Maria Genné is a dancer, choreographer, and educator who has created amazing programs that bring people together across generations to interact through dance, music and story. She helps older adults tap into their creativity and joy through the arts. Her organization, Kairos Alive, is a performing and participatory dance, music, and theatre arts organization,  led by a core group of professional artists who work collaboratively, across arts disciplines and across generations.

Activist and author Kit Bakke didn't start writing seriously until after 50 when the events of 9-11 motivated her to start. She talks about her first book, Miss Alcott's E-mail, her recent book Protest on Trial and how dissent is so important to a democracy.