Larry Wilhelm, 71, looks on as Grade 7 student Nina Oliinyk scoops butter into bowls to prepare to bake Christmas cookies at Points West Living in Red Deer Tuesday afternoon. Oliinyk was one of about 60 students from St. Patrick’s Community School baking with PWL’s residents. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

WATCH: Grade 7 students bake Christmas cookies with seniors

Grade 7 students from St. Patrick’s Community School teamed up with Red Deer seniors to celebrate the holiday season.

About 60 students visited Points West Living Tuesday afternoon to bake Christmas cookies with the building’s residents.

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