Popular Sage and Seekers program connects Waltham seniors with Bentley students

Waltham Connections for Healthy Aging is offering its Sages and Seekers program on Thursdays from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Stanley Senior Center. Enrollment is still open for the course, which begins on Feb. 12.

Sage and Seekers is a free eight-week program designed to foster intergenerational connections between Waltham seniors and Bentley University students. 

Once a week, students (seekers) and seniors (sages) engage in structured, hour-long, one-on-one discussions. Through these conversations, both parties learn from each other and have an opportunity to examine issues and topics from different perspectives. The goals of the regular meetings are to promote community, trust and belonging. 

At the end of the experience, each Bentley student writes a reflective essay or tribute to the Waltham senior(s) with whom they’ve met. The writing is an important part of the program’s learning goals, which include listening and reflection skills.

Sage and Seekers is open to Waltham seniors 60+. Those interested should call the Council on Aging at 781-314-3499 and leave contact information.

The Council on Aging offers various social gatherings for seniors over 60 and their families at the Stanley Senior Center. See the February calendar for other upcoming events.