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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Blankets & Stories 2026
On April 7th, SAGE members and older adults came together for a blanket-making and story circle event, spending the evening creating handmade blankets and sharing meaningful conversations. Participants reflected on their favorite memories from the past year, fostering connection through storytelling and active listening.
Flower Pot Painting 2026
On March 5th, 20 students and older adults came together for an event hosted by SAGE in collaboration with AARP. Participants painted mini flower pots that will be brought to a senior living community to pot seeds with residents. Participants spent the evening creating colorful designs and thoughtful messages, making something special that will bring joy to residents and foster meaningful connections across generations.
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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.
