Archive for the ‘In The Press’ Category

Brant News Article – Kids and seniors tear down walls

Brant News Article – Kids and seniors tear down walls

A Brantford-based organization known as SKIP (Seniors and Kids Intergeneration Programs) is doing its bit to eliminate a generation gap, specifically between seniors and elementary school students.

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Bridging the gap: seniors and students

Bridging the gap: seniors and students

While watching her children interact with not only her mother but other, lonelier seniors at Versa-Care Retirement Community, Liz Martorano saw a spark between the youngest and oldest members of her community and realized that intergenerational bond needed to be nurtured.

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Paris Star Article – Paris Central students S.K.I.P morning classes

Paris Star Article – Paris Central students S.K.I.P morning classes

Paris Central students enjoyed a morning away from the classroom last month when they participated In skate for S.K.I.P. at the Syl Apps Arena, for S.K.I.P week, Jan. 19-23.

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