Author: Linking Generations

While a lot of ancient cultures used evergreens around Christmas time, historical records suggest that the Christmas tree tradition was started in the 16th century by Germans who decorated fir trees inside their homes. … So, some collected evergreen branches or trees and brought them to their homes, in secret. The first decorated trees were adorned with apples, white candy canes and pastries in the shapes of stars, hearts and flowers. Glass baubles were first made in Lauscha, Germany, and also garlands of glass beads and tin figures that could be hung on trees.

Students from New Horizons Charter School spent a lovely lunch hour visiting with their partnered seniors from Silver Birch Haven and Manor at Greenland Garden Centre. They waslked amoungest the beautifully decorated trees, while doing a scavenger hunt.

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Students from St. Theresa Catholic School and Seniors from Bedford Village created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin of Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating.

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Students from Salisbury Composite High School and Seniors from Sherwood Care created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin of Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating.

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In 1994, Duncan Craig LLP from Duncan and Craig Law Firm created the Laurel Awards so as to honour and recognize noteworthy charitable organizations for their commitment to volunteerism and working with seniors.

Once again, as in the past three years, Linking Generations was nominated for this award.

It is always so humbling to be nominated and recognized amongst so many worthy and notable organizations.

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Students from École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School and Seniors from Clover Bar Lodge created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin of Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating

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Students from École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School and Seniors from Summerwood Village Retirement Residence created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin of Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating

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Students from Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School and Seniors from Chartwell Country Cottage Retirement Residence created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin of Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating.

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Our seniors from our program at Sherwood Care spent an afternoon visiting with their linked students from Salisbury Composite High School , matching slang sayings from years prior. The seniors were amazed that the students had never heard some of the old time slang terms or sayings. Remember : “Let’s burn rubber and show ’em what this car can do!”

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Our seniors from our programs at Country Cottage spent an afternoon visiting with their linked students, matching slang sayings from years prior. The seniors were amazed that the students had never heard some of the old time slang terms or sayings. Remember : “Let’s burn rubber and show ’em what this car can do!”

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Our first visits continue… Students from Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) meet their linked seniors from Summerwood Seniors Residence for the first time. These special students will remain ‘linked’ to the partnered senior for all of the program visits over the next 10 months.

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