Author: Linking Generations

This year our Senior Volunteer Grandparent Program has expanded, and we now have over 75 seniors sharing their stories and life experience with our younger generations. Halloween is such a fun time, and it's even better when our Volunteer Grandparent shows up dressed in custom for the school Halloween parties ! Click here to see… Continue reading Volunteer Grandparent Program

FALL brings fond memories for our seniors — days on the farm harvesting, riding bikes up and down country roads, raking up piles of leaves only to jump into them, and maybe just sitting by the fire late into the evening. Our seniors and youth exchange memories and thoughts about the changing season of Autumn.… Continue reading Celebrating Autumn – St. Theresa Catholic School & Christenson Developments Bedford Village

We all enjoy visits from family and friends, however it is just as important to visit with our seniors living in designated senior facilities. Our elementary students are enjoying their visits with our seniors in Rivercrest Lodge, as they spend an hour of precious time sharing laughter and stories. Overheard " How old are you?" asks one… Continue reading Rivercrest Care Centre Visit

Our partnership school, Ecole Our Lady of  Perpetual Help (OLPH) extended an invitation to our participating Linking Generations seniors from Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge and Haven to attend an afternoon back in the classroom. Our seniors witnessed what a classroom looks like now – no black boards- only white boards! And computers.  What a glorious… Continue reading Seniors Headed Back to School ! 

FALL brings fond memories for our seniors — days on the farm harvesting, riding bikes up and down country roads, raking up piles of leaves only to jump into them, and maybe just sitting by the fire late into the evening. Our seniors and youth exchange memories and thoughts about the changing season of Autumn.… Continue reading Celebrating Autumn – École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge

Intergenerational programs have become more important than they have ever been in our 19-year history. Linking Generations continues to be dedicated to maintaining intergenerational programming and connections wherever possible. We know from experience that intergenerational programs build lasting friendships, keep youth and seniors connected, reduce isolation and depression, break down stereotypes, ageism, and racism, and… Continue reading First Visits – St. John Paul II Junior High School & Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge

Intergenerational programs have become more important than they have ever been in our 19-year history. Linking Generations continues to be dedicated to maintaining intergenerational programming and connections wherever possible. We know from experience that intergenerational programs build lasting friendships, keep youth and seniors connected, reduce isolation and depression, break down stereotypes, ageism, and racism, and… Continue reading First Visits – St. Theresa Catholic School & Christenson Developments Bedford Village

Intergenerational programs have become more important than they have ever been in our 19-year history. Linking Generations continues to be dedicated to maintaining intergenerational programming and connections wherever possible. We know from experience that intergenerational programs build lasting friendships, keep youth and seniors connected, reduce isolation and depression, break down stereotypes, ageism, and racism, and… Continue reading First Visits – Strathcona Christian Secondary Academy & Summerwood Village Retirement Residence

Linking Generations is so excited to expand program operations this year, in Fort Saskatchewan ! Our new program partnership will have elementary students visiting bi-weekly with seniors living in Rivercrest Lodge. Linking Generations was established in 2004 as an intergenerational program that encourages “bridging the gap” between seniors and youth. We are registered as a… Continue reading Linking Generations Expanding to Rivercrest Lodge in Fort Saskatchewan

FALL brings fond memories for our seniors — days on the farm harvesting, riding bikes up and down country roads, raking up piles of leaves only to jump into them, and maybe just sitting by the fire late into the evening. Our seniors and youth exchange memories and thoughts about the changing season of Autumn.… Continue reading Celebrating Autumn – École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences