A Rogers Park group connecting LGBTQ+ seniors and youth aims to develop stronger relationships between the two age groups so they can learn from each other. The LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project began in 2019 after organizers found a disconnect between the generations. 'There was a lack of contact between elder and younger LGBTQ+ people,' said Adam Greteman, the group's co-founder.
'It serves, I think, kind of like being around nieces and nephews and grandchildren.'For the past five years, participants collaboratively created art in small intergenerational groups 'I think it's momentous because it doesn't happen very often,' said Greteman. 'So having the opportunity for younger and older LGBTQ+ members to think and learn about what's going on in the world, both historically and temporarily, is an awesome educational opportunity.