Speed dating for the 70+ generation has become a growing trend across the United States thanks to “The Age of Love,” a new documentary offering “a touching and funny look into the lives of seniors who just want to find love.” (Huffington Post)

The Bend Senior Center, in partnership with Whispering Winds Retirement, will host a free, public screening of the film on Friday, February 12 at 2:30 pm at the Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, to encourage a new conversation about the hearts of older adults.

The film follows the comic and poignant adventures of a thirty Rochester, NY seniors who sign up for a first-of its-kind speed dating event for 70- to 90-year-olds. Fearlessly candid about their needs and desires, these WWII babies soon discover how the search for love changes—or doesn’t change—from first love to the far reaches of life.

Defeating stereotypes and linking generations, the film will open minds of all ages to the desires of our booming older population. As one 74-year-old speed dater puts it, “No one, not even my children, asks me what’s in my heart anymore.”

Winner of the NYC’s Paley Center Doc Pitch Competition and awarded a Fledgling Fund grant—for its “potential to change American culture”—The Age of Love previewed at the AARP National Expo in Boston and is now rolling out to over 200 venues across the US, as well as in England, Greece, Russia, Australia, Brazil and beyond.

Light refreshments will be provided. For additional information and to preview the documentary’s trailer, visit TheAgeofLoveMovie.com or call the Bend Senior Center at (541) 388-1133.