continued from p.9 know at school, before coming here (the Alzheimer Society)," said Zylstra-Savage. After the five weeks were up, the students spent the next couple of weeks putting together the bound albums for their senior. Students were trained to put volunteer seniors at ease "For me, it's all about the relationships and the connections made between two different generations," Zylstra-Savage said of the program. Helen Hudak, an Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton client and a senior who volunteered for the project, said she was apprehensive at first, but the students made it very easy and comfortable for her to open up to them. "It was such a wonderful experience," said Hudak. "To meet someone else and tell them your stories and see how much they appreciated it firsthand... the students were great. If I get asked to do this again, I would in a heartbeat." Vail thanked the seniors who volunteered to share their stories and said how proud she was of her students. "I've watched you grow individually and as a group," she said of her students. "And it's just been a blessing for me as a teacher to have had this experience. I'm going to carry this with me for the rest of my years." At the end of the project's celebration event, Zylstra-Savage noted the intergenerational memoir-writing program would continue with the Alzheimer Society and local schools. 13 | Friday, June 7, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com CONCRETE · DRIVEWAYS · FRENCH CURBS Time is Precious, Mistakes are Costly and Decorating is Complicated. · PATIOS · STEPS · WALKWAYS · GARAGE FLOORS Inquire about your Personal Design Consultation. At Fitz by Design we are committed to creating breathtaking, functional spaces that are unique as the individuals living in them. uality At Its Best! Call Fernando Call 905.334.3583 www.fitzbydesign.ca shona@fitzbydesign.ca EXPOSED AGGREGATE (Pebble) 905-844-5518 · 1-888-944-5518 www.concretetrimmings.com FREE ESTIMATES The Upmarket Cosmopolitan Brunch Bar INCLUDES 2 COCKTAILS FROM OUR CAESAR, MIMOSA AND SPARKLING WINE BAR Join us every Sunday for live music inside Ivy's gorgeous naturally lit dining room. Spend all Spring and Summer on Burlington's Best Patio: Ivy's one-of-a-kind Garden Patio Oasis featuring lush landscaping, an open air dining area, lounge and social booths. BEST BRUNCH IN THE CITY! Best Featuring our $5 Ivy Caesar, Mimosa and Sparkling Wine! Sale of the Summer up to LUNCH * BRUNCH * DINNER * COCKTAILS 3330 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, BURLINGTON, ON L7N 3M6 905.333.ivy1 (4891) reservations@ivybar.ca | www.ivybar.ca An Independently owned DGC ENTERTAINMENT Property INGEBORG'S WAREHOUSE 50 LOOK FOR US ON % off on selected styles 1681 FINFAR COURT, MISSISSAUGA Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11 to 4 905.823.7415