A weekly children's playgroup will be held with the seniors at Sarnia's Vision Nursing and Rest Home.
Organizer Bevin Perdu says the program will run on a trial basis, Friday's from 10am to 11am, for six weeks starting January 13.
"Parents with little one's can register," says Perdu. "We are taking all ages of children; infants, toddlers, preschoolers. We will start with a little playtime/activity while everyone is getting settled and then have a storytime, an activity, some songs and some time to mingle with the seniors and the residents."
Perdu, formerly the coordinator of the Sarnia-Lambton Workforce Development Board's Mentorship Program, is a mother of two and currently on maternity leave with her second girl.
She decided to pitch the idea locally after seeing one of her friends start up something similar out west.
"My mother in-law volunteers there [Vision]," says Perdu. "Many residents don't get to see their grandchildren or don't have grandchildren or family around. So, they would be able to spend time with the children and let them interact with them and have that experience."
Perdu says she's had a very positive response after posting the idea on social media. She hopes to register about 20 children to participate for the full six weeks, but says others interested will be placed on a waiting list.
Anyone interested in participating can call 519-466-6010.
