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 Volume 13, Issue 34
August 22, 2018
Get Ready for Grandparents Day and Intergenerational Month!
Generations United invites you to Do Something Grand in honor of Grandparents Day (Sept. 9). Visit  www.grandparentsday.org  to get ideas and information on ways to get involved. September is also Intergenerational Month! Our friends at Bridges Together have resources to help you celebrate. Learn more.
Cool Ideas
WIN and S.K.I.P.
The West-end Intergenerational Network (WIN) in Montreal and Seniors and Kids Intergenerational Programs (S.K.I.P.) in Brantford, Ontario, are among the examples of intergenerational programs reducing social isolation and giving Canadians of all ages a sense of belonging and civic responsibility. Learn more.

Got something cool you tried that was successful? Why not tweet your cool intergenerational ideas to #cooligideas? You can also post them to our Intergenerational Connections Facebook Group. We want to highlight innovative age-optimized programs and practices through our blog, social media and weekly e-newsletter! Share the inspiration.
Culture United
Crazy Rich Asians
Based on the best-selling novel by Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians is currently the number one film in the United States. The story follows Rachel Chu, a Chinese-American Economics professor who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick to attend his best friend's wedding and meet his family. Little did she know, his family is among the wealthiest in all of the country.

The film depicts the joys and challenges of mulitgenerational familyhood as Rachel initially struggles to fit in with Nick's family. Learn more.

Culture United highlights films, books, music and TV shows with an intergenerational theme. Do you have any suggestions? Share them with us and we'll share in the weeks and months to come. We welcome responses or reactions. We'll possibly feature them on our blog. See disclaimer.
A Huge Thanks to Our Members and Supporters 
Thank you to Link Generations for renewing their membership! Also, many thanks to Liora Yalof for her donation, and to Bill Libro for his donation in memory of John G. McMillan for his service to our country and his exceptional involvement in the community. Together,  we are building a world that values all generations!  Donate to help us unleash the potential of an "age-amped" society . If you're an organization,  join us !
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Does Your Program Have What it Takes to be A Program of Distinction?
Does your intergenerational program meet critical needs in your community? Does it provide clear, meaningful roles for participants of all ages and abilities? Do you go above and beyond to train staff and participants? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may have what it takes to be named an intergenerational Program of Distinction! Each year, we recognize outstanding programs across the country that reflect the rich diversity among programs that involve older and younger generations.  The deadline to apply is August 31, 2018.  Contact Irv Katz with any questions. Learn more .
Do you have an intergenerational immigration story?

Do you have stories of how a grandparent or an elder who was an immigrant influenced your life? Do you work with older or younger immigrants or immigrant families in an intergenerational program or setting? Are you an immigrant grandparent raising your grandchild or older adult who works with young people? Generations United is requesting stories to possibly highlight on our Together blog for Grandparents Day (Sept. 9)! Deadline to submit is Sept. 7. See our submission guidelines, then share your stories with us at gu@gu.org

Think Intergenerational - Funding Opportunities
2018 Diversity Awards. Grantmakers in Aging is now accepting nominations of national, regional, and local individuals, programs, and organizations that embrace diversity as a fundamental element in all levels of their work in aging. Deadline: Sept. 6, 2018. Learn more.

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The purpose of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is to foster innovative artistic expression and the creative process by supporting cultural organizations that, in turn, support artists and their work. Grants are provided to curatorial programs at museums, artists' organizations, and other cultural institutions to originate innovative and scholarly presentations of contemporary visual arts.  Deadline: Sept. 1, 2018. Learn more.

If you have - or know of - any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to aking@gu.org
Think Intergenerational - Great Resources  
Research and Resources
All In Together: Creating Places Where Young And Old Thrive. This new report from Generations United and The Eisner Foundation  includes the findings of two national surveys, profiles of model programs and recommendations for how we can increase the number of intergenerational shared sites .   Learn more .

Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing: From Promise to Practice.  This report describes findings from a year-long study on the nature and extent of intergenerational programming in senior housing that was conducted by Generations United and LeadingAge, with support from the Retirement Research Foundation.  Learn more.
Events
20th Global Intergenerational Conference.  Generations United and Bridge Meadows. Portland, OR. June 12-14, 2019. Learn more.

Explore New Territory.  ZERO TO THREE. Denver, CO. Oct. 3-5, 2018. Learn more.

National Caregivers Conference. The Family Resource Network. Iselin, NJ. Oct. 11, 2018. Learn more.

Aging in America Conference. American Society on Aging. New Orleans, LA. April 15-18, 2019.  Learn more.
Quote 
"More than ever before in human history, we share a common destiny. We can master it only if we face it together." ~Kofi Annan, former UN chief

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Alan King
Communications Specialist
Generations United
  
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