Connecting generations to senior living community

Highlighting the importance of community, the Manse on Marsh, an independent and assisted living community in San Luis Obispo, has created a program called “Learn from Me, Learn from You.”

The purpose of the program is to connect the greater community of the Central Coast with its own senior living community.

The Manse invites various groups to participate in activities and seminars as part of an exciting and engaging life-long learning program.  The first, and current group, interacting with the “Learn from Me, Learn from You” program is Motions Academy of Dance from Atascadero.

The intergenerational experience between the two groups is all about dance, movement, and mentorship opportunities. Instructor Kellie Adams led the group where both the youth from Motions Academy of Dance and the residents from the Manse followed in step with traditional ballet moves and techniques.

Learning from one another is the purpose of “Learn from Me, Learn from You.”  So, while the Manse residents participated in a ballet lesson and show, the seniors will in turn host consecutive weekends where they will teach three different games including dominoes, bridge and Rumikub.

An exciting aspect about this particular program is that after the teaching has concluded, the sharing will continue, as the two groups will take in a performance at a local venue such as the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”#FF3399″ class=”” size=””]“With this program, ‘Learn from Me, Learn from You,’ we are creating an opportunity for our residents to share their life experiences from the inside out,” said Director of Network Development Christopher Funke. “Ultimately, it’s a win-win for everyone involved.”[/pullquote]

For more information, contact the Manse on Marsh at 541-5222.