Wake Forest law students pair up with older adults for Intergenerational Lunch Bunch

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By Judie Holcomb-Pack When was the last time you shared a conversation over lunch with a young person you did not know? Even in families, the times older adults spend just talking with younger people may be brief and limited in depth. For Tara Ebrahimi, executive director of marketing and communication at Wake Forest School of Law, bringing together Wake law students and older adults to spend time in conversation was an interesting idea. “I applied for a grant through the Program for Leadership & Character at Wake Forest to hold this program,” Ebrahimi explained. “The grants are meant to support special projects that emphasize leadership, character, soft skills, etc. I conceived of the idea of the Intergenerational Lunch Bunch because people often find it challenging to connect with others who are different from them.” Ebrahimi reached out to Senior Services to participate in the program. “I wanted to create a space where Law School students, staff, and faculty could connect over a shared meal with seniors in the Winston-Salem community to: *Enhance verbal communication skills by engaging in meaningful conversations, ask thoughtful questions, and effectively express thoughts and ideas. *Cultivate respect for diverse viewpoints, backgrounds, and experiences. *Reflect on...

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