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Fall 1996 Volume 11 Number 1Continuance is a quarterly newsletter funded by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. It is a collaborative project of the 34 Higher Education Cooperation Act partners in Illinois Contents
Front PageAnniversary celebration sets new goals for the intergenerational movement in IllinoisAn enthusiastic crowd of 290 individuals assembled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Illinois Intergenerational Initiative. The participants represented generations from 8 to 92. The keynoters also reflected the multigenerational composition of the conference. Margaret Dixon, President of AARP, KayT Norris, Baldwin Elementary School, Quincy; Paula Wolff, Chicago State University, and Maralee Lindley, Director, Illinois Department on Aging, shared the speakers platform. KayT Norris brought instant dialogue when she asked the audience to tell each other why they were wonderful. Margaret Dixon applauded Illinoisans for their impressive intergenerational efforts ands shared some of her memorable experiences about her grandchildren. Chime Choir Delights AudienceThe intergenerational Chime Choir played, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," and "Daisy," while the crowd sang along. The Intergenerational Chime Choir, a partnership between Tamarack Retirement Home in Palatine and Kimbal Hill Elementary School, Rolling Meadows, brings young people and older adults together to make music and learn more about each other. The group enriched the conference with their music and by involving all in the singing. They closed the morning plenary with everyone in the audience singing "Let There Be Peace on Earth." Pioneer Award WinnersJeanne Bradner, Director of the Illinois Commission on Community Service, was one of 26 who received the Pioneer Award during the 10th Anniversary Conference. Bradner received the award for her impressive intergenerational contributions. Her famous words of wisdom for starting programs are "Just Ask." She was also given a the Harriet Naylor Distinguished Member Service Award from the International Assoc. for Volunteer Admin. during its recent meeting in Calgary, Canada. Page TwoWhat Are the Intergenerational Trends?The following trends and wisdom were suggested during the 10th Anniversary Conference of the Illinois Intergenerational Initiative. Thank you to the chairs and presenters for their impressive efforts. 1. Intergenerational InformationTrend: The key word is change. As we experience changes in the ways information is gathered and disseminated, the challenge, perhaps even the responsibility, for those on the cutting edge is to "pull along" those with less access to the new technology. Chair: Jeanne Simon, National Commission on Libraries and Information Sciences; Panel Members: Joan Wood, Pekin Public Library; Loretto Cowhig, Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging; and Carol Morrison, Retired Librarian, DuPage Library System. 2. Grandparenting Is an Art and ScienceTrend: The grandparenting role is one that is continually changing and has a different shape depending on the proximity of grandchildren and the amount of responsibility grandparents assume. Grandparents will be challenged to find ways to be with their grandchildren. Chair: Anthony Traxler, SIUE, Edwardsville; Helene Block, Emerita, Oakton Com. College, and Maralee Lindley Director, IDOA. 3. CongregationsTrend: Congregations will lead the way in promoting quality intergenerational experiences for all ages. They will play a greater role in the community as catalysts bringing organizations together for the good of the community. Chair: Marilyn Hennessy, President, Retirement Research Foundation, Sr. Janet Budde, St. Vincent de Paul Senior Services, Chicago, and Jim Ellor, National Louis University, Wheaton. 4. School to WorkTrend: Older adults are being sought for their advice and competence in helping young people think about careers and act on those ideas. Chair: Diana Robinson, Associate Superintendent for Business, Community and Family Partnerships, Illinois State Board of Education; Harriet Gross, Professor Emeritus, Governors State University; Bernard Dawson, Retired superintendent, Chicago; William Stewart, ISU; Jack Houston, Houston Associated, Matteson; and students, Aaron Sweeney, Nick Katrichas, and Marcus Blossum, Rich Township High School. 5. Using It or . . . Losing ItTrends: Communities will find an increased readiness among young people and older adults to get involved in the community. The key is--Just Ask! Chair: Margaret Hastings, Illinois Institute of Medicine, Chicago; Tom Jones, Southeast Atlas Center for the Elderly, Chicago; Russ Marineau, HURRAH, Naperville; Ryan Koehl, Student Body President, ISU, Normal. 6. From the Teachers ViewTrend: Teachers find that something if often missing in the lives of their students--an older person and an understanding of the aging process--at all ages. Chair: Ed Pultorak, President Elect, IL. Assoc. of Teacher Educators, SIU, Joliet; Judy Rubenstein, Beebe School, Naperville; Carol Williams, Algonquin School, Chicago Heights; Carol Tice, Teaching/Learning Communities; Ann Arbor, MI. 7. Intergenerational UnderstandingTrend: The first and the most arduous challenge in promoting understanding between generations is just getting them together. Chair: Frank Sorenson, State Director, Illinois AARP and Emeritus, Western Illinois University, Macomb; Students from Kimball Hill Elementary School, Rolling Meadows, and Seniors from Tamarack Residence, Palatine. The Olympics Celebrated at Our World Day CareOlder adults and young children shared the Olympic spirit by passing the torch and participating in games. Joy Paeth, Director, said the residents, children and staff helped plan this momentous and timely activity in O'Fallon on September 19. Page ThreeWhat Are the Intergenerational Trends (cont)Sessions Reflect Trends and Wisdom8. Basics of Intergenerational ProgrammingTrend: Program participants are interested in giving duty they also want to see outcomes, i.e. how their contributions are making an impact. Chair: Georgia Selman, Bloom Township Youth Programs; Jeanne Bradner, Director, Illinois Commission for Community Service. 9. Connection PowerTrend: Coalitions will become less formalized and based, to a greater extent, on communication and common projects. Many coalitions will meet physically only once or twice each year. Chair: C.J. Sizemore, Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Champaign; KayT Norris, Baldwin Elementary School, Quincy and Carla Gosney, RSVP, John Wood Community College, Quincy; Michelle Hunton, Chaplin, Federal Correctional Institution, Pekin; Mike O'Donnell, Director, East Central IL AAA, Bloomington. 10. Activities that work for nursing homes and preschoolTrend: Successful intergenerational day care programs will incorporate training that produces staff who are knowledgeable and comfortable with both young and old. Chair: Cathy Demetrio, National Louis University, Multigenerational Projects, Highland Park; Joy Paeth, Our World, O'Fallon; Judy Huntly, Early Start, Matteson School. Matteson; and Beverly Gulley, President, Postsecondary Early Childhood Educators, SIUC, Carbondale. 11. Service and Learning Is the AnswerTrend: Service and learning will become more closely connected to workforce preparation. Chairs: Jim Zabel, Project Director, Learn and Serve, Illinois Resource Center, Des Plaines; Shawn Sweeney, Director, Campus Compact, Illinois State University, Normal; and Barbara Kurth, Teacher, Field School, Northbrook; and 8th Graders: Debbie Marks, Lanita Joseph, and Mike Zoneka, Field Middle School, Northbrook; Leah Blakely, Growing Together, Southeast Case Management Unit, Lutheran Social Services, Chicago; Will Kozlowski, Teacher, Hersey High School, Arlington Heights. 12. The Basics of Tutoring and MentoringTrend: The key to ongoing tutoring and mentoring programs is a service infrastructure. Chair: Dan Bassill, CEO, Tutoring/Mentoring Connections; Maxine Duster, Tutoring and Mentoring Specialist, Chicago; Rene Tucker, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Chicago; Art Spooner, Cluster Tutoring Program, Chicago; and John Schmidt, After School Action. 13. New Ways to Involve Older Adults on CampusTrend: Older adults are the sleeping giants in promoting retention and success in postsecondary education. Chair: Beth Hart, Institute for Learning in Retirement, Northwestern University; Bob Crane and Dotty Troop, Academy for LifeLong Learning, Lincoln Land Community College; Lucille Davis, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health and Community Volunteers, Chicago State University; Norma Ashbrook, William Stewart, and Ryan Koehl, Senior Scholars, Illinois State University. 14. Promoting Safe CommunitiesTrend: The notion that older adults are fearful and isolated in their homes is not always true. Older adults are providing leadership to make communities and neighborhoods safe and involving young people in the process. Chair: Tim Krieger, Director, Illinois Corporation for National and Community Service, Chicago; Kwame John R. Porter, Joint Community Policing Task Force, Chicago; Larry Crow, Vista Supervisor, Chicago Alliance for Neighborhood Safety, Chicago; Arnold Mireles, Project Uno, Chicago. "Young and old have much in common. For example, we both love to cause consternation with the middle generation.". . . . Banjo. Page FourWondrous Things Are Happening in Education Family History Enhances Basic SkillsFamily history development has many positive outcomes according to Pat Bearden and Yolanda Simmons, sisters and teachers in the Chicago Public Schools. Several years ago they wrote their family history and realized that the process had great potential to help students personalize history, develop research and critical thinking skills, and bring the community into the school. four schools have adopted the family history curriculum where students look at their roots, conduct interviews, and place themselves and their ancestors in the continuum of history. Development of a family history program enhances skills in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies. It's fantastic to be a teacher!The students at the Field School in Northbrook report, "We are teaching senior citizens in our community to use computers. They come to our classroom, we introduce ourselves and each of us has a computer partner. First we play games so they will become familiar with the computers, then we help them design stationery, and last we evaluate the experience." Barbara Kurth, a language arts teacher for this exemplary Learn and Serve project, is enthusiastic. "The students learn about aging, they write letters, identify the perceptions of age in magazines, on TV, and among peers, and they get into the shoes of a teacher. The senior citizens look to the students as mentors." New Programs Cooperative PartnersThe Lydia Home in cooperation with the RSVP program at Hull House and Human Technologies developed a program that builds self esteem. Young foster care children are paired with a mentor and spend time learning some basic social skills and improve self esteem. The program started last summer and will continue for 6 months. For further information, contact Melinda Woods, 312-243-8848. New Intergenerational Volunteer Program LaunchedDistrict 205 in Elmhurst kicked off its district volunteer program this Fall according to Val Stewart, Coordinator. Volunteers were invited to help in a variety of tasks in all twelve Elmhurst public schools. There are great opportunities to work with children to practice reading, writing, or mathematics, or sharing a special skill or life experience. "My goal is to get a good match between the volunteer and the teacher or staff member who needs assistance," reported Ms. Stewart. Last fall a survey was conducted and 200 teachers said they were interested in the program. Contact Val Stewart, Elmhurst Public Schools, 355 W. St. Charles St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, 630-993-8863, FAX: 630-993-8862, E-Mail: vstewart@kiwi.dep.anl.gov Page FiveA Hearty Thank You to All Who Helped with the ConferenceStudents from Rich East High School were paired with Foster Grandparents of FamilyCare Services, Chicago and helped orient and usher for the 10th Anniversary Conference. They directed individuals to the appropriate room and offered a cheerful "Good Morning" to all. Planning CommitteeDan Bassill, Cabrini Connections; Keith Chase-Ziolek, Ralph Cianchetti, AARP; Cathy Demetrio; Carol Gaetjens, NEIU; Evelyn Gooden, AARP; Harriet Gross, Governors State University; Tim Krieger, Corporation for National and Community Service; Jacquelyn Mattfeld, NEIU; Joyce Palmquist, Barringtron Area Council on Aging; Shawn Sweeney, Campus Compact/ISU; Mary Walsh, IL. Assoc. of School Boards; Kay Woelfel, Palatine School District #15; Jeanne Flynn, Illinois State Library; Sally Petrone, Third Age; Naomi Fowler, Illinois Elderhostel; Mary Selinski, Illinois Department on Aging; Phillip Rowell, Champaign; C.J. Sizemore, Mental Health and Devel. Disabilities; Robert Hawkins, SIUE; Ruppert Downing, UIUC; and Joan Wood, Pekin Public Library. Local arrangementsKay Conant, and Susan Merry, Foster Grandparents/Family Care Services, Chicago; Harriet Gross, Governors State University; Georgia Selmon, Bloom Township Youth Services; Leon Zalewski, Governors State University; Thomas Ryan, cand Susan Merry, Foster Grandparents/Family Care Services, Chicago; Harriet Gross, Governors State University; Georgia Selmon, Bloom Township Youth Services; Leon Zalewski, Governors State University; Thomas Ryan, community Consolidated School; Joan Melling, Prairie State College; Martha Tabour, Mary Donahue, and Shelly Jimenez; Ted Center, Governors State University.Thanks to the Chime Choir Thanks to the Chime Choir and Karen Moore, Conductor, and Students from Kimball Hill School: Natalie Kopcinski, Kim Martini, Zach Wolek, Brian Delaney, Aaaron Groves, Jessie Stoop, Samantha Lefebvre, Ryan Elatkin, Beverly Crow, Beth Barnes, Marcus Brightwell, and Casey Rodrigez. Tamarack Residents: Key Heilman, Edith Jarvis, Ruth Shaffer, Marie Hince, Rose Goldstein, H. Solenberger, G. Modjeske, Emma Seidel, Carl Foster, Rosie Brown, Elsie Roberts, Barbara Glass, Harry Voegel, & Adele DeRosier. A half wall of beautiful artwork greeted conference attendees. The artwork was provided by the Northeast Illinois AAA from their Intergenerational Art and Essay contest which was a part of the Senior Lifestyle Expo held last May. Conferences are like climbing mountainsPreparing for a conference can be very stressful. My oldest son Tony, in Seattle, sensed my stress just before the conference. He sent me an E-mail message saying "One needs a little stress and tension because it makes the mountains we climb all the more beautiful when we reach the top." "You also need a little humor," he said. "Picture a couple of seaweed farmers who are out on the ocean, off shore a way, but within earshot. After a long season with no harvest they come across the mother lode of marine plant life, and began to shout the name of what they found at the top of their lungs, dancing about on the deck. Someone on land saw the manic behavior and called the Coast Guard who arrived on the scene in record time. The rescue crews got to the boat as the farmers are still dancing about happily yelling KELP! KELP! KELP! Jane Angelis, Editor. Page SixPioneer Award RecipientsIndividuals and representatives of organizations received the Pioneer Award for their contributions to the intergenerational movement in Illinois. OrganizationsFrom the very beginning, in 1986, we have been blessed by the involvement of individuals and organizations who have lent their vigorous support. We recognize the continuity and spirit of their commitment. First and foremost, grateful appreciation is extended to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for funding this project for the last 10 years through a Higher Education Cooperation Act grant. Director Maralee Lindley continues the IL Department on Aging's 10-year commitment to intergenerational efforts. She has provided strong leadership through the Illinois READS Program and the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Task Force. Wayne Sampson, Director of the Illinois Association of School Boards, has been a stalwart supporter of intergenerational efforts in schools. A recent IASB intergenerational series, Generations Working Together, is an example of this team effort. Ted Sanders, as the Superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education in 1986 had no hesitation at all when asked to involve his organization in intergenerational efforts. (Superintendent Sanders is now the President of Southern Illinois Univ.) The Id Sanders, as the Superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education in 1986 had no hesitation at all when asked to involve his organization in intergenerational efforts. (Superintendent Sanders is now the President of Southern Illinois Univ.) The IL State Board of Education has provided support since 1986. Last year a joint study was conducted to determine the attitudes of principals and superintendents about involving older adults in their classroom's information. The IL PTA has bee IL PTA has been a special partner during the last 10 years beginning with ARlene Zielke, and continuing through the leadership of Gretchen McDowell, Joan Cosgrove, Caralee Caplan, and the current president, Betty Durbin.tate Library was the first organization to print a definitive piece on the IL Intergenerational Initiative and has consistently supported intergenerational ventures in libraries throughout Illinois. Director Bridget Lamont has demonstrated her special commitment to intergenerational projects throughout the state. The Illinois Community College Board beginning with David Pierce and continuing in the administrations of Cary Israel, Geraldine Evans, and the interim director, Ivan Lach, envisioned the potential of involving older adults in community colleges. They have consistently supported intergenerational involvement and have established a coalition called LIFELONG Learning and Service in Community Colleges. Early PioneersHelene Block started intergenerational programs at Oakton Community College and has been a leader in developing Grandparent Support Groups. Anthony Traxler is Director of Gerontology at SIUE in Edwardsville and has been a strong advocate of intergenerational efforts, particularly with Gerontology students. Naomi Fowler is the Director of Illinois Elderhostel and has been an impressive resource for the IL Intergenerational Initiative. She was one of the original intergenerational pioneers and has continued her support in many was such as performing the narrative for the video, "I Choose to Die of Old Age." Page SevenPioneer Award Recipients (cont)Early PioneersChris Merrifield, an intergenerational advocate since 1986, was instrumental in beginning the LIFELONG Coalition of community colleges who provide programming for older adults. Penny Neale, Programs for Older Adults, Belleville Area College, has provided a model for how senior centers can easily include intergenerational programs as an integral part of their services to older adults. The Retirement Research Foundation, led by President Marilyn Hennessy, is well known for nurturing news ideas and cutting edge projects. The Illinois Intergenerational Initiative is grateful to the Retirement Research Foundation for their critical role as sounding board in the early years and for funding that helped stabilize the organize Retirement Research Foundation, led by President Marilyn Hennessy, is well known for nurturing news ideas and cutting edge projects. The Illinois Intergenerational Initiative is grateful to the Retirement Research Foundation for their critical role as sounding board in the early years and for funding that helped stabilize the organization. Intergenerational Volunteer Network. She has been involved with creative ventures such as Carry Out Caravan and intergenerational activities through the RSVP Program at John Wood Community College. Tyrone Ward, currently a children's librarian with the Chicago Public Library, developed an oral history project with the Initiative. He gave his lunch hour once a week over the course of a year, to share experiences with young and old at Rockwell Gardens and Grant Elementary School in the near west side. C.J. Sizemore is the Interstate Compact Coordinator for the Illinois Dept. of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. He has led the effort to survey state agencies and find out how they can become more intergenerational. Bob Hawkins, Emeritus SIUE, has promoted intergenerational communication during his tenure as professor and as a retiree. He continues to actively support intergenerational ventures and coalitions. An avid cyclist and international traveler, Bob always finds time to give back to the community and young people in particular. Short History--IL Intergen'l InitiativeJust 10 years ago, in 1986 the first statewide intergenerational retreat was held at Allerton Park in Monticello. The 2 1/2-day meeting served to begin a dialogue between 50 representatives of organizations representing education, aging, volunteerism, youth, and human services. The result was a state plan calling for creating an awareness of the benefits of intergenerational ventures and promoting the development of programming. A Higher Education Cooperation Act proposal was submitted to the IL Board of Higher Education and was funded. Page EightThe FutureThe future for intergenerational programming is represented by individuals who will lead us into the next millennium. The Future for Intergenerational Programming*Youth leadership in intergenerational teams. *Personal and civic responsibility. *Schools embracing the community. *Empowered youth and older adults. *Strengthening the infrastructure of service and learning. KayT Norris is a fifth grader who has started a coalition in Quincy to involve her peers and older adults from the RSVP program. KayT's leadership is impressive and reminds us that a future with solutions to problems involves tapping the wonderful resources offered by young people in Illinois. Leah Blakely is Director of the Growing Together Literacy Project (Lutheran Social Services) in Chicago which connects young people to help senior citizens with their reading. Leah's commitment to youth and her ability to help them assume individual responsibility is a needed action for the intergenerational movement. John Conyers, Superintendent from District 15 in Palatine believes that older adults should be an integral part of every school and he has vigorously supported Generations Exchange, a program that involves older adults as volunteers in exchange for tax credit. He looks to schools as a place where seniors both active and frail can find a place for involvement, caring, and children who value their talents. Mary Walsh is a board member of the Illinois Association of School Boards and chair of Bridging Generations, a coalition of leaders from aging and education organizations who share information and find common ground. this is the way of the future. Donald Weber, Superintendent of District 203 in Naperville, understands the great impact of involving older adults in the schools. The HURRAH program, Happy Upbeat Recycled Retirees Actively Helping is a great example of how older community residents can play an active and important role in their neighborhood schools. Community responsibility brings involvement. in teams to solve public problems, is an idea tat is timely, important, and must become and integral part of the intergenerational movement. Working as dynamic duos teams can improve our environment, remove the reasons that people of all ages turn to drugs and gangs, and bring back individual responsibility. Hope for the Children: A Project for the FutureHope for the Children, an intergenerational housing and foster care project in Rantoul, has received significant national publicity. First, they appeared on Ted Koppel's "Nightline," and in the November issue of Family Circle, the project is prominently featured. Congratulations!! Page NineLegacies from Leaders in Education and Aging. . . Their Work ContinuesAnn Gale, a retired principal, dedicated her retirement years to working in the public schools for the Chicago Dept. on Aging. Her dream was that an aging education curriculum would be established in the Chicago Public Schools. Mildred Wilson, Program Manager for Region V Administration on Aging, was involved in developing the first organized intergenerational effort in Chicago. In 1981, she convened a group to form the Metropolitan Chicago Intergenerational Committee in Effingham for 30 years. In that time she joyfully served countless older adults and children bringing them together and helping them to understand the importance of family. Reggie Kane worked tirelessly for intergenerational efforts through the IL PTA. she was a strong advocate of long distance grandparents visiting their grandchildren at least every three months. Bill Westberg was an accomplished innovator and nurturer. As State Director of AARP, he worked with the Illinois PTA to establish the aging/education coalition that has become a forum for intergenerational issues. Bill also led the Women's Initiative in Illinois and established a retired faculty mentoring program at SIUC. Phyllis Pinkerton had an exceptional career as the Executive Director of the East Central IL AAA since 1972. Under her direction, community programs on aging and senior services have grown and prospered. She has been a strong advocate on behalf of older adults, a leader in the aging network, and an intergenerational supporter. She was a delegate to the 1981 and the 1995 White House Conferences on Aging. She exemplified great courage and perseverance during her long illness. Arthur Quern was a creative and innovative Chair of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. In 1991, he sent a letter to the Illinois higher education community with the message, "Acting on priorities means that we put our priorities behind those things most important to our mission." This was the rationale for P*Q*P* Priorities, Quality, and Productivity. The P*Q*P* concept received acclaim by many in Illinois and was featured in a special publication by the Education Commission of the States. Mr. Quern was committed to service. In a recent speech, he told a story about his daughter and how her professional life was changed through service. He said that service will become increasingly important as a way of involving people in their communities as technology tends to promote isolation. Page TenCoalition NewsBuilding Coalitions by Terry Platner, YMCA, BloomingtonIn the past, one of the great benefits of living in a community was the intermix of the generations. The seniors and the youth of a community were able to support each other and pass wisdom back and forth. In today's world, the generations have become more and more separated, resulting in increased alienation between all members of a community. We know that, today, most children do not have regular, ongoing contact with either their grandparents or any members of the senior community. This is a tremendous loss to us all. Last spring, a group of representatives from various social service agencies in McLean County (RSVP, PATH, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Project Success, Heartland Coalition, District 87, STAR Literacy, and Unit 5) got together to brainstorm ways to bring the seniors in McLean County into greater contact with children in McLean county Schools. A number of ideas were proposed to increase interaction between seniors and children. The STAR Literacy "Be A STAR! READ!" program was selected to be the "launch" for the program. STAR goes into many area schools throughout the school year. STAR involves a number of ideas were proposed to increase interaction between seniors and children. The STAR Literacy "Be A STAR! READ!" program was selected to be the "launch" for the program. STAR goes into many area schools throughout the school year. STAR involves seniors in a variety of ways including helping to run various activities, being a surrogate parent and reading to small groups of children in the classroom. Terry Plattner, 309-454-1451.rences in experience and perspectives and, two, recognize that the generations may have more in common than they often realize. The topics for October discussions were, "Family Life," "Sex, Gender and the Media," "Immigration," and "War and Peace." For further information, contact Joan Wood, Pekin Public Library, 309-347-7111. State Agency SurveyState agencies are conducting intergenerational surveys of the organizations during November and December. The purpose of the surveys is to identify information needs and the existence of programs and projects. A training session will be held in March to address the findings of the survey. For more information, contact C.J. Sizemore, DMHDD, Stratton Bldg, Springfield, IL 62777, 217-524-2525. Here Come the BoomersA symposium called "Here Come the Boomers," featured a lively discussion on the implications for community colleges as the boomers inch toward their elder years. Gary Davis, Executive Director, Illinois Community College Trustees Assoc., Janet Otwell, Regional Director, American Association of Retired Persons, and Sherwood Edwards, Professor of Sociology, College of DuPage, gave insights from the view of their organizations. Dr. William McCray was the chair for the meeting hosted by Sharon Brandwish Miller, Dean of Continuing Education and Margie Hamilton, Older Adults Institute, College of DuPage. The symposium was a part of the LIFELONG coalition: Learning and Serving in Community Colleges. Gene Verdu brought the meeting to order and helped frame the discussion. Following lunch, Helene Block Fields, Emerita, Oakton Community College, gave a timely presentation on Grandparent Support Groups. Lila Christensen presented and updated copy of the "Directory of Programs for Older Adults." Ivan Lach, Interim Director, ICCB, wrote the letter of introduction. The next meeting will be held in Springfield on February 18 at the Illinois Community College Board. For further information, contact Gene Verdu, 618-234-4410. Page ElevenComingNovember 15-16, Leadership Conference, Tutor/Mentor Connection and Cabrini Connections, Malcolm X College, Chicago, 312-467-22889. November 22-24, LIVE Leadership Conference, "Acting in Concert: Many Voices One Message," IL State Police Academy, Springfield, 309-438-8569. November 22-24, "Champions for Children," Joint Conference of the Illinois Assoc. of School Boards; Administrators; and Business Officials, Chicago, 217-528-9688. December 2, "Bridging Generations," AARP Regional Office, 9 a.m.-11a.m. December4-5, Senior Advocacy Conference: The conference will train aging network leaders to implement the Red Tape Cutter Program that helps older adults apply for benefits. Oakbrook, Call 309-829-2065. December 4-7, "Renewing Our Sense of Community," Nat'l Community Education Assoc., Minneapolis, 703-359-8973. December 10, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren State Task Force, Chicago, Sharon Stoltz, 312-427-8790. December 11, Wisconsin Intergenerational Network Annual Conference, Madison, 608-262-8083. December 12, "Wondrous Things Are Happening in Education," A Showcase of intergenerational programs presented by the Chicago Intergenerational Network, Chicago Public Schools, 1819 Pershing Rd., Brown Bag: 12:15-1:00, Meeting 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. January 8, 1997, State Agencies Survey Committee, Stratton Bldg, 3rd Floor Board Room, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. January 13, Illinois Coalition on Aging, East Central IL AAA, Bloomington, 10 a.m. February 17, 100th Anniversary of the National PTA, Ramada Hotel O'Hare. If you would like to be a sponsor, contributor, or founder, contact IL PTA, 901 S. Spring St., Springfield, 62704, 217-528-9617. February 18-20, Re-engineering Adult Education: Transforming Teaching by Technology, LifeLong Learning, San Diego, 619-642-8237. February 18, LIFELONG Coalition for Community Colleges, ICCbruary 18, LIFELONG Coalition for Community Colleges, ICCB, Springfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. coffee and networking. Schools and Communities Conference, Springfield, $80, call Myron Mason, 217-782-3810. March 14-18, "Vital Aging," National Council on the Aging and Generations United Annual Conference, 202-479-6991. March 19-22, "Coming Together to Create a Brighter Tomorrow," National Youth Leadership Council Annual Conference, Orlando, 612-631-3672, x 226. Making the Case for Service-Learning is a 12 min. video that demonstrates service-learning and how the methodology can be integrated into existing curricula to enhance student learning. NYLC, 612-631-3672 Back PageCheck Us Out!Try the Intergenerational Web Site! Here's how you can find us http://www.siu.edu/offices/iii |