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2017-03-21 06:40:41 PM aleda lots of green yummy fun
2017-03-21 06:40:45 PM asjodin you can always contact school to see if they have a volunteer program
2017-03-21 06:40:53 PM gera7 we got milk shakes from mc donalds the loved it
2017-03-21 06:40:55 PM bbradshaw residents had fun had lots of snacks and enjoyed it..
2017-03-21 06:40:57 PM maryjane1 our st pats day party was so pityful
2017-03-21 06:41:01 PM kaneika22 I have one family member to volunteer and she tries to take over. I hate to see her coming
2017-03-21 06:41:06 PM marilumolina we have form to sign and specified the time period for high schoolers
2017-03-21 06:41:10 PM kathyhughes We had specific job desriptions for each volunteer job
2017-03-21 06:41:15 PM progers111781 it looks good on high school kids rresume when applying for colleges
2017-03-21 06:41:15 PM asjodin good idea
2017-03-21 06:41:16 PM marciatrimiew maryjane1 what happened?
2017-03-21 06:41:19 PM jeant We have Key Club volunteers come from the local high school.
2017-03-21 06:41:22 PM erikalmascia Same. It was actually one of my best days so far. This class is really making me focus on the little details that I wasn't thinking about. It is amazing to see the difference
2017-03-21 06:41:22 PM tacarra0 Why maryjane1
2017-03-21 06:41:22 PM susankent I made a cake shape like a leprechaun hat with green m&m's inside, green punch. the cake and punch were gone and half of our residents were at the party!!!!
2017-03-21 06:41:24 PM 8800971 LOL KANEIKA
2017-03-21 06:41:32 PM alishabranham I also had a former Resident come in and volunteer to sing and play instruments. But his songs were not apropriate for the facility. Unfortunetly I had to ask him to stop singing. I did run into him later on and he stated "he was working on cleaner songs to sing". lol
2017-03-21 06:41:40 PM cherluv So sad, my best volunteer fracture her foot today:'(
2017-03-21 06:41:44 PM marilumolina time and days so actually they ae only for afew hours or helping during some activities
2017-03-21 06:41:48 PM aleda i like the job description idea for volunteers
2017-03-21 06:41:49 PM erikalmascia aww.
2017-03-21 06:41:54 PM gailh I have one volunteer who's wife lives here and employees and residents alike love him and his music
2017-03-21 06:42:02 PM bbradshaw I have a coworker to do that kaneika it makes me so angry to see her coming and try to take over what I have worked so hard doing
2017-03-21 06:42:03 PM darleensunter For the month of March we are doing brain injury awarness month making posters on how their disibilities effect them.
2017-03-21 06:42:13 PM johnl I am connected to an independent living apartment complex and it's nearly impossible to get them to volunteer at the nursing home
2017-03-21 06:42:18 PM cindys Does everyone have to do a background check for volunteers?
2017-03-21 06:42:23 PM aleda yes
2017-03-21 06:42:25 PM shereedhalvorson yes
2017-03-21 06:42:25 PM catiah wow alishabranham sorry to hear that
2017-03-21 06:42:27 PM bbradshaw yes we do cindy
2017-03-21 06:42:27 PM kathyhughes es
2017-03-21 06:42:28 PM asjodin we require background checks
2017-03-21 06:42:28 PM erikalmascia Most of our Volunteers come for Bingo and now we have two for partied.
2017-03-21 06:42:30 PM gailh yes we do
2017-03-21 06:42:32 PM kaneika22 yes
2017-03-21 06:42:34 PM valarie17 yes
2017-03-21 06:42:39 PM kathyhughes Yes and a TB test
2017-03-21 06:42:40 PM marciatrimiew yes
2017-03-21 06:42:43 PM maryjane1 marcia, our a/d had nothing prepared no green anything, no decorations. no music except one irish song that they played over and over. I felt like crying
2017-03-21 06:42:45 PM asjodin who pays? you or volunteer?
2017-03-21 06:42:46 PM marilumolina yes
2017-03-21 06:42:47 PM cherluv Bradshaw, I hate that, nothing wore
2017-03-21 06:42:47 PM beckysalaz yes
2017-03-21 06:42:47 PM gera7 yes
2017-03-21 06:42:48 PM 8800971 NO BUT I WILL CHECK INTO IT
2017-03-21 06:42:51 PM aleda they have to pass background, references and tb
2017-03-21 06:42:53 PM kaneika22 we also do tb
2017-03-21 06:42:59 PM shannamschofield we have bingo tuesdays that a volunteer runs
2017-03-21 06:43:00 PM kathyhughes for unsupervised volunteers
2017-03-21 06:43:04 PM gailh our facility pays
2017-03-21 06:43:07 PM shannamschofield left the chat room
2017-03-21 06:43:07 PM tacarra0 I have volunteers from a local college that comes in to do things with the residents
2017-03-21 06:43:09 PM erikalmascia Tha ris sad
2017-03-21 06:43:09 PM cindys for high school students too?
2017-03-21 06:43:15 PM asjodin yes
2017-03-21 06:43:19 PM bbradshaw my volunteer does it Saturday
2017-03-21 06:43:22 PM aleda yes for highschool too
2017-03-21 06:43:26 PM 8800971 OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WITH STAFF
2017-03-21 06:43:29 PM kathyhughes yes
2017-03-21 06:43:32 PM cindys it's expensive
2017-03-21 06:43:33 PM hopetoben for my high school volunteers i require a reference from two teachers
2017-03-21 06:43:38 PM shannamschofield enter the chat room
2017-03-21 06:43:39 PM asjodin ours our supervised by staff also
2017-03-21 06:43:41 PM aleda i have 2 highschoolers right now our facility requires and pays
2017-03-21 06:43:43 PM cbunney2014 left the chat room
2017-03-21 06:43:47 PM erikalmascia * That is sad (sorry my 3 year old is "Helping")
2017-03-21 06:43:49 PM kaneika22 so where should I look for free entertainment?
2017-03-21 06:43:50 PM aleda for the tests
2017-03-21 06:43:52 PM dingram30 gone try high school students never thought of that
2017-03-21 06:43:57 PM susankent wow you have weekend volunteers, how wonderful
2017-03-21 06:44:08 PM siadufour weekend volunteers would be great
2017-03-21 06:44:12 PM johnl Wait, so we don't need to do background checks for supervised volunteers?
2017-03-21 06:44:12 PM asjodin high school band/choir
2017-03-21 06:44:15 PM 8800971 CHECK WITH YOUR TOWNS REC CENTERS
2017-03-21 06:44:20 PM marciatrimiew maryjane 1- experienced that feeling before. Helping another manager..nothing planned..makes for a borind day..
2017-03-21 06:44:22 PM aleda highschool is great because some can get credits so they come
2017-03-21 06:44:22 PM marilumolina kaneika church, community centers ,
2017-03-21 06:44:25 PM kathyhughes contact local music teachers
2017-03-21 06:44:26 PM afranco here we do!
2017-03-21 06:44:29 PM shannamschofield senior centers
2017-03-21 06:44:30 PM erikalmascia When I get a director postion, I would like to ask the girl scouts.
2017-03-21 06:44:33 PM kathyhughes and Home schoolers
2017-03-21 06:44:33 PM hopetoben i called music and dance schools for free entertainment. residents love the kids. (even if they arent very good)
2017-03-21 06:44:35 PM marilumolina music teachers
2017-03-21 06:44:41 PM alishabranham We have 4 diff bands, high school students volunteer, 2 former Residents and 3 dogs that volunteer. We're pretty lucky
2017-03-21 06:44:43 PM mgarnica local schools
2017-03-21 06:44:43 PM aleda Look for bands that want to rehearse
2017-03-21 06:44:54 PM shannamschofield we have boy scouts visiting today
2017-03-21 06:44:55 PM tacarra0 Girl scouts sounds like a great idea
2017-03-21 06:44:56 PM maryjane1 great idea
2017-03-21 06:45:03 PM asjodin good!
2017-03-21 06:45:04 PM aleda check with band at school check with churcg chiors
2017-03-21 06:45:08 PM cherluv Check local restraunts etc.. for entertainment and then talk to the entertainers. Our entertainer does gigs at the local pubs and restraunts
2017-03-21 06:45:09 PM melissajdikken kaneika22, any highschool kids that sing?? IDk, the people that we have come now are the ones that were scheduled before I came. I would like to see some better entertainment myself.
2017-03-21 06:45:10 PM erikalmascia I went in to homes when I was in girl scouts and loved it, the only thing that I liked about being in the scouts.
2017-03-21 06:45:19 PM susankent we have to do background checks on any volunteer. except entertainment and church.
2017-03-21 06:45:28 PM cherluv He does it free for us
2017-03-21 06:45:36 PM jeant Calling dance and music schools is a great idea! We have a School of Rock up the street- I wonder how that would go over ?!?
2017-03-21 06:45:37 PM beckysalaz our volunteers only need the tb
2017-03-21 06:45:40 PM aleda we dont do background on entertainment or church
2017-03-21 06:45:42 PM gailh Church -- we don't need it for them either
2017-03-21 06:45:42 PM mgarnica we are trying to get a group together to go to a restaurant pretty close to our facility because thy have some kind of discount
2017-03-21 06:45:48 PM gailh or entertainment
2017-03-21 06:45:48 PM mgarnica I hope it works out
2017-03-21 06:45:49 PM melissajdikken One of our singers is absolutely horrid, I still hoot and holla to jazz it up for our residents but i cringe inside.
2017-03-21 06:45:51 PM 8800971 I FIND IT DIFFICULT AS WELL TO GET FREE ENTERTAINMENT EVEN JUST PLAY THE PIANO OR GUITAR TOO BAD RESIDENTS LOVE MUSIC
2017-03-21 06:45:54 PM asjodin We have a young girl (15) that plays the harp for us for free! she is fantastic
2017-03-21 06:45:55 PM tacarra0 So whats everyone planning for Easter?
2017-03-21 06:46:02 PM marilumolina check you local county fair? for talent shows? and get in contact with them
2017-03-21 06:46:02 PM mgarnica wow the harp!
2017-03-21 06:46:06 PM bbradshaw we had Elvis come but he charges way to much
2017-03-21 06:46:07 PM erikalmascia I don't believe we do tb or background for church either.
2017-03-21 06:46:18 PM asjodin It's amazing! Love harp music
2017-03-21 06:46:23 PM dingram30 great ideas
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2017-03-21 06:46:27 PM jeant We have a harp player that comes in once a month.
2017-03-21 06:46:31 PM erikalmascia I think only the ones that are in close contact with residents
2017-03-21 06:46:31 PM joanne44 enter the chat room
2017-03-21 06:46:33 PM shannamschofield thats awesome harp music is relaxing
2017-03-21 06:46:37 PM asjodin yes it is
2017-03-21 06:46:40 PM nikki06 its so hard to find volunnteer musicians that (for lack ofbetter phrasing) dont get me complaints from residents the next day :(
2017-03-21 06:46:42 PM moniques thats neat!
2017-03-21 06:46:48 PM mgarnica we had an acccordian player come in and it didnt go over very well
2017-03-21 06:46:51 PM abigail elvis is coming to my facility for 150
2017-03-21 06:46:52 PM kaneika22 ok Thanks
2017-03-21 06:46:54 PM erikalmascia Anyone here does Collins Learning for their CEs?
2017-03-21 06:46:56 PM marilumolina or host a local talent contest.. so the resident pick who they want to see again?
2017-03-21 06:46:56 PM maryjane1 we have an accordian guy who the residents cant stand, but our A/d doesnt have the nerve to give him the boot
2017-03-21 06:46:58 PM tacarra0 Harp player i may have to look into that
2017-03-21 06:47:01 PM hopetoben we have an acordian player. hes fantastic! he only charges $25
2017-03-21 06:47:02 PM johnl We do not do background or tb test for church groups or enterainers too. I would love to have highschoolers come and perform!
2017-03-21 06:47:03 PM asjodin I suggested $40 for an entertainer....they refused. Said it wasn't enough...
2017-03-21 06:47:06 PM shannamschofield 150 for how long
2017-03-21 06:47:11 PM marciatrimiew I had DJ once...but no longer comes...
2017-03-21 06:47:17 PM abigail one hour
2017-03-21 06:47:19 PM amberparker We are not required to do so for volunteers. Employees, yes.
2017-03-21 06:47:20 PM susankent not as far as I know. think about it, when these functions are going on aren't you in there with the residents. I am present at all functions to be sure the residents are okay
2017-03-21 06:47:20 PM aleda incorporate sing a long with band then they may not complain our res love the blue grass band they are always happy
2017-03-21 06:47:25 PM asjodin 45 minutes for us
2017-03-21 06:47:31 PM cherluv Easter, we are having a luncheon for residents and their families (the day before). Already sent out the invites!
2017-03-21 06:47:32 PM nikki06 ugh, i pay bewen 125 andn 300 per hour...
2017-03-21 06:47:32 PM moniques an hour for us
2017-03-21 06:47:34 PM aleda i am always with res
2017-03-21 06:47:36 PM gailh The highest I will pay is $75 for one hour
2017-03-21 06:47:42 PM jeant We have Elvis Pretzel coming in May- can't wait to see how that goes!
2017-03-21 06:47:46 PM alishabranham We have piano players, guitar players, bands, and accordian players that volunteer for us
2017-03-21 06:47:51 PM asjodin The highest we pay is $125
2017-03-21 06:47:52 PM catiah good price gailh
2017-03-21 06:47:55 PM erikalmascia We have a couple, but they are always the same ones. The resdients love them. I think that the most expensive one is 150
2017-03-21 06:47:56 PM marciatrimiew Does anyone have any sing-a-long DVD resources?
2017-03-21 06:47:58 PM melissajdikken marilumolina i thought about doing that....host a talent contest.....SHEREE, something to talk about???!!!!!
2017-03-21 06:48:08 PM johnl Highest I pay is $150
2017-03-21 06:48:08 PM moniques how do you get musician to volunteer?
2017-03-21 06:48:10 PM hopetoben eldersong sing alongs are great
2017-03-21 06:48:14 PM gailh That is high $550for here. We usually pay
2017-03-21 06:48:16 PM aleda i have bluegrass band every other monday for free and people comeand play piano i hired activity assistant that plays piano also
2017-03-21 06:48:18 PM kathyhughes You might try YouTube for sing a longs
2017-03-21 06:48:27 PM melissajdikken sheree i will wait for your text message in response......lmbo!!
2017-03-21 06:48:28 PM gailh we usually pay $50
2017-03-21 06:48:29 PM shannamschofield left the chat room
2017-03-21 06:48:29 PM johnl eldersongs are a life savior!
2017-03-21 06:48:30 PM cherluv Check AMAZON Ive ordered lots of karaoke there
2017-03-21 06:48:31 PM alishabranham Has anyone tried a Magician? I did last year and it was a big hit with staff, residents and family members
2017-03-21 06:48:36 PM kathyhughes we had a player piano that was great for sing a longs
2017-03-21 06:48:37 PM aleda ok thank you kathy
2017-03-21 06:48:43 PM asjodin For free-I mention that we are a small facility with a small budget
2017-03-21 06:48:52 PM mgarnica same
2017-03-21 06:48:52 PM asjodin most say they will come for free
2017-03-21 06:48:53 PM catiah I would say that hopetoben
2017-03-21 06:48:55 PM tacarra0 left the chat room
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2017-03-21 06:48:58 PM cherluv A player piano would be sooooo wonderful!!
2017-03-21 06:49:04 PM aleda we had magician a kid and res loved it for mothers day
2017-03-21 06:49:05 PM wandapoulson I use youtube all the time on ipad
2017-03-21 06:49:06 PM kaneika22 marcia we use sentimental reflections for sing alongs but they are getting tired of listening to the same thing
2017-03-21 06:49:07 PM cindys A lot of the musicals have a sing along option on DVDs
2017-03-21 06:49:08 PM erikalmascia We have sentimental reflection sing a longs.
2017-03-21 06:49:08 PM 8800971 LOTS OF INSTRMENTS TO HELP WITH THE SINGING
2017-03-21 06:49:12 PM hopetoben one of our local hospices sends us a magician every month. its cute. not a huge crowd pleaser but some of the residetns like it
2017-03-21 06:49:23 PM asjodin sentimental reflections! yes those are great
2017-03-21 06:49:26 PM shereedhalvorson Does anyone use bells?
2017-03-21 06:49:31 PM beckysalaz sorry I have kids and this chat, I seem to get distracted
2017-03-21 06:49:32 PM johnl Player pianos are pretty cool but I know a lot of piano players refuse to play that kind of piano because they have to pound the keys in order to get sound
2017-03-21 06:49:32 PM afranco we do too! actually today was the first time i put the dvd on
2017-03-21 06:49:33 PM alishabranham We have a Resident that plays the piano for us
2017-03-21 06:49:42 PM cherluv We also youtube a lot of songs and sing along
2017-03-21 06:49:44 PM asjodin We are developing a music program....would be fun to have bells
2017-03-21 06:49:45 PM 8800971 ACTIVITY CONNECTION SOMETIMES HAS THEM TO BUY
2017-03-21 06:49:49 PM erikalmascia We have a magician for Halloween. I guess that he was voted out this year though.
2017-03-21 06:49:54 PM catiah youtube: how do you do with the song books. My residents want to see it
2017-03-21 06:49:56 PM mgarnica we have some great piano players
2017-03-21 06:50:02 PM tacarra0 Youtube dies come in handy
2017-03-21 06:50:02 PM marilumolina sure.. Get in contact with dance schools, music teachers, Community centers usually they have all of this activities or offer classes
2017-03-21 06:50:03 PM mgarnica I wish we had bells
2017-03-21 06:50:07 PM karina1 wow
2017-03-21 06:50:14 PM kathyhughes Not sure but would check it out
2017-03-21 06:50:18 PM gailh I have to get more church and more music volunteers
2017-03-21 06:50:19 PM maryjane1 we have the bell choir come from the school next door. they are great
2017-03-21 06:50:23 PM cherluv Ahhh we usually google songs they already know
2017-03-21 06:50:23 PM asjodin fun
2017-03-21 06:50:28 PM melissajdikken Has anyone heard or done the finger tapps?
2017-03-21 06:50:29 PM asjodin also good
2017-03-21 06:50:31 PM hopetoben we use bells in our friendship room
2017-03-21 06:50:36 PM mgarnica whats that
2017-03-21 06:50:36 PM marciatrimiew Volunteered at a place where they had a hand bell choir. Residents loved it....
2017-03-21 06:50:37 PM susankent we have a $100 budget so if we pay that kind of money we have no activities for the rest of the month. alot of our musicians, good and not so good, do it for free, thank goodness. some of our employees actually come in during karaoke and gives some of their time as a few have great voices and the residents like them.
2017-03-21 06:50:38 PM siadufour that sounds like a great idea!!!
2017-03-21 06:50:39 PM johnl what are finger tapps?
2017-03-21 06:50:54 PM aleda once you have the songs just go online and print out i just google the lyrics to songs and copy and paste and print and they get the words to sing a longs
2017-03-21 06:50:55 PM beckysalaz I just know that when I get involved fuul time in activities I would have a lot more to say
2017-03-21 06:51:00 PM tacarra0 Have have different church that comes during the week and on the weekends
2017-03-21 06:51:10 PM melissajdikken the bell ringers would be a great idea but the kits are so expensive
2017-03-21 06:51:24 PM alishabranham I was thinking about having students that are attending prom take a walk through our facility all dressed up. Has anyone else done this and did it go over well?
2017-03-21 06:51:25 PM cherluv Pandora sure came in handy for St. Patricks Day, the St, Patricks radio was great and the residents loved it. There were so many funny songs.
2017-03-21 06:51:37 PM gailh I have one floor that gets all the churchs. They other 2 only havee one each
2017-03-21 06:51:47 PM mgarnica awww that prom idea sounds cute!
2017-03-21 06:51:49 PM tacarra0 The dancing grannys the residents love to see them perform
2017-03-21 06:51:57 PM melissajdikken Finger tapps are special tools that residents hold between their fingers to tap, like tap dancing with your feet but using their hands instead
2017-03-21 06:51:58 PM mgarnica I bet the residents would love that!
2017-03-21 06:52:01 PM asjodin the dancing grannys....thats great!
2017-03-21 06:52:02 PM aleda we always have kids fromhighschool drop by before dances res love seeing them alldressed up
2017-03-21 06:52:04 PM beckysalaz all I know is im getting a lot of graet ideas and im trying to keep track of all you are saying
2017-03-21 06:52:05 PM marciatrimiew Kathy are we going to talk about BUDGET?
2017-03-21 06:52:06 PM mgarnica interesting
2017-03-21 06:52:06 PM shereedhalvorson Yes we have the prom goers come through and then we do a fine dinning for our resdients
2017-03-21 06:52:08 PM erikalmascia I would love to see that
2017-03-21 06:52:08 PM kaneika22 alisha a dance studio is having a senior prom and Im taking our residents to it
2017-03-21 06:52:09 PM cherluv Not very many of ours can actually dance
2017-03-21 06:52:09 PM siadufour aww prom idea!!!
2017-03-21 06:52:14 PM cindys We had the prom students come over..we served them appetizers and sparkling cider...big hit!!!
2017-03-21 06:52:22 PM asjodin Good idea!
2017-03-21 06:52:22 PM kathyhughes I know of a facility that did that and the residents enjoyed it...they sponsored a pre prom dinner
2017-03-21 06:52:28 PM 8800971 I LIKE THE PROM IDEAS
2017-03-21 06:52:34 PM cherluv Ohhh nice
2017-03-21 06:52:46 PM shereedhalvorson Yes the residents love it
2017-03-21 06:52:48 PM moniques it hard to get residents relative to donate for prom
2017-03-21 06:52:49 PM tacarra0 Prom idea does sounds great
2017-03-21 06:52:50 PM marciatrimiew Senior Proms are a big hit in my area
2017-03-21 06:52:53 PM joanne44 I like the Prom idea Cindys
2017-03-21 06:52:54 PM gailh I like the prom ideas too
2017-03-21 06:52:56 PM bbradshaw I don't think my residents would enjoy that Its hard to get ideas from them
2017-03-21 06:52:59 PM aleda we also had a prom with our res it was so much fun we did live band we went to goodwill and got dressy clothes for everyone had pitchures and family come
2017-03-21 06:53:02 PM beckysalaz any ideas out there for a 25 bed facility as far as activities go?
2017-03-21 06:53:12 PM cindys We also did a Senior-Senior Prom...the students came over about a week before their real prom...had entertainment and refreshments...
2017-03-21 06:53:20 PM aleda becky i am 20bed
2017-03-21 06:53:20 PM asjodin good!
2017-03-21 06:53:21 PM erikalmascia I wish we had 25 beds.
2017-03-21 06:53:27 PM susankent refarding prom we have our high school prom kids come through in their attire, we also have our own prom and crown a king and queen. we have volunteers come and do our patients hair and nails and have family members bring in the fancy outfit. it's an all day affair.
2017-03-21 06:53:28 PM cindys it was fun to see students and residents dance together
2017-03-21 06:53:29 PM moniques we have high school seniors come in and dress up
2017-03-21 06:53:33 PM joanne44 I love getting the high school students involved
2017-03-21 06:53:35 PM cherluv We had a GROOVY party once and actually tie dyed t shirts beforhand
2017-03-21 06:53:37 PM asjodin that would be precious
2017-03-21 06:53:42 PM alishabranham Pre prom dinner sounds like a great idea! I want to do a prom for our Residents but how do I find affortable clothes?
2017-03-21 06:53:54 PM shereedhalvorson we have one family member tha5 comes eat dinner with the resident and family buy a flower. Its a special event for the residents
2017-03-21 06:53:55 PM cindys thrift stores
2017-03-21 06:53:58 PM asjodin thrift stores!
2017-03-21 06:54:01 PM cherluv YEP
2017-03-21 06:54:02 PM 8800971 SALVATION ARMY
2017-03-21 06:54:04 PM kathyhughes Ask for donations of bridesmaid dresses
2017-03-21 06:54:05 PM beckysalaz aleda, what types of activities do you have and how do you keep them interested
2017-03-21 06:54:07 PM aleda goodwill 2ndhand clothes we actually just borrowed
2017-03-21 06:54:08 PM tacarra0 thirft stores
2017-03-21 06:54:09 PM cindys or just do accessories...pearls, ties, hats
2017-03-21 06:54:17 PM asjodin thats good too cindys
2017-03-21 06:54:21 PM amberparker h
2017-03-21 06:54:21 PM erikalmascia I like that idea
2017-03-21 06:54:27 PM alishabranham I live in a small area and we only have 2 thrift stores
2017-03-21 06:54:28 PM cindys get top hats and tierra at the party store
2017-03-21 06:54:36 PM erikalmascia I think our residents would enjoy that
2017-03-21 06:54:36 PM aleda we put a down paymeng and they let us borrowand then we washed and returns
2017-03-21 06:54:38 PM susankent ask familiy members
2017-03-21 06:54:43 PM catiah I like that!
2017-03-21 06:54:45 PM gailh I like the idea of the accessories
2017-03-21 06:54:48 PM cindys ask family members and staff to bring stuff in
2017-03-21 06:54:48 PM marciatrimiew great ideas...get the family involved..
2017-03-21 06:54:50 PM asjodin We have a small town too....no thrift stores. but check more towns
2017-03-21 06:54:50 PM mgarnica fun ideas
2017-03-21 06:55:01 PM cherluv You could always ask friends on Facebook for donations
2017-03-21 06:55:02 PM alishabranham Accessories is a great idea!
2017-03-21 06:55:06 PM cindys my husbands has tons of ties he never wears
2017-03-21 06:55:06 PM catiah great cindys
2017-03-21 06:55:07 PM asjodin Thanks for the great ideas everyone! I love chat nights!
2017-03-21 06:55:14 PM amberparker I'm going to initiate the Prom idea! I love it!
2017-03-21 06:55:14 PM gera7 great idea
2017-03-21 06:55:25 PM catiah great(y)
2017-03-21 06:55:26 PM aleda amber res talk about it all year
2017-03-21 06:55:35 PM kaneika22 accessories...nice
2017-03-21 06:55:36 PM kathyhughes Anything that I have missed? Questions?
2017-03-21 06:55:41 PM tacarra0 Chat nights are good able to get alot of different ideas
2017-03-21 06:55:43 PM dingram30 no
2017-03-21 06:55:44 PM aleda we also had our beatician come in and do hair
2017-03-21 06:55:47 PM asjodin Nope. Thank you!
2017-03-21 06:55:48 PM jeant Yes, thanks for all the ideas everyone!
2017-03-21 06:55:51 PM 8800971 I HAVE MORE PASSIVE THAN ACTIVE GROUP MAKES DOING SOME ACTIVITIES VERY DIFFICULT MUSIC IS MY FRIEND BUT WOULD LIKE SUGGESTIONS
2017-03-21 06:55:52 PM shereedhalvorson we serve prime rib and shrimp choice of potatoe, veg, dessert, wine
2017-03-21 06:55:53 PM catiah right tacarra
2017-03-21 06:55:57 PM cindys hair!!! great idea
2017-03-21 06:55:58 PM gailh Thanks Kathy
2017-03-21 06:55:58 PM erikalmascia No, Thanks.
2017-03-21 06:56:09 PM valarie17 nope thank you
2017-03-21 06:56:09 PM johnl Thank you Kathy!
2017-03-21 06:56:11 PM cherluv My kids threw me a prom birthday party because i never went to prom. They even made a backdrop for pictures
2017-03-21 06:56:13 PM joanne44 Great night for idea's once again, Thanks Kathy
2017-03-21 06:56:13 PM mgarnica no, thank you kathy!
2017-03-21 06:56:15 PM tacarra0 No, thanks
2017-03-21 06:56:15 PM bbradshaw I'm still working on my calendar for April its so hard trying to do different activities every week. my administarator says I don't need to do the same things every week
2017-03-21 06:56:16 PM kaneika22 missing assignments... can they be turned in?
2017-03-21 06:56:16 PM amberparker I don't think so. Thank you
2017-03-21 06:56:33 PM asjodin I don't like doing the same things every week either!
2017-03-21 06:56:37 PM marciatrimiew No..Thanks Kathy. Great ideas everyone!!
2017-03-21 06:56:38 PM kathyhughes Yes missing assignments can be submitted
2017-03-21 06:56:44 PM aleda try motor skill activities like sorting things get a bunch of different beans and have them sort them sorting things does work with res that cant do as much ive found

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