McDougall is excited to partner with Lord Beaverbrook High School again this year on their intergenerational club, Inter-Gen. Inter-Gen is all about building meaningful connections between seniors and high school students through activities, games, and creative expression. This unique initiative benefits both generations in powerful and lasting ways.

At the heart of Inter-Gen is the goal of building a welcoming space where young people and seniors can come together in enriching and mutually supportive relationships.

An amazing part of the Inter-Gen club happens when participants realize that they not only have much to share, but also so much to learn from each other. This reciprocal growth strengthens their sense of belonging and purpose within the Acadia community. As well, we promote volunteerism among both youth and seniors, fostering more connection and engagement with the larger community.

Given the incredible success we’ve witnessed over the past two years, we are eager to see what 2024/25 will bring, and invite you to join us as we continue to cultivate this thriving, intergenerational community where seniors and students flourish together!

This program was formally called Linkages, you can learn more about it here.