Barranca Elementary School Helpers visited last week with residents of Aspen Ridge Lodge. The conversations were very interesting as both seniors and students learned about each other. Residents were happy to see the students, especially because visits were so restricted during the pandemic. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Barranca Mesa Elementary School Helper’s and some parents chat with residents of Aspen Ridge Lodge. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Barrance teacher Nicole McGrane, sponsor of the Helpers group, and Kari Sentz hold up one of the posters the Helpers made for Aspen Ridge Lodge residents. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Betty Scherrer, president of the Los Alamos Retired Community Board, right, chats with Barranca Mesa Elementary School teacher Nicole McGrane. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

An Aspen Ridge resident enjoys a chat with a Barranca Helper. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Aspen Ridge residents and Barranca Mesa Elementary School Helpers found lots to talk about. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Gisel Martinez holds one of the posters the Helpers made for Aspen Ridge residents. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

An Aspen Ridge Lodge resident chats with a Barranca Helper. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A Barranca Helper and an Aspen Ridge Lodge resident get to know each other. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com