Teens and seniors share a unique, powerful connection through the joy of playing board games. While they sit on opposite sides of a generational gap, tabletop gaming acts as a bridge that meets both of their developmental and social needs. For teenagers, board games offer a high-pressure escape from screens, a way to practice executive… Continue reading Lakeland Ridge Students and Chartwell Emerald Hills — I WON !
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Heartland Housing Dr Turner Lodge and John Paul Middle School Students — I WON !
Teens and seniors share a unique, powerful connection through the joy of playing board games. While they sit on opposite sides of a generational gap, tabletop gaming acts as a bridge that meets both of their developmental and social needs. For teenagers, board games offer a high-pressure escape from screens, a way to practice executive… Continue reading Heartland Housing Dr Turner Lodge and John Paul Middle School Students — I WON !
Chartwell Emerald Hills Memory Care
This year, Linking Generations has undertaken a new initiative which connects grade three students with our most vulnerable seniors residing in Chartwell Emerald Hills memory care. Our seniors love interacting with these young students who have shared that they love "teaching" our seniors how to color and play board games. Click here to see other… Continue reading Chartwell Emerald Hills Memory Care
Seniors from County Cottage Seniors Residences and students from Archbishop Jordan High School enjoyed the afternoon playing board games
This afternoon, our seniors from County Cottage Seniors Residences and students from Archbishop Jordan High School enjoyed the afternoon playing board games with their linked partners. This visit provided everyone with a fun, face-to-face way to connect, exercise their brains, and share quality time without screen distractions. Click here to see other pictures!
Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge and Haven had a visit from the students at Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help Junior High School
This afternoon, our seniors from Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge and Haven and students from Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help Junior High School enjoyed the afternoon playing board games with their linked partners. This visit provided everyone with a fun, face-to-face way to connect, exercise their brains, and share quality time without screen distractions.… Continue reading Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge and Haven had a visit from the students at Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help Junior High School
St. Nicholas Elementary School offered our Sherwood Care seniors an afternoon of pure joy
Our young students from St. Nicholas Elementary School offered our Sherwood Care seniors an afternoon of pure joy, youthful energy, and a renewed sense of purpose. Their presence helps to combat loneliness, sparks laughter through play, and invites our elders to share their wisdom, stories, and heritage with an eager audience.. Click here to see other pictures!
Seniors at Sherwood Care celebrated Autumn with our St Nicholas Elementary students
People love autumn because the comfortable temperatures, cozy routines, and changing scenery offer a welcome mental and physical reset after summer. For some, Autumn signals a change in seasons. For our seniors at Sherwood Care, we celebrated Autumn by creating a Thanksgiving Tree, followed by some of our favorite math games with our St Nicholas… Continue reading Seniors at Sherwood Care celebrated Autumn with our St Nicholas Elementary students
Seniors at Fort Community Care Centre celebrated Autumn with our St John XX111 Elementary students
People love autumn because the comfortable temperatures, cozy routines, and changing scenery offer a welcome mental and physical reset after summer. For some, Autumn signals a change in seasons. For our seniors at Fort Community Care Centre, we celebrated Autumn by creating a Thanksgiving Tree, followed by some of our favorite math games with our… Continue reading Seniors at Fort Community Care Centre celebrated Autumn with our St John XX111 Elementary students
The Wait is Over: Our Programs Resume This Month
We hope everyone had a wonderful, relaxing summer! After a brief summer hiatus, Linking Generations is thrilled to announce that our full lineup of programs have officially started at our various senior facilities. This week our St Nicholas students brought smiles and laughter to Sherwood Care seniors. We are also excited to welcome back all… Continue reading The Wait is Over: Our Programs Resume This Month
Linking Generations is looking for Volunteer Grandparents
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