THE R&R Empowering Society Senior Program
About the program
R&R Seniors Program
The R&R Empowering Society of Alberta’s Seniors Program is dedicated to creating meaningful connections between youth and seniors through shared experiences that bring generations together, reduce loneliness, and build friendships.
Our program began by bringing together a BAHA youth hockey team and seniors from Place Beauséjour in Beaumont for dinner at The Mill Craft Bar & Kitchen, followed by an Edmonton Oil Kings game. We later brought the same experience to Whitecourt, pairing local minor hockey players with seniors from the Whitecourt Lodge for dinner and a Whitecourt Wolverines game.
We've continued building those connections through summer BBQs and a memorable Seniors Paint Day, where youth and seniors painted portraits of one another, sharing plenty of laughter along the way.
This summer, we returned to Place Beauséjour for another wonderful BBQ! Our summer students spent the afternoon visiting with seniors, enjoying delicious BBQ food, live music, friendly games of cornhole, and plenty of conversation and laughter.
These gatherings remind us that sometimes the simplest things — sharing a meal, listening to music, playing a game, or taking the time to visit — can make the biggest difference.
Our goal remains the same: bringing generations together, creating friendships, and making sure our seniors feel connected, included, and valued. 💙
