Author: Linking Generations

This past year has brought about many new things: restrictions, emotions, changes, and for many seniors, solitude. We are so excited to be back and planning our return to having face to face visits with our seniors and students. We are committed to ensuring that we follow all COVID health protocols. Ensuring that as we… Continue reading Linking Generations Programs Return for 2021-2022

"Linking Generations connects seniors and youth" The wonderful column was written and provided by Strathcona County staff. Click here to check out the article !

The lazy days of summer are coming! It is the season of fun in the sun! Beaches, BBQ’s, patios, lemonade, camping, swimming, ice cream, flip flops and sunglasses !! Summertime, Summertime… Have you attended any summer festivals? K Days, Taste of Edmonton, Fringe Festival, outdoor concert, etc.?Where did you go on your most favorite summer… Continue reading Seniors from Bedford Village and students from St. Theresa Catholic School share their last visits of our program year !

The lazy days of summer are coming! It is the season of fun in the sun! Beaches, BBQ’s, patios, lemonade, camping, swimming, ice cream, flip flops and sunglasses !! Summertime, Summertime… Have you attended any summer festivals? K Days, Taste of Edmonton, Fringe Festival, outdoor concert, etc.?Where did you go on your most favorite summer… Continue reading Students from École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & seniors from Summerwood Village Retirement Residence share their last visits of our program year !

The lazy days of summer are coming! It is the season of fun in the sun! Beaches, BBQ’s, patios, lemonade, camping, swimming, ice cream, flip flops and sunglasses !! Summertime, Summertime… Have you attended any summer festivals? K Days, Taste of Edmonton, Fringe Festival, outdoor concert, etc.?Where did you go on your most favorite summer… Continue reading Seniors from Silver Birch Manor/Lodge and Students from Lakeland Ridge School share their last visits of our program year !

Family is anyone who loves you unconditionally! Linking Generations invited our students to introduce a Family Member to their "linked" senior partner. All About Family… How many generations are in your family today?Where did your family originate from before living in Canada?How many siblings did/do you have?How many children do you have? Grandchildren? Niece/Nephew?What is/was… Continue reading Family Visit with New Horizons Charter School & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Haven Seniors Residences

Family is anyone who loves you unconditionally! Linking Generations invited our students to introduce a Family Member to their "linked" senior partner. All About Family… How many generations are in your family today?Where did your family originate from before living in Canada?How many siblings did/do you have?How many children do you have? Grandchildren? Niece/Nephew?What is/was… Continue reading Family Visit with Lakeland Ridge School & Silver Birch Manor/Lodge

Family is anyone who loves you unconditionally! Linking Generations invited our students to introduce a Family Member to their "linked" senior partner. All About Family… How many generations are in your family today?Where did your family originate from before living in Canada?How many siblings did/do you have?How many children do you have? Grandchildren? Niece/Nephew?What is/was… Continue reading Family Visit with St. Theresa Catholic School & Bedford Village

HAVE YOU EVER…. Dyed your hair?Been to Disney World/Land?Planted a tree?Been scared of clowns?Had a surprise party thrown for you? Click here to check out more questions and pictures of the seniors and students enjoying the visit !

Students and Seniors share an afternoon playing a wacky Mad Lib game with each other. Teams asked each other for words to fill in the blanks to create a funny story. Click here to check out pictures of the New Horizons Charter School students & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Haven Seniors Residences seniors.