Club members, craft day
Creativity and connection, one visit at a time.
The Generational Club is a student-run volunteer group at Marriotts Ridge High School. Every month, our members visit local senior living homes to lead craft and painting activities designed to bring joy to residents living with dementia and help maintain fine motor skills. We're proud to partner with the Howard County Department of Aging.
Why We Visit
Isolation and the loss of fine motor skills are common challenges for older adults living with dementia. The Generational Club exists to bring color, company, and gentle hands-on activity into their week — one craft table at a time.
Connection
Real conversation and company while creating something together, one small table at a time.
Creativity
Guided painting and craft projects designed to be simple, calming, and enjoyable at any skill level.
Care
Activities are chosen with dementia-aware training and support fine motor skills, memory, and mood.
What We Do
Every visit is planned around what residents enjoy and what facility staff recommend.
| Craft & Painting Sessions | Regular visits to local senior living homes where members lead simple, guided art projects — no experience needed, for volunteers or residents. |
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| Motor Skills Workshops | Hands-on activities like painting, beading, and paper crafts, chosen to help residents maintain fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. |
| Facility Partnerships | We coordinate directly with facility staff and the Howard County Department of Aging to plan activities that are safe, welcoming, and dementia-friendly. |
Photos
A look at our craft sessions, painting days, and trainings, organized by activity below.
Meet the Club
The Marriotts Ridge student behind the Generational Club. More officer profiles will be added here as the club grows.
Our Partners
We're grateful to work alongside local organizations who help make our visits possible.
Howard County Department of Aging
Our visit schedule, activity planning, and volunteer training are coordinated with the Howard County Department of Aging and the senior living facilities we visit — so every craft session is safe, welcoming, and built around residents' needs.
Brighton Gardens of Columbia
One of the senior living communities our members regularly visit for craft and painting sessions with residents.
Winter Growth Assisted Living Center
Another senior living community our members regularly visit for craft and painting sessions with residents.
Four Steps to Your First Visit
Apply
A short form about yourself.
Train
A short orientation on dementia-aware engagement, co-led with the Howard County Department of Aging.
Get Matched
Paired with a facility visit team based on your availability.
Start Visiting
Show up, create, and connect — no art experience required.
One hour of your time makes more of a difference than you'd think.
No art experience needed — just a willingness to show up and create alongside our neighbors.