In a heartwarming display of intergenerational connection, Presbyterian Village North (PVN) partnered with Good Shepherd Episcopal School (GSES) to host a delightful winter-themed BINGO event featuring the school’s kindergarten class earlier this week. The program, inspired by the success of a fourth-grade pen pal initiative GSES participated in several years ago, brought together 56 enthusiastic students and 20 PVN residents for a morning of fun and fellowship.
With their teachers and residents by their side, the young participants eagerly searched for matches on their BINGO cards which included seasonal images like mittens, ski coats, hats and gloves.
To add to the day’s spirit of giving, the students decorated and filled goody bags for PVN residents and patients at Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH). These thoughtful tokens of kindness were a tangible reminder of the special connections formed during the event.
Lisa Englander, PVN’s Director of Resident Services, shared her perspective on the importance of intergenerational programming: “These experiences are incredibly impactful for both the young and the seniors. It’s vital for our seniors to continue feeling valued and to have opportunities to share their life skills with younger generations. Events like this help students recognize that our residents are the age of their grandparents and possess a wealth of knowledge and life experience. Every time we host an intergenerational program, our residents thoroughly enjoy it and it develops mutual respect and admiration.”
The success of this winter-themed BINGO program has paved the way for more collaborations between PVN and GSES to further showcase the power of bridging generations through meaningful interactions.
