I should pick up the Trib upstairs and see if this is in there. Regardless, the Chicago Tribune has run a story on how the Wii has been reaching out to new audiences…namely retirement homes.

“They come in after dinner and play,” she said. “Sometimes, on Saturday afternoons, their grandkids come play with them.

“A lot of grandparents are being taught by their grandkids. But, now, some grandparents are instead teaching their grandkids.”

The Wii has become so popular at Sedgebrook that on Sunday afternoon there will be a video game bowling tournament in the lounge. More than 20 residents have signed up to compete.

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