Author: Linking Generations

Our grade two students from Fort Christian Elementary spent the morning making these nativity window pictures for the seniors at Rivercrest Lodge, Fort Saskatchewan. These were left at the lodge as  decorations, with a focus to brighten the senior days.

Linking Generations is very excited to announce a new program start up in Sherwood Park, linking grade nine students from Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary with seniors who have moved into the new seniors residence at Three Robins. The focus is on fun at the new Three Robins is a 55-plus community in Sherwood Park, and Linking Generations is thrilled… Continue reading New Program for Linking Generations – 3 Robins with Strathcona Christian Academy

It's holiday craft time. Did you know that crafting promotes natural conversation and curiosity. Crafting can also promote many other things, including: Mental health: Crafting can improve mood, self-confidence, and reduce stress. It can also help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and PTSD. Physical health: Crafting can improve hand-eye coordination, spatial coordination,… Continue reading Linking Generations Christmas Crafts – Lakeland Ridge Junior High School and Chartwell Emerald Hills

As the cold winter days approach, we bring together our students and seniors to share some conversations and laughter. Our seniors from Sherwood Care helped our elementary students create foam ocean animals and afterwards our students read interesting facts to their seniors.

It's holiday craft time. Did you know that crafting promotes natural conversation and curiosity. Crafting can also promote many other things, including: Mental health: Crafting can improve mood, self-confidence, and reduce stress. It can also help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and PTSD. Physical health: Crafting can improve hand-eye coordination, spatial coordination,… Continue reading Linking Generations Christmas Crafts – École Père Kenneth Kearns Catholic Elementary School and CapitalCare Strathcona

It's holiday craft time. Did you know that crafting promotes natural conversation and curiosity. Crafting can also promote many other things, including: Mental health: Crafting can improve mood, self-confidence, and reduce stress. It can also help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and PTSD. Physical health: Crafting can improve hand-eye coordination, spatial coordination,… Continue reading Linking Generations Christmas Crafts – École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) and Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences

It's holiday craft time. Did you know that crafting promotes natural conversation and curiosity. Crafting can also promote many other things, including: Mental health: Crafting can improve mood, self-confidence, and reduce stress. It can also help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and PTSD. Physical health: Crafting can improve hand-eye coordination, spatial coordination,… Continue reading Linking Generations Christmas Crafts – École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) and Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences

It's holiday craft time. Did you know that crafting promotes natural conversation and curiosity. Crafting can also promote many other things, including: Mental health: Crafting can improve mood, self-confidence, and reduce stress. It can also help with symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and PTSD. Physical health: Crafting can improve hand-eye coordination, spatial coordination,… Continue reading Linking Generations Christmas Crafts – St. John Paul Middle School and Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge

Sometimes, just a simple visit is all it takes to make a day brighter. Click here to see other pictures !

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 – grade 1-8 in different schools in the county of Sherwood Park. Senior volunteers Grandparents share… Continue reading One of Linking Generations Grandparents is teaching students at OLPH how to knit