Description

The AAPS Giving & 2024 Wrap-up is happening on Friday, November 22nd at the Malley Senior Recreation Center in Englewood! This event will include the session, "Bridging Generations: The Joy of Connection" (worth 0.1 CEUs), lunch from Cafe 180, a "Fall-oliday" gift exchange ($20 limit), and a facility tour! 

Session Description -

This session is an engaging exploration of the benefits and value of intergenerational connections for individuals and communities. We will discuss practical strategies and creative approaches to create meaningful interactions in parks and recreation settings. We will also highlight resources and toolkits developed specifically for professionals wanting to create or strengthen intergenerational programs.

Learning Outcomes -

• Participants will be able to articulate the social, emotional, and community benefits of intergenerational connections.
• Participants will gain practical strategies and creative approaches to facilitate meaningful intergenerational interactions within parks and recreations settings.
• Participants will learn about existing resources designed to support the development of intentional intergenerational programming.

Speaker Information -

Rachel Cohen, MSW, MUP is the Founder and CEO of Aging Dynamics consulting firm and the Executive Director of LinkAGES intergenerational initiative committed to addressing social isolation, loneliness and ageism through meaningful intergenerational connections. She has a diverse background in community planning and social work. She has 30 years’ experience working and consulting with public and private organizations of all sizes, and across sectors. Ms. Cohen facilitates collaboration lending her expertise in social services, housing, community development, environmental education, aging, and food systems. She helps entities understand and work with one another to achieve common goals on the local, statewide, and national level. 

She is a trained visual facilitator and believes in bringing the fun back into strategy development. Ms. Cohen holds a Bachelor’s in City Planning from the University of Virginia, a Master of Social Work with a focus on non-profit management, a Specialist in Aging Certificate, and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.

Thanks to Kaiser Permanente for sponsoring this event!