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Kids love crafting caterpillars using simple materials like pom-poms, egg cartons, clothespins, or paper, often inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. These activities are great for fine motor skills and range from painting to creating. Our Capital Care Strathcona senior participants loved the visit and our elementary students from Ecole Pere Kenneth Kearns School could… Continue reading Capital Care Strathcona seniors loved the visit with our elementary students from Ecole Pere Kenneth Kearns School

St. John XX111 Elementary Students and Fort Community Care Partners: The more time younger and older people spend together, the more both parties benefit. Children have a warm and infectious energy, which can help to bring so much joy to the elderly. In fact, research shows that connecting youths with seniors can help to boost… Continue reading St. John XX111 Elementary Students and Fort Community Care Partners

Click this link to view video on YouTube Click this link to view video on Facebook There is increasing recognition of the importance of developing intergenerational programs, as these initiatives can positively impact individuals of all ages. While the pandemic brought renewed attention to the issue of social isolation among older adults, the weakening of… Continue reading Intergenerational Programs: Enhancing Connections Across Ages

Our Lakeland Ridge Junior High students enjoyed exchanging stories about their family Easter traditions with seniors from Chartwell Emerald Hills. Both groups found it meaningful to reflect on and share their past experiences, creating a warm atmosphere where memories and customs were celebrated together. Gathered around crosswords and word searches, this allowed for easy and… Continue reading Sharing Easter Traditions: Intergenerational Connections

Easter is often marked by family gatherings, egg hunts, and spring traditions. For many, it serves as a meaningful break from school to reflect on faith, while for others, it is simply a fun holiday with treats. Our St. Nicholas Elementary students spent the morning with our Sherwood Care senior residents, creating an "Easter Story… Continue reading St. Nicholas Elementary students with our Sherwood Care senior residents creating an “Easter Story Booklet”

With Easter just around the corner, our students from Holy Spirit Elementary School visited today with Summerwood Seniors Residence. This was a fun visit as we coloured Easter pictures that will decorate the lodge and also played the "I Spy Easter" activity in groups. Click here to see other pictures!

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17, marks the death of St. Patrick, the 5th-century missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. It evolved from a modest religious feast into a global celebration of Irish culture, featuring parades, wearing green, and Irish food. Click here to see other pictures!

A paint day for our Country Cottage seniors and Archbishop Jordan High School students. Participants followed step-by-step instructions to create their own version of a featured artwork in 1 hour, while enjoying laughter and shared conversation. Click here to see other pictures!

Reading to seniors offers profound mutual benefits, fostering meaningful intergenerational bonds while improving cognitive and emotional well-being for both. For seniors, it reduces loneliness, boosts brain health, and provides relaxation. For children, it enhances reading skills, empathy, and confidence, while offering valuable mentorship. Our St. Nicholas students loved spending time today reading to our Sherwood… Continue reading Sherwood Care Seniors and St. Nicholas Students

"There was an Old Man with a beard, / Who said, 'It is just as I feared!' / Two Owls and a Hen, / Four Larks and a Wren, / Have all built their nests in my beard!'". Click here to see other pictures!