BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:562@kicmke.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T110000 DTSTAMP:20250930T010240Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/light-up-a-life-lanterns-for-seniors-2025/ SUMMARY:Light up a Life: Lanterns for Seniors DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR YOUR DESIRED SESSION BELOW\nGet ready to spread so me light and love! Kids will use their creativity to make one-of-a-kind la nterns out of upcycled materials with the help of staff at Cloud 9 Worksho p. \n\nKIC kids will bring their light and these lanterns to older adults at a local assisted living or nursing home in November for apple cider\, s tories and connection. We hope you can join us then as well to deliver you r lantern! This project is a fun way for families to craft together\, shar e smiles\, and brighten the lives of our senior friends.\nActivities\nWe w ill kick off our time together reading an engaging story featuring older c haracters that highlight the wisdom\, joy and value of intergenerational f riendships. Next\, kids and their caregivers will get to work creating the lanterns. \nImpact\nThis project will help our kids understand how even s mall gestures can remind older adults that they are seen\, valued and cele brated.\nWhen &\; Where\nTuesday\, October 28\n\nClick on the link belo w to register for the session that works for you!\n\nSession 1: 9:15-10:15 a.m.\nSession 2: 10:30-11:30 a.m.\nSession 3: 4:30-5:30 p.m.\n\nCloud 9 W orkshop\n5205 W. North Ave.\nMilwaukee\, WI 53208\nRegistration Informatio n\nParticipant Cap: 8 kids and their caregivers at each session\nAges: All ages - great project for tots!\nCost: Free\nMaterials: Wear clothing you do not care about as we will be crafting! \n\nQuestions: Email info@kicmke .org with any specific questions.  \n\nCancellations: We count on our reg istered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However\, we under stand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participa te\, please email info@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\nOur Part ner\nCloud 9 Workshop is a community art studio where all ages can make\, create and connect. From open maker studio hours to ArTogether with Tots t o summer camps\, birthday parties and numerous workshops - there is truly something for everyone. Cloud 9 has generously donated their time and expe rtise to this project and we are so very thankful!\nYoung Changemakers' We ek\nThis project is just one of the events in Young Changemakers’ Week. This week includes a variety of service opportunities that are designed to ignite a passion for service in our youngest community members (ages newb orn to kindergarten).\n\nJoin us for a week focused on our littlest helpin g hands! And\, invite a friend to join you!\n\n – Music Together with G randfriends | Oct. 27 from 10-11 a.m.\n – Light Up a Life: Lanterns for Seniors | Oct. 28 various times\n – Cooking for Good | Oct. 28 from 1- 2:30 p.m.\n – Mini-Maker: Thanksgiving Placemats | Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. -Noon\n – Books &\; Brown Bags: Storytime to Service | Oct. 30 from 10-11 a.m.\n – Trick-or-Treat with Grandfriends at Eastcastle Place | O ct. 30 from 4-5 p.m.\n – Helping Paws: Bunny Hay Feeders | Oct. 31 from 10-11 a.m.\n – Trick-or-Treat with Grandfriends at Saint John’s on t he Lake | Oct. 31 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.\n – Learn &\; Serve: Sensory A rt Kit Project | Nov. 2 from 3:30-5 p.m.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kicmke.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Li ght-Up-a-Life.jpg CATEGORIES:Seniors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR