The Low Entropy Foundation has been awarded funding through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program to deliver Bridging Generations, an 8-week intergenerational program connecting youth (ages 16–24) and seniors (55+).
About the Program:
Bridging Generations is designed to bring together youth and seniors in meaningful 1:1 partnerships to share life experiences, build relationships, and foster mutual understanding.
Through guided conversations, storytelling, and shared activities, seniors are invited to pass on wisdom, skills, and lived experience, while youth have the opportunity to learn, help teach technology skills, ask questions, and gain perspective from older generations in their community.
The program creates a welcoming and supportive environment where participants can connect across generations, reduce social isolation, and build a stronger sense of community.
Who Can Participate?
Bridging Generations is open to:
- Youth ages 16–24 who are interested in learning from and connecting with seniors
- Seniors aged 55+ who are interested in sharing their life experiences, skills, and stories
What to Expect:
- Participants will be paired one youth with one senior
- Weekly sessions over an 8-week period
- Guided conversations, themed activities, and mutual contributions from both seniors and youth
- Opportunities for storytelling, creativity, and shared learning, contributing to a final “Wisdom Book” that captures insights and reflections gathered throughout the program
- Moments from the program may be captured through photography, audio, or video to support storytelling, program documentation, and community sharing
- A supportive and inclusive group environment
Program Details:
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Format: Weekly in-person sessions
- Focus: Intergenerational connection, mentorship, storytelling, and community building
- Date: Summer 2026
Applications for both youth and seniors will be opening soon.
Program Coordinator: Melissa Faraguna
Questions can be emailed to: melissa@lowentropy.org
Applications for both youth and seniors will be opening soon.
Program Coordinator: Melissa Faraguna
Questions can be emailed to: melissa@lowentropy.org