BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Link Generations - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Link Generations 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 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:20210604T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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:20260428T163047 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