Across the Network

Stories and reflections from GrandPals communities

A Dress Rehearsal for Next Year
October 2, 2026

A Dress Rehearsal for Next Year

A Conversation with the GrandPals at Peninsula Manor
Telling Stories in School
October 2, 2026

Telling Stories in School

GrandPals Program at St. Edward’s Connects Seniors and Students
The Power of Storytelling
October 2, 2026

The Power of Storytelling

Reflections on Writing, Imagination, and Creativity from a GrandPal Author
Community Spotlight: WIN Intergenerational Network - Montreal, Quebec
October 2, 2026

Community Spotlight: WIN Intergenerational Network - Montreal, Quebec

Building Relationships, One Conversation at a Time
Community Spotlight: Flagstaff, Alberta
October 2, 2026

Community Spotlight: Flagstaff, Alberta

GrandPals at Big Knife Lodge through Flagstaff Family and Community Services
GrandPals Volunteers Prepare for Classroom Programs Across Dufferin County
October 2, 2026

GrandPals Volunteers Prepare for Classroom Programs Across Dufferin County

Intergenerational Learning in Dufferin County Growing with GrandPal Volunteers & Community Support
Evidence-Based Outcomes for Communities
October 2, 2026

Evidence-Based Outcomes for Communities

A Closer Look at the GrandPals Year 3 Evaluation
Case Study: Peninsula Manor > North of Superior Healthcare Group
October 2, 2026

Case Study: Peninsula Manor > North of Superior Healthcare Group

Community Spotlight: A Creative Twist in Marathon Ontario, Using Virtual Reality
Reducing Ageism Through Intergenerational Connection
October 2, 2026

Reducing Ageism Through Intergenerational Connection

What educators and nonprofits can learn from intergenerational programs like GrandPals
Case Study: Arts and Aging in Newfoundland
October 2, 2026

Case Study: Arts and Aging in Newfoundland

Community Spotlight: Bringing GrandPals to Urban and Rural Newfoundland
Local GrandPals Community Featured in the Penticton Herald
October 2, 2026

Local GrandPals Community Featured in the Penticton Herald

Whitewater Region: Beachburg Public School (BPS) and Cobden & District Public School (CDPS)
Case Study: Active Aging in Manitoba
October 2, 2026

Case Study: Active Aging in Manitoba

Community Spotlight: Supporting Three Fall Classrooms at Once
Why Orientation Matters
October 2, 2026

Why Orientation Matters

Safeguarding, Vetting, and Care in GrandPals Programs
How to Scale a GrandPals Program Across a Community
October 2, 2026

How to Scale a GrandPals Program Across a Community

Building meaningful intergenerational connections begins with a single classroom — but it grows into a community-wide movement.
Building a Better Vulnerable Sector Check Experience
October 2, 2026

Building a Better Vulnerable Sector Check Experience

A Simplified, Secure Approach to Volunteer Screening for Intergenerational Programs
Short Story: The School Boots
October 2, 2026

Short Story: The School Boots

A daring school-night prank with ugly boots leads to unexpected trouble—and a memorable lesson.
Short Story: Winston Churchill on the Boat
October 2, 2026

Short Story: Winston Churchill on the Boat

A proud Navy sailor’s disciplined life aboard Churchill’s protected ship—shaped by duty, danger, and lasting respect.
Short Story: Music on a Ship to Canada
October 2, 2026

Short Story: Music on a Ship to Canada

A young boy’s memorable voyage to Canada aboard the Empress of Britain, filled with games, music, and new beginnings.
Short Story: The House That Caught on Fire
October 2, 2026

Short Story: The House That Caught on Fire

A winter storm turns heroic as a boy and his dad help save a neighbor’s house from fire.
Short Story: Running Home for Chores
October 2, 2026

Short Story: Running Home for Chores

A young boy proves his responsibility by running home to finish farm chores before anyone knew.
Case Study: Township of Whitewater Region
October 2, 2026

Case Study: Township of Whitewater Region

Community Spotlight: Implementing GrandPals through a Municipal Lens