Sages & Seekers

Program Overview

Sages & Seekers is an 8-week experiential-learning program in which Seniors (Sages), work one-on-one with teenagers (Seekers). After two introductory meetings, the Sages and Seekers work in pairs, and for the next four weeks the Seekers interview Sages about their lives. The purpose of these interviews is for each Seeker to gather information, used to compile a personal essay, a "Chronicle", honoring the life of the Sage. The last two weeks are formal presentations of these essays, to the entire group. At the end of each presentation, the Sage is awarded a rose and a copy of their Seeker’s essay. In creating this rapport between different generations, myths and stereotypes are dispelled, and ageism is diminished. Both Sage and Seeker have the possibility of cultivating a rich relationship as a result of these activities, strengthening them as individuals, as well as building community.