Welcome to Grand Connections - An intergenerational mentoring program

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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Things just did

Pumpkin Painting Fall 2026

On October 22nd, 2026, SAGE students and Grand Connections members celebrated the fall season with an afternoon of pumpkin painting, food, and conversation.

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Apple Picking Fall 2026

On October 3rd, 2026, SAGE students and Grand Connections members enjoyed a fall morning of apple picking, cider, donuts, and conversation at Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery.

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Things done together

SAGE Meetings

Story Circles

Fun Outings

Piano Concerts

Local Events & Activities

Piano Concerts

Member Spotlight: Creative Project

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.

We Look Forward to Seeing You

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.

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Page last modified November 2, 2026