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Who does not like a board game? Especially with a fresh snowfall happening outside the doors. Holy Redeemer Junior High School students spend some time with their linked seniors at Chartwell Emerald Hills. Click here to check out pictures !

Who does not like a board game? Especially with a fresh snowfall happening outside the doors. Archbishop Jordan High School Students spend some time with their linked seniors at Country Cottage Seniors Residence. Click here to check out pictures !

Our Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help students created winter themed decorations for a surprise gift for their 'linked' seniors at Clover Bar Lodge. Click here to check out pictures !

This past week, St. John Paul II Junior High School students brought smiles to the seniors living at Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge. The students spent time going from window to window showing the seniors the posters that they made and to bring smiles and joy to the senior residents. The seniors were so happy… Continue reading Thinking Of You – Cannot Wait to Meet You – St. John Paul II Junior High School & Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge!

Who does not love a game of good ole fashion BINGO? Our Sherwood Care seniors enjoyed the afternoon with their 'linked' Bev Facey Community High School students as they tried to outwit each other and win the game.  It's always amazing to watch the connection between the generations when the two generations have 'games; in common !  Click… Continue reading BINGO with Linking Generations

Linking Generations students and seniors are giving back to our community in time for Christmas! We asked all program participants to bring a non-perishable food item to the visit; then used the items in our “The Price is Right '' game before we donated the items to our local Food Bank! Students and seniors guessed… Continue reading THE PRICE IS RIGHT ! COME ON DOWN!!!

Creating crafts is not only relaxing, it helps with fine motor skills, keeps the mind active, and is fun! Creating "Funny Spoons " together brought forward much laughter and stories shared of our students and seniors' best crafts. Click here to check out pictures !

St. Theresa Middle School and Bedford Village had their first visit. This past year has brought about many new things: restrictions, emotions, changes, and for many seniors, solitude. It has been amazing to see some of our senior residents being able to safely come together to share new friendships and smiles. We are committed to… Continue reading Linking Generations has another First Visit

Thank you Minister Pon for recognising the contribution Linking Generations is making to our community seniors. This award validates that our programs are incredibly unique and do help ease the loneliness that seniors face. It is our utmost purpose to help fill this essential need for emotional connections and we want to provide seniors with… Continue reading Linking Generations receives 2021 Minister’s Seniors Service Award

As Linking Generations continues to navigate a world of constant change, it is imperative that we keep our students and seniors connected. This past week, our Linking Generations students brought smiles to the seniors living in some of our partnership senior facilities. The students spent 45 min in the wind going from window to window… Continue reading Thinking Of You – Cannot Wait to Meet You!