Do you have life stories that you want to share with students?
Would you like to spend some social time with younger adults?
Please join the Grand Connections program!
You will be amazed by the joy, energy, and impact brought by these intergenerational interactions!
And the best part? You can decide on how much you would like to get involved!
We will find something to fit to your interests and preferences!
Please click on "Learn More" to find more about the program.
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Valentine's Day Card Decoration Event 2026
On February 10, 34 students and older adults came together for an event hosted by SAGE in collaboration with AARP, participants decorated Valentine’s Day cards that will be donated to local veterans’ homes and nursing homes. Attendees spent the evening creating heartfelt messages and colorful designs to help spread kindness throughout the community.
Let's move - Chair Yoga 2026
On Thursday, January 29th, 2026, Grand Connections and SAGE partnered with the Recreational Therapy Student Club for an energizing evening of gentle movement and community connection. Held in Au Sable Hall on GVSU’s Allendale campus, the event featured a light chair yoga session designed for participants of all levels, followed by an engaging discussion on how inclusive activities can support healthy aging and overall well-being.
Attendees enjoyed stretching, relaxation, and the chance to meet new students and fellow community members, creating a warm and welcoming start to the new year, even in the midst of Michigan’s chilly January.
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If you are interested, please click on the button on the left and fill out the sign up form. We will follow up with you about the next steps of getting involved in the Grand Connections program.
Let’s work together to create meaningful and long-lasting intergenerational relationships so older adults can offer younger adults life lessons learned through experience, and young adults can offer older adults renewed energy and a stronger desire to make the world better for generations to come.
