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New Canaan Boy Teaches Technology To Senior At Waveny LifeCare

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The youngest volunteer at New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Network’, Henry Benton, provides technology mentorship to Waveny resident, Harvey Chandler, who was born in 1929.

Henry Benton, left, the youngest volunteer at the Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan, shares a high-five with Harvey Chandler.

Henry Benton, left, the youngest volunteer at the Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan, shares a high-five with Harvey Chandler.

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Henry Benton shots Harvey Chandler a smart phone.

Henry Benton shots Harvey Chandler a smart phone.

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Henry Benton,10, provided technology mentorship to Waveny LifeCare Network's Harvey Chandler.

Henry Benton,10, provided technology mentorship to Waveny LifeCare Network's Harvey Chandler.

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The 10-year-old Saxe Middle School student’s lesson included laptop, iPad and smartphone use, and concluded with Chandler sending his first text to his son, who immediately texted back to thank the young boy for teaching his dad about digital technology.

Henry’s next lesson will involve Google Earth & Maps and hopefully Chandler’s first Skype session to connect with loved ones.

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