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2017-02-14 07:06:11 PM gailh I like to do a themed bingo
2017-02-14 07:06:23 PM loriann OHHHHHHH wow! Great idea to have the kids read kathy!
2017-02-14 07:06:25 PM ketraa We did a photography project with Pad
2017-02-14 07:06:25 PM mgarnica I am definitely planning on doing a themed bingo
2017-02-14 07:06:25 PM chantelleb88 enter the chat room
2017-02-14 07:06:28 PM ebreeves you can go online to get dr suess readers oath and others
2017-02-14 07:06:29 PM mbear My residents won't do themed bingo :/
2017-02-14 07:06:30 PM gabriellah123 The first thing im doing in march is the resident council. im sure they will be every happy with our van being fixed so we can go out on outting. i really want to take them to the art museum !!!!!
2017-02-14 07:06:30 PM dorisr2001 we cannot take photos of our residents
2017-02-14 07:06:36 PM chelseytimreck i love the idea of kids reading as well'
2017-02-14 07:06:36 PM shubbard720 We are celebrating National Pig Day on March 1st, one of our CNAs has 2 pet teacup pigs that she is going to bring in to visit with the residents!
2017-02-14 07:06:37 PM mbear They have their specific cards they like lol
2017-02-14 07:06:39 PM kathyhughes One year we had celebrities come in and read from Dr Suess to the residents and kids
2017-02-14 07:06:39 PM jodie583 doris - same here
2017-02-14 07:06:41 PM marciatrimiew I made LOVE selfie sticks...great for group photos!!
2017-02-14 07:06:47 PM teyonahills in march i plan on doing a scavenger hunt for members to look for Gold (larg fribies) and i have a string band coming in
2017-02-14 07:06:48 PM catiah I my facility we have every month a Centenariam Party (bithday)
2017-02-14 07:06:50 PM sandi We are using the Ipad as well
2017-02-14 07:06:50 PM jsutherland what celebrities?
2017-02-14 07:06:50 PM taras Themed Bingo? I would love to do something like that!
2017-02-14 07:06:51 PM mgarnica wow
2017-02-14 07:06:51 PM gailh my resident love it mbear! Its something different
2017-02-14 07:06:51 PM chelseytimreck you cannot take photos of them even with a release form?
2017-02-14 07:06:51 PM asjodin I think our residents would like the kids coming and reading. We have 1st graders coming in to read to the residents in March also!
2017-02-14 07:06:53 PM shaminab29 enter the chat room
2017-02-14 07:06:55 PM prymyc we will be starting a mobile library. we have a church that is adopting our facility and will be doing alot of activities with us. i have planned a great easter party
2017-02-14 07:07:00 PM chantelleb88 hello all sorry im late! happy valentines day
2017-02-14 07:07:02 PM chriswills celebrates?
2017-02-14 07:07:06 PM jodie583 wow, Kathy! I've been trying for NASCAR folks - since we're so close to Bristol Raceway
2017-02-14 07:07:12 PM jeant We also are not allowed to take photos of our residents.
2017-02-14 07:07:18 PM rtrytek i thinkhaving children come in a read is a wonderful idea. I am definitely going to look into that
2017-02-14 07:07:18 PM loriann Thats cool
2017-02-14 07:07:19 PM prymyc we will have pin the tail on the bunny, ring toss, chick bowling
2017-02-14 07:07:22 PM juliannag left the chat room
2017-02-14 07:07:23 PM juliannag enter the chat room
2017-02-14 07:07:23 PM chriswills i dont think we have many out here in the hills
2017-02-14 07:07:24 PM dorisr2001 its sad right?
2017-02-14 07:07:40 PM randy1982 Hello all
2017-02-14 07:07:45 PM beckysalaz I want to know if anyone has any St. Patrick day activities I can bring up to my residents?
2017-02-14 07:07:46 PM loriann hi
2017-02-14 07:07:46 PM ketraa Hi
2017-02-14 07:07:46 PM mbear Not being able to take pictures is a bummer
2017-02-14 07:07:47 PM chriswills pin the cotton tail lol cute
2017-02-14 07:07:48 PM ebreeves amanda are you here
2017-02-14 07:07:49 PM kathyhughes Hello all
2017-02-14 07:07:50 PM catiah Hi
2017-02-14 07:07:57 PM gailh This chat moves fast! hard to follow the topic
2017-02-14 07:07:58 PM loriann Hi kathy
2017-02-14 07:08:00 PM jodie583 hello
2017-02-14 07:08:00 PM mbear My residents are so excited about their pictures we took today
2017-02-14 07:08:01 PM marciatrimiew Hello...
2017-02-14 07:08:01 PM shaminab29 hello everyone
2017-02-14 07:08:04 PM ketraa why not take pictures???
2017-02-14 07:08:07 PM chriswills agreed loriann
2017-02-14 07:08:10 PM juliannag we tell the story of st pat at the st pats party. they like the informational stuff
2017-02-14 07:08:18 PM sandi We are taking 12 residents to see the last Ringling Bros Circus show in Philly next week
2017-02-14 07:08:25 PM mbear Oh how fun!!
2017-02-14 07:08:26 PM chriswills wow!!
2017-02-14 07:08:26 PM juliannag thats awesome
2017-02-14 07:08:28 PM ebreeves wow
2017-02-14 07:08:29 PM gailh We can't take pics of the residents. Hippa violation
2017-02-14 07:08:31 PM dorisr2001 no pictures need consents
2017-02-14 07:08:31 PM mgarnica wow
2017-02-14 07:08:32 PM mariauv Sandi neat
2017-02-14 07:08:36 PM chriswills how many volunterrs do you have?
2017-02-14 07:08:37 PM chelseytimreck we did mad libs today about a valentines story and i want to find one for march for st pattys day as well
2017-02-14 07:08:37 PM ebreeves any animals
2017-02-14 07:08:44 PM chriswills per resident i mean
2017-02-14 07:08:44 PM loriann Our bus is shared and keep breaking down
2017-02-14 07:08:45 PM ebreeves or are they banned
2017-02-14 07:08:49 PM marciatrimiew How do you get residents to adapt better to the physical disabilities that others have??
2017-02-14 07:08:52 PM ketraa Aw last ringling BB&B circus :(
2017-02-14 07:08:52 PM jessicarae We are not allowed to take pics of faces either
2017-02-14 07:08:57 PM gailh My employees didn't even know what mad libs were!!!
2017-02-14 07:08:58 PM loriann We are!
2017-02-14 07:09:01 PM chelseytimreck our bus is out of commision currently too
2017-02-14 07:09:02 PM jeant We do holiday trivia . . . today I did Valentine's day trivia and we'll do St. Patrick's Day next month.
2017-02-14 07:09:03 PM mgarnica good question, marcia
2017-02-14 07:09:07 PM ketraa others faces or residents faces?
2017-02-14 07:09:11 PM chelseytimreck What!!! mad libs are so fun!!
2017-02-14 07:09:11 PM loriann They just have to sign a release form
2017-02-14 07:09:13 PM ebreeves can the circuses has animals now? or just stunts and acts
2017-02-14 07:09:14 PM jessicarae both
2017-02-14 07:09:18 PM gabriellah123 most of my residents have psyc problems so not alot of people came in to visit them.
2017-02-14 07:09:19 PM kathyhughes Marcia...have a support group or buddy up the residents
2017-02-14 07:09:23 PM cmerriner we can take pictures but they waive it on lease agreement
2017-02-14 07:09:23 PM loriann We even have a fb page!
2017-02-14 07:09:33 PM loriann Same here
2017-02-14 07:09:36 PM prymyc we can take photos as long as we have the signed release. upon admission I go in and do thier assessment and I have the release signed then if they want to do it
2017-02-14 07:09:38 PM ketraa Yes we have release inmove-in packet
2017-02-14 07:09:40 PM gailh lol! They just learned about them. We think the residents will like them
2017-02-14 07:09:40 PM chriswills i was told we have to have 1:1 FOR outtings
2017-02-14 07:09:42 PM cmerriner but assisted lviing cant have a facebook due to a facility getting sued and winning
2017-02-14 07:09:45 PM chelseytimreck we have a facebook page as well where the photos are posted
2017-02-14 07:09:48 PM taras Trivia is fun! I will do trivia and give out tickets to use at our country store..
2017-02-14 07:09:49 PM asjodin We can take pictures too if they agree in the admission packet
2017-02-14 07:09:53 PM shaminab29 there are other ways of transportation. my facility doesnt have a bus at all. we use the adult transportation
2017-02-14 07:09:54 PM catiah yes, we need consense form for pictures
2017-02-14 07:09:57 PM chriswills even a walmart trip is too hard without 1:1
2017-02-14 07:09:57 PM shawna I had a problem at my party today. A residents daughter took pictures.
2017-02-14 07:09:57 PM prymyc we also do a thing with therapy. they have a success story wall
2017-02-14 07:10:06 PM dorisr2001 wow I took 5 residents out and 2 aides only
2017-02-14 07:10:07 PM juliannag left the chat room
2017-02-14 07:10:07 PM juliannag enter the chat room
2017-02-14 07:10:09 PM chelseytimreck like a transit bus you use?
2017-02-14 07:10:09 PM rtrytek we can take pictures as well because on admission the resident of poa signs a consent form for the picture release
2017-02-14 07:10:12 PM chantelleb88 what is the topic about tonight?
2017-02-14 07:10:13 PM jsutherland our residents sign a photo release form in admission
2017-02-14 07:10:19 PM randy1982 Did anyone have problems with Leisures part of the assignment?
2017-02-14 07:10:20 PM gailh My walmart trips are interesting.
2017-02-14 07:10:21 PM asjodin SUCCESS STORY WALL??? I want to know more
2017-02-14 07:10:23 PM chriswills 5:2 isn't too impossible it seems
2017-02-14 07:10:27 PM cathyross enter the chat room
2017-02-14 07:10:33 PM mgarnica our residents love going to wal mart
2017-02-14 07:10:33 PM mariauv Wal mart is just interesting
2017-02-14 07:10:37 PM jsutherland unfourtunatly i did not nor had time to do a leisure part
2017-02-14 07:10:38 PM prymyc when someone comes in for therapy and they are able to go home we take a picture and tell alittle about them
2017-02-14 07:10:42 PM shaminab29 left the chat room
2017-02-14 07:10:44 PM catiah Jesus guy, Iam a teenage like my sixteen yars old daughter to keep on
2017-02-14 07:10:44 PM marciatrimiew ok thanks, I try to have team and group activities so that members can bond together and perhaps this may help them to get to know each other better... this is a process..
2017-02-14 07:10:47 PM dorisr2001 we took them to Golden Corral
2017-02-14 07:10:47 PM emilydoran ours have to have a new release form for every posted picture
2017-02-14 07:10:48 PM mbear What else happens in March besides Dr. Suess's bday and st. pattys day?
2017-02-14 07:10:49 PM ketraa Haha! how about 12:1!
2017-02-14 07:10:50 PM cathyross Hi everyone!!!!
2017-02-14 07:10:52 PM loriann We are also doing a drive in movie...we made big cardborad car cut outs for around their whell chairs
2017-02-14 07:10:55 PM chelseytimreck we have to do at least one walmart trip a week. ugh i dont care for walmart now hahha
2017-02-14 07:10:57 PM shaminab29 enter the chat room
2017-02-14 07:11:00 PM chriswills 12:1 seems impossible
2017-02-14 07:11:01 PM kathyhughes Hello all
2017-02-14 07:11:03 PM asjodin Thats a great idea prymyc!
2017-02-14 07:11:04 PM rtrytek we also do a success story, they get all giddy when they see themselves on the board
2017-02-14 07:11:05 PM juliannag we are trying to do a resident photo wall. they all bring in a photo any size below 8X10 and we are going to hang them on the wall. The pictures can be of any age to
2017-02-14 07:11:05 PM loriann Hi
2017-02-14 07:11:06 PM jodie583 HELLO
2017-02-14 07:11:07 PM ebreeves hi
2017-02-14 07:11:08 PM cathyross hello
2017-02-14 07:11:10 PM catiah hi
2017-02-14 07:11:11 PM chelseytimreck oh i love the drive in movie idea
2017-02-14 07:11:12 PM prymyc why they came to the facility in the first place, how often they did therapy and how soont hey were able to go home
2017-02-14 07:11:13 PM dorisr2001 Margarita day!
2017-02-14 07:11:14 PM jessicarae lorian thats awesome!
2017-02-14 07:11:16 PM prymyc its really great
2017-02-14 07:11:18 PM jeant We usually take out 5 residents, 2 in wheelchairs, and the driver and one person from activities to help out during trips locally.
2017-02-14 07:11:20 PM loriann Thanks Jess
2017-02-14 07:11:25 PM loriann :)
2017-02-14 07:11:29 PM mbear love margarita day!! lol
2017-02-14 07:11:33 PM catiah I did margarita a couple times, they loved
2017-02-14 07:11:37 PM loriann When is that
2017-02-14 07:11:44 PM dorisr2001 yes! Im doing drink and salsa
2017-02-14 07:11:45 PM juliannag i call it cocktail hour
2017-02-14 07:11:45 PM cmerriner do you guys have liqour licenses?
2017-02-14 07:11:47 PM jsutherland national margarita day is the 22nd
2017-02-14 07:11:52 PM catiah my residents love Happy Hour
2017-02-14 07:11:55 PM mbear good to know!
2017-02-14 07:11:56 PM loriann You dont need one
2017-02-14 07:11:57 PM beckysalaz I have to be totally honest, I live at Walmart! its like two minutes away from me......love it!
2017-02-14 07:12:02 PM chelseytimreck ohhhh yes! i cant wait to celebrate that day :)
2017-02-14 07:12:08 PM dorisr2001 we have happy hour every friday
2017-02-14 07:12:12 PM mariauv Becky same here residents love it there
2017-02-14 07:12:13 PM gailh I usually find good ideas here: https://s1.2mdn.net/5160271/Feb_15_30_Off_RPI_728x90.jpg
2017-02-14 07:12:14 PM catiah I do Happy Hour every week with wine
2017-02-14 07:12:15 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
2017-02-14 07:12:16 PM jeant What do you serve in the margaritas?
2017-02-14 07:12:18 PM juliannag we have it almost every friday
2017-02-14 07:12:23 PM jsutherland ive been to walmart more times this past week than i think cashiers have
2017-02-14 07:12:27 PM janicelawrence6 Hi everyone!
2017-02-14 07:12:31 PM ebreeves one of the most elderly resident asked "wheres the booze" and laughed.
2017-02-14 07:12:31 PM ketraa Hi
2017-02-14 07:12:32 PM cathyross lol
2017-02-14 07:12:33 PM asjodin I would like to do happy hour.
2017-02-14 07:12:34 PM jodie583 hi janice
2017-02-14 07:12:35 PM dorisr2001 virgin lol
2017-02-14 07:12:39 PM shaminab29 happy Hour? sounds interesting
2017-02-14 07:12:40 PM chelseytimreck oh my goodness its the only big place in our town and some of our residents go just to get out and look at everything
2017-02-14 07:12:42 PM marciatrimiew We can't serve spirits (smile)
2017-02-14 07:12:47 PM shubbard720 We do happy hour every Tuesday and Friday afternoon!
2017-02-14 07:12:49 PM catiah I tryed from Walmart and it is good
2017-02-14 07:12:51 PM loriann WE CAN!!!!
2017-02-14 07:12:52 PM juliannag our residents always ask for alcohol! especially at lunch
2017-02-14 07:12:52 PM prymyc i work closely with the therapy department and restorative
2017-02-14 07:12:53 PM gailh We can't do happy hour in our facility
2017-02-14 07:13:02 PM jsutherland awww
2017-02-14 07:13:03 PM dorisr2001 gail why?
2017-02-14 07:13:04 PM loriann We are also doing a wine and cheese night
2017-02-14 07:13:07 PM janicelawrence6 We did a High Tea for Valentines. And Drinks at happy hour for the men
2017-02-14 07:13:10 PM mariauv We do wine at dusk when the weather is nice and friendly for them. bon fire and all
2017-02-14 07:13:11 PM kathyhughes You can do Happy Hour and serve Mocktails
2017-02-14 07:13:16 PM jodie583 my rehab dept helped at teh rehab floor valentine party
2017-02-14 07:13:17 PM loriann They are getting all dressed up for it
2017-02-14 07:13:22 PM juliannag whats a mocktail
2017-02-14 07:13:23 PM ebreeves I like the wine and cheese idea. Sounds classy
2017-02-14 07:13:24 PM chelseytimreck good idea kathy!
2017-02-14 07:13:25 PM catiah We have wine and painting in our facility
2017-02-14 07:13:29 PM gailh because we have people who are a behavioral risk for 1/2 the facility
2017-02-14 07:13:35 PM loriann a fake cocktail
2017-02-14 07:13:38 PM dorisr2001 oh ok
2017-02-14 07:13:38 PM juliannag oh
2017-02-14 07:13:39 PM mbear no booze
2017-02-14 07:13:40 PM mbear lol
2017-02-14 07:13:40 PM chelseytimreck oh that makes sense gai
2017-02-14 07:13:43 PM janicelawrence6 Although happy hour was cold drinks and Hot buttered
2017-02-14 07:13:43 PM ebreeves Ive heard of wine and painting fun
2017-02-14 07:13:45 PM gailh Schizophrenics and such
2017-02-14 07:13:45 PM ketraa Mocktail = cocktail without alcohol
2017-02-14 07:13:47 PM kathyhughes There are a ton of recipes on the Internet for them
2017-02-14 07:13:47 PM marciatrimiew Mocktails...I like that idea
2017-02-14 07:13:51 PM catiah we have "virgin" coquetel too
2017-02-14 07:13:52 PM shaminab29 i bet thats nice to have residents dress up
2017-02-14 07:13:54 PM asjodin PRYMYC: I recently came aboard the activities department from rehab and i feel that this is a great thing! Activities and restorative and rehab all working together!
2017-02-14 07:13:57 PM kathyhughes and they are fabulous
2017-02-14 07:14:01 PM amberrwetherill Thank God for pinterest and the internet
2017-02-14 07:14:04 PM jodie583 agreed -
2017-02-14 07:14:08 PM mbear agreed
2017-02-14 07:14:08 PM mgarnica yes
2017-02-14 07:14:09 PM gabriellah123 catiah thats a great idea. reminds me of painting with a twist.
2017-02-14 07:14:11 PM ebreeves Is a mock tail like nonalcoholic drinks
2017-02-14 07:14:13 PM jessicarae and the residents cant tell there is no alcohol
2017-02-14 07:14:13 PM cathyross yep
2017-02-14 07:14:14 PM gailh I will look into this Mocktail!
2017-02-14 07:14:16 PM chelseytimreck yes pintrest is a life savor
2017-02-14 07:14:16 PM chantelleb88 kathy do we have a topic tonight??
2017-02-14 07:14:19 PM taras Some of our residents enjoy coloring and we do the wine/cheese thing with that, incorporate some spa music in the background...it's a lot of fun
2017-02-14 07:14:19 PM janicelawrence6 We have a new resident who only likes milk So we are making smoothies
2017-02-14 07:14:20 PM mgarnica amen
2017-02-14 07:14:21 PM juliannag left the chat room
2017-02-14 07:14:22 PM catiah thanks Good for the Google
2017-02-14 07:14:25 PM ketraa Try a champagne punch with out the champagne, use ginger ale
2017-02-14 07:14:28 PM beckysalaz mariauv......it's a one stop shop..who wouldn't love it! I'm just saying!!!
2017-02-14 07:14:34 PM juliannag enter the chat room
2017-02-14 07:14:35 PM jeant We don't serve alcohol at our happy hours- just lemonade and some kind of snacks . .. although sometimes we serve "near beer" to the residents who miss having a beer.
2017-02-14 07:14:42 PM catiah I ggogle all my recipes
2017-02-14 07:14:53 PM kathyhughes Tried a topic but now we are talking about Happy Hours
2017-02-14 07:14:54 PM loriann Off topic question...What is an Inter-facility activity
2017-02-14 07:14:56 PM janicelawrence6 Vernors makes a great substitute for bubbly
2017-02-14 07:15:00 PM mbear lol
2017-02-14 07:15:01 PM jsutherland we had mimosas on friday
2017-02-14 07:15:03 PM ketraa what was topic?
2017-02-14 07:15:08 PM kathyhughes which will work well for St Pats Day
2017-02-14 07:15:10 PM jsutherland mimosas and live music
2017-02-14 07:15:10 PM loriann March act
2017-02-14 07:15:16 PM prymyc restorative helps with our seniors in motion program, and therapy helps with our cooking classes
2017-02-14 07:15:17 PM chriswills we've covered happy hours before haven't we?
2017-02-14 07:15:19 PM chelseytimreck topic was march activities
2017-02-14 07:15:22 PM cathyross Has anyone signed up for MEPAP 2?
2017-02-14 07:15:26 PM chriswills march, thank you
2017-02-14 07:15:28 PM jodie583 st patricks day ideas, anyone????
2017-02-14 07:15:30 PM shubbard720 YES
2017-02-14 07:15:33 PM dorisr2001 we are doing a staff talent show for the residents
2017-02-14 07:15:38 PM kathyhughes An Inter Factility event is an activity between two facilities
2017-02-14 07:15:38 PM chantelleb88 okay well my facility cant have happy hour either..to many alzheimers/behavioral patients
2017-02-14 07:15:41 PM janicelawrence6 We play games during happy hour. It is almost like stand up comedy but thats what we do right
2017-02-14 07:15:43 PM mbear Oh like the talent show idea!!
2017-02-14 07:15:47 PM chelseytimreck not yet i have not dont you have to complete 1 in order to sign up for 2?
2017-02-14 07:15:48 PM marciatrimiew I must say that I am getting more super excited about this course. I have learned so much just in this past week. Really happy that I found a Practicum Advisor close by and she is super knowledgeable. The Greenhouse video was an eye opener..never heard of that.
2017-02-14 07:15:51 PM loriann yes but how
2017-02-14 07:15:52 PM asjodin talent show! Sounds awesome
2017-02-14 07:15:53 PM gabriellah123 GREAT IDEA DORIS !!!
2017-02-14 07:15:54 PM jeant We're planning an Irish movie for our movie matinee- any ideas?
2017-02-14 07:15:56 PM ketraa Our monthly Birthday party falls on St. Pats and we will have live music, green ice cream cake and drinks
2017-02-14 07:15:57 PM loriann we dont have a bus
2017-02-14 07:15:58 PM ebreeves iis it like an activity that takes place within the environment. Like a cultural event or some type of sale as activities?
2017-02-14 07:16:00 PM dorisc great
2017-02-14 07:16:05 PM kathyhughes But you can, just not serve alchohol
2017-02-14 07:16:05 PM gailh Johnny appleseed day is this month too
2017-02-14 07:16:07 PM cathyross I am signing up next week!!
2017-02-14 07:16:08 PM chriswills march is HUGW for wildflowers
2017-02-14 07:16:08 PM jodie583 WHAT IRISH MOVIE ARE YOU SHOWING FOR ST PATS?
2017-02-14 07:16:12 PM catiah We had in my facility and it works amazily
2017-02-14 07:16:18 PM jodie583 Chris! Sounds Great
2017-02-14 07:16:20 PM chriswills in TX at least
2017-02-14 07:16:22 PM taras Irish movie..."The Quiet Man" John Wayn & Maureen O'Hara
2017-02-14 07:16:28 PM ketraa Brigadoon!
2017-02-14 07:16:33 PM jodie583 Oh! Maureen O'hara!
2017-02-14 07:16:36 PM loriann Kathy, the facilities around me do not have busses
2017-02-14 07:16:37 PM kathyhughes You can do any event that the residents would be interested in
2017-02-14 07:16:39 PM chantelleb88 they cant have any caffeine products either...everything they drink is decaf
2017-02-14 07:16:40 PM shawna Finians Rainbow would be great!
2017-02-14 07:16:42 PM chelseytimreck i will make a note of that tara
2017-02-14 07:16:43 PM shubbard720 We are going to start planting our vegetables in March for our courtyard garden
2017-02-14 07:16:47 PM kathyhughes Well there is the internet
2017-02-14 07:16:52 PM asjodin I have never seen the quiet man. I think I will have tolook into that
2017-02-14 07:16:54 PM jeant I thought about "The Quiet Man"- good suggestion!
2017-02-14 07:16:59 PM ebreeves Is an into facility activity like a holiday sale or garden or music activity?
2017-02-14 07:16:59 PM chriswills what veggies do you have going in?
2017-02-14 07:17:14 PM ketraa Has anyone ever seen Brigadoon???
2017-02-14 07:17:15 PM kathyhughes One student did a trivia contest between them using Skype
2017-02-14 07:17:15 PM ebreeves We have 3 feet of snow!!!!
2017-02-14 07:17:17 PM janicelawrence6 St. Patricks Day we put green coins on the walls and the floors to lead the residents to the party. They thought the coins were chocolate! We had the chocolate at the party
2017-02-14 07:17:18 PM shubbard720 We usually do tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries, etc
2017-02-14 07:17:19 PM sandi Irish movie matinee for st patty's day with shamrock shakes
2017-02-14 07:17:20 PM mbear I would love to do a garden, but I don't have a green thumb, I would probably kill it
2017-02-14 07:17:23 PM mgarnica thats such a smart idea
2017-02-14 07:17:24 PM cmerriner i try tp stay away from sweet. my people like actually food lol
2017-02-14 07:17:24 PM loriann OH WOW GREAT!!!!!
2017-02-14 07:17:27 PM dorisr2001 I take my residents out with public transportation $4 round trip Do have that
2017-02-14 07:17:27 PM jodie583 janice - cute idea
2017-02-14 07:17:29 PM loriann Thanks KATHY!
2017-02-14 07:17:31 PM gailh What would you do for the ides of march?
2017-02-14 07:17:41 PM marciatrimiew We have a travel the USA show and tell everymonth. Can also have a travel the world. We get many travel stories, photos, and souvenir sharing. Truly amazing what people share.
2017-02-14 07:17:41 PM catiah Kathy I have a question about movie: can I show my netflex to my residents??
2017-02-14 07:17:42 PM ebreeves grow shamrocks
2017-02-14 07:17:42 PM chriswills we found a good premade box for the garden at home depot
2017-02-14 07:17:45 PM shubbard720 We always do tomato sandwiches for the residents, and they pickle the cucumbers and we have pickles :)
2017-02-14 07:17:46 PM shaminab29 i did the inter facility event. its really nice. we have alot of sister facilities, which allows us to do so quite often. it give the residents a chance to meet new friends and something more to look for than some normal activities in our facility
2017-02-14 07:17:53 PM jeant I love the idea of Shamrock shakes for Happy Hour!
2017-02-14 07:17:54 PM beckysalaz Happy hour within reason and a doctors order is my philosophy! They are not dead so lets not treat them as such! We all enjoy a great cocktail now and again
2017-02-14 07:17:55 PM jsutherland for our march fundraiser we are gonna do a leperchaun gram or a 50/50 raffle
2017-02-14 07:17:55 PM ebreeves clover seeds
2017-02-14 07:17:58 PM cathyross having tech problem...be right back.
2017-02-14 07:18:02 PM kathyhughes Yes you can
2017-02-14 07:18:04 PM chriswills pickles! didnt' think of that :)
2017-02-14 07:18:07 PM dorisr2001 catiah I bought a firestix for activities
2017-02-14 07:18:09 PM ebreeves yea
2017-02-14 07:18:24 PM chelseytimreck oh i bet that is awesome having a fire stick
2017-02-14 07:18:26 PM chriswills my cilantro is overrunning the grass
2017-02-14 07:18:26 PM shubbard720 We have a local community tech school volunteering to make us new garden boxes that are wheelchair accessible
2017-02-14 07:18:33 PM prymyc if you need ideas for march activities, go to www.activityconnection.com.....its a wonderful site that has so any useful things. i use it every month. You can make your calendars there and has theme ideas for every holiday
2017-02-14 07:18:35 PM jodie583 cilantro? cool!
2017-02-14 07:18:35 PM chriswills thanks to our hot winter here in TX

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