Generation Integration

Valentines Day Bingo!

2014-02-09T14:09:00.001-08:00

Today we visited Rockland Place for some fun bingo! Everybody had a great time and enjoyed the pleasant company and shared giggles! Overall, this was a very fun experience and everybody had a bunch of fun!

Everybody loves a talent show!

2014-01-22T08:17:00.001-08:00

The other day, we had a lovely afternoon with our elderly buddies at Forwood! Our buddies loved seeing such amazing talent and everyone was enjoying the show! There was plenty of poetry reading, singing and piano playing! Everyone there had a great time!

Hiya People!

2014-01-22T08:07:00.001-08:00

This past Sunday we had another event at Rockland. This event was an amazing social experience and all of the students had a wonderful time with their elderly buddies. There was plenty of cookies, smiles, and laughter as we reminisced on our pasts and discussed our hopes for our futures. Everyone had an awesome time!

AND WE WALKED ALL MORNING TO THE BEST LIVE MUSIC EVER

2013-12-01T13:49:00.001-08:00

Hi!

Sorry that it has been so long since we posted! Life has been so incredibly busy! Generation Integration participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's 2013. We had eight members come out and we had a blast. We raised around 500 dollars! A couple of weeks prior to this we had our orientation for 2013 and welcomed two awesome new members! Take a look at some of our photos and let people know about us!!

TOP SECRET! DO NOT READ UNLESS YOU'RE A MEMBER OF GENERATION INTEGRATION. loljk

2013-08-10T20:50:00.000-07:00

So our group is planning on walking for the Alzheimer's Association walk on October 19, 2013. We hope to spread awareness of how cruel this disease can be and help fight back. GI is planning on having a team and getting members of our own as well as others (family, friends, pets*) to join us on the walk. We will also be fundraising in order to help the ongoing research to find a cure for this disease. If anyone reading this would like to participate in this fantastic opportunity by wanting to donate to the cause or even join us, contact us at generationintegration11@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you!

*Pets may not be the best addition to the team.

Talent show + banquet

2013-08-10T20:40:00.000-07:00

A lot of things have occurred since the St. patrick's day social event at Rockland. Our group at Forwood had their talent show and we also had our Generation Integration Banquet in early June. Our groups from both nursing homes came to one place and talked with each other. Varsha and I handed out awards to everybody such as the best buddies award. Everyone had an awesome time and ate delicious food. I would post pictures of both events but uhm...well...the thing is that...okay I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE CHIP IS WITH ALL THE PICTURES. I'm sorry and once I find it, I'll put them up. Have an awesome day! :)

HEY EVERYBODY!!

2013-03-17T19:55:00.001-07:00

Today I was overwhelmed from my experience at Rockland Place. It was a brutal battle. A St. Patrick's Day social event was being held. Our team of teenagers decided that whatever we do, whether we stick together or split up,we were going to win...win everyone's heart, that is. Yes, we were outnumbered but it was no difficult task. We split up and everyone claimed a table. Every volunteer had to make sure the elderly sitting at the table were having the time of their life. Did everyone succeed? How about you take a look at the pictures and decide for yourself!

In case if you're still wondering who won, it was everyone! The teens involved in Generation Integration spent two hours(that's not enough, if you ask me) becoming acquainted with the elderly at Rockland while the elderly were happy with the company they had! They were all smiles today! This event couldn't have been any better!!

Hello Everybody! Long time no see!

2013-02-18T13:08:00.004-08:00

Generation Integration has been pretty busy lately! Besides having t-shirts for the group, we've had bingo events at Rockland and Forwood! Both of them were a success. The elderly and the volunteers had a lovely time! Now, the club is focusing on our next two events: A St. Patty's Day celebration at Rockland where the elderly and their buddies will get to know each other more and another talent show at Forwood!
Check out the pictures from the bingo event!

ROCKLAND!!!

FORWOOD!!

FORWOOD TALENT SHOW=SUCCESS!

2013-01-04T14:18:00.001-08:00

Talent Show Part 2 was great! Everyone performed beautiful pieces and the elderly loved it!

ROCKLAND TALENT SHOW.

2012-12-04T18:26:00.001-08:00

Hey guys! The volunteers of Generation Integration would like to wish everybody an early Merry Christmas and New Year's!
We had a great end of the year with numerous performances by the Rockland volunteers and the officers!! It was Rockland's first event and a huge amount of people were able to come(Volunteers and residents!) Poems and songs were performed and the residents had a blast. They enjoyed the fabulous social event.

OUR NEXT EVENTSSSS

2012-11-26T14:28:00.000-08:00

HEY EVERYBODY! LONG TIME NO SEE!

Our next two events are coming up and they're talent shows!! YAAAAAY! On December 2, we will have a talent show at Rockland and another one on December 9 at Forwood Manor.

P.S. Check out the pictures of the previous events!! The page has just been updated and they're fantabulousss :) :) :)

ROCKLAND=SUCCESS!

2012-09-14T12:07:00.003-07:00

Our group just had an orientation at Rockland with ten students and ten of the elderly. I can't believe how great it went! Everyone had a buddy and they were ecstatic. The boys got paired up with the boys, and the girls with the girls. (Pictures will be up soon!) The activities directors were so open and welcoming and so were the eldery! They wanted a friend and look what they got! US! WOOHOOOOOOOOO! We now have a total of 20 people in our club AND at two nursing homes. We even have branched out to middle schoolers and have them included too! Both sides showed much enthusiasm. A tour was given to the new buddies and they found out what they are able to do with their buddies such as baking, excercising, playing pool, watching a movie in their movie lounge, and even going on computers to explore the web. I can already say that this year will be one of our best! :)

Who are the board members of Generation Integration?

2012-08-26T18:17:00.000-07:00

Founder/president: Varsha Kripalu
Vice president: Jessica Patel
Secretary: Olivia Hiddeman
Treasurer: Sarah Fisher
Publicity Officer: Julia Parker

What's there to do with your buddy?

2012-08-26T18:14:00.003-07:00

play cards
play board games
play bingo
talk to them
help them with errands
help write letters to their loved ones
read
take walks
chat
listen to music
share stories
skydive*
eat with them
The possibilities are endless!

*Not always the best thing for the elderly. Please be careful. Actually, don't do it at all.

Basic Info

2012-08-26T17:49:00.002-07:00

How did Generation Integration start?

Varsha Kripalu, a high school student, had a personal project to accomplish for school. She decided she wanted to make it worthwhile and help the community. She decided to set up a buddy program at a retirement home. She believed that no one should be without a friend, no matter what age. By recruiting some of her friends, her program was off to a great start! The program started in December 2011. The program has successfully held three events throughout the year where all the teens involved and the elder buddies gather and play games, perform, and more! Almost a year later, her program is a success and spreading to other nursing homes.

Which retirement homes have Generation Integration?

Currently, we have an ongoing program at Forwood Manor and Rockland Place.

How can YOU join?

If you are interested, please e-mail generationintegration11@gmail.com. You will be provided with more info on this amazing opportunity!