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Listening to Wisdom: My First Community Engagement with Redmond Seniors

  • Mia Li
  • Aug 5
  • 2 min read

🌱✨ Yesterday's volunteer experience left me inspired. ✨🌱


I joined a roundtable discussion organized by United HubĀ at a senior apartment complex in Redmond šŸ”. Together with an amazing group of seniors, we talked about:


ā™»ļø Urban sustainability

šŸŒ Environmental protection

šŸ—‘ļø Waste management

⚔ Energy upgrades


What truly moved me was how everyoneĀ contributed ideas freely šŸ’”ā€”with wisdom, humor, and a shared vision for a greener, more livable community. šŸ’¬ā¤ļø


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Many expressed appreciation for their neighborhood, but also shared hopes for:


šŸ“¢ More accessible info channels

šŸ“² Easier ways to give feedback to local agencies

šŸ‘„ Ongoing community dialogue


This wasn’t just a discussion—it was a learning experience for me. šŸ¤ The seniors were warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. I walked away with insights on things I hadn’t deeply considered before:


šŸ˜ļø Home safety

🚌 Transportation

🌿 Environmental care


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Most of all, their kindness and encouragement reminded me of the true value of volunteering—to listen, to learn, and to connect. šŸ’–


šŸ’” Young adults have so much to gain from engaging with our elders. Let’s continue building bridges across generations. šŸŒ‰




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