Category: In The News

Thank you to Shell Scotford for the donation of all of our new Board Games this past year ! Check out all the pictures in the Gallery !!

Our seniors and students gathered to make a Christmas ornament together and share some of each other’s favorite memories and traditions of the holiday season. Check out all the pictures in the Gallery !!

We said it before ... and it we will say it again ! The best way to get to know each other is to relax and have a conversation while securing a win with a board game. Check out all the pictures in the Gallery !!

Of what origin is this fairy tale? What exactly is a gingerbread man? At the end of the fairy tale, what eats the Gingerbread Man? The Gingerbread Man had a catchphrase. Which of these words in the following sentence is not correct? "Run, run, run as fast as you can! You won't catch me, I'm… Continue reading Linking Generations ==> The Gingerbread Man

Our seniors and students came together to celebrate and explore our family connections by composing a family tree. Each student and senior had some homework to complete prior to this visit – all were asked to bring the names of their ancestors to the visit and a favorite family photo. Check out the pictures in… Continue reading Linking Generations – How Deep are Our Family Roots?

This visit was a huge hit!! It was great to hear so much laughter and see the smiling faces when we played balloon volleyball. One senior even requested that we repeat this event as it was so much fun! We finished off the visit with bowls of ice cream. It is always amazing to witness… Continue reading Linking Generations – Balloon Volleyball Visit with ABJ Students and Country Cottage Seniors Residence !

It was a fun event 🙂 Sherwood Care invited Linking Generations students to take part in their annual "Christmas Celebration of Lights" on November 23. Students helped to serve refreshments and were able to visit with the seniors. Residents gathered in the dining room to see the beautiful lights and decorations in the courtyard, and… Continue reading Sherwood Care has their annual “Christmas Celebration of Lights”

The best way to get to know each other is to relax and have a conversation while securing a win with a board game. What is your favorite game to play? How do you play your favorite game? When and where do you play this game and with who? When you were a child, what… Continue reading Linking Generations – Board Game Visit

It was a wonderful surprise to see the treasured items the seniors brought to this visit to share with their students. Treasured memory albums, and even antique items passed down from generation to generation. A history book from one of the students on her 4th great grandfather: Malcom Groat (Groat Road). At the end of… Continue reading Linking Generations – THEN AND NOW HERITAGE VISITS

Seniors from Clover Bar Lodge and students from OLPH Catholic School created their Fall Leaves Candle Jars. Check out the pictures in the Gallery !!