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| The elegant dining room at Judson Manor, complete with pianist. |
So, what's the deal here? This senior residence began offering free apartments to students at the renowned CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC and in exchange the students would offer the residents a monthly performance.
Marissa Plank, 24 years old, is one of the students who accepted the offer. What she originally thought was a great way to give back while she completed college has turned into so much more. She (and the two other student residents) started mingling with their neighbors and appreciating the interaction. Like Ms Plank, the student musicians began to think this program was benefiting them, giving them insight into bridging the aging gap.
Then there were, also, the seniors. At first, some of them thought they could be exposed to wild parties late at night. After all, isn't that what young adult college students do? But it wasn't like that at all. The students and the seniors became friends, above and beyond the monthly music concerts. In fact, in many ways, it was just like being family.
As Melissa Plank has found, "I live here with my peeps, as I call them, my neighbors. I'm really just not looking forward to graduating because I have to leave. I mean it's literally the best way to live....I think I get the better end of the deal, I really do." And that is the way to make beautiful music between the generations.
| Marissa Plank performing for her Justin Manor neighbors. |
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