Saskatoon park bench aims to connect young people and seniors

Source: Rebekah Lesko, Global News, August 4, 2018 

A new park bench in Saskatoon is focused on bridging the gap between seniors and youth in the community.

It’s a green park bench with a simple invitation to have a seat with a senior.

On Saturday afternoon, Muriel Baxter, 82, was sharing a bit of what she’s learned over the years at the ElderWisdomYXE bench.

“My advice for young people is I’d really like them to focus on personal relationships and maybe be a little careful with use of electronics,” said Baxter, a retired social worker.

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