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The seniors may remember the show called "The Joy of Painting" with the artist Bob Ross. Over the years, his folksy approach and references to “happy little” trees and clouds endeared him further to his fans. Click here to see if there is a new Bob Ross !

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 mind functions, leaving a person feeling cheerful, compassionate, and ultimately content. Click here to see all the pictures !

Paint Day ! Paint Day ! Paint Day ! Everyone remembers the popular “Paint Nights” that happened everywhere prior to Covid. Linking Generations reintroduced the event and brought the event to our Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge seniors. Click here to see all the pictures !

We've all heard members of older generations start a story with an eye-roll-prompting, "Back in my day," which is then followed by a seemingly endless list of ways things have changed in the intervening years . However, while those tales of walking 10 miles in the snow may be a little stale, there's no denying… Continue reading Reminiscing About Our Heritage with St. John Paul II Junior High School & Heartland Housing Dr. Turner Lodge 

Seniors from Summerwood Village Retirement Residence had a fun and silliness this afternoon of Balloon Volleyball with our Linking Generations Strathcona Christian Secondary Academy students! It is wonderful to witness our seniors enjoying themselves and becoming active again ! It is amazing to see that although they are seniors, they have the desire and will… Continue reading Balloon Volleyball with Strathcona Christian Secondary Academy & Summerwood Village Retirement Residence

Linking Generations Executive Director, Debbie Sinclair, has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of her commitment and dedication to her province, community and family. Debbie serves and strengthens our community by fostering connections between seniors and youth. She does this with focused intention and passion. By involving and encouraging community… Continue reading Linking Generations Executive Director, Debbie Sinclair, awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

We've all heard members of older generations start a story with an eye-roll-prompting, "Back in my day," which is then followed by a seemingly endless list of ways things have changed in the intervening years . However, while those tales of walking 10 miles in the snow may be a little stale, there's no denying… Continue reading Reminiscing About Our Heritage with Bev Facey Community High School & Sherwood Care 

We've all heard members of older generations start a story with an eye-roll-prompting, "Back in my day," which is then followed by a seemingly endless list of ways things have changed in the intervening years . However, while those tales of walking 10 miles in the snow may be a little stale, there's no denying… Continue reading Reminiscing About Our Heritage with École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & Heartland Housing Clover Bar Lodge 

We've all heard members of older generations start a story with an eye-roll-prompting, "Back in my day," which is then followed by a seemingly endless list of ways things have changed in the intervening years . However, while those tales of walking 10 miles in the snow may be a little stale, there's no denying… Continue reading Reminiscing About Our Heritage with Bedford Village Seniors & St. Theresa Middle School Students 

Our in school intergenerational programs would not be a success without the great support our schools give us.  This December, one of our school partnerships, Lakeland Ridge Junior High School, surprised us with a very special treat for our 'linked' seniors residing at Chartwell Emerald Hills. All the teachers from Lakeland Ridge Junior High School got together and donated money… Continue reading Lakeland Ridge Junior High School and Chartwell Emerald Hills Special Christmas Visit