*Inspired by an activity choice in the GSUSA 1980s program for Across Generations
Sometimes, making a friend means meeting someone whose life has been very different from yours and discovering how much you can learn and share together. Older adults in nursing homes or senior centers have amazing stories, favorite memories, and songs from long ago. You’ll visit one of these friends at least twice and spend time getting to know them.
At each visit, you’ll share something from your life, like pictures of your family, pets, or favorite places. You’ll also learn about their past, and maybe even trade songs from different generations!
Take Action
Friendship Visit Worksheet:
Step 1: Visit Two Times
- [ ] I visited on these dates:
Visit #1: __________________________
Visit #2: __________________________
Step 2: Talk and Share
At your visits, you can do one or more of these:
☐ Ask about her life (childhood, school, family, favorite things)
☐ Share pictures from your own life (bring drawings or photos!)
☐ Teach her a song that kids love today
☐ Learn a song from her childhood
☐ Talk about hobbies, games, holidays, or favorite foods
Step 3: Song Swap
If you traded songs, write them here:
- Song I taught: __________________________
- Song I learned: __________________________
Step 4: Memory Moment
Create or record something to remember your visits:
☐ Make a thank-you card
☐ Write about your new friend
☐ Draw a picture of you together
☐ Something else: __________________________
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