Intergeneration Celebration!

The Mission of Intergeneration Day, celebrated worldwide the first Sunday in October,  is to connect generations through communication, celebration, and education.   Creating an age-integrated community leads to a healthy community, where the strengths of one generation meet the needs of another. All generations grow in an appreciation for cultural heritages, traditions, histories and values. 

Intergeneration Foundation combats age-segregation world-wide in the sponsorship of Intergeneration Day, starting Intergeneration Week. Intergeneration Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October, but any day can be Intergeneration Day!  Start planning now for Intergeneration Day, Sunday, October 4, 2009. 

Our focus for 2009 is "Intergeneration Day Means Libraries."  Libraries were a cornerstone of our democracy and are even more important in the information age. The vibrant, multidimensional libraries of today have gone way beyond the concept of our founding fathers. Libraries bring generations and communities  together.  Children, teens, and adults of every age are using their local libraries in increasing numbers, not only to enjoy the printed page, but to hear stories, explore new technologies,  discuss books and movies,  learn a new craft, and volunteer.  Any day, any week, any month can and should be about connecting generations, and libraries do this every day.  Does your local library offer exciting, multi-generational programs or events?  Let us know about it!  We will publicize your great library on our web site.  Email Marie Ballard. 

Palisades at Broadmoor Park received the 2008 Intergeneration Day Means Business Award. Jeff Dunn and Associates, in collaboration with Dr. Sara Qualls, has created a unique environment for seniors integrating the latest research and doctoral gerontology  candidates.

Dr. Sara Qualls, Marie Ballard, Jeff Dunn, Ryan Dunn, Toby Gannett, Rylie, Cory, and Brady

More Photos of IG Day 2008

Stories are pouring in from around the world of Intergeneration Day  successes!   All Souls Unitarian Church held a truly intergeneration service with multi-generational families participating in a glorious musical service.  The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Quartet generously gave of their time and talents with 3 concerts held at retirement communities. Cheyenne Place, a senior resident community, celebrated  its third annual  Intergeneration Fun Day with a picnic, face painting, horse backing riding  and costumes.  Kapiti Coast, New Zealand, created art, music, and meals. Elders and youngsters danced together, laughed together  and shared ideas. With wit and humor civic leaders and students debated the topic "To Be Old and Wise You First Must Be Young and Stupid." View more of Kapiti Coast District Council Intergeneration Day Celebration.  

Please send us your pictures and stories of intergeneration celebrations, large or small.  We'd love to post them on our web site. 





38 states have endorsed Intergeneration Day.  Help us make it a truly national event.  If you represent an organization in one of the states where we are still seeking endorsement (Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky,  Louisiana, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.) and would like to co-sponsor a request for endorsement,  please contact us now.