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This program was created in response to a lack of opportunities for young & old to relate in an increasingly age-segregated society. Senior volunteers enjoyed the chance to share skills, knowledge & experience, while providing a valuable community service. The overall success of this program was amazing - teachers shared how our program allowed youth… Continue reading Our Volunteer Grandparent Program Returns September 2024!

Intergenerational programs have become more important than they have ever been in our 20-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 Fort Saskatchewan embraces new Share and Care Program !

Linking Generations has once again expanded operations in September 2024, offering our first ever weekly Share and Care Program program to seniors living in long term care at Capital Care Strathcona (Sherwood Park). Many of our seniors in our regular school/senior facility programs are aging out of the junior high/high school programs and need to interact with… Continue reading Welcome Back Seniors and Students !

Good Things Happen When We Get Together  Linking Generations is pleased to collaborate with our local community group, Men's Sheds; facilitating intergenerational  connections with community seniors and youth.  For more information, please contact Linking Generations or Riley Tookey, Chairman of Men's Sheds at mensshedsc@gmail.com

Nonna Teresa says goodbye to her class as our program closes out. Click here to see other pictures !

We cannot begin to Thank You enough for the hours and the unrelenting dedication you have shown to Linking Generations this program year. You may not feel it, or recognize it, but you have shaped many young students' lives. For those, I know they will remember you always. THANK YOU.  Click here to see other pictures !

Our students from Salisbury Composite High School have been visiting their "linked" seniors from Sherwood Care for 10 months, twice monthly. The special friendships and connections that are made are so special to both the seniors and the youth. Until we see you again in September. As our programs close the books on another successful year, saying goodbye to new and old friends is bittersweet. Click here to… Continue reading Linking Generations program year coming to an end – Salisbury Composite High School & Sherwood Care

Gramma Allie says goodbye to her little kindergarten class as our program closes out. Click here to see other pictures !

Homemade birdhouses can provide wild birds with a safe place to build nests and raise their young, and building birdhouses can be an enjoyable craft. Our seniors from Dr. Turner Lodge and our students from St. John Paul II Junior High School had a great afternoon as they prepared for the spring birds to arrive… Continue reading Linking Generations – Painting Birdhouses for Wild Birds

As we approach the end of May 2024, Linking Generations is excited to be celebrating our 20th Aniversary. It's hard to believe that Linking Generations Society of Alberta has been offering intergenerational programming within the County of Strathcona for 20 years and Fort Saskatchewan for the last three years. Looking back over the years, we have touched… Continue reading Happy 20 Year Aniversary Linking Generations