Author: Linking Generations

​Created in 2018, Linking Generations is pleased to offer the Volunteer Grandparent Program, this initiative which offers seniors more opportunities to help bridge the multi-generational gap. The Volunteer Grandparent Program was created in response to a lack of opportunities for young and older generations to relate in an increasingly age-segregated society. Schools currently include:In Sherwood… Continue reading 2024-2025 Linking Generations Grandparent Program

​We coloured and "Our Father" Booklet and then the students read them to the seniors. Our other activity was connect four dice game wit the seniors and students really enjoyed. Click here to see other pictures !

​Our École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) students and Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge seniors reconnect after the holiday break ………. Board Game Visit !!!! board game/ˈbôrd ˌɡām/ nounplural noun: board gamesany game played on a board, especially one that involves the movement of pieces on the board, such as chess or… Continue reading Welcome back École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) students and Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge seniors! 

​OUR St. Theresa Catholic School and Christenson Developments Bedford Village students reconnect after the holiday break ………. Board Game Visit !!!! board game/ˈbôrd ˌɡām/ nounplural noun: board gamesany game played on a board, especially one that involves the movement of pieces on the board, such as chess or checkers. Click here to see other pictures… Continue reading Welcome back St. Theresa Catholic School and Christenson Developments Bedford Village students ! 

​OUR Chartwell Emerald Hill Seniors and Lakeland Ridge Junior High students reconnect after the holiday break ………. Board Game Visit !!!! board game/ˈbôrd ˌɡām/ nounplural noun: board gamesany game played on a board, especially one that involves the movement of pieces on the board, such as chess or checkers. Click here to see other pictures… Continue reading Welcome back Chartwell Emerald Hill Seniors and Lakeland Ridge Junior High students ! 

​Nostalgia: Many adults who grew up playing classic board games are revisiting them or introducing them to their children, creating a cycle of nostalgia and new experiences. Our OLPH Junior High School students paired with their Silver Birch seniors spent an afternoon playing such board games over laughter and sharing. Click here to see other… Continue reading Welcome back OLPH Junior High School students ! 

​Our students returned to visiting our Sherwood Park seniors after their holidays break, and borough smiles and laughter to all !!  Students read to the seniors and created scratch book marks along with a colouring sheet "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" that were left at Sherwood Care to decorate the halls. Click here to… Continue reading Welcome back St. Nicholas students! 

​Our students returned to visiting our Sherwood Park seniors after their holidays break, and borough smiles and laughter to all !!  Students read to the seniors and created scratch book marks along with a colouring sheet "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" that were left at Sherwood Care to decorate the halls. Click here to… Continue reading Welcome back St. Nicholas students! 

Our Summerwood seniors were so excited to welcome back our elementary students ! After weeks of no visits, due to holidays, it was so rewarding to see the connections come alive once again. Students created scratch bookmarks with their seniors and then read to them, after a game of animal dice. Click here to see… Continue reading New Year with Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School students at Summerwood Village Retirement Residence

Our Summerwood seniors were so excited to welcome back our elementary students ! After weeks of no visits, due to holidays, it was so rewarding to see the connections come alive once again. Students created scratch bookmarks with their seniors and then read to them, after a game of animal dice. Click here to see… Continue reading New Year with Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School students at Summerwood Village Retirement Residence