Author: Linking Generations

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Our seniors at Christenson… Continue reading More Linking Generation Seniors and Students try becoming Origami folders

What is the real meaning of St. Patrick’s Day? The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Click here to see more… Continue reading Linking Generations Saint Patrick’s Day – Correction (2.0) !!

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Our seniors at Chartwell… Continue reading Linking Generations Saint Patrick’s Day – Correction !!

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Our seniors at Sherwood… Continue reading Linking Generation Seniors and Students try becoming Origami folders

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Our seniors at Heartland… Continue reading Linking Generations Saint Patrick’s Day

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Our seniors at Heartland… Continue reading Linking Generation Seniors and Students try becoming Origami folders

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Our seniors at Heartland… Continue reading Linking Generation Seniors and Students try becoming Origami folders

The title of the article is “Linking Generations helps bridge relationships with family meet and greet”. The article talks about Linking Generations recently held annual family meet and greet, connecting their senior program participants from Dr. Turner Lodge and their linked students from St. John Paul Middle School. Check out the article by clicking on… Continue reading Linking Generations has been mentioned in the Fort Saskatchewan newspaper The Record

This year, Linking Generations was asked to collaborate with Salisbury Composite High School Culinary Arts, and invite our Volunteer Grandparents to attend a class, teaching an ethnic dish from their heritage to our young eager high school students.    On Monday March 4, Sal Culinary Students embarked on SAL's first ever intergenerational cooking class. Our Volunteer Grandparent shared with the… Continue reading Salisbury Culinary Students Learn from our Seniors 

We have a special Grandparent who is teaching the grade 9 students at Lakeland Ridge Junior High how to knit. Right now, the students are getting ready to start their next round of knitting. They are deciding what they want to make so we’re ready to go next week. Check out the photos of the… Continue reading Volunteer Grandparent Teaches Grade 9 Students to Knit