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Linking Generations is thrilled to announce a new partnership program ! We are now linking Seniors from Capital Care Strathcona with students from Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary School. Check out their first photos !!

While a lot of ancient cultures used evergreens around Christmas time, historical records suggest that the Christmas tree tradition was started in the 16th century by Germans who decorated fir trees inside their homes. … So, some collected evergreen branches or trees and brought them to their homes, in secret. The first decorated trees were… Continue reading Linking Generations Students and Seniors at Greenland Garden Centre

Students from St. Theresa Catholic School and Seniors from Bedford Village created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin of Halloween costumes and… Continue reading Linking Generations Students and Seniors having Fun with their Halloween Crafting !

Students from Salisbury Composite High School and Seniors from Sherwood Care created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin of Halloween costumes and… Continue reading Linking Generations More Students and Seniors having Fun with their Halloween Crafting !

In 1994, Duncan Craig LLP from Duncan and Craig Law Firm created the Laurel Awards so as to honour and recognize noteworthy charitable organizations for their commitment to volunteerism and working with seniors. Once again, as in the past three years, Linking Generations was nominated for this award. It is always so humbling to be… Continue reading Linking Generations Nominated for Laurel Awards

Students from École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School and Seniors from Clover Bar Lodge created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the… Continue reading Linking Generations Students and Seniors having Fun with their Halloween Crafting !

Students from École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School and Seniors from Summerwood Village Retirement Residence created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is… Continue reading Linking Generations with More Halloween Crafting Fun with our Students and Seniors !

Students from Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School and Seniors from Chartwell Country Cottage Retirement Residence created Scary Wooden Spoons for Halloween. Did you know that the word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” and means “hallowed evening.” Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin… Continue reading Linking Generations Halloween Crafting Fun with our Students and Seniors ! !!

Our seniors from our program at Sherwood Care spent an afternoon visiting with their linked students from Salisbury Composite High School , matching slang sayings from years prior. The seniors were amazed that the students had never heard some of the old time slang terms or sayings. Remember : "Let's burn rubber and show 'em… Continue reading Linking Generations Sherwood Care and SAL Visit !!

Our seniors from our programs at Country Cottage spent an afternoon visiting with their linked students, matching slang sayings from years prior. The seniors were amazed that the students had never heard some of the old time slang terms or sayings. Remember : "Let's burn rubber and show 'em what this car can do!"