Author: Linking Generations

As we come to the close of this incredible year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to our amazing students and inspiring seniors. Linking Generations is committed to bridging the gap between young and old and creating a space where friendships flourish and generations truly come together. It is because… Continue reading !!! THANK YOU !!!

Who doesn't love Carnival? It's just like Halloween, except adults won't look creepy and weird if they join in on the fun! Click here to see other pictures!

We are a charitable organization dedicated to fostering intergenerational relationships by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and life experiences between seniors and youth, while also promoting volunteerism and social responsibility among younger generations. Our school and senior facility programs offer a safe, structured setting for exchanging of life experiences and wisdom. Each visit is organized… Continue reading Linking Generations Society of Alberta

The Linking Generations Share and Care Programs are designed to support seniors residing in long-term care facilities. The programs facilitate weekly interactions between vulnerable seniors and students in grades 2 to 4. As we prepare to close the program until September, we look back over the year to see the impact of our programs. Click… Continue reading Fort Community Care Centre – Fort Saskatchewan

Our final visit of the program year, before we come back together in September. The year has passed so quickly. And so many friendships have been created! Special Thanks to Fort Saskatchewan for donating pizza for our year end program celebration. Our students and seniors made cards with their group pictures and wrote messages to… Continue reading Heartland Housing Dr Turner Lodge and St. John Paul Middle School – Fort Saskatchewan

An ice cream social is more than just scoops and sprinkles. The ice cream social brings people together with a sweet treat and simple conversation. Our students and seniors spent this time enjoying the ice cream social and reminiscing about their past visits. Thank you to Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help Junior High School… Continue reading Our Program Wrap Up at Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge Ice Cream Social

An ice cream social is more than just scoops and sprinkles. The ice cream social brings people together with a sweet treat and simple conversation. Our students and seniors spent this time, enjoying the ice cream social, and reminiscing on the years visits that they have had. Thank you Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help… Continue reading Our Program Wrap Up at Heartland Housing Silver Birch – Ice Cream Social

An ice cream social is more than just scoops and sprinkles. The ice cream social brings people together with a sweet treat and simple conversation. Our students and seniors spent this time, enjoying the ice cream social, and reminiscing on the years visits that they have had. Thank you Lakeland Ridge School and Chartwell Emerald… Continue reading Our Program Wrap Up at Chartwell Emerald Hills – Ice Cream Social

The Linking Generations Volunteer Grandparent Program was created in 2019 in response to a lack of opportunities for young and old to relate in an increasingly age-segregated society. Under this program, Senior volunteers can volunteer within a school Environment - Grades 1-6 in different schools in Sherwood Park and The City of Fort Saskatchewan. Senior… Continue reading Linking Generations Volunteer Grandparent Program

As Linking Generations prepares to wind down our Share and Care programs, we took time during this visit to spend time with our students and seniors painting together and playing games. Our grade 2-3 students have visited seniors from Rivercrest Lodge weekly, bringing joy, laughter, compassion and happiness. Thank you students. Click here to see… Continue reading Linking Generations prepares to wind down our Share and Care programs