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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!

This past year has brought about many new things: restrictions, emotions, changes, and for many seniors, solitude. We are so excited to be back and planning our return to having face to face visits with our seniors and students. We are committed to ensuring that we follow all COVID health protocols. Ensuring that as we… Continue reading Linking Generations Programs Return for 2021-2022

"Linking Generations connects seniors and youth" The wonderful column was written and provided by Strathcona County staff. Click here to check out the article !

The lazy days of summer are coming! It is the season of fun in the sun! Beaches, BBQ’s, patios, lemonade, camping, swimming, ice cream, flip flops and sunglasses !! Summertime, Summertime… Have you attended any summer festivals? K Days, Taste of Edmonton, Fringe Festival, outdoor concert, etc.?Where did you go on your most favorite summer… Continue reading Seniors from Bedford Village and students from St. Theresa Catholic School share their last visits of our program year !

The lazy days of summer are coming! It is the season of fun in the sun! Beaches, BBQ’s, patios, lemonade, camping, swimming, ice cream, flip flops and sunglasses !! Summertime, Summertime… Have you attended any summer festivals? K Days, Taste of Edmonton, Fringe Festival, outdoor concert, etc.?Where did you go on your most favorite summer… Continue reading Students from École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) & seniors from Summerwood Village Retirement Residence share their last visits of our program year !

The lazy days of summer are coming! It is the season of fun in the sun! Beaches, BBQ’s, patios, lemonade, camping, swimming, ice cream, flip flops and sunglasses !! Summertime, Summertime… Have you attended any summer festivals? K Days, Taste of Edmonton, Fringe Festival, outdoor concert, etc.?Where did you go on your most favorite summer… Continue reading Seniors from Silver Birch Manor/Lodge and Students from Lakeland Ridge School share their last visits of our program year !

Family is anyone who loves you unconditionally! Linking Generations invited our students to introduce a Family Member to their "linked" senior partner. All About Family… How many generations are in your family today?Where did your family originate from before living in Canada?How many siblings did/do you have?How many children do you have? Grandchildren? Niece/Nephew?What is/was… Continue reading Family Visit with New Horizons Charter School & Heartland Housing Silver Birch Haven Seniors Residences