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Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Our seniors at Summerwood… Continue reading Linking Generation Seniors and Students try becoming Origami folders

Thank you to Bedford Village for assisting us in our annual Family Meet and Greet visit ! This special visit allows all of us at Linking Generations to showcase the commitment our youth and seniors make to our community program. Special thanks to the sponsors of the program including EICS School Board, County of Strathcona… Continue reading Bedford Village and St. Theresa Middle School Annual Family Meet and Greet

Thank you to Heartland Housing Foundation Dr. Turner Lodge for assisting us in our annual Family Meet and Greet visit ! This special visit allows all of us at Linking Generations to showcase the commitment our youth and seniors make to our community program. Special thanks to the sponsors of the program including EICS School… Continue reading Heartland Housing Foundation Dr. Turner Lodge and St. John Paul II Junior High School Family Meet and Greet

Linking Generations is very fortunate to have been chosen to receive $6,700.00. from the recent crowdfunding evening hosted this week. There are so many notable and worthy organizations within our communities, that this is equally more of an honor. Click here to see more pictures !

Our Linking Generations Volunteer Grandparents play an important role in creating and strengthening intergenerational relationships and lives of seniors, children, and families. One of our volunteers, Opa Bernie, volunteers at 2 schools. A grade 3 class and a Kindergarten class. Thank you Opa Bernie. Click here to see more pictures !

Simply put, it’s a 60-second game – Participants attempt to see who can finish a challenge first or who can complete a task the most times in under a minute. The students of École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & the seniors of Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge played games. Click here… Continue reading Linking Generations Students and Seniors play “Minute to Win It”

Simply put, it’s a 60-second game – Participants attempt to see who can finish a challenge first or who can complete a task the most times in under a minute. The students of École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & the seniors of Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences played games.… Continue reading Linking Generations Students and Seniors play “Minute to Win It”

Valentines Day!  Celebrating Valentines Day with our Share and Care program residents and our elementary students.  Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone !  Click here to see more pictures !

Valentines Day!  It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. Happy Valentines Day Country Cottage residents and ABJ Students !  Click here to see more pictures… Continue reading Valentines Day with Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School & Country Cottage Retirement Residence

There are lots of reasons that playing games is great for both seniors and students. Short-term memory, especially games that require strategy and thinking ahead. Playing checkers and chess, putting together a puzzle, or playing card games regularly have been proven to improve short-term memory and cognitive skills. Games also help critical reasoning skills necessary… Continue reading Linking Generations – Strathcona Christian Secondary Academy & Summerwood Village Retirement Residence Playing Games