Age-Friendly Athens County

Intergenerational storytelling helps strengthen connection, belonging, and understanding across generations, all important parts of building an age-friendly community.

During this free intergenerational storytelling workshop, participants will explore climate justice in Southeastern Ohio through poetry, performance, movement, and digital storytelling.

When: June 2. 3 and 4 from 10 AM–2 PM with Community sharing on June 4 from 5–6:30 PM
Where: Around Athens & Ohio University (locations TBD)

This workshop is facilitated by professional theatre-makers Lily Odekirk and Mateo Hernandez, along with OU Professor Sarah Ramey, in partnership with Ohio University Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts.

To sign up, email:
[email protected]
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Community Food Initiatives is hosting a Plant Start Giveaway & Potluck on Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at 94 Columbus Rd. in Athens (ACEnet). Rain date is May 21.

Access to fresh food, opportunities to gather, and spaces that bring people together all help make a community more age-friendly.