Author: Linking Generations

To celebrate our success, Linking Generations recently held a Family Meet and Greet event at Heartland Housing Dr Turner Lodge, to share our program success with family members. Each senior and student invited ‘ONE’ family member (over 18 yrs. of age) to attend our special evening. The Meet and Greet was just like a regular… Continue reading ​Linking Generations Family Meet and Greet!

Today we had 18 grade students visited our seniors. The students brought their "STEM Plus Plus Kits". These kits built 3D names and figures etc. They spelt their seniors names and also read to the seniors. Click here to see other pictures!

Dear Inter Pipeline Staff Volunteers, Linking Generations would like to express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful senior gift packages you provided for the seniors at Sherwood Care. Seeing the smiles on their faces when they received these gifts was priceless. They especially loved the little stuffies! Many of our residents do not have family… Continue reading Dear Inter Pipeline Staff Volunteers,

Kids love crafting caterpillars using simple materials like pom-poms, egg cartons, clothespins, or paper, often inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. These activities are great for fine motor skills and range from painting to creating. Our Capital Care Strathcona senior participants loved the visit and our elementary students from Ecole Pere Kenneth Kearns School could… Continue reading Capital Care Strathcona seniors loved the visit with our elementary students from Ecole Pere Kenneth Kearns School

St. John XX111 Elementary Students and Fort Community Care Partners: The more time younger and older people spend together, the more both parties benefit. Children have a warm and infectious energy, which can help to bring so much joy to the elderly. In fact, research shows that connecting youths with seniors can help to boost… Continue reading St. John XX111 Elementary Students and Fort Community Care Partners

Click this link to view video on YouTube Click this link to view video on Facebook There is increasing recognition of the importance of developing intergenerational programs, as these initiatives can positively impact individuals of all ages. While the pandemic brought renewed attention to the issue of social isolation among older adults, the weakening of… Continue reading Intergenerational Programs: Enhancing Connections Across Ages

Our Lakeland Ridge Junior High students enjoyed exchanging stories about their family Easter traditions with seniors from Chartwell Emerald Hills. Both groups found it meaningful to reflect on and share their past experiences, creating a warm atmosphere where memories and customs were celebrated together. Gathered around crosswords and word searches, this allowed for easy and… Continue reading Sharing Easter Traditions: Intergenerational Connections

Easter is often marked by family gatherings, egg hunts, and spring traditions. For many, it serves as a meaningful break from school to reflect on faith, while for others, it is simply a fun holiday with treats. Our St. Nicholas Elementary students spent the morning with our Sherwood Care senior residents, creating an "Easter Story… Continue reading St. Nicholas Elementary students with our Sherwood Care senior residents creating an “Easter Story Booklet”

With Easter just around the corner, our students from Holy Spirit Elementary School visited today with Summerwood Seniors Residence. This was a fun visit as we coloured Easter pictures that will decorate the lodge and also played the "I Spy Easter" activity in groups. Click here to see other pictures!

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17, marks the death of St. Patrick, the 5th-century missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. It evolved from a modest religious feast into a global celebration of Irish culture, featuring parades, wearing green, and Irish food. Click here to see other pictures!