Author: Linking Generations

​Intergenerational relationships are connections between people of different ages. They can be familial, friendly, or mentorship relationships. Our linked seniors from Heartland Housing Dr Turner Lodge and John Paul Middle School students share laughter and stories with each other. Click here to see other pictures !

​Thank you to Volunteer Gramma Green, visiting Madonna Catholic Elementary School. Children often love to be read to because it provides a stimulating and engaging experience that helps develop their imagination, language skills, and emotional awareness, while also creating a special bonding time with a caregiver, allowing them to explore new worlds and characters through… Continue reading Volunteer Gramma Green Visiting Madonna Catholic Elementary School

​Our seniors from Fort Community Care look forward to the students visiting on Monday afternoons. On this visit, the teams created foam animal hearts and shared Valentine questions. Click here to see other pictures !

​The Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School students and their Summerwood Village Retirement Residence seniors played a game called "I Spy Valentine". After this, they played Connect Four. Click here to see other pictures !

​Madonna Catholic Elementary School Grade 4 Cogito class was thrilled to welcome Grandpa Bernie today, who introduced them to a new math game! The school has shared that they absolutely love having our Grandpas and Grandmas from Linking Generations visit—it’s always such an exciting experience for the students! Click here to see other pictures !

​Our Lakeland Ridge students and Chartwell Emerald Hills seniors participated in our sports day activities by guessing national teams, and proudly wearing their favorite jerseys. This is always a favorite visit with both seniors and students - just more exciting when our visit day is on an Oilers hockey game evening as well. Click here… Continue reading Sports Day with Lakeland Ridge Junior High School students and Chartwell Emerald Hills seniors

​Sports can happen to anyone at any time. Kick a rock while you’re walking to school? Pretty much the same as soccer! While sports may not be everyone’s cup of tea, they are an inescapable part of life. You never know when sports will happen to you, so it’s best to be prepared. That’s why… Continue reading Linking Generations – Sports can Happen To Anyone at Any Time

​Since its inception in 2004, Linking Generations has fostered meaningful relationships through mentored and structured visits, allowing for an exchange of stories, lessons, and laughter that transcends age. Our students embark on a journey of learning and sharing, where every interaction is a thread in the fabric of our community's history and future. Thank you… Continue reading St. John Paul Middle School and Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge have a Wonderful Visit

​Created in 2018, Linking Generations is pleased to offer the Volunteer Grandparent Program, this initiative which offers seniors more opportunities to help bridge the multi-generational gap. The Volunteer Grandparent Program was created in response to a lack of opportunities for young and older generations to relate in an increasingly age-segregated society. Schools currently include:In Sherwood… Continue reading 2024-2025 Linking Generations Grandparent Program

​We coloured and "Our Father" Booklet and then the students read them to the seniors. Our other activity was connect four dice game wit the seniors and students really enjoyed. Click here to see other pictures !