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2017-03-14 06:09:17 PM heatherlynnn4 enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:09:19 PM jsutherland im joshua im a director in fortwalton beach Florida
2017-03-14 06:09:20 PM shubbard720 Sierra from Cortland, New York
2017-03-14 06:09:21 PM maryjane1 Haverhill Ma
2017-03-14 06:09:22 PM rissarie2013 hi im marissa from michigan
2017-03-14 06:09:22 PM martins84 I live in Elizabeth City, NC
2017-03-14 06:09:23 PM marciatrimiew I have a volunteer from the local College. She even wants to continue after completing her hours...wow dedication...I think she is getting attached
2017-03-14 06:09:25 PM cyu Can painting in dining hall?
2017-03-14 06:09:25 PM tacarra0 What is everyone doing for St. Patricks day
2017-03-14 06:09:25 PM erikalmascia This is my 3rd time, but I am from Mount Pleasant, PA
2017-03-14 06:09:26 PM hope Massachusetts
2017-03-14 06:09:28 PM theresehoward Hi again
2017-03-14 06:09:30 PM jessicarae Moncton New Brunswick CANADA
2017-03-14 06:09:31 PM jrothermel85 I live in Allentown Pa
2017-03-14 06:09:31 PM alennon Forks, I'm in Yakima!
2017-03-14 06:09:33 PM heatherlynnn4 computer booted me off
2017-03-14 06:09:35 PM catiah Catia , Maryland
2017-03-14 06:09:38 PM dingram30 nothing planned yet any ideas for st patricks day
2017-03-14 06:09:42 PM monac I am Mona, I live in Hanover Pa, 20 10 minutes from Gettysbug
2017-03-14 06:09:43 PM dorisr2001 Bunnell florida
2017-03-14 06:09:44 PM jeant We also have a retired teacher who comes in twice a week to help with bingo- she's wonderful!
2017-03-14 06:09:45 PM maryjane1 HOPE where in Mass?
2017-03-14 06:09:45 PM aleda Nice not too far then
2017-03-14 06:09:46 PM rissarie2013 green food
2017-03-14 06:09:46 PM moniques Bronx , New York'
2017-03-14 06:09:47 PM bbradshaw jodin I have several people that volunteer there time to come sing and bible study you never can have to many volunteers.
2017-03-14 06:09:47 PM marciatrimiew I'm looking for a Greenhouse to visit in my city, haven't found one yet....
2017-03-14 06:09:49 PM mistyg13 we are having a party for st pattys day everything gereen
2017-03-14 06:09:51 PM martins84 I wouldn't mind owning a greenhouse but I would change so much
2017-03-14 06:09:51 PM mzonneville yes the shakes are mint, and green
2017-03-14 06:09:54 PM rissarie2013 st.pattys bingo
2017-03-14 06:09:59 PM hope Pittsfield
2017-03-14 06:10:05 PM mistyg13 and having live entertainment
2017-03-14 06:10:06 PM sara1 we are having a party for the residents, as well as a live enertainment with some snacks
2017-03-14 06:10:13 PM catiah by the way, a lot snow here today
2017-03-14 06:10:15 PM heatherlynnn4 we are having their favorite entertainment come in and preform
2017-03-14 06:10:15 PM ebreeves shakes can have chocolate chip mint icecream too
2017-03-14 06:10:16 PM cbunney2014 Hi I live in pittsburgh Pennsylvania
2017-03-14 06:10:16 PM erikalmascia same.
2017-03-14 06:10:17 PM nikki06 i cant find one, when i search greenhouse, i dont really find the right things
2017-03-14 06:10:17 PM asjodin Next month is Volunteer appreciation week near the end of the month!
2017-03-14 06:10:18 PM christinaory1 i have residents find one green thing from their room to bring to our social and we see who can find the funniest or coolest item
2017-03-14 06:10:21 PM andreapeleg Andrea from Boca Raton, FL. I am the AD over IL with a community that has SNIF,AL and memory care
2017-03-14 06:10:22 PM shazelbaker0831 Good idea about green shakes i was wondering how i was going to incorporate it!
2017-03-14 06:10:23 PM moniques Greenhouse scenary is beautiful from the youtube link'
2017-03-14 06:10:33 PM mzonneville creme de mint with vanilla ice crea
2017-03-14 06:10:33 PM theresehoward Kathy are the mid-term practicum assessments a part of our weekly assignments or are they independent of them?
2017-03-14 06:10:35 PM mistyg13 i would love to work at a green house
2017-03-14 06:10:35 PM heatherlynnn4 and we have a tasty creations group that we will make shamrock shakes
2017-03-14 06:10:36 PM aleda I love getting gifts for my volunteerws
2017-03-14 06:10:39 PM tacarra0 Green breakfast for our residents
2017-03-14 06:10:45 PM kaityk christinaory1 Great Idea!
2017-03-14 06:10:45 PM erikalmascia We are having a party for our Volunteer's. They really enjoy it.
2017-03-14 06:10:45 PM dorisc enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:10:46 PM jeant We're having a St. Patty's happy hour with shamrock shakes and Irish potatoes that the residents will make on Friday morning.
2017-03-14 06:10:46 PM amberparker Oh & a Bluegrass Band is coming in the morning! The residents are VERY excited about this group!
2017-03-14 06:10:50 PM alennon We are doing "Shamrock shakes"
2017-03-14 06:10:51 PM kirstensch7 Katy TX
2017-03-14 06:11:01 PM dorisc hello
2017-03-14 06:11:02 PM kaneika22 enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:11:04 PM kathyhughes The Practicum is part of the class so you do those assignments as well
2017-03-14 06:11:08 PM asjodin Ideas for volunteer gifts aleda??
2017-03-14 06:11:21 PM theresehoward Oh great, so they work into the assignments
2017-03-14 06:11:26 PM shubbard720 We have st patricks day party with irish foods, green beer, shamrock shakes and music
2017-03-14 06:11:26 PM erikalmascia We did Shamrock shakes last week for Chief's corner. They loved it. It was a huge hit/mess.
2017-03-14 06:11:26 PM dorisc what are we disussing
2017-03-14 06:11:33 PM ebreeves flowers??
2017-03-14 06:11:33 PM jessicarae We did coffee mugs filled with treats for volunteers
2017-03-14 06:11:34 PM 972940 beckysalaz How do you do a spelling be with the residents? Most of mine are not super cognitvie.
2017-03-14 06:11:34 PM kathyhughes yes
2017-03-14 06:11:35 PM rebeccal we gave our volunteers mugs, with chocolates and other small things in them
2017-03-14 06:11:36 PM alennon we give gift cards to them
2017-03-14 06:11:38 PM asjodin cool
2017-03-14 06:11:43 PM asjodin thanks
2017-03-14 06:11:45 PM hope Great ideas DIY on pinterest for volunteers
2017-03-14 06:11:46 PM mistyg13 we do gift baskets
2017-03-14 06:11:46 PM heatherlynnn4 we recently had a volumteer come in, hat are some things she should do, she is 70
2017-03-14 06:11:50 PM mfskal enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:11:52 PM sara1 left the chat room
2017-03-14 06:11:56 PM denisewiit left the chat room
2017-03-14 06:11:58 PM alishabranham left the chat room
2017-03-14 06:11:59 PM catiah Kathy , iam having difficults to set up appointment with another facilicity for my practicum
2017-03-14 06:12:00 PM jessicarae and small plants
2017-03-14 06:12:00 PM sara1 enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:12:03 PM kaneika22 good ideas
2017-03-14 06:12:06 PM tacarra0 For our Deemitia Unit we're doing a St. Pattys Day Paintings with cupcakes and green punch
2017-03-14 06:12:08 PM andreapeleg Our kitchen baked and wrapped banana breads for our volunteers
2017-03-14 06:12:08 PM nikki06 volunteer ppreciation week is in april, Ive done brnches with gifts each year
2017-03-14 06:12:08 PM theresehoward Kathy what is the difference between just taking MEPAP1 vs getting nationally certified?
2017-03-14 06:12:09 PM mfskal hello sorry i'm late...
2017-03-14 06:12:13 PM monac mix vanilla ice cream, peppermint exact, green food coloring and mix in blender. They taste just like McDonalds ST. Patty's milkshakes
2017-03-14 06:12:17 PM maryjane1 I run out of ideas for gifts for brown bag aution, it seems like we always get the same things. any suggestions?
2017-03-14 06:12:19 PM shubbard720 I have a volunteer who is 90 years old!!!! She visits with residents and sends them postcards when she is out of town
2017-03-14 06:12:22 PM aleda We gave pizza gift certificates to our group that comes and does a prayer group and then the rest we gave 5.00 coffee cards coffee is big in WA so went over I also bought some cute volunteer lunch totes this year
2017-03-14 06:12:27 PM criseldasaenz Hi, you all! My name is Criselda Saenz I am from south Texas. (Tp)
2017-03-14 06:12:28 PM 972940 J Sutherland, how did you do a spelling be? Allot of my residents are not super cognitive.
2017-03-14 06:12:28 PM mistyg13 those shakes sound great
2017-03-14 06:12:29 PM theresehoward all of our residents are from IL
2017-03-14 06:12:29 PM mfskal trouble with my server connecting from home tonight
2017-03-14 06:12:31 PM asjodin Thats amazing shubbard
2017-03-14 06:12:31 PM dorisc st patricks day ice cream
2017-03-14 06:12:37 PM jeant We do word games where the residents pick a letter and they all try to think of words that start with the letter. We write the words down on a dry erase board.
2017-03-14 06:12:37 PM rweber90 enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:12:38 PM lanaf kathyhughes Volunteers are a "great" way to provide your residents with many activities.We have a lady who comes every Mnday evening to play her guitat and do sing a longs, An other grou come o the first thursday and they have Hymn sings.We have children from a local school who come to play bingo w/ the residents; have a preschool, whobring the little ones over to talk to the residents. They just walk up and down the halls nd stop to talk.Our Sunday Worships were once scheduled , first by the facility, and they by the reading conference of churches; but, since they no longer do it; I have Pstor tht volunteer every Sunday and a Priest who doe a Cathl
2017-03-14 06:12:38 PM ebreeves oriental trading company
2017-03-14 06:12:39 PM monac how do you do the brown bag auction
2017-03-14 06:12:42 PM alishabranham enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:12:43 PM tajk333 cards from the residents for volunteers with a gift card
2017-03-14 06:12:43 PM erikalmascia I don't know what the admisitrator is going to do this year. Last year we gave the Volunteers a gjar of honey (It was a bee theme) they love it.
2017-03-14 06:12:46 PM martins84 We are going to do arts and crafts on thurs which consist of Leprachaun hats for them to wear on fri
2017-03-14 06:12:46 PM marciatrimiew thks...volunteer week info...day
2017-03-14 06:12:49 PM kathyhughes The MEPAP1 is part of the requirement to become certified
2017-03-14 06:12:51 PM rweber90 Hello! Am I too late to get credit?
2017-03-14 06:12:52 PM shazelbaker0831 My memory care unit loves "category list" where I name something and with a specific letter they rattle off things that begin with that letter and write it on a dry erase board
2017-03-14 06:12:59 PM catiah Doris, ice cream is always a blast
2017-03-14 06:13:08 PM janicelawrence6 enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:13:13 PM asjodin I believe volunteer week is the last week in april
2017-03-14 06:13:13 PM dorisc i know right
2017-03-14 06:13:18 PM lanaf kathyhughes Mass once a month.Don't know "what" I'd do w/o my volunteers.They're the Best!!
2017-03-14 06:13:21 PM theresehoward Ok thank you. I was told completing MEPAP1 would make you state certified
2017-03-14 06:13:23 PM kathyhughes You will get credit
2017-03-14 06:13:32 PM lakeishamaxwell erikalmascia we always invite all of our volunteers to our annual Christmas open house , then we present them with a gift card...it would be great to honor them during the actual month for volunteers
2017-03-14 06:13:33 PM rweber90 Ok, thanks. Sorry!
2017-03-14 06:13:38 PM tacarra0 Yes my residents love having ice cream socials
2017-03-14 06:13:38 PM janicelawrence6 Hi all sorry im late my ride never showed, whats our topick
2017-03-14 06:13:41 PM shubbard720 Yes, we do a volunteer breakfast and serve buffett style breakfast foods and give out gifts
2017-03-14 06:13:45 PM dorisc how are we graded
2017-03-14 06:13:46 PM jrothermel85 Shamrock shakes are a good idea but what about the people who are lactose free?
2017-03-14 06:13:49 PM catiah Is someone else having troubles to visit another facility?
2017-03-14 06:13:50 PM kathyhughes No it will assist you in becoming certified
2017-03-14 06:13:52 PM erikalmascia It sure would.
2017-03-14 06:13:55 PM shazelbaker0831 I made a a pot of gold with links of rainbow color links and hung from the ceiling in the hall and they told me where to hang them
2017-03-14 06:13:56 PM mistyg13 we do banana splits
2017-03-14 06:13:57 PM theresehoward Ok thank you
2017-03-14 06:13:57 PM marciatrimiew Anyone having a craft show or have had one?
2017-03-14 06:13:59 PM martins84 I have learned alot so far in this class ready to see what else in store
2017-03-14 06:14:02 PM ebreeves there is a test after mepap1 and mepap2 to get certified right? i think so
2017-03-14 06:14:03 PM rweber90 Yes! I'm having trouble! Everyone is so busy
2017-03-14 06:14:04 PM theresehoward I had an Art Show
2017-03-14 06:14:05 PM monac Kathy if we have been on here for an hour, can we get off now
2017-03-14 06:14:06 PM wendy5 could you use almond milk and ice?
2017-03-14 06:14:07 PM kaneika22 Our residents also love ice cream
2017-03-14 06:14:07 PM theresehoward they LOVED it
2017-03-14 06:14:08 PM dorisc shamrock candy
2017-03-14 06:14:10 PM shubbard720 Marcia we just had one in November
2017-03-14 06:14:11 PM aleda I am I live pretty far away from another facility
2017-03-14 06:14:12 PM lakeishamaxwell erikalmascia sorry, i thought i was posting to the main page
2017-03-14 06:14:17 PM sara1 what's a good activity for a reisdent who is very agiated and upset?
2017-03-14 06:14:18 PM theresehoward I collected art peices over an entire year
2017-03-14 06:14:21 PM monac yes to the almond milk
2017-03-14 06:14:22 PM kathyhughes You should call around to other facilities or seek out your fellow students
2017-03-14 06:14:26 PM andreapeleg Ice Always a hit. I switch between serving cones and sundaes each month
2017-03-14 06:14:30 PM moniques just going to have entertssinment and make green juice
2017-03-14 06:14:34 PM maryjane1 couldnt you make them thae same way but with lactaid?
2017-03-14 06:14:35 PM janicelawrence6 we tye dyed filters and glued to outline of shamrock. it looks fun
2017-03-14 06:14:38 PM nikki06 music or a low stimluation environment
2017-03-14 06:14:43 PM marciatrimiew Art show...love this
2017-03-14 06:14:44 PM erikalmascia That is okay. There is so much going on here, I probably would have missed it.
2017-03-14 06:14:47 PM theresehoward thanks
2017-03-14 06:14:57 PM sara1 left the chat room
2017-03-14 06:14:57 PM theresehoward yes it was amazing
2017-03-14 06:14:58 PM ebreeves i finally got a practicum advisor who is enthusiastic so I can continue!!
2017-03-14 06:14:58 PM asjodin We had an art show and a craft sale---was a blast!
2017-03-14 06:14:59 PM rweber90 Like a resident art show or outside artists?
2017-03-14 06:15:00 PM tajk333 I did rainbow dot art with a picture of a pot with gold
2017-03-14 06:15:01 PM hope I have a craft fair yearly, Huge hit with the community I charge for tables and that money goes to residents activities.
2017-03-14 06:15:08 PM theresehoward i looked up some easy art projects
2017-03-14 06:15:08 PM jrothermel85 possibly but my facility has a strict budget everything i make and do is either out of my own pocket most times
2017-03-14 06:15:12 PM sara1 enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:15:12 PM marciatrimiew We can't mix things up at my site. Only already made store bought....
2017-03-14 06:15:13 PM mistyg13 craft fair sounds fun
2017-03-14 06:15:17 PM theresehoward even the lower functioning residents participated
2017-03-14 06:15:18 PM ebreeves art competition at local farmers fair
2017-03-14 06:15:18 PM amberparker Faces & Places is a good activity for those cognitively impaired.
2017-03-14 06:15:19 PM catiah rweber, they don't answer the phone and don't return my messages. I can't walk in withouth appoitment
2017-03-14 06:15:22 PM ebreeves in fall
2017-03-14 06:15:22 PM kaityk A craft fair is an asweome idea!
2017-03-14 06:15:25 PM jeant I love the idea of a community craft show!
2017-03-14 06:15:26 PM 972940 jeant--i like the word game with the letters and the white board. We just got a new big white board put up. Great idea.
2017-03-14 06:15:26 PM shazelbaker0831 @sara1 try taking them on a walk doing their nails. try seeing if they are hungry or need to go to the rest room want something to drink]
2017-03-14 06:15:27 PM christinaory1 we also do "shots" we set up our shamrock sht glasses (plastic from dollar trss) and we todd gold coins into the glasses. I set up 10 or so glasses to increase the chances of getting them in. I also use gree cups as bigger targets for those who have bad vision or aim lol
2017-03-14 06:15:31 PM theresehoward we also do an annual bazaar where we sell them for fundraisers
2017-03-14 06:15:32 PM heatherlynnn4 we have a rock and gem show friday
2017-03-14 06:15:39 PM ebreeves have ribbons as prizes
2017-03-14 06:15:40 PM bbradshaw we have a car show coming here next month I'm taking residents to.
2017-03-14 06:15:41 PM asjodin We also had a local artist come in an lead through a canvas painting class. Had 4 attendants but QUALITY vs quanity right?!
2017-03-14 06:15:41 PM dorisc the gem is cute
2017-03-14 06:15:43 PM erikalmascia Our buget is low, but we do have donations and other events through out the year.
2017-03-14 06:15:45 PM mistyg13 we do fundraisers all the time
2017-03-14 06:15:49 PM wendy5 just had a taco bar fund raiser $5.00 all you could eat supported by dietary we made 200.00
2017-03-14 06:15:52 PM marciatrimiew shubbard720..what did you do...showcase only or sell items?
2017-03-14 06:15:53 PM tacarra0 Our facility is also on a budget so its hard to do alot but we make it work
2017-03-14 06:15:53 PM kathyhughes right
2017-03-14 06:15:54 PM ebreeves what types of fundraisers
2017-03-14 06:15:58 PM catiah How everyone is doing to set up appointment ina another facility?
2017-03-14 06:15:59 PM theresehoward fun
2017-03-14 06:16:00 PM jrothermel85 Car show that would be great!!!!!!!
2017-03-14 06:16:07 PM mfskal we have an antique car show every year
2017-03-14 06:16:09 PM ebreeves good ideas
2017-03-14 06:16:12 PM kathyhughes Call them Caita
2017-03-14 06:16:13 PM amberparker Car show! Fun!!
2017-03-14 06:16:19 PM shazelbaker0831 I had a bake sale last month and raised $70
2017-03-14 06:16:22 PM cyu community craft show(y)
2017-03-14 06:16:22 PM mistyg13 we do poato bars,taco bar and bake sales and car washes
2017-03-14 06:16:24 PM nikki06 i just did my facility visit on monday
2017-03-14 06:16:25 PM mfskal and use the dining room for an indoor fleamarket of items donated.
2017-03-14 06:16:25 PM theresehoward I am going to reach out to the facility tomorrow we keep playing phone tag
2017-03-14 06:16:26 PM catiah They don't answer Kathy
2017-03-14 06:16:27 PM sara1 shazelbaker0831 thank you
2017-03-14 06:16:28 PM shazelbaker0831 I love the car show idea!
2017-03-14 06:16:29 PM beckysalaz For the inter facility activity we are going to have an ice cream social! the residents chose it for themselves
2017-03-14 06:16:30 PM heatherlynnn4 what week do you have to set up anppoitment in another facility
2017-03-14 06:16:32 PM kathyhughes Tell them that you are taking the course
2017-03-14 06:16:32 PM martins84 Please lets not talk about a budget thing because they get crazy when you dig in pockets lol
2017-03-14 06:16:36 PM janicelawrence6 ebreeves: test yes, but we have more credits and things to complete and then a test for the ceritication. One week you cover all that is needed, dont worry the ladies are incredibly helpful
2017-03-14 06:16:37 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:16:42 PM dorisc how are we graded on the live chat kathy
2017-03-14 06:16:42 PM dorisr2001 we do a car show every year with a band its great
2017-03-14 06:16:44 PM hope I make a monthly themed scratch ticket raffle basket We usually make about 250
2017-03-14 06:16:44 PM erikalmascia We have an Art Therapist that comes 2x a week. It's amazing how much the residents have opened up with weekly Art Therapy sessions
2017-03-14 06:16:46 PM andreapeleg An idea for someone looking to partner with another facilty ...you can do a wii bowling tournment. You can connect
2017-03-14 06:16:46 PM catiah They don't answer me
2017-03-14 06:16:48 PM andriapowell enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:16:48 PM jeant I am going into another facility this Sunday with my little Scottie Winston for a pet visitation.
2017-03-14 06:16:49 PM bbradshaw I have a friend that is a activity director at a assisted living so I'm going to try to set something up with him
2017-03-14 06:16:52 PM kaneika22 who do you call for car shows?
2017-03-14 06:16:52 PM kaityk We have done a garage sale
2017-03-14 06:16:52 PM asjodin Anyone else publish a newsletter for the facility?
2017-03-14 06:16:54 PM kathyhughes It is part of the Mid Term Practicum
2017-03-14 06:16:56 PM wendy5 Ohio people I work in Dublin near Columbus in long term and half rehab/skilled. You are welome to visit our facility
2017-03-14 06:16:58 PM amberparker We do
2017-03-14 06:17:03 PM shereedhalvorson left the chat room
2017-03-14 06:17:04 PM ebreeves holiday bazaar
2017-03-14 06:17:05 PM andreapeleg asjodin I did the newsletter
2017-03-14 06:17:06 PM jessicarae We do a newsletter every month
2017-03-14 06:17:07 PM tacarra0 i did my visit last friday it was very nice and gave me alot of ideals
2017-03-14 06:17:07 PM theresehoward I think a newsletter would be great
2017-03-14 06:17:10 PM jsutherland i used to do a newsletter
2017-03-14 06:17:11 PM jrothermel85 mine does newsletters
2017-03-14 06:17:12 PM rissarie2013 w od garage sales every ysra
2017-03-14 06:17:14 PM mistyg13 im stil trying to find another facility to visit
2017-03-14 06:17:17 PM ebreeves good idea
2017-03-14 06:17:18 PM shereedhalvorson enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:17:18 PM asjodin You could post a wish list on a newsletter!
2017-03-14 06:17:19 PM janicelawrence6 aleda: kathy said we could do it though face time.
2017-03-14 06:17:21 PM lanaf asjodin I do, Asjoden
2017-03-14 06:17:21 PM christinaory1 we ask families to donate something every so often. no one seems to mind its usually just some washable pain or some $1 puzzles but it helps alot
2017-03-14 06:17:22 PM erikalmascia We also do a newletter, I got signed up for it.
2017-03-14 06:17:23 PM moniques Yes. I publish a newsletter in my facility
2017-03-14 06:17:23 PM maryjane1 we make raffle baskets, or next month we will do a silent aution. during nursing home week we ask each department to put together a raffle basket
2017-03-14 06:17:24 PM kirstensch7 we don't do newsletter at my facility anymore
2017-03-14 06:17:25 PM bbradshaw how do you do a news letter
2017-03-14 06:17:28 PM tajk333 yes, activity connection.com has a lot of ideas for newsletters
2017-03-14 06:17:28 PM theresehoward Any suggestions for me when I interview for AD position?
2017-03-14 06:17:28 PM kathyhughes I know someone from Maryland Catia...please email me and I will give you her name
2017-03-14 06:17:28 PM jsutherland but another department thankfully took it off my hands
2017-03-14 06:17:29 PM kirstensch7 only emails to families
2017-03-14 06:17:30 PM heatherlynnn4 i love doing the newsletters, welcoming new staff and residents
2017-03-14 06:17:32 PM bbradshaw I would lik to do that
2017-03-14 06:17:36 PM auazuibke0114 we do garage sales too
2017-03-14 06:17:36 PM rissarie2013 ho do u dp a news letter?
2017-03-14 06:17:36 PM cyu asjodin we have a department does that
2017-03-14 06:17:44 PM shazelbaker0831 I need to start a newsletter i think it so important to have the family involved
2017-03-14 06:17:45 PM ebreeves it isn't a lot of work is it??
2017-03-14 06:17:48 PM kaityk left the chat room
2017-03-14 06:17:48 PM alennon Ww did a crafts/bake sale for a fundraiser around Christmass
2017-03-14 06:17:50 PM monac yards sales are nice also
2017-03-14 06:17:50 PM heatherlynnn4 good way to interact the new people with the old
2017-03-14 06:17:53 PM marciatrimiew Raffle basket sounds like a great idea....
2017-03-14 06:17:54 PM catiah It seems they don't have interest in have me there Kathy. Iam very desappointed. Thank Kathy, I will
2017-03-14 06:17:54 PM andriapowell We do a newsletter in our facility
2017-03-14 06:17:55 PM dorisr2001 our company does newsletters
2017-03-14 06:17:56 PM jessicarae publisher program is a great tool to make a newsletter
2017-03-14 06:17:58 PM dorisc we could invite family
2017-03-14 06:18:01 PM ebreeves oh
2017-03-14 06:18:02 PM kaityk enter the chat room
2017-03-14 06:18:02 PM christinaory1 our local churches also donate busy blankets to us, we live in a small town so most residents' families are very involved in church
2017-03-14 06:18:05 PM andreapeleg I always use activity connection
2017-03-14 06:18:07 PM moniques We use publisher and discuss different topics. use resident and staff
2017-03-14 06:18:12 PM asjodin What topics are you doing for April Newsletter? We thought it would be fun to ask residents of their easter traditions
2017-03-14 06:18:14 PM ebreeves oh
2017-03-14 06:18:19 PM asjodin We use publisher also
2017-03-14 06:18:19 PM jrothermel85 we use one that is prefilled out all you have to do is fill in the activities for the month
2017-03-14 06:18:24 PM moniques crossword puzzles in a big hit so we put that in it as well
2017-03-14 06:18:26 PM dingram30 gone try newsletter we dont have one
2017-03-14 06:18:27 PM heatherlynnn4 im thinking about doing a bake sale next week
2017-03-14 06:18:30 PM theresehoward I was thinking of doing a "Spotlight" on one resident a month
2017-03-14 06:18:31 PM rissarie2013 thankyou
2017-03-14 06:18:39 PM rissarie2013 i will try that
2017-03-14 06:18:40 PM mfskal we did a christmas flea market for the residents to shop we had tons of new items donated and residents bought gifts for family and friends and we made the most expensive thin $5. The residents LOVED it and we used all of the proceeds to buy art and craft supplies... and we wrapped the gifts for them as well... we plan on doing it again this year.
2017-03-14 06:18:42 PM theresehoward and putting up pictures on a bulletin board
2017-03-14 06:18:44 PM heatherlynnn4 residents of the month are so fun, you learn so much
2017-03-14 06:18:45 PM asjodin We spotlight resident and staff in every newsletter
2017-03-14 06:18:46 PM jrothermel85 mine does that teresehoward
2017-03-14 06:18:47 PM aleda ok nice thanks
2017-03-14 06:18:47 PM amberparker My divisional sends out a template for me to fill in. I then forward to my Executive Director, she fills it in then submits.
2017-03-14 06:18:48 PM erikalmascia I didn't think about going to the church for busy blankets. One of our aides makes them, it takes her awhile. We need a lot more.
2017-03-14 06:18:50 PM jeant I think the newsletter idea is great!
2017-03-14 06:18:56 PM theresehoward oh cool
2017-03-14 06:19:00 PM alennon Yes are budget is pretty low too. We sometimes have to buy things over two months for one craft or party.
2017-03-14 06:19:02 PM mistyg13 bake sales are always a hit'
2017-03-14 06:19:02 PM andreapeleg asjodin in April its national sibling month and I have three sets of siblings even one set of twins I put that in teh newsletter
2017-03-14 06:19:03 PM martins84 we are getting ready to start a gardening club they are so excited
2017-03-14 06:19:06 PM mzonneville Mary I live in Sodus New York where we are getting lots of snow
2017-03-14 06:19:06 PM theresehoward yes when I interview I want to bring that up
2017-03-14 06:19:07 PM amberparker You can have residents make "no sew" blankies
2017-03-14 06:19:07 PM ebreeves on the bake sales and food do you need to list the ingredients for people on special diets/crones,celiac???
2017-03-14 06:19:09 PM dorisc newsletter could really help
2017-03-14 06:19:11 PM asjodin It is fun. It's something new I started per DON request
2017-03-14 06:19:12 PM kaityk The last time we tried a bake sale the only employees that brought stuff in was activities ans theres only 3 of us :(

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