Ageless: Shinning Light on Ageism
Launched in September 2025, Ageless is a new documentary that shines a light on ageism and intergenerational connection. The Cummings Centre partnered with award-winning Montreal filmmaker Joshua Dorsey to create this 45-minute film, designed to confront ageism and spark meaningful conversations. The team working alongside Joshua included CEO Pauline Grunberg, Project lead Social Action, Coordinator Carrie Mazoff, and numerous dedicated volunteers.
Understanding Intergenerational Impact
Filmed over several months in English-speaking communities, the documentary captures stories from the Eastern Townships, Quebec City, Gatineau, Saguenay—Lac-St-Jean, and La Tabatière.
By presenting older adults contributing meaningfully to society—such as 87-year-old consultant Walter Bisson, still called out of retirement for his expertise—as well as young professionals in their 20s demonstrating strong capability, the documentary highlights how age-based bias affects both ends of the spectrum.
Its core message is that age does not define one’s capacity or worth. Workplaces and communities thrive through intergenerational collaboration, where empathy and shared learning enrich everyone.
Aging Across Generations and Communities
Grounded in the Cummings Centre’s Jewish values, particularly Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), the film highlights volunteerism, inclusion, and lifelong learning as practical responses to ageism and to self-ageism—the internalized perceptions we hold about our own age.
Funded through a two-year grant secured in early 2024 of nearly $300,000 from the province’s SRQEA (Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise), the documentary also serves as an educational tool, complete with a discussion guide for schools and community groups.
To date, audiences of all ages have responded enthusiastically. Sold-out screenings have prompted additional showings, affirming the project’s mission: to spark meaningful, ongoing conversations about aging across generations and communities.
To learn more about the film, click here.
Crafting Legacies – Building Bridges through Woodworking
Intergenerational projects play a vital role in fostering connections across age groups, addressing social challenges, and enriching community life. The Cummings Centre continues to bring together younger and older generations through shared activities, creating opportunities for mutual learning, understanding, and collaboration.
An Enriching Intergenerational Experience
In March 2025, in partnership with the Cummings Centre, Herzliah students proudly wrapped up their journey in the “Crafting Legacies – Bridging Generations through the Art of Woodworking” project. This unique intergenerational experience brought them together with senior volunteers to share skills, stories, and laughter – but most of all, they built unforgettable memories.
A heartfelt thank you to Herzliah, the first student cohort, our funders — the Jewish Community Foundation (supporting the Nova Grant) and the Canadian Heritage Community Cultural Action Fund — as well as all the dedicated mentors and organizers who made this meaningful experience possible.
Woodworking Project Continues
We proudly welcome another cohort in January (aged 16 to 35), through a partnership between L’Annexe: the Ometz Centre for Young Adults and the Cummings Centre, made possible with the support the Canadian Heritage Grant.
To learn more about our intergenerational projects, please email carrie.mazoff@cummingscentre.org.