Playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural “feel-good” chemicals. “Happy hormones” have the power to improve conscious and unconscious mind functions, leaving a person feeling cheerful, compassionate, and ultimately content. Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School & Country Cottage Retirement Residence were doing just that. Having fun and releasing all sorts of… Continue reading The students from Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School and the seniors from Country Cottage Retirement Residence releasing “Happy hormones” !!
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Strathcona Christian Secondary Academy students & Summerwood Village Seniors at Greenland !!
It's that time of the year when Linking Generations tries to plan something special for our seniors for the holiday season. Everyone loves Greenland Garden Centre in December. Linking Generations treated our seniors to a holiday visit by taking them and their linked students to Greenland Garden Centre, allowing the teams to wander through the… Continue reading Strathcona Christian Secondary Academy students & Summerwood Village Seniors at Greenland !!
The students from St. Theresa Catholic School and seniors from Christenson Developments Bedford Village had a Paint Day !
Paint Day ! Everyone remembers the popular "Paint Nights" that happened everywhere prior to Covid. Let's reintroduce the event - Linking Generations brought the event to our Christenson Developments Bedford Village seniors. Click here to see all the pictures !
The students from Lakeland Ridge Junior High School and seniors from Chartwell Emerald Hills had a Paint Day !
Paint Day ! Everyone remembers the popular "Paint Nights" that happened everywhere prior to Covid. Let's reintroduce the event- Linking Generations brought the event to our Chartwell Emerald Hills seniors. Click here to see all the pictures !
The students from St. Theresa Catholic School and the seniors from Christenson Developments Bedford Village releasing “Happy hormones” !!
Playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural “feel-good” chemicals. “Happy hormones” have the power to improve conscious and unconscious mind functions, leaving a person feeling cheerful, compassionate, and ultimately content. St. Theresa Catholic School & Christenson Developments Bedford Village were doing just that. Having fun and releasing all sorts of “Happy… Continue reading The students from St. Theresa Catholic School and the seniors from Christenson Developments Bedford Village releasing “Happy hormones” !!
Strathcona Christian Secondary Academy & Summerwood Village Retirement Residence kicking off a new year
Linking Generations is thrilled to kick off a new program this year, linking seniors from Summerwood Village with Junior High students from Strathcona Christian Academy. Both seniors and students were excited to meet in person and we look forward to our upcoming weekly visits together. Click here to see all the pictures !
Getting together with Dr. Turner Lodge and St. John Paul School in Fort Saskatchewan !
The purpose of our programs are to bring generations together so they can learn from each other, share their life experiences, and to encourage volunteering and social responsibility in youth. Students and seniors volunteer their time to visit each week beginning in October and ending in May. We are thrilled to continue our wonderful relationship… Continue reading Getting together with Dr. Turner Lodge and St. John Paul School in Fort Saskatchewan !
More Seniors Head Back to School ! — École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences Heading Back to School !
More Seniors Head Back to School ! This time 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/Haven Seniors Residences to attend an afternoon back in the classroom. Our seniors witnessed what a classroom looks like now – no… Continue reading More Seniors Head Back to School ! — École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences Heading Back to School !
École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge Heading Back to School !
Our partnership school, Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) extended an invitation to our participating Linking Generations seniors from CloverBar Lodge 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 and eventful afternoon. Seniors took part… Continue reading École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge Heading Back to School !
École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences playing BINGO !
BINGO ! A game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner being the first person to mark off five numbers in a row or another required pattern. The Seniors and Students enjoyed playing Bingo together! Who will be the first to yell “BINGO”… Continue reading École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences playing BINGO !
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