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STEP IN to 2020. What does that even mean? This year STEP grows from a project to a movement. And STEP ALWAYS welcome EVERYBODY to the table.
Read in this newsletter about:
- Growing our partnerships, like our clothing SWAP with Hot Toddy (scroll down for more info).
- Doing some fundraisers (yeah - Ethan Tucker!)
- STEP in Olympia and STEP UP in Victoria BC
- STEP TWO - what are those grannies up to now?
- A quiz - "How well do you listen?
How can YOU change the social norm of aging?
-Start a conversation with someone of another age.
-Join STEP with your time, your energy or a financial donation.
-Most of all, be open to the possibilities that all humans, not matter what race, religion, or economic status have value at any age.
Many thanks to you, our participants, supporters,
friends and families.
We could not STEP IN without you.
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STEP - Sharing
Teens & Elders Project
Olympia Senior Center
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STEP is an intergenerational movement inspiring people to bridge the generations through empowering conversations. Founded in 2014 by 12 teens and elders, STEP has changed the social norm of aging impacting over 500 people directly and an infinite amount through the rippling effect! A Programs of Distinction award winning program! Ages 13-25 and over 60.
When?
Third Saturday
every month
Doors open at 10:30,
Talk Story begins at 11:00-12:30
Where? Olympia Senior Center
222 Columbia Street
Olympia, Washington
Everyone is welcome, it's free. Donations gratefully accepted
Healthy snacks provided.
2020 dates:
Jan 18/Feb 15/Mar 21/Apr 19/May 16/June 20/July 18/Aug 15/Sept 19/Oct 17/Nov 21/Dec 19
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A sampling of STEP's recent conversations:
Getting to know you:
A little deeper:
- What makes you happy?
- What do you know about your family history?
- How do you ask for help? Does it come easily?
Going there:
What changes would you like to see in the world?
What do you know about Human Rights?
How has discrimination affected your life?
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Heartsparkle Players and STEP
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Do not miss the
Heart Sparkle
Players/STEP benefit!
When: Friday, February 14 7:30
Donation request: $7-$12. No one
turned
away!
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STEP OUT: Ethan Tucker Saturday April 11!
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STEP Fundraiser! Local boy, world musician Ethan Tucker stepping in and playing to help STEP.
Where : Octopas Cafe
414 East 4th Avenue
When? Saturday April 11,
Music starts at 8:30
Stay tuned for ticket information
Looking for sponsors, silent auction donations, and for you to show up, listen to great music and support your local good cause - STEP!
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The First Annual Great Olympia Clothing Swap
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STEP TWO and Hot Toddy are partnering for the First Annual Great Olympia Clothing Swap!
Bring a bag of clothes and $5 and go home with "new" clothes".
$10 gets you a bag to fill.
Focus on Women and femmes. Please do not bring any undergarments. Pick a pair of socks from the giant socks bin complimentary.
Proceeds to benefit STEP. See you there!
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SHARING TEENS & ELDER PROJECT
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STEP was granted the 2018 Program of Distinction Award from Generations United, Washington DC. "This designation (given to only 5 programs across the nation) serves as a US benchmark for intergenerational programs based on the criteria that underpin the effectiveness of high-quality programs."
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STEP TWO is a branch of STEP that has been gathering for gathering for 2 years! It is an opportunity to meet other women and to go into deeper conversation about the topics that affect us most...and have fun doing it! Everyone is welcome and new people come all the time. Free, though
donations gratefully accepted. You buy your own drinks, light appetizers provided. Show up - you will be glad you did. Here is my 93 year old mother-in-law sharing her wisdom!
WHEN:
First Sundays Winter hours
Doors open at 2:30/April back to 3:30
Talk Story begins at 3:00
2020 dates:
Jan 5/Feb 9-2:30/Mar 1-2:30/Apr 5/May 3/June 7/July 5/Aug 2/Sept 6/Oct 4/Nov 1/
Dec 6
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STEP
Up, Victoria BC Canada is happening! Students have been flooding in to hang out with the coolest elders in town. Welcome UVIC Psychology students! Here's what they had to say:
"We have similar journeys but just at a different time." - Grace
"I learned that every individual has something to say." - Sarena
"Today was inspiring and funny" I am feeling positive." - Patrick
"Everyone goes through a journey as humans." - Daniel
And from the elders:
"The youth are warm and very kind" They helped me find new views." - Phyllis
"It's great feeling talking to youth!" Ann
"Guess what?" They are people just like me and I'm just like them - just with a few more experiences." - Chris
"The youth have a very positive outlook and know what they need to do." - Freda
Thank you partners Kim at James Bay Activity Center and Emily at Volunteer Victoria. See you 4th Saturdays. Next up: Saturday, December 28 11:00-12:30.
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Alana talked with Ken (he is turning 100 this summer), Luella (an original pioneer woman) and her daughter Judy. Alana never wanted to move to another group on this day. The stories were so amazing! Thanks for strengthening our community.
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STEP founding member, Jack, recently passed. He touched so many young lives through the STEP program. Here here is with Amanda in our early days at Boardwalk Apartments. We miss your easy way and your wisdom.
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Listening Quiz - Answer each question with an always, sometimes or never.
1. I allow speakers to complete sentences before I speak.
2. I make sure I understand the other person's point of view before I respond.
3. I listen for the speaker's important points.
4. I try to understand the speaker's feelings.
5. I attempt to visualize my response before I speak.
6. I visualize the solution before speaking.
7. I am in control, relaxed, and calm when listening.
8. I use listening noises such as yes, gee, I see.
9. I take notes when someone else is speaking.
10. I listen with an open mind.
11. I listen even if the other person is not interesting.
12. I listen even if the other person is a moron.
13. I look directly at the person speaking.
14. I am patient when I listen.
15. I ask questions to be sure I understand the speaker.
16. I do not allow distractions to bother me when I listen.
GRADING INFORMATION
If you have mostly Always (14 to 16) you are an excellent listener.
If you marked 11 to 13 statements as Always you are a good listener but could use some help in a few areas.
If you marked Always for 7 to 10 statements, you are a fair listener.
If you marked Always for 4 to 6 statements, you are a poor listener. Less than 4 indicates an extremely poor listener and you need to brush up on your active
listening skills
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STEP published nationwide!
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Many Thanks to AARP for publishing the STEP project in the annual "Communities for All Ages". See page 86.
You can order your free copy at:
Read about STEP in these publications:
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