September marks the beginning of Intergenerational Month. During this time, people from varying age groups are encouraged to befriend, connect, and learn from each other.
This month, try electricity-free ways to connect with people from different generations. You’ll not only be forging new relationships but also helping the planet and cutting back on your electricity cost for the month.
Electricity-free activities
Use one or all of the following ideas for an unplugged Intergenerational Month that minimizes electricity cost and usage:
Write a letter
Slow down and take part in the lost art of letter writing. Exchange handwritten letters with someone from a different generation and forge a deeper connection than email or text could ever provide. Plus, who doesn’t love opening their mailbox and finding a note from someone special?
Play a board game
Memory©, Rummikub©, Checkers, Monopoly©, Trouble©, Chutes and Ladders©… the possibilities are endless, and so is the fun. A little friendly competition can create laughter, conversation, and a shared experience to reflect fondly on.
Take a walk
Go for a leisurely walk in nature and let the conversation energize you. In addition to promoting physical health, walking is a low-stress, low-pressure way to bond.
Make friends with a retiree
Making friends with a retiree is a great way to brighten a senior citizen’s day. If you listen carefully and ask questions, you’ll learn something new — and leave with a smile.
Share memories
Take turns describing meaningful memories from your past. Sharing stories can bridge generational gaps, reveal fascinating insights, and fuel interesting conversations.
Take a class together
Look for a mutually enjoyable class at your local community college, YMCA, or library. Experiencing a new subject together can help you connect and spark new interests.
Paint, draw, or color
If a formal class isn’t your cup of tea, get artistic through painting, drawing, or coloring together. These self-expression activities can help you relax, forget about your problems, and let creativity reign.
Play 20 questions
Get a conversation flowing by taking turns asking each other 20 questions about the other one’s life, interests, and preferences. You may learn you have more in common than you think. And the electricity cost for a good chat is $0.
Do a puzzle
Whether it’s a crossword, jigsaw, or other puzzle, solving something together will be entertaining and satisfying. It may also reveal surprising differences in how you approach and solve problems.
Read aloud
Take turns reading out loud from a new book (or old favorite). This activity is great because you’ll spend hours of cozy, quality time together during your reading sessions.
Have a dance party
Music is universal, so grab your battery-operated device and turn on music from both participants’ generations and boogey down. Dancing together to the oldies, punk rock, 90’s pop, and today’s hits is a joyful way to get together.
Garden
Planting, pruning, harvesting veggies, or even weeding in the garden can bring generations together in the Great Outdoors while producing something beautiful.
These are just a few of the many energy-free ways that people of all ages can get together during September’s Intergenerational Month — and all year! With some creativity and planning, we can all get back to connecting face-to-face without any electricity cost involved.
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