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LINK-ages consists of school and community people committed to expanding intergenerational activities in the DeForest area since 1992. Its mission is to develop and support programs and activities in the schools and community that mutually benefit students, families, and older adults.
Meetings are held monthly during the school year.
LINK-ages Committee
Karen Laufenberg, Community Volunteer
Cheryl Ksobiech, Cornerstone Community Center
Christa Tollefson, DeForest Area Public Library
Kathy Williams, School/Community Relations Coordinator, DASD
Laura Kruschek,Seventh Grade English/Language Arts Teacher, DAMS
High School National Honor Society Student Representative(s)
Mission:
To develop intergenerational programs of mutual benefit in meeting the needs of students, families, and older persons in the DeForest Area community.
Long-Range Goals:
To support the school district in strengthening its community collaboration efforts.
To expand opportunities for mutually beneficial interaction between youth and older persons.
To promote one-to-one relationships between students and older persons.
To support development of activities which promote lifelong learning.
To increase understanding of the aging process.
Sampling of LINK-ages Committee Activities
Sampling of Programs, past and present
Bingo Parties are held at the Cornerstone Community Center. With help from high school students, the event draws an enthusiastic crowd of all ages.
Documentary Project pairs 7th grade students with older adults. Students interview their partners and create electronic presentations.
The Annual Breakfast for Older Adults is held at the Cornerstone Community Center. LINK-ages Committee members and high school students serve food and host the event.
The DeForest Area Public Library offers intergenerational programming. This includes family programming such as Concerts in the Park, along with senior outreach special events. Library programs and ongoing interest groups are open to everyone in the community.
High School Play/Musical Performance Receptions are hosted for play and musical performances each year.
Fall Festival at DeForest Area High School brings hundreds of youngsters to the building to enjoy treats and entertainment provided by high school organizations with scores of volunteers.
Senior Prom is held annually each spring at DeForest Area High School. Hosted by high school students, the prom invites older adults for an afternoon of dancing and fun.
