Author: Linking Generations

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

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 Linking Generations is thrilled to kick off our 2023-2024 Program year

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 Kicking off Linking Generations 2023-2024 Programs

Linking Generations was pleasantly thrilled and very surprised to be presented with a Community Partnership Award from Chartwell Emerald Hills on Friday July 14th, 2023. The Linking Generations program has been operating at Chartwell Emerald Hills for over two years, linking students from Lakeland Ridge Junior High School with the residents of Chrtwell. On behalf… Continue reading Linking Generations receives Community Partnership Award from Chartwell Emerald Hills

Below is the recognition given to Linking Generations by Councillor Lorne Harvey. Our first Award for Outstanding Group goes to Linking Generations. For nearly 20 years, Linking Generations has fostered meaningful friendships between local youth and seniors. Their work has sparked joy, meaning and purpose in countless lives — young and old alike. Launched as… Continue reading Linking Generations receives the Strathcona Award of Excellence 2023 Outstanding Group

Pen pals (or penpals, pen-pals, penfriends or pen friends) are people who regularly write to each other, particularly via snail mail. Pen pals are usually strangers whose relationship is based primarily, or even solely, on their exchange of letters.Linking Generations students wrote letters to their linked/partnered seniors. Then the seniors replied back. During the year,… Continue reading Aster Gardens and Archbishop Jordan High School Pen Pal Program Get Together – First Time Meeting

The year has come to an end for Linking Generations Volunteer Grandparent program. Our treasured Volunteer Grandparents taught our younger student generation how to grow beans, tomato plants, and flowers. Learned Arabic calligraphy art and how to write their name in arabic. The Volunteer Grandparents shared their stories, wisdom, and experiences with our younger generations.… Continue reading Last Visits – Linking Generations Volunteer Grandparents say Good Bye

We shall miss you !  It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye until we meet again. Our program is over for the year, and it has flown by. We cannot thank our students and seniors enough for the stories shared, laughter spent, and the friendships you’ve so freely given to each other. We… Continue reading Last Visit – St. John Paul II Junior High School students & Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge seniors

We shall miss you !  It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye until we meet again. Our program is over for the year, and it has flown by. We cannot thank our students and seniors enough for the stories shared, laughter spent, and the friendships you’ve so freely given to each other. We… Continue reading Last Visit – Lakeland Ridge Junior High School students and Chartwell Emerald Hills seniors

What is a board game? Well, according to the dictionary it is: plural noun: board gamesany game played on a board, especially one that involves the movement of pieces on the board, such as chess or checkers. Did you know: Playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. “Happy hormones”… Continue reading Game Day – Country Cottage and Archbishop Jordan High School