Music for the Ages

06/13/2026

📣 Come on McHenry County! We need you! 🙏

The seniors at Alden Terrace of McHenry are so excited to play with the kids! But where are the kids?! 😱

Register Here!
Wednesday, June 24
10-10:30 am
Alden Terrace of McHenry
Ages 6 months +!
Free intergenerational music event!
Inspirational and heart warming fun!

You bring the kids; we’ll bring the magic! 🌟

Little ones and seniors gather for a joyful, music-filled morning! Through familiar tunes, simple instruments, and playful rhythms, we’ll share laughter, connection, and plenty of smiles across generations.

06/13/2026

We SO appreciate our volunteers with Music for the Ages, and today my husband and I paid it forward by volunteering at Marklund Wasmond Center’s Summer Games! It was a fantastic morning! So wonderful seeing the community come together to ensure the residents had a great experience! 💜

06/12/2026

Lace up your 👟 and grab your 🪇! The countdown to the Rock ‘n’ Run is here!!

06/12/2026

🧡 10 Days and counting! 💜 Learn all about it! Still time to register at www.cardiokidz.org

06/10/2026

What do you get when you put a bunch of kids in a room with a group of seniors and add some music and props?

✨ Pure magic! ✨
That’s what you get!

Come and see for yourself! Register for an event this summer and watch the magic unfold before your 👀!

Thank you to The Pearl of St. Charles, Rock 'n' Kids, Inc., our families, our volunteers, and our donors! Without you all, we could not do what we do!

For children ages 6 months - 6 years.

Events are free for all to enjoy! Reservation required.

06/08/2026

Who’s excited?! 😆

Run to the registration page and sign up now! 🏃‍♀️

This fundraiser supports 2 amazing, local non profits! ⭐️ ⭐️

📅 Monday, June 22
⏰ 6-7:30 pm
🗺️ Winston Campus Track, Palatine
🧒 Ages1-8 years!
Sing 🎤 , dance 💃 , run 🏃‍♂️ , eat ice-cream 🍦 get prizes 🏅 , and enjoy a concert with Miss Jamie's Farm! 🐄

CardioKidz
Musicfortheages

Registration link in comments!

06/07/2026

Please help! These events are at risk of being cancelled due to low enrollment 😢

The joy, the connections, the memories made at our Senior Rock events! 💜

For ages 6 months +, registration is free!

Please share and help us spread the word!

Wednesday, June 17 10:15-10:45 am
Silverado of St Charles
https://www.musicfortheages.net/event-details/silverado-of-st-charles-4

Wednesday, June 17 10:30-11:00
Plymouth Place of LaGrange
https://www.musicfortheages.net/event-details/plymouth-place-of-la-grange-2

Wednesday, June 24 10:00-10:30 am
Alden Terrace of McHenry
https://www.musicfortheages.net/event-details/alden-terrace-of-mchenry-4

06/06/2026

It was great being at the Cary Area Public Library today for their volunteer fair! We met some wonderful people who we are excited to have at our Senior Rock events!

Looking for a way to give back to your community? We are always looking for volunteers to help us at Senior Rock events!

Benefits of being a MFTA volunteer:

*Short time commitment (1.25-1.5 hours on a weekday morning of your choosing!)

*Experience the impact music makes on people of all ages!

*See first-hand the benefits of intergenerational interactions on seniors and children alike!

*Have some fun playing along!

If you’d like more information, please fill out our simple form!

https://www.musicfortheages.net/copy-of-for-families-1

06/05/2026

Oops!  Our event on Wednesday, June 24 at Alden Terrace of McHenry, was accidentally closed! It is now open! Please help us spread the word!