Intergenerational programs have become more important than they have ever been in our 19-year history. Linking Generations continues to be dedicated to maintaining intergenerational programming and connections wherever possible. We know from experience that intergenerational programs build lasting friendships, keep youth and seniors connected, reduce isolation and depression, break down stereotypes, ageism, and racism, and… Continue reading Linking Generations is thrilled to kick off our 2024-2025 Junior/Senior High School Program year – École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) and Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences
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Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary Students Bring A Smile to our Summerwood Seniors !
The benefits of children visiting elderly seniors are immense. Both can have fun participating in an activity together. While visiting today, students discussed and shared with our seniors the various types of animals that there are, and asked if the seniors had pets when younger. Many shared their memories of younger years with a pet or farm animals. … Continue reading Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary Students Bring A Smile to our Summerwood Seniors !
Linking Generations is thrilled to kick off our 2024-2025 Junior/Senior High School Program year – St. Theresa Catholic School & Christenson Developments Bedford Village
Intergenerational programs have become more important than they have ever been in our 19-year history. Linking Generations continues to be dedicated to maintaining intergenerational programming and connections wherever possible. We know from experience that intergenerational programs build lasting friendships, keep youth and seniors connected, reduce isolation and depression, break down stereotypes, ageism, and racism, and… Continue reading Linking Generations is thrilled to kick off our 2024-2025 Junior/Senior High School Program year – St. Theresa Catholic School & Christenson Developments Bedford Village
Linking Generations is thrilled to kick off our 2024-2025 Junior/Senior High School Program year
Intergenerational programs have become more important than they have ever been in our 19-year history. Linking Generations continues to be dedicated to maintaining intergenerational programming and connections wherever possible. We know from experience that intergenerational programs build lasting friendships, keep youth and seniors connected, reduce isolation and depression, break down stereotypes, ageism, and racism, and… Continue reading Linking Generations is thrilled to kick off our 2024-2025 Junior/Senior High School Program year
Capital Care seniors and École Père Kenneth Kearns Catholic Elementary School Students Visit!
This afternoon, our EPK students painted assorted pictures with our Capital Care seniors. Seniors helped our young students with a Math Dice Game "Make That Number" -- whereas you add or subtract the number on the dice and colour the squares. The player with the most colours after squares all filled in wins. This game was enjoyed and… Continue reading Capital Care seniors and École Père Kenneth Kearns Catholic Elementary School Students Visit!
Students Visit with their New Senior Friends at Sherwood Care, Sherwood Park.
Our Share and Care Programs are proving to not only be beneficial, they are proving that the demand for programs such as ours is very much needed. Linking Generations believes that young people need the experience and wisdom of their elders and the elders need the innocence and exuberance of the children. Children need to… Continue reading Students Visit with their New Senior Friends at Sherwood Care, Sherwood Park.
Autumn Leaves Activity
In autumn fewer hours of sunlight and colder temperatures trigger a chemical change in tree leaves. That's why they can turn different colors such as red, orange, yellow, and brown. In some areas leaves become so bright they're visible from outer space. Our elementary students teamed up with their linked seniors and created Autumn Leaves masterpieces. The fall thankful autumn trees… Continue reading Autumn Leaves Activity
Students Visit with their New Senior Friends at Fort Saskatchewan Community Care
Our Share and Care Programs are proving to not only be beneficial, they are proving that the demand for programs such as ours is very much needed. Linking Generations believes that young people need the experience and wisdom of their elders and the elders need the innocence and exuberance of the children. Children need to learn… Continue reading Students Visit with their New Senior Friends at Fort Saskatchewan Community Care
Students Visit with their New Senior Friends at Summerwood Seniors Residence
Our Share and Care Programs are proving to not only be beneficial, they are proving that the demand for programs such as ours is very much needed. Linking Generations believes that young people need the experience and wisdom of their elders and the elders need the innocence and exuberance of the children. Children need to learn… Continue reading Students Visit with their New Senior Friends at Summerwood Seniors Residence
Capital Care Seniors and Ecole Kenneth Pere Catholic Elementary School Visit!
Visiting with our older adults can help children become comfortable with our aging population and bring cheer to those who are isolated and lonely. Our Capital Care seniors are excited about this year's program and look forward to meeting students from Ecole Kenneth Pere Catholic Elementary School. Click here to see other pictures !
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