‘They have a lot to share’: Green Bench program taps into the wisdom of the elders

In the Green Bench program, people are invited to sit with a senior on a bench and take in their life experiences.

They’re often an untapped resource in modern society.

But a new program at Kiwanis Seniors Centre in London has special guests soaking up the wisdom of the elders.

It’s called the Green Bench program, and it was introduced in recognition of June being Seniors’ Month.

People are invited to sit with a senior on a bench and take in their life experiences.

The new program is attracting the likes of London Mayor Josh Morgan, London Police Chief Thai Truong and even CTV London meteorologist Julie Atchison.

Anyone is invited to sit with a senior, ask questions and learn a thing or two about life, said Kiwanis Seniors Centre and Hamilton Road Seniors Centre Supervisor Janice Hamilton.

“They are initially storytellers. They love to share what they’ve been through. They’re one of the generations that have seen the most amount of change in their lifetime, and they’re resilient, and they’re fun-spirited most of the time and they have a lot to share,” said Hamilton.