BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Link Generations - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://linkgenerations.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Link Generations REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T023000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20220311T142143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T142147Z UID:10000090-1648344600-1648348200@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:March Intergenerational Event with Ring House DESCRIPTION:Join Interactive Conversations through Zoom House\n\n\n\nIntergenerational Session: Sunday\, January 30\, 2-3pm \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are excited to bring back our popular intergenerational program with Ring House at Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Please join engaging conversations through zoom and share wisdom with older adults\, middle and high school students. Be ready to turn on your camera and speak clearly. Older adults often have trouble hearing\, so seeing each other is important to facilitate communication. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/march-intergenerational-event-with-ring-house/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/senior-zoom.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20220204T133324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T214644Z UID:10000089-1645974000-1645977600@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:Monthly Intergenerational Program with Ring House DESCRIPTION:Join Interactive Conversations through Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to be back at Ring House at Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Please join engaging conversations through zoom and share wisdom with older adults\, middle and high school students. Be ready to turn on your camera and speak clearly. Older adults often have trouble hearing\, so seeing each other is important to facilitate communication. \n\n\n\nEmail Lori Marks at lori@linkgenerations.org to register. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/monthly-intergenerational-program-with-ring-house/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20211221T215454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T235053Z UID:10000088-1643551200-1643554800@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:January Intergenerational Event with Ring House DESCRIPTION:Join Interactive Conversations through Zoom House\n\n\n\nIntergenerational Session: Sunday\, January 30\, 2-3pm \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are excited to bring back our popular intergenerational program with Ring House at Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Please join engaging conversations through zoom and share wisdom with older adults\, middle and high school students. Be ready to turn on your camera and speak clearly. Older adults often have trouble hearing\, so seeing each other is important to facilitate communication. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/spring-intergenerational-series-with-landow-house/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Student-Orientation-Training-Session-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20211221T215045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T150326Z UID:10000087-1641398400-1641402000@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:🍎 Student Orientation and Training Session DESCRIPTION:Spring Intergenerational Series with Landow House\n\n\n\nAnnouncing our Spring Intergenerational Series with Landow House at Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Please join engaging conversations through zoom and share wisdom with older adults\, middle and high school students. Be ready to turn on your camera and speak clearly. Older adults often have trouble hearing\, so seeing each other is important to facilitate communication. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/%f0%9f%8d%8e-student-orientation-and-training-session/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Student-Orientation-Training-Session.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210902T215312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T150407Z UID:10000084-1635512400-1637330400@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:🎵Music Through the Ages: Sharing Conversation and Music DESCRIPTION:North Potomac and White Oak Senior Centers Program \n\n\n\nFridays\, 1:00 pm 2:00 pm \n\n\n\nOct. 29 – at White Oak Senior Center \n\n\n\nNov. 5 – at North Potomac Senior Center \n\n\n\nNov. 19 – at White Oak Senior Center \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe mission of Link Generations is to connect students with older adults and give everyone a chance to talk to each other and learn about each other’s different perspectives. Social isolation and loneliness is a health risk problem for older adults (and for everyone!). These programs focus on “Music Through the Ages.” Come to the Senior Center to share your favorite music and hear what older adults like to listen to. Email Lori Marks at lori@linkgenerations.org to register.  URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-music-through-the-ages-sharing-conversation-and-music/ LOCATION:Participants will receive a Zoom link CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/music-_-man-guy-person-speaker-entertainment-media-sound-audio.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD.":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20211006T102623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T131624Z UID:10000086-1635350400-1638982800@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:???? 2021- Fall Storytelling Series with Charles E. Smith Life Communities DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational Sessions:  \n\n\n\nWednesday’s 4:00 pm-5:00 pm – OCT 27\, NOV 10\, DEC 8 \n\n\n\nAnnouncing our Fall Program with Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Please join engaging conversations on Zoom and share wisdom with older adults\, high school students and college students. Be ready to turn on your camera and speak clearly. Older adults often have trouble hearing\, so seeing each other is important to facilitate communication. \n\n\n\nSchedule of Zoom Sessions: \n\n\n\nTuesday\, Oct. 26\, 4-5 pm – Students only for planning and training \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 27\, 4-5 pm – All participants: Getting to Know You \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Nov. 10\, 4-5 pm – All participants: Music Through the Ages \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Dec. 8\, 4-5 pm – All participants: Gratitude and Resilience \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule of Sessions: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEmail Lori Marks at lori@linkgenerations.org to register. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/%f0%9f%8d%81-2021-second-fall-storytelling-series-with-ingleside-at-king-farm/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2linkgenerations--scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20211006T101725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T150427Z UID:10000085-1635264000-1635267600@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:🍎 Student Training Session OCT 2021 DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Connect with Older Adults and Plan Intergenerational Programs\n\n\n\nDue to the ongoing need to remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are still unable to meet in person. Social distancing that prevents the spread of the virus leads to loneliness\, also a health risk. Student volunteers will meet via Zoom to learn basic principles of aging and best practices for connecting with older adults. This 60-minute session will prepare student volunteers to participate in Link Generations programs with older adults during the school year\, including starting and/or joining Link Generations Clubs. Students will learn best practices for engaging in interactive conversations with older adults about common interests\, each other’s experiences\, and helping each other feel a sense of social connections. Examples of discussion themes include music through the ages\, teaching technology skills (show off your Smartphone and App skills)\, and favorite hobbies. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%91%f0%9f%8f%bd%e2%80%8d%f0%9f%8e%93-student-training-session-oct-2021/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/workflow-_-woman-man-person-computer-laptop-couple-friends.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T161500 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210902T213811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T130759Z UID:10000083-1632237300-1639498500@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:???? 2021-Fall Storytelling Series with Ingleside at King Farm DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational Sessions:  \n\n\n\nTuesdays 3:15 pm-4:15 pm – Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, Nov. 16\, Dec. 14 \n\n\n\nAnnouncing our Fall Storytelling Series with Ingleside at King Farm. Please join engaging conversations and share wisdom with older adults\, high school students and college students. Be ready to turn on your camera and speak clearly. Older adults often have trouble hearing\, so seeing each other is important to facilitate communication. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule of Sessions: \n\n\n\nMonday\, Sept. 20\, 3:15 pm-4:15 pm – Students only for planning and training \n\n\n\nTuesday\, Sept. 21\, 3:15 pm-4:15 pm – All participants: Getting to Know You \n\n\n\nTuesday\, Oct. 19\, 3:15 pm-4:15 pm – All participants: Music Through the Ages \n\n\n\nTuesday\, Nov. 16\, 3:15 pm-4:15 pm – All participants: Around the World in 60 Minutes \n\n\n\nTuesday\, Dec. 14\, 3:15 pm-4:15 pm – All participants: Gratitude and Resilience \n\n\n\nEmail Lori Marks at lori@linkgenerations.org to register. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/%f0%9f%8d%81-2021-fall-storytelling-series-with-ingleside-at-king-farm/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/communication-_-man-guy-person-table-stool-chair-laptop-computer-conversation-chat.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T161500 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210902T212903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T130527Z UID:10000082-1632150900-1632154500@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:???? Student Training and Orientation Session SEPT 2021 DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Connect with Older Adults and Plan Intergenerational Programs\n\n\n\nDue to the ongoing need to remain safe during the covid-19 pandemic\, we are still unable to meet in person. Social distancing that prevents the spread of the virus leads to loneliness\, also a health risk. Student volunteers will meet via Zoom to learn basic principles of aging and best practices for connecting with older adults. This 90-minute session will prepare student volunteers to participate in Link Generations programs with older adults during the school year\, including starting and/or joining Link Generations Clubs. Students will learn best practices for engaging in interactive conversations with older adults about common interests\, each other’s experiences\, and helping each other feel a sense of social connections. Examples of discussion themes include music through the ages\, teaching technology skills (show off your Smartphone and App skills)\, and favorite hobbies. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/%f0%9f%8d%8e-student-training-and-orientation-session/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/workflow-_-woman-man-person-computer-laptop-couple-friends.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210722T203401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T150440Z UID:10000081-1629972000-1629977400@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:🍎 Student Training and Orientation Session DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Connect with Older Adults and Plan Intergenerational Programs\n\n\n\nDue to the ongoing need to remain safe during the covid-19 pandemic\, we are still unable to meet in person. Social distancing that prevents the spread of the virus leads to loneliness\, also a health risk. Student volunteers will meet via Zoom to learn basic principles of aging and best practices for connecting with older adults. This 90-minute session will prepare student volunteers to participate in Link Generations programs with older adults during the school year\, including starting and/or joining Link Generations Clubs. Students will learn best practices for engaging in interactive conversations with older adults about common interests\, each other’s experiences\, and helping each other feel a sense of social connections. Examples of discussion themes include music through the ages\, teaching technology skills (show off your Smartphone and App skills)\, and favorite hobbies. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/student-volunteers-learn-basic-principles-of-aging-and-best-practices-for-connecting-with-older-adults/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LGProgramScreenshot.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210517T143926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T144548Z UID:10000080-1624374000-1626796800@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:2021-Summer Storytelling Series with Ingleside at King Farm DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational Sessions: Tuesdays 3-4pm\, June 22\, June 29\, July 13\, July 20 \n\n\n\nAnnouncing our 5th Summer Storytelling Series with Ingleside at King Farm. Please join engaging conversations and share wisdom with older adults\, high school students and college students. Be ready to join at least 4 of the 5 sessions\, turn on your camera and speak clearly. Older adults often have trouble hearing\, so seeing each other is important to facilitate communication. \n\n\n\nSchedule of Sessions: \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 21\, 3-4 pm – Students only for planning and training (required session)Tuesday\, June 22\, 3-4 pm – All participants: Getting to Know YouTuesday\, June 29\, 3-4 pm – All participants: Music Through the AgesTuesday\, July 13\, 3-4 pm – All participants: Around the World in 60 MinutesTuesday\, July 20\, 3-4 pm – All participants: Gratitude and Resilience \n\n\n\nEmail Lori Marks at lori@linkgenerations.org to register. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/2021-summer-storytelling-series-with-ingleside-at-king-farm/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/World-Music.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210517T143051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T143453Z UID:10000079-1624287600-1624291200@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:Summer Storytelling Series with Ingleside at King Farm-Student Training Session DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 5th Summer Storytelling Series with Ingleside at King Farm. Please join engaging conversations and share wisdom with older adults\, high school students and college students. This is the training session for students. The Story Telling Series will run as follows: \n\n\n\nIntergenerational Sessions: Tuesdays 3-4pm\, June 22\, June 29\, July 13\, July 20 URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/summer-storytelling-series-with-ingleside-at-king-farm-student-training-session/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hong-anh-pham-POMkC8sING8-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210412T120342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T150516Z UID:10000077-1622820600-1622820600@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:🎉 Annual Celebration 🎉 DESCRIPTION:Dear friends of Link Generations\,You are cordially invited to the Link Generations 5th Annual Celebration on Friday\, June 4\, 3:30PM ET. We will gather virtually to honor our graduating students\, hear volunteer testimonies\, and enjoy a showcase of performances and works of art. Please join us for an uplifting and joyous celebration of our volunteers of all ages. \n\n\n\nDonors will receive the event Zoom link.Suggested donation of $25DONATE NOW at linkgenerations.orgOr send checks to Link Generations:6701 Democracy Blvd.\, Suite 300\, Bethesda\, MD 20817 \n\n\n\nVolunteers may RSVP to Lori@LinkGenerations.org to receive your free link to the Zoom Party.Donations benefit Link Generations\, Inc.\, 501(c)(3) and are tax-deductible. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/%f0%9f%8e%89-annual-celebration-%f0%9f%8e%89/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Invitation-card.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210412T124831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T124833Z UID:10000078-1622736000-1625158800@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:☀️ Summer Link Generations Zoom Series DESCRIPTION:Help Older Adults Feel Socially Connected -Join Interactive Conversations through Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin Interactive Conversations through Zoom \n\n\n\nThursdays\, 4-5 pm – June 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 and July 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 (no meeting July 1)The mission of Link Generations is to connect students with older adults and give everyone a chance to talk to each other and learn about each other’s different perspectives. Social isolation and loneliness is a health risk problem for older adults (and for everyone!)\, especially during this pandemic. This series of conversations focuses on “Music Through the Ages.” You are welcome to join as many of the sessions as you can\, as long as you are willing to turn on your camera and speak clearly. Older adults often have trouble hearing\, so seeing each other is important to facilitate communication. Email Lori Marks at lori@linkgenerations.org to register. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f-summer-link-generations-zoom-series/ LOCATION:Participants will receive a Zoom link CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LGProgramScreenshot.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD.":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210312T184357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T194134Z UID:10000076-1615536000-1622826000@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:Ongoing Virtual Intergenerational Program DESCRIPTION:Link Generations continues to collect letters and artwork from volunteers to deliver to older adults who have been isolated during the pandemic. This is an unprecedented time when staying physically distanced is crucial to saving lives\, while at the same time\, creating social connections is what will get us through the struggle. Contact Lori@linkgenerations.org for more details about writing letters and creating art to share hope with our community. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/ongoing-virtual-intergenerational-program/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/viviana-rishe-u8G9np3nG9M-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210112T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20210113T222259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T183931Z UID:10000075-1610452800-1619784000@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:Intergenerational Programs through Zoom DESCRIPTION:During the Covid-19 pandemic\, Link Generations is continuing its mission of connecting high school and college students with older adults in the community. Join us through Zoom for these intergenerational conversations.  This program provides meaningful social opportunities to participants with interactive discussions that benefit all age groups. Adult participants feel a sense of purpose by helping young people learn life lessons and at the same time mitigate feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Young participants practice social skills\, get to appreciate history from someone who lived through it\, learn about resilience\, and improve their attitudes toward aging. Contact Lori@linkgenerations.org for more details about registering. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/intergenerational-programs-through-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/unnamed-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200605T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20200513T175536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T114939Z UID:10000074-1591369200-1591372800@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:4th Annual Celebration DESCRIPTION:Since we can’t get together in person\, please join us for a virtual Zoom meeting to celebrate hundreds of letters and drawings created by Link Generations volunteers to help physically isolated older adults feel connected during the quarantine. \n\n\n\nView inspiring artworkRead uplifting messagesHonor graduating studentsFeel hopeful together!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDonate $25 now to receive your Zoom link and a Link Generations Honor Award for one volunteer. All donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5\,000 thanks to our generous supporters. \n\n\n\n Donate Now \n\n\n\nVolunteers may RSVP to lori@linkgenerations.org to receive your free Zoom link to the celebration. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/4th-annual-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Cranes-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190809T185457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T204420Z UID:10000069-1587301200-1587308400@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:April Intergenerational Program Cancelled - Participate Virtually! DESCRIPTION:Due to public health precautions surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) and the closing of Montgomery County Schools\, Link Generations volunteers will not be meeting in person. Instead\, volunteers are asked to write letters and draw pictures at home that can be delivered to Ring House residents the Charles E. Smith Life Communities . Older residents are the most vulnerable to this virus and safety and well-being of our community is always a top priority. Contact Lori@linkgenerations.org for more details about delivering letters and getting your SSL form signed for participating. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/april-intergenerational-program-at-ring-house/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/RingHouseGamesConnectFour.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190812T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T004222Z UID:10000073-1584277200-1584284400@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:March Intergenerational Program Cancelled - Participate Virtually DESCRIPTION:Due to public health precautions surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) and the closing of Montgomery County Schools the week of March 15\, Link Generations volunteers will not be meeting in person. Instead\, volunteers are asked to write letters and draw pictures at home that can be delivered to Ring House residents the Charles E. Smith Life Communities . Older residents are the most vulnerable to this virus and safety and well-being of our community is always a top priority. Contact Lori@linkgenerations.org for more details about delivering letters and getting your SSL form signed for participating. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/march-intergenerational-program-at-ring-house/ LOCATION:Charles E. Smith Life Communities | Ring House\, 1801 East Jefferson Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spring-event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190812T155139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T064400Z UID:10000072-1581253200-1581260400@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:February Intergenerational Program at Ring House DESCRIPTION:Join Link Generations and the Charles E. Smith Life Communities for our sixth monthly program of the school year. Student volunteers will learn basic principles of gerontology\, sensitivity training about working with older adults\, and skills for leading monthly intergenerational programs. Examples of activities are music\, life storytelling\, art\, games\, and help with technology. Students draw on their own interests in these areas to help them feel comfortable working with older adults. This month’s activity will be centered around friendship and Valentine’s Day. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/february-intergenerational-program-at-ring-house/ LOCATION:Charles E. Smith Life Communities | Ring House\, 1801 East Jefferson Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Valentines-event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190809T184242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T145713Z UID:10000068-1578834000-1578841200@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:January Intergenerational Program at Ring House DESCRIPTION:Join Link Generations and the Charles E. Smith Life Communities at Ring House for the first monthly program of the new year. Student volunteers will learn basic principles of gerontology\, sensitivity training about working with older adults\, and skills for leading monthly intergenerational programs. Examples of activities are music\, life storytelling\, art\, games\, and help with technology. Students draw on their own interests in these areas to help them feel comfortable working with older adults. This month’s activity is focused on “New Year Firsts” and New Year’s resolutions. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/january-intergenerational-program-at-ring-house/ LOCATION:Charles E. Smith Life Communities | Ring House\, 1801 East Jefferson Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2018-Vision-Board.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190812T150218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T144513Z UID:10000071-1576414800-1576422000@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:December Intergenerational Program at Ring House DESCRIPTION:Link Generations and the Charles E. Smith Life Communities join together to present our last monthly program for 2019!  Student volunteers will learn basic principles of gerontology\, sensitivity training about working with older adults\, and skills for leading monthly intergenerational programs. Examples of activities are music\, life storytelling\, art\, games\, and help with technology. Students draw on their own interests in these areas to help them feel comfortable working with older adults. This month’s program will focus on sharing winter holiday traditions with one another. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/december-intergenerational-program-at-ring-house/ LOCATION:Charles E. Smith Life Communities | Ring House\, 1801 East Jefferson Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Winter-event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190812T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T144449Z UID:10000070-1573995600-1574002800@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:November Intergenerational Program at Ring House DESCRIPTION:Join Link Generations and the Charles E. Smith Life Communities for November’s monthly intergenerational program. Student volunteers will learn basic principles of gerontology\, sensitivity training about working with older adults\, and skills for leading monthly intergenerational programs. Examples of activities are music\, life storytelling\, art\, games\, and help with technology. Students draw on their own interests in these areas to help them feel comfortable working with older adults. This month’s program will be centered around music. Residents and students will play and sing along to their favorite songs while teaching each other about how music has changed through the ages. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/november-intergenerational-program-at-ring-house/ LOCATION:Charles E. Smith Life Communities | Ring House\, 1801 East Jefferson Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Music.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190809T183228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T155626Z UID:10000067-1571576400-1571583600@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:October Intergenerational Program at Ring House DESCRIPTION:Link Generations and Charles E. Smith Life Communities at Ring House partner together to bring you our second monthly intergenerational program of the school year. Student volunteers will learn basic principles of gerontology\, sensitivity training about working with older adults\, and skills for leading monthly intergenerational programs. Students draw on their own interests in these areas to help them feel comfortable working with older adults. This month’s program is focused on helping residents learn how to use new-age technology. URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/october-intergenerational-program-at-ring-house/ LOCATION:Charles E. Smith Life Communities | Ring House\, 1801 East Jefferson Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2linkgenerations--scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190729T210957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T124547Z UID:10000066-1568552400-1568559600@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:Monthly Intergenerational Program at Ring House DESCRIPTION:Join Link Generations and the Charles E. Smith Life Communities for our first monthly intergenerational program of the new school year. Student volunteers will learn basic principles of gerontology\, sensitivity training about working with older adults\, and skills for leading monthly intergenerational programs. Examples of activities are music\, life-storytelling\, art\, games\, and help with technology. Students draw on their own interests in these areas to help them feel comfortable working with older adults. This month’s program is focused on “Getting to Know You.” URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/monthly-intergenerational-program-at-ring-house/ LOCATION:Charles E. Smith Life Communities | Ring House\, 1801 East Jefferson Street\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/linkgenerations-monthly-group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD.":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190508T131112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T152845Z UID:10000065-1565274600-1565280000@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:2019 | Session 12 Summer Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Link Generations launches its third Summer Storytelling Series at Ingleside at King Farm Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4pm\, June 25-August 8. Middle and high school volunteers meet Tuesdays to learn basic principles of aging and best practices for leading interactive programs with residents on Thursdays. Student volunteers must commit to at least four weeks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Lori Marks\, PhD\n \n 301-365-2218 \n View Organizer Website \n lori@linkgenerations.org URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/2019-session-12-summer-storytelling/ LOCATION:Ingleside at King Farm\, 701 King Farm Blvd\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Group2018-1024x768.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132239 CREATED:20190507T213619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T140835Z UID:10000064-1561473000-1561478400@linkgenerations.org SUMMARY:2019 | Summer Storytelling Series DESCRIPTION:Link Generations launches its third Summer Storytelling Series at Ingleside at King Farm Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4pm\, June 25-August 8. Middle and high school volunteers meet Tuesdays to learn basic principles of aging and best practices for leading interactive programs with residents on Thursdays. Student volunteers must commit to at least four weeks. \n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://linkgenerations.org/event/2019-summer-storytelling-series/ LOCATION:Ingleside at King Farm\, 701 King Farm Blvd\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://linkgenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FinalSession-1024x456.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Marks%2C PhD":MAILTO:lori@linkgenerations.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR