Discussions, Crafts, and More
Join our program initiatives to serve seniors on your schedule!
"Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."
Job 12:12
About a quarter of community-dwelling Americans aged 65 or older are considered to be socially isolated.
Our Events Reveal Beliefs and Create Opportunities to Share Your Faith
"Am I a Christian like my father or a Jew like my mother?
Question posed by a senior
"If you can't speak in tongues, you're not a Christian."
Belief of a senior at a discussion event.
"You have to ask God into your heart. Declare you're a sinner in need of a savior."
One senior evangelizes to another at a discussion event.
Our Regular Events
Craft Events
We are happy to provide for the social and spiritual needs of seniors. Crafts offer us a mutual activity to bond with seniors. We can share our faith with our new friends while painting a masterpiece!
Crafts are designed to be accessible to seniors and to facilitate intergenerational conversations. With great leaders guiding the way, there is no need for previous art experience!
One Saturday per month at Liberty Ridge
Discussion Events
Understanding that age brings a certain kind of wisdom discussed in Job, our discussion events provide a means by which our students can engage with seniors at their pace. The bonds formed through this club provides a way for Christians to share their faith.
We typically provide board games and engaging questions to encourage faithful intergenerational conversations!
1 Saturday per month at McGurk House
1-2 Saturdays per month at Liberty Ridge
Letter Writing
Are letters out of style? At Across Generations, we think they're a great way to spread joy! During holidays, we set up a table on campus so anyone can write a kind note to a senior. We offer fun stickers to decorate and recommend Bible verses.
This opportunity also increases awareness of community needs among Liberty students. Anyone can experience the joy of serving others!
Later in the week, we deliver these notes thanks to our volunteer delivery drivers!
1 - 2 times per semester
BINGO time!
Bingo is enjoyed by many people, young and old! This activity gets residents excited, and it's a great way to demonstrate our care. We are happy to provide Bingo starting this semester to residents of McGurk House.
*Seeking a new student leader for this program.*
1 Monday per month at McGurk House
Craft Leadership
Founded by Ariel DiVietro (on left) and continued now by Ashley Goo (on right), crafts are a great way for seniors to practice fine motor skills.
Ariel DiVietro is a Game Design major heading in her last semester at Liberty. Passionate about serving seniors, Ariel volunteered her artistic abilities for our craft events. Ariel was a ray of sunshine as she led our DIY workshops and participated in many other events.
Ariel helped us plan and coordinate supplies for many interesting crafts, including mason jars, painting, bandana pumpkins, and more! Ariel's artistic expertise and patient instruction helped us all become amazing crafters! We will miss her as she moves forward to greater things.
Ashley Goo (on right) is a second-year Nursing student with a passion for serving the elderly. She has enthusiastically contributed to planning ideas and listing supplies for our upcoming workshops. Stay tuned to see her lead fantastic projects!
Across Generations can plan many crafts with the support provided by Liberty University and SGA. We are incredibly blessed to work with an organization that supports student-led initiatives.
Questions?
We are happy to respond to your inquiries at our soonest convenience. Click below with your questions or interest in participating in our programs.
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