Of what origin is this fairy tale? What exactly is a gingerbread man? At the end of the fairy tale, what eats the Gingerbread Man? The Gingerbread Man had a catchphrase. Which of these words in the following sentence is not correct? "Run, run, run as fast as you can! You won't catch me, I'm… Continue reading Linking Generations ==> The Gingerbread Man
Our seniors and students came together to celebrate and explore our family connections by composing a family tree. Each student and senior had some homework to complete prior to this visit – all were asked to bring the names of their ancestors to the visit and a favorite family photo. Check out the pictures in… Continue reading Linking Generations – How Deep are Our Family Roots?
This visit was a huge hit!! It was great to hear so much laughter and see the smiling faces when we played balloon volleyball. One senior even requested that we repeat this event as it was so much fun! We finished off the visit with bowls of ice cream. It is always amazing to witness… Continue reading Linking Generations – Balloon Volleyball Visit with ABJ Students and Country Cottage Seniors Residence !
It was a fun event 🙂 Sherwood Care invited Linking Generations students to take part in their annual "Christmas Celebration of Lights" on November 23. Students helped to serve refreshments and were able to visit with the seniors. Residents gathered in the dining room to see the beautiful lights and decorations in the courtyard, and… Continue reading Sherwood Care has their annual “Christmas Celebration of Lights”
The best way to get to know each other is to relax and have a conversation while securing a win with a board game. What is your favorite game to play? How do you play your favorite game? When and where do you play this game and with who? When you were a child, what… Continue reading Linking Generations – Board Game Visit
It was a wonderful surprise to see the treasured items the seniors brought to this visit to share with their students. Treasured memory albums, and even antique items passed down from generation to generation. A history book from one of the students on her 4th great grandfather: Malcom Groat (Groat Road). At the end of… Continue reading Linking Generations – THEN AND NOW HERITAGE VISITS
Seniors from Clover Bar Lodge and students from OLPH Catholic School created their Fall Leaves Candle Jars. Check out the pictures in the Gallery !!
Seniors from Summerwood Village Retirement Residence and students from OLPH Catholic School created their Fall Leaves Candle Jars. Check out the pictures in the Gallery !!
As the 2017-2018 Program Year continues, all of the seniors and students have met each other. The pictures from École Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) and Summerwood Village Retirement Residence have been added. Check out all the 'Get Acquainted Visit' pictures in the Gallery !!
What a special visit – looking back generations ago and studying items used in the household or the farm. Each senior and student brought a unique heritage item to this visit, so as to share their own personal past and heritage with their ‘linked’ partner. Some brought photos, some brought passed down recipes. One senior… Continue reading Linking Generations – Celebrating Our Heritage
