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What is a board game? Well, according to the dictionary it is: plural noun: board gamesany game played on a board, especially one that involves the movement of pieces on the board, such as chess or checkers. Did you know: Playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. “Happy hormones”… Continue reading Game Day – Strathcona Christian Secondary Academy & Summerwood Village Retirement Residence

Yes, even more pictures of the St. John Paul II Junior High School & Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge visit. And ... Just in case you missed it .... Did you know: Playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. “Happy hormones” have the power to improve conscious and unconscious… Continue reading Game Day – More Pictures from St. John Paul II Junior High School & Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge

What is a board game? Well, according to the dictionary it is: plural noun: board gamesany game played on a board, especially one that involves the movement of pieces on the board, such as chess or checkers. Did you know: Playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. “Happy hormones”… Continue reading Game Day – St. John Paul II Junior High School & Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge

Our Linking Generations Volunteer Grandparents play an important role in creating and strengthening  intergenerational relationships and lives of seniors, children, and families. Each month our volunteers share their stories and life experiences in many of our local elementary schools. One teacher recently shared with us: As an elementary teacher it is wonderful to hear the excitement in our students' voices… Continue reading Volunteer Grandparent Program

What is a board game? Well, according to the dictionary it is: plural noun: board gamesany game played on a board, especially one that involves the movement of pieces on the board, such as chess or checkers. Did you know: Playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. “Happy hormones”… Continue reading Game Day – St. Theresa Catholic School & Christenson Developments Bedford Village

What is a board game? Well, according to the dictionary it is: plural noun: board gamesany game played on a board, especially one that involves the movement of pieces on the board, such as chess or checkers. Did you know: Playing board games triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. “Happy hormones”… Continue reading Game Day – École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Lodge/Haven Seniors Residences

Life stories can provide insight to how life has changed between generations, as well as providing an opportunity for our youth and seniors to become friends through storytelling and shared experiences. Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary students have been paired with seniors, to learn about their lives and to hear their stories. By pairing students and… Continue reading Writers in Residence Program (WIR)

This year our Senior Volunteer Grandparent Program has expanded, and we now have over 75 seniors sharing their stories and life experience with our younger generations. Halloween is such a fun time, and it's even better when our Volunteer Grandparent shows up dressed in custom for the school Halloween parties ! Click here to see… Continue reading Volunteer Grandparent Program

FALL brings fond memories for our seniors — days on the farm harvesting, riding bikes up and down country roads, raking up piles of leaves only to jump into them, and maybe just sitting by the fire late into the evening. Our seniors and youth exchange memories and thoughts about the changing season of Autumn.… Continue reading Celebrating Autumn – St. Theresa Catholic School & Christenson Developments Bedford Village

We all enjoy visits from family and friends, however it is just as important to visit with our seniors living in designated senior facilities. Our elementary students are enjoying their visits with our seniors in Rivercrest Lodge, as they spend an hour of precious time sharing laughter and stories. Overheard " How old are you?" asks one… Continue reading Rivercrest Care Centre Visit