in Brooklyn, ideally near-ish Prospect Park
• interested in getting together on a regular basis for a communal meal (we can host!) or neighbourhood outing 
• enjoys spending time in nature and participating in her community

If this at all resonates with you, please DM me and I'll share more info/we can coordinate a meet up :)

*Note: we do not expect any childcare!*
Additionally: I have tried meeting people organically, through the library, botanic gardens, religious communities, senior centers, and volunteering, but thank you for these suggestions.