Connecting Generations
An opportunity for generations to engage in dialogue and to explore differences and similarities between seniors and youth.
Intergenerational connections
Are you interested in building intergenerational connections in the community? Through participating in engaging activities of similar interest, seniors and youth can share their knowledge and experience. Through engaging activities, participants can explore their differences as well as similarities, listen to, learn from each other, and build connections.
For more information about the Intergenerational Connections project or sign up for activities, contact agefriendlyforseniors@surrey.ca
Guildford social gathering
The social gatherings offer an opportunity to engage with others through facilitation of conversations and activities that explore social and cultural connections in the community. If you are 55+ and live in and around the Guildford area, we would love to hear about your unique experiences.
Program resumes in September.
Contact agefriendlyforseniors@surrey.ca for more information.
Textile Dye Garden at Museum of Surrey
Address: Museum of Surrey - 17710 56A Avenue
Are you curious about what plants can provide the colours and fibre for our clothing? Did you know we can grow certain types of plants that can be used to create natural dyes for textiles? Join us on the Museum of Surrey campus and experience a unique opportunity to create a Textile Dye Garden!
Volunteer at the garden
Do you have a passion for textiles? Would you like to learn more about textiles? Sign up to become a volunteer and help maintain Surrey’s Textile Dye Garden at the Museum of Surrey (17710 56A Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 5H8).
We are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to learn or develop skills, and to promote the unique textile experiences provided. If you would like to spend time with textile experts and others who contribute to the magic of textiles, fill out the volunteer application form!
Tasks include:
- Assisting in the delivery of hands-on programs
- Assisting the workshop leader during specific events
- Garden maintenance
As a Garden Assistant, you can:
- Receive free lab time to observe textile work.
- Gain knowledge of plants, gardening and textile techniques
- Have the opportunity to observe textile instruments at work.
Garden of Generations
The Garden of Generations has moved to The Plot located at 71st Avenue and 137A Street, behind the Newton Arena. The PLOT Sharing Garden invites all to contribute, harvest, share and enjoy!
Program funding
The Connecting Generations initiatives and the WALKit Activity Program/Web Map were made possible through the Surrey Intercultural Senior Social Inclusion Partnership Network, funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, New Horizons for Seniors Program grant.
Contact
Have a question or comment about one of these initiatives? Reach us at agefriendlyforseniors@surrey.ca.