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2017-07-11 06:29:35 PM jhirczak Didn't see 4. I am ME1
2017-07-11 06:29:37 PM sandybenitez90 Yeah Jackie some kids are sharper than others lol
2017-07-11 06:29:41 PM bholden WE HAD THEM IN JANUARY
2017-07-11 06:29:49 PM jackieb92 january for us too
2017-07-11 06:29:50 PM nicolespangler yes, I had been at my position for 2 weeks and they came in
2017-07-11 06:29:51 PM cynkarnes76 Any one have advice on managing volunteers? We went from hardly any at the beginning of this summer to a handful starting this week. I have a tough time instructing new volunteers while trying to run an activity
2017-07-11 06:29:52 PM judithcromwell state will be in our facility sometime in Sept
2017-07-11 06:29:54 PM dominiquesow do we have to pay to join?
2017-07-11 06:29:55 PM donna61 Wait I havent been here for awhile what about you email Kathy
2017-07-11 06:29:56 PM schiffal We had State in January. No cites for my department thankfully. October starts our window.
2017-07-11 06:30:00 PM kathyhughes Jackie then perhaps the volunteer can just help watch the residents while you are gathering them
2017-07-11 06:30:02 PM bholden WONT BE LONG TILL WERE IN THE WINDOW AGAIN
2017-07-11 06:30:12 PM irene W are waiting for the state any day now.
2017-07-11 06:30:14 PM kathyhughes No the Alumni site is free
2017-07-11 06:30:17 PM donna61 Simple Kathy
2017-07-11 06:30:19 PM ginahalpin we are in our window now - nervous as this is my first time with state as the Activity Director. MDS is NOT my favorite thing to do!
2017-07-11 06:30:23 PM bbradshaw we are in window
2017-07-11 06:30:24 PM nancyathiel maybe he could be a compaion for a resdent
2017-07-11 06:30:24 PM nicolespangler My facility had the same state team as a sister facility and they were much more difficult on us than our sister facility.
2017-07-11 06:30:25 PM yogini We just had County health Dept, fortunately, he was easy.
2017-07-11 06:30:32 PM rcgarcia73 cool i like free
2017-07-11 06:30:37 PM bholden GOOD LUCK IRENA
2017-07-11 06:30:39 PM oolatunde left the chat room
2017-07-11 06:30:42 PM elvira06 VOLUNTEERS...MY 23 DAUGHTER COMES AND SINGS ON HAPPY HOUR SHE SINGS FOR HER CHURCH cHOIR
2017-07-11 06:30:48 PM yogini State, I guess, is always a nightmare
2017-07-11 06:30:51 PM sandybenitez90 My volunteers help gathering residents and pass out food and drinks. I dont trust them alone so i always supervise them and direct them
2017-07-11 06:30:52 PM oolatunde enter the chat room
2017-07-11 06:30:59 PM schiffal State will want to see your resident council documentation. Be very careful how you word resident comments and concerns because if you've included something that you haven't followed up on, you're in a lot of trouble.
2017-07-11 06:31:00 PM jcking I had a tea party for my interfacility activity. It was so much fun.
2017-07-11 06:31:01 PM bholden I HATE WHEN YOU HAVE THE SAME INSPECTER SO MANY TIMES YOU KNOW THEM LOL
2017-07-11 06:31:05 PM schiffal And that concern COULD potentially be an SRI
2017-07-11 06:31:15 PM schiffal so it's important to be very careful during council and what you show State.
2017-07-11 06:31:19 PM jhuhn Our youth volunteers can never be alone, aside from the bathroom.
2017-07-11 06:31:19 PM kathyhughes I will be doing a session at the PA conference on surveys
2017-07-11 06:31:20 PM ginahalpin thanks schiffal!
2017-07-11 06:31:21 PM priscillad HAVE YOUR VOLUNTERS SCHEDULE A TIME FOR THEM TO COME IN SO THEY COULD SHADOW YOU FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS A WEEK FOR 2 WEEKS
2017-07-11 06:31:21 PM marcieowens I was thinking Krispy Kreme too, but when they are making the donuts so residents can see them come down conveyor and stuff
2017-07-11 06:31:21 PM dominiquesow passing food but need to be oriented about the residents diet restrcitions
2017-07-11 06:31:34 PM deseried I usually start volunteers with a large group activity until they are comfortable. Or I'll do one to one. I always set the expectation that they are just like staff. They just don't toliet or transfer residents.
2017-07-11 06:31:39 PM dominiquesow when kathy??
2017-07-11 06:31:39 PM schmidtk22 I know when I was in social services, we couldn't give anything to state until our administrator had a chance to look it over.
2017-07-11 06:31:40 PM kathyhughes So that it why you should all attend!
2017-07-11 06:31:49 PM dominiquesow i cant wait to meet u.. i bring you adobo lol
2017-07-11 06:31:53 PM ashtyn dont be afraid to ask local business for donations all they can say is no and most will donate. Try to focuss on themes and then call businesses that may have supplies you need
2017-07-11 06:31:56 PM jhuhn I hope to make it Kathy!
2017-07-11 06:32:00 PM kathyhughes In State College PA
2017-07-11 06:32:09 PM schmidtk22 When is this happening, Kathy
2017-07-11 06:32:15 PM schmidtk22 How much is it?
2017-07-11 06:32:16 PM nikiawyche in October right Kathy
2017-07-11 06:32:17 PM irene Thaank you Bholden.
2017-07-11 06:32:21 PM kathyhughes Oct 8-11
2017-07-11 06:32:22 PM bholden KATHY I DIDNT CATCH ALL THE INFO ON THE CONFERENCE COULD YOU REPEAT IT PLEASE? I CAUGHT ITS IN OCTOBER
2017-07-11 06:32:22 PM nancigonsales enter the chat room
2017-07-11 06:32:23 PM schiffal shcmidt - I'm Social Services at our facility and it really just depends on your admin and what they're asking for but I can undertsand that.
2017-07-11 06:32:25 PM yogini What are the health checkup requirements for volunteers? Is PPD also required. At our facility medical checkup and ppd are required
2017-07-11 06:32:29 PM cynkarnes76 General question: What type facility do you work in and what challenges are you facing in running activities? I see some don't have volunteers. For me having volunteers is good but can be challenging to attend to them(make sure they are helping out) and try to run an activity
2017-07-11 06:32:32 PM schmidtk22 Where is it at?
2017-07-11 06:32:36 PM jcking Do you ever come further up north than PA?
2017-07-11 06:32:36 PM elvira06 I DO AN IN SERVICE FOR ALL THE VOLUTEERS .. and bring them donuts
2017-07-11 06:32:39 PM schiffal For example, I don't show them my missing items report, but I do show them my missing items log.
2017-07-11 06:32:50 PM kathyhughes They will have the brochure done soon
2017-07-11 06:32:51 PM dominiquesow where in state college?
2017-07-11 06:32:55 PM dominiquesow oh ok
2017-07-11 06:32:56 PM patfuller So Kathy since I've never been through a state survey as a acting AD what do most of them focus on? Any if anyone else can tell me please feel free to do so . We are looking for the state to enter our facility anytime now.
2017-07-11 06:32:59 PM schmidtk22 What is it about, Kathy?
2017-07-11 06:33:06 PM kathyhughes at the PAPA conference in State College PA
2017-07-11 06:33:06 PM bholden COOL THX
2017-07-11 06:33:07 PM cynkarnes76 Oops I am at a Continuing Care Community, and primarily in Healthcare
2017-07-11 06:33:10 PM schiffal And I have a list of care conferences with days/times held but I don't show them my report from the conference.
2017-07-11 06:33:12 PM ginahalpin Kathy; for the ME04 final pack - how do we document contacting a fellow student?
2017-07-11 06:33:13 PM dominiquesow is that 3 days or we can just attend for a day
2017-07-11 06:33:15 PM kathyhughes at the Penn Stater hotels
2017-07-11 06:33:15 PM jhuhn I feel like my place is so strict with volunteers...
2017-07-11 06:33:30 PM marias i would love to meet u
2017-07-11 06:33:32 PM yuri yes i can ask my volunteers to bing the donuts thats a good idea
2017-07-11 06:33:38 PM rcgarcia73 KAthy how can we get info on this conference yearly?
2017-07-11 06:33:40 PM kathyhughes You can pick 1 day if you want
2017-07-11 06:33:40 PM nicolespangler jhuhn, what kind of strict regulations do they have that limit you?
2017-07-11 06:33:40 PM schiffal jhuhn - mine is, to. We work with behavior residents, though.
2017-07-11 06:33:43 PM elvira06 I really dont like them to do an 1on 1 with our residents even tho we do back ground checks and drug test
2017-07-11 06:33:44 PM sandybenitez90 I work for Assisted living, full capacity. Biggest challenge is not having a FT assistant and dealing with different function levels
2017-07-11 06:33:46 PM jackieb92 i should try to go to that! close enough to my state!
2017-07-11 06:33:46 PM ashtyn if you need more volunteers check with propation offices, housing communities usually require their occupents to do community service if they dont have jobs and also talk to high school councelors because volunteering looks great on college aps so they may have students that want the credit
2017-07-11 06:33:47 PM schiffal So it can be dangerous for the volunteers (and the resident)
2017-07-11 06:33:50 PM kathyhughes Join the PAPA group
2017-07-11 06:33:59 PM schmidtk22 How do you join the PAPA gropu?
2017-07-11 06:34:01 PM schmidtk22 *Group?
2017-07-11 06:34:02 PM nikiawyche Guess we will all get to meet each other and the star Kathy
2017-07-11 06:34:03 PM kathyhughes and join your state associations
2017-07-11 06:34:10 PM kathyhughes and they will send you info
2017-07-11 06:34:16 PM judithcromwell If I get the Position at work, my Admin staid she would put me in the system as the AD Assistant so we dont get flagged
2017-07-11 06:34:19 PM bholden THX KATHY
2017-07-11 06:34:19 PM jhuhn Well all volunteers over 18 need finerprinting, child abuse clearances, protecting god's children, and Act 31 training...
2017-07-11 06:34:22 PM schmidtk22 Do you have to wait until you're a certified activities director or can we join organizations etc. now?
2017-07-11 06:34:26 PM oolatunde CAN SOME PLEASE GIVE ME AN IDEAS FOR THE GO BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT PLESSS
2017-07-11 06:34:33 PM nikiawyche Kathy can you post the info so that everyone can see it
2017-07-11 06:34:51 PM kathyhughes http://papactivitypro.org/
2017-07-11 06:34:52 PM rcgarcia73 have your residents make cards t=for back to school
2017-07-11 06:35:02 PM bbradshaw left the chat room
2017-07-11 06:35:05 PM bholden WE DO A BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ OOLATUNDE
2017-07-11 06:35:07 PM kathyhughes You can join any one of them now
2017-07-11 06:35:14 PM bbradshaw enter the chat room
2017-07-11 06:35:16 PM bbradshaw left the chat room
2017-07-11 06:35:21 PM rcgarcia73 end of summer BBQ
2017-07-11 06:35:23 PM kathyhughes We had a week of Back to School each Sept
2017-07-11 06:35:25 PM nancyathiel all our volunteers have to have a back ground check all ages
2017-07-11 06:35:27 PM bbradshaw enter the chat room
2017-07-11 06:35:30 PM nicolespangler awesome thanks Kathy!
2017-07-11 06:35:37 PM bholden HAMBURGERS WITH FIXINGS, DECOR SCHOOL THEMED\
2017-07-11 06:35:37 PM kathyhughes We had one day for each subject
2017-07-11 06:35:40 PM oolatunde OK THANK YOU BHOLDER
2017-07-11 06:35:46 PM elvira06 (y)papa
2017-07-11 06:35:50 PM marias thank you kathy
2017-07-11 06:35:53 PM schmidtk22 What does PAPA stand for?
2017-07-11 06:36:06 PM judithcromwell I think forOctoberI willhave the local daycare bring the dresed up children in
2017-07-11 06:36:13 PM kathyhughes Spelling, Math, Geography, History and Recess!
2017-07-11 06:36:13 PM schmidtk22 If we are able to attend, can we use any of it towards our CEU requirements?
2017-07-11 06:36:34 PM dominiquesow (Tp)
2017-07-11 06:36:37 PM kathyhughes Pennsylvannia Activity Professionals Association
2017-07-11 06:36:43 PM schmidtk22 Is there an Ohio one?
2017-07-11 06:36:44 PM bholden YOU CAN GET SO CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN IN SO MANY WAYS WITH THOSE SUBJECTS LOL
2017-07-11 06:36:52 PM kathyhughes You can use all the hours that you attend
2017-07-11 06:37:04 PM kathyhughes Yes Ohio has a state association
2017-07-11 06:37:06 PM jackieb92 im going to an OMA meeting in august , does anyone do oma?
2017-07-11 06:37:11 PM rcgarcia73 mm to our benifit then , not jsut a fam trip
2017-07-11 06:37:15 PM traciewiggins110770 Thanks Kathy
2017-07-11 06:37:15 PM schmidtk22 Do you have to fax over some kind of documentation or something that says you were there?
2017-07-11 06:37:21 PM schmidtk22 What is OMA?
2017-07-11 06:37:28 PM bbradshaw I'm trying to figure out some fun activities so my residents arn't getting board can I get some advice what some of y
2017-07-11 06:37:28 PM rcgarcia73 yeah what is OMA>
2017-07-11 06:37:31 PM nicolespangler For back to school, each day we hold "science class" and do an experiment that you may have done in grade school
2017-07-11 06:37:32 PM kathyhughes actually on the NCCAP site most state associations are listed
2017-07-11 06:37:32 PM ashleyfaze what if we cant attent that meeting
2017-07-11 06:37:33 PM schmidtk22 I definitely want to look into any and all networking opportunities.
2017-07-11 06:37:33 PM jackieb92 its opening minds through art, i have never done it but i heard its good
2017-07-11 06:37:37 PM nancigonsales Hi Kathy , Im late to the chat im on Pacific Standard time I was trying to get in but I was able ...
2017-07-11 06:37:38 PM nikiawyche jackieb92 I don't but i'm going to take the course
2017-07-11 06:37:52 PM schmidtk22 Ok, I'll have to look at the NCCAP site and see what they have.
2017-07-11 06:37:57 PM ashtyn in October we do a fall festival and alot of our residents help with games and prizes our local tumbling group performs as well as the band and the we have lots of candy for trick or treaters and a cake walk the kids love it and so do our residents
2017-07-11 06:38:15 PM rcgarcia73 OCT prepare the harvest Fest!
2017-07-11 06:38:16 PM nikiawyche jackieb92 it is good another young lady at our sister community does it
2017-07-11 06:38:18 PM schmidtk22 Kathy, after this chat is over, do we have to turn anything in or upload anything to get credit?
2017-07-11 06:38:27 PM kathyhughes WElcome Nanci
2017-07-11 06:38:30 PM marcieowens We have a hard time at my community with volunteers
2017-07-11 06:38:33 PM shantas41 enter the chat room
2017-07-11 06:38:49 PM kathyhughes No I take attendance for all that were here 1 hour
2017-07-11 06:38:51 PM dominiquesow i emailed entertainers here they are expensive
2017-07-11 06:38:52 PM jackieb92 im excited to start, i just need to learn about it first
2017-07-11 06:39:03 PM schiffal dom - how much do yours charge?
2017-07-11 06:39:07 PM oolatunde KATHY DO WE GET OUR POINT FOR CHATING TODAY
2017-07-11 06:39:11 PM schiffal Ours range from 60-100
2017-07-11 06:39:20 PM nancigonsales Hi Kathy I was having trouble getting in the chat , but I made it !!!!
2017-07-11 06:39:23 PM dominiquesow they dont want to accept $100
2017-07-11 06:39:26 PM oolatunde OK
2017-07-11 06:39:28 PM kathyhughes Did you see the Class tips?
2017-07-11 06:39:30 PM patfuller Do most of the schools start back next month. I need a idea on what to do for a back to school activity
2017-07-11 06:39:31 PM jhuhn Most of our entertainers are around $40-100. We have set schedules with many of them.
2017-07-11 06:39:32 PM nikiawyche marcieowens link up with your local high school most students need to do community service hours for school
2017-07-11 06:39:41 PM shantas41 hey am excited to need more info
2017-07-11 06:39:42 PM ashleyfaze what are the class tips
2017-07-11 06:39:44 PM kathyhughes And the information about the chats that were posted
2017-07-11 06:39:45 PM traciewiggins110770 here too. I asked residents for family entertainment
2017-07-11 06:39:55 PM bholden WE WILL BE DOING A HUGE FALL FESTIVAL FIRST OF NOVEMBER HERE
2017-07-11 06:40:01 PM marcieowens We have some honor students come in to do crafts with residents, but yes it is more work on me than if they didn't come at all.
2017-07-11 06:40:05 PM oolatunde OK
2017-07-11 06:40:06 PM kathyhughes They were posted on your course forum the first week of your class
2017-07-11 06:40:14 PM dominiquesow some volunteer singers are for free but sometimes it hurts our ears and u know the demnetia residents reactions are funny
2017-07-11 06:40:15 PM dominiquesow and loud
2017-07-11 06:40:16 PM jackieb92 i would call around the area, some places will do entertainement for free in the community
2017-07-11 06:40:16 PM kathyhughes they are still on your course forums
2017-07-11 06:40:18 PM marcieowens Residents love the kids tho so it's worth it
2017-07-11 06:40:34 PM bholden YES THEY LOVE YOUG PEOPLE
2017-07-11 06:40:35 PM becki8561 we're going fishing on Monday. Oh, I hope it doesnt rain!
2017-07-11 06:40:37 PM schiffal Kathy, I think I missed the question. What is posted on the course forum?
2017-07-11 06:40:38 PM judithcromwell I need to start looking in to the community resourse where I work and see what all they offer
2017-07-11 06:40:38 PM elvira06 i think its nice here i do get yall ideas and yes i do use them I am on Week 11
2017-07-11 06:40:41 PM laurabakerscpm volunteer singers are hit or miss
2017-07-11 06:40:42 PM oolatunde KATHY U ARE RIGHT
2017-07-11 06:40:42 PM nikiawyche contact local school music teacher they always come out for me Church will always come out during christmas
2017-07-11 06:40:54 PM kathyhughes Class Tips and information about the chats
2017-07-11 06:40:56 PM judithcromwell I am new to the SA area, so its another learning curve
2017-07-11 06:40:57 PM donna61 Kathy where would I find how meny times Ive done chat?
2017-07-11 06:40:58 PM schiffal oh ok
2017-07-11 06:40:59 PM schiffal thanks
2017-07-11 06:41:06 PM bholden I THINK ITS A GREAT THING TO BRING YOUNG PEOPLE IN SO THEY GET TO LEARN EARRLY ABOUT THE ELDERLY
2017-07-11 06:41:09 PM jhuhn Ask a band to practice for free or do a dress rehersal!
2017-07-11 06:41:11 PM rcgarcia73 so summer activities , BBQ, pool parties, and so on but what about fall activities
2017-07-11 06:41:17 PM jackieb92 the schools will have the kids choir come and sing for us its so cute and the residents love it
2017-07-11 06:41:25 PM primus3 pumpkin bowling
2017-07-11 06:41:26 PM patfuller Yes the schools are happy to come out to sing for you.
2017-07-11 06:41:28 PM becki8561 We have volunteer singers and players that are very regular. 2nd Wednesday, 1st Thrusday. They all have a set time and always show up!
2017-07-11 06:41:39 PM dominiquesow jiust be careful of the residents with mRSA and cdif
2017-07-11 06:41:43 PM primus3 crafts with leaves
2017-07-11 06:41:43 PM asantana you can reach out to middle and high schools for entertainment. do a christmas program....a lot of schools have choir, and band!!
2017-07-11 06:41:48 PM primus3 and clay
2017-07-11 06:41:53 PM marcieowens Our volunteers have to go through the exact same process as a new hire. It isn't simple
2017-07-11 06:42:00 PM ashtyn also Band directors are always having practices you can schedule an outing to the h.s. music hall and have a private concert during one of their practices
2017-07-11 06:42:02 PM kathyhughes You can check your profile and look at the information on your course assignment page that says Help Video how to check your Assignments
2017-07-11 06:42:04 PM schmidtk22 Ok, I found them, Kathy. the how to live chat.
2017-07-11 06:42:05 PM bholden PUMPKIN PAITNING, WE MAKE A FAKE APPLE VINE INSTEAD OF TREE AND USE IT TO DECORATE OUR DINING ROOM
2017-07-11 06:42:12 PM rcgarcia73 does anyone recommend pumkin carving contest?
2017-07-11 06:42:14 PM nicolespangler JackieB We do something similar, the kids have come from one choir group about 6 times in the last 2 months and they have formed such a bond with the residents which is great!
2017-07-11 06:42:15 PM marcieowens Some people aren't jazzed about ppd
2017-07-11 06:42:19 PM yuri for netxt month i have some childrens from a art school coming to do some art with my MC residents i hope everything goes fine
2017-07-11 06:42:20 PM yogini I have decided to attend all chats minus if I am busy. Great Ideas, I assume that I will get creidts for atleast 5 required.
2017-07-11 06:42:21 PM nancyathiel we do pumkin bowling my fear is the pumpkin is going to break
2017-07-11 06:42:27 PM elvira06 All our volunteers get free lunch if there with us more than 4 hours
2017-07-11 06:42:30 PM nikiawyche rcgaarcia we do an oktobfest and a scarecrow decorating contest
2017-07-11 06:42:30 PM bholden HAHAHA
2017-07-11 06:42:32 PM schiffal No pumpkin carving for us; too dangerous for our residents.
2017-07-11 06:42:32 PM primus3 get the small ones
2017-07-11 06:42:34 PM patfuller primus I guess pinterst got many ideas in crafts with leaves.
2017-07-11 06:42:36 PM ashtyn use fake pumpkins
2017-07-11 06:42:39 PM oolatunde (y)
2017-07-11 06:42:43 PM jhuhn pumpkin painting!
2017-07-11 06:42:48 PM rcgarcia73 i would think pumkins are too heavy for residetns
2017-07-11 06:42:49 PM donna61 Thank you Kathy
2017-07-11 06:43:01 PM jcking We had a great pumpkin decorating contest last year.
2017-07-11 06:43:08 PM primus3 or buy the large fake pumpkin cut it open and you can make a golf game out of it
2017-07-11 06:43:12 PM judithcromwell we stillhave the Xmas tree up and we just re decorate it for the evenst, 4th, holloween, etc
2017-07-11 06:43:18 PM rcgarcia73 ok fake pumkins
2017-07-11 06:43:18 PM bholden I MAKE A HAUNTED TRAIL THROUGH OUR DINING ROOM FOR HALLOWEEN DAY. JUST AS CREEPY AS I CAN GET IT, THEY LOVE LOVE LOVE IT LOL
2017-07-11 06:43:21 PM priscillad THEY HAVE SMALL PUMPKINS
2017-07-11 06:43:21 PM oolatunde PINTEREST HELPS A LOTS
2017-07-11 06:43:25 PM schmidtk22 How would you carve a fake pumpkin?.. just decorate it?
2017-07-11 06:43:29 PM nicolespangler I would assume you use small puokins so the residents dont strain themselves.
2017-07-11 06:43:31 PM nancyathiel never thought of that !!!!
2017-07-11 06:43:32 PM primus3 yes pinterest
2017-07-11 06:43:34 PM nikiawyche yes we do pumpkin decorating contest with staff residents and local school students
2017-07-11 06:43:35 PM jcking We also served fair food as snacks for a week.
2017-07-11 06:43:46 PM ashtyn I would like to make a different wreath for their doors each month maybe a grapevine wreath and use pipe cleaners to tie on decorations that can be changed out each month
2017-07-11 06:43:49 PM bholden LOVE THE FAIR FOOD IDEA, WILL DEF TRY THAT ONE
2017-07-11 06:43:50 PM schmidtk22 You guys have a lot of great ideas!
2017-07-11 06:43:51 PM patfuller Thanks for the Idea I will do a pumkins decoration actity this fall.
2017-07-11 06:43:57 PM oolatunde THATS A GOOD IDEAS FOR OCTOBER
2017-07-11 06:43:59 PM yogini Our gardening activity is coming along well, when I get a chance, I will post pics on forums
2017-07-11 06:44:00 PM jackieb92 we just did a clothespin wreath for the fourth they loved it
2017-07-11 06:44:03 PM primus3 ciders and maybe fruit picking if youu can get bus trips togetehr
2017-07-11 06:44:04 PM donna61 We did pumpkin painting contest and when it was time to get rid if them I tossed them in the woods by us and they are grwing now
2017-07-11 06:44:07 PM jhuhn Octoberfest!
2017-07-11 06:44:07 PM kathyhughes I used the foam pumpkins with a pumpkin carving tool
2017-07-11 06:44:08 PM primus3 together
2017-07-11 06:44:13 PM donna61 growing
2017-07-11 06:44:25 PM jackieb92 the schools will come and trick or treat with our residents the residents pass out candy to them
2017-07-11 06:44:26 PM oolatunde THAT TOO KATHY
2017-07-11 06:44:28 PM priscillad WE CANT HANG ANYTHING ON OUR DOORS ULESS IT S FIRE PROOF....
2017-07-11 06:44:33 PM kathyhughes the resident won't get hurt with the carving tools
2017-07-11 06:44:33 PM traciewiggins110770 we stuck our hands in guts & eyeballs while blind folded...spagehtti & olives
2017-07-11 06:44:35 PM rcgarcia73 how aout a scary pumkin for halloween?
2017-07-11 06:44:35 PM kathyhughes they are available at Walmart
2017-07-11 06:44:35 PM marcieowens left the chat room
2017-07-11 06:44:37 PM jhuhn We've been taking residents to some free concerts in the parks lately
2017-07-11 06:44:48 PM bbradshaw left the chat room
2017-07-11 06:44:50 PM priscillad WE DO THAT TOO RCGARCIA
2017-07-11 06:44:53 PM oolatunde OK I WILL CHECK IT OUT KATHY
2017-07-11 06:44:54 PM marcieowens enter the chat room
2017-07-11 06:45:11 PM nancigonsales left the chat room
2017-07-11 06:45:13 PM nancyathiel how do they like the park concerts
2017-07-11 06:45:15 PM jhirczak We do that as well jhuhn
2017-07-11 06:45:18 PM schmidtk22 Jhuhn, how do you find out what concerts are free?
2017-07-11 06:45:23 PM nancigonsales enter the chat room
2017-07-11 06:45:24 PM judithcromwell we have that here in Converse, were they have free in the park concert nights but my job is like 45 min from my house
2017-07-11 06:45:25 PM patfuller yogini one of my residents just gave me a tomatoe from the resident garden and it was sooo god. fresh from the gargen.
2017-07-11 06:45:29 PM nicolespangler do yall have your own van or bus, or do you rent to go to other places?
2017-07-11 06:45:30 PM jcking We have free concerts directly across the street from our faciltiy.
2017-07-11 06:45:33 PM bholden TO HOT HERE FOR THE OUTDOOR CONCERTS
2017-07-11 06:45:36 PM kathyhughes Check with your towns park and recreation dept
2017-07-11 06:45:38 PM jhuhn Bethlehem Parks has an entire schedule for all their parks!
2017-07-11 06:45:40 PM jackieb92 we have our own van and bus
2017-07-11 06:45:52 PM jhirczak look on line for local events
2017-07-11 06:45:52 PM kathyhughes we went to public concerts all summer long
2017-07-11 06:45:55 PM jhuhn We have two buses... I'm nervous to learn how to drive
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2017-07-11 06:46:07 PM dominiquesow i will never drive
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2017-07-11 06:46:10 PM schiffal We just got a bus for the first time. It's a 14 passenger so no CDL needed
2017-07-11 06:46:19 PM bholden HOPING TO GET MATINE SHOWS FOR THE BIG THEATRES THIS SUMMER
2017-07-11 06:46:19 PM schiffal I'm the only driver so far besides our admin and maint. man
2017-07-11 06:46:20 PM jackieb92 me too jhuhn, a coworker of mine always drives the bus and loves it they want me to learn im nervous
2017-07-11 06:46:21 PM jcking I start driving a van next week,.
2017-07-11 06:46:25 PM nicolespangler jealous! We have a transport van for appointments that can only hold one wheelchair and one mobile resident, so big group outings are difficult
2017-07-11 06:46:31 PM becki8561 If I had the option of getting my bus certificaiton, Id have done it YESTERDAY. I'm so sick of trying to find a driver.
2017-07-11 06:46:44 PM nancyathiel the buses are not hard to drive
2017-07-11 06:46:46 PM rcgarcia73 we have only one bus and its usually pretty busy
2017-07-11 06:46:49 PM sandybenitez90 Local drama companies have children's plays for cheap.
2017-07-11 06:46:49 PM jhuhn We have to train all our new staff to drive!
2017-07-11 06:46:50 PM bholden NICOLE WE JUST STARTED OURS MARCH
2017-07-11 06:46:50 PM schmidtk22 I know when they hired me, they were excited that I have driven a bus before. (one time..)
2017-07-11 06:46:51 PM patfuller That was nice to take them to the park concert. Kathy did you ever have a issue with transportation?
2017-07-11 06:46:52 PM elvira06 WE WENT TO THE PARK TO FEED THE BIRDS AND ATE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM (ON NATIONAL STAWBERRY ICE CREAM DAY )
2017-07-11 06:46:55 PM yogini Concert, Bingos by Townships and counties are great free activities, unfortunately, we are an Adult daycare, cannot benefit from evening shows
2017-07-11 06:46:56 PM nikiawyche once you start driving most of the time you become the driver
2017-07-11 06:46:59 PM oolatunde WE DONT Have it PUBLIC CONCERT IN OUR AREA
2017-07-11 06:47:01 PM rcgarcia73 so its hard to arrange a get away
2017-07-11 06:47:02 PM bholden HOPE YOU GET A BIGGER BUS
2017-07-11 06:47:08 PM yuri the first time driving the bus is hard but after the fiirst one is easy i was the same way.
2017-07-11 06:47:11 PM ashleyfaze we are getting a abuss
2017-07-11 06:47:11 PM sandybenitez90 We watched a Willie Wonka Jr play put on by kids for $5 a ticket and they LOVED it
2017-07-11 06:47:19 PM cynkarnes76 left the chat room
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2017-07-11 06:47:24 PM jhuhn I'm the assistant director so hopefully I'll be the last possible driver!
2017-07-11 06:47:44 PM nicolespangler ours was broken down for about 3 weeks, and I was really hoping it was at the point of no return and we would be forced to get a bigger one, but no such luck.
2017-07-11 06:47:55 PM judithcromwell so, any suggestions on careplans,or the MDS
2017-07-11 06:47:57 PM dominiquesow who is willie Wonka JR?
2017-07-11 06:48:02 PM elvira06 WE WATCHED "UP TODAY" SINCE ITS SOMETHING THAT I HAVE TO DO THIS WEEK (hw)
2017-07-11 06:48:06 PM dominiquesow a movie or an entetainer
2017-07-11 06:48:07 PM yogini jhuhn - doyou require CDL, if you drive.

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