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As the holidays approach and winter sets in, our students from Ecole Our Lady of Perpetual Help Junior High spent time visiting with their linked seniors from Heartland Housing SilverBirch Lodge and Haven sharing past and present holiday traditions and memories.  Click here to see more pictures !

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 – Salisbury Composite High School & Sherwood Care

Do you remember the show called "The Joy of Painting" with the artist Bob Ross. Or the show called "The Magic of Oil Painting" with artist Bill Alexander. Two groups enjoyed their shot at being the new Bob Ross or Bill Alexander. Check out the pictures from both: École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic… Continue reading Two More Visits – “The Joy of Painting” and “The Magic of Oil Painting”

Do you remember the show called "The Joy of Painting" with the artist Bob Ross. Or the show called "The Magic of Oil Painting" with artist Bill Alexander. Another group of seniors and students tested their painting skills. Is there yet another artist amongst them? Click here to see more pictures !

Do you remember the show called "The Joy of Painting" with the artist Bob Ross. Or the show called "The Magic of Oil Painting" with artist Bill Alexander. Another group of seniors and students tested their painting skills. Is there yet another artist amongst them? Click here to see more pictures !

Do you remember the show called "The Joy of Painting" with the artist Bob Ross. Or the show called "The Magic of Oil Painting" with artist Bill Alexander. Two groups enjoyed their shot at being the new Bob Ross or Bill Alexander. Check out the pictures from both: École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic… Continue reading Linking Generations version of “The Joy of Painting” and “The Magic of Oil Painting”

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