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Linking Generations would like to thank our special Volunteer Grandparent who has spent the school year teaching our Junior High students to knit. Learning to knit offers numerous benefits, including improved mental health, reduced stress, enhanced fine motor skills, and opportunities for creativity and social connection. Knitting can also be a mindful activity and a… Continue reading Special Volunteer Grandparent spent year teaching Junior High students to knit

" When I took on the school role for Linking Generations, I was most excited to continue the deeply rooted tradition that our school started many years ago. What I didn’t fully understand at the time was the impact these relationships would have — not only on the seniors, but on our students as well.… Continue reading A Testimonial from a Teacher – “It was beautiful, raw, and so sincere”

As our Volunteer Grandparent concludes for another year, we have the privilege of hearing some of the success stories benign shared: "This was my last day with the students. I have been truly privileged to have been offered this assignment at Davidson Creek. I thank you very much for giving me the opportunity You always… Continue reading Linking Generations Grandparent Grandma Cy receives “A Book of Love”

As we conclude a very successful "Share and Care "program year with our young students and their partnered seniors, we wish to say Thank You for the wonderful partnership we have in place with both the school and seniors’ facility. This visit was fantastic as the students were celebrating a Ukraine holiday and came dressed… Continue reading St Nicholas Elementary School and Sherwood Care

As we conclude a very successful program year with OLPH Junior High School and Heartland Housing Cloverbar Lodge , we wish to say Thank You for the wonderful partnership we have in place with both the school and seniors’ facility. Our students have enjoyed visiting this program year with the seniors, and we know from… Continue reading Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) School and Heartland Housing Cloverbar Lodge

Our students have enjoyed visiting this program year with the seniors, and we know from conversations with our seniors, how much they looked forward to the visits. This special visit saw the students planting spring flowering pots along with doing a craft together. Click here to see other pictures !

As we prepare to end a very successful program year with OLPH Junior High School and Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven, we wish to say Thank You for the wonderful partnership we have in place with both the school and seniors’ facility. Our students have enjoyed visiting this program year with the seniors, and we… Continue reading Another successful program year with Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) School and Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven

As we prepare to end a very successful program year with John Paul Junior High School and Dr Turner Lodge, we wish to say Thank You for the wonderful partnership we have in place with both the school and seniors’ facility. Our students have enjoyed visiting this program year with the seniors, and we know… Continue reading Another Very successful program year with John Paul Junior High School and Dr Turner Lodge

Linking Generations is proud to offer "Intergenerational Programming" involving activities that increase cooperation, interaction or exchange between any two generations. As we prepare to end a very successful program year with Holy Spirit Elementary School and Summerwood Seniors Residences, we wish to say Thank You for the wonderful partnership we have in place with both… Continue reading Very successful program year with Holy Spirit Elementary School and Summerwood Seniors Residences

Being a volunteer grandparent means dedicating time and energy to enrich the lives of children by fostering intergenerational relationships and providing support. This can involve various activities, such as mentoring, tutoring, and offering companionship. Linking Generations Volunteer Grandparent Program's goal is to create a positive and meaningful connection between generations, benefiting both the children and… Continue reading Volunteer Gramma Beth received this wonderful THANK YOU card