Over the past few months, Podio’s Branches Between Generations podcast has brought people together to share memories, experiences, and wisdom. Each recording session felt like sitting at the kitchen table with friends, laughing, learning, and sometimes tearing up at the incredible stories that were shared.

From tales of Parksville in its early years, to stories of family traditions, community changes, and personal milestones, every episode added a new branch to the bigger story we were telling together. We learned that these stories don’t just live in the past,  they connect us to who we are today and remind us of the threads tying generations together.

And now, here we are, at the end of our recording journey, ready to celebrate the people who made it all possible.

The Wrap Event

To mark the close of this project, we’re hosting a Mix n’ Mingle at the Berwick in Parksville on Sunday, September 14, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. All podcast participants, along with their immediate families, are warmly invited to join us.

It’s a chance to reconnect with your podcast partner, meet others who were part of the series, and share a few laughs about the stories that have become part of this beautiful collection. The Berwick is kindly providing pizzas, sliders, Caesar salad, a coffee and tea station, sparkling water, chips, all the essentials for a relaxed Sunday afternoon gathering!

A Heartfelt Thank You

As we wrap up, we want to pause and say a huge thank you. Podio is deeply grateful for everyone who lent their voice and heart to this project. Your willingness to sit down and share a part of your life has not only created a meaningful archive of stories but also brought people closer together.

This podcast is a success because of you, the participants, the listeners, and the community that continues to show up for one another.

We’re so excited to celebrate with you, to reflect on this journey, and to look forward to what’s next. Here’s to stories, connections, and the branches that keep growing between generations.