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.

Connecting Generations: Badminton

Join us for an intergenerational game of badminton. This event is for youth and older adults.

Every Thursday – Oct. 24 – Nov. 28 at 4:00pm-5:00pm

Newton Recreation Centre

For more information about the Intergenerational Connections project contact agefriendlyforseniors@surrey.ca

Guildford social gathering

a project of banners and collages with hands and various inspirational messages

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.

Upcoming Workshops

December 20 at 12:30pm-2:30pm

Guildford Recreation Centre

Contact agefriendlyforseniors@surrey.ca for more information.

Textile Dye Garden at Museum of Surrey

a group of adults spinning textiles outside

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.