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2017-08-31 06:28:39 PM 8800971 lol melissa
2017-08-31 06:28:39 PM marciatrimiew Cute kaityk
2017-08-31 06:29:16 PM melissajdikken im going to strap grape juice to my stomach with an actual working spout........
2017-08-31 06:29:26 PM 8800971 maybe rock stars this year
2017-08-31 06:29:45 PM debra we are having a bazaar in november ... any ideas what the residents can make that isn't too complicated?
2017-08-31 06:30:15 PM kathyhughes I know of a facility that has each dept pick a movie and they all dress according to the movie characters
2017-08-31 06:30:25 PM kimstutz that's fun
2017-08-31 06:30:28 PM mcgeemarie Has anyone ever used alcohol ink?
2017-08-31 06:30:32 PM kaityk Aw thats cute
2017-08-31 06:30:32 PM melissajdikken we are doing a harvest blessing next month, a fundraiser
2017-08-31 06:30:45 PM debra whats that marie?
2017-08-31 06:30:53 PM kathyhughes There are lots of crafts that are easy and that they can sell
2017-08-31 06:31:04 PM debra whats a harvest blessing?
2017-08-31 06:31:24 PM knapier i know this doesnt have to do with fall or halloween but ive been doing a lot of research on aroma therapy for our memory care unit and we had our first activity for it last week and our second time this week...IT IS AMAZING how affective it is!!! has anybody ever done aromatherapy before?
2017-08-31 06:31:26 PM melissajdikken no i havent used alcohol ink?
2017-08-31 06:31:38 PM mcgeemarie It is an ink you put on a smooth surface and blast with canned air. It can be used on vases or white ceramic tiels
2017-08-31 06:31:50 PM 8800971 a little they do respond
2017-08-31 06:32:02 PM debra never heard of it marie ... where do you purchase it?
2017-08-31 06:32:07 PM mcgeemarie I makes a beautiful design and these can be given as gifts
2017-08-31 06:32:18 PM marciatrimiew never tried aromatherapy..
2017-08-31 06:32:21 PM kathyhughes sharpie markers can be used on coffee cups
2017-08-31 06:32:22 PM melissajdikken bake sale and craft sale out of our cafe, then we have a supper
2017-08-31 06:32:23 PM kimstutz I used aroma therapy, doterra oils, it was 'approved' until one admin said she didn't like the smell. so it was shut down. even though it was good with the residents
2017-08-31 06:32:39 PM mcgeemarie Can be biught at most craft stores. Google it. I love it!
2017-08-31 06:32:40 PM juliannag i wanted to try alcohol and ink but was nervous to do it on canvas because i wasnt sure if it would work or not
2017-08-31 06:32:42 PM saralooman i have a aroma therapist come in every other month
2017-08-31 06:32:54 PM juliannag or if the residents would understand how to do it beautiful pictures it creates tho
2017-08-31 06:32:55 PM juliannag 1
2017-08-31 06:32:55 PM kimstutz oh nice sara
2017-08-31 06:32:58 PM debra thanks marie!
2017-08-31 06:33:11 PM saralooman yes she does a wonderful job
2017-08-31 06:33:11 PM debra thank you to all for your ideas!!!!
2017-08-31 06:33:14 PM marciatrimiew Can you use different scented potpourri for aromatherapy?
2017-08-31 06:33:46 PM kimstutz IDK
2017-08-31 06:33:52 PM melissajdikken our residents have been enjoying doing water color, but they use the water color pencils, took a few times for them to get the hang of it, some of them love it.
2017-08-31 06:34:04 PM marciatrimiew Make sachets..tie with ribbon..great gifts
2017-08-31 06:34:07 PM 8800971 yes just make sure its securely wrapped
2017-08-31 06:34:13 PM kaityk That sounds cute
2017-08-31 06:34:14 PM kimstutz eww yes, love that idea
2017-08-31 06:34:22 PM kathyhughes We would do a crockpot of cider and cinnamon sticks and cloves each day in the fall
2017-08-31 06:34:24 PM mcgeemarie Poutporri bags are nice. Organza bags filled with scented bath salts, glitter and flavored tea
2017-08-31 06:34:45 PM kathyhughes Do you all get flowers from funeral homes?
2017-08-31 06:34:53 PM debra love the cider idea! i know they would love a little rum added too ....
2017-08-31 06:34:55 PM saralooman we are making hot apple cider in the crockpot later in september
2017-08-31 06:34:57 PM melissajdikken yes
2017-08-31 06:34:59 PM marciatrimiew Smells amazing Kathy...
2017-08-31 06:34:59 PM saralooman yes we do
2017-08-31 06:35:02 PM 8800971 bread machine we stopped for the summer but starting this month it smell so good
2017-08-31 06:35:10 PM kathyhughes You can get a baking rack and put the petals on it to dry
2017-08-31 06:35:12 PM shirleym we don't get flowers from funeral homes
2017-08-31 06:35:16 PM kimstutz our local florist gives us flowers and we were getting them every mond from a wedding
2017-08-31 06:35:29 PM 8800971 then we give butter and jam and go around with a cart in the afternoon
2017-08-31 06:35:30 PM kathyhughes then when they are dry we would make potpouri
2017-08-31 06:35:39 PM johnl Every Monday I go pick up flowers from Whole Food.. best part. IT'S FREE!!!!!!
2017-08-31 06:36:04 PM 8800971 you don't have to anything else but put them on a rack?
2017-08-31 06:36:04 PM melissajdikken john are you in the cities
2017-08-31 06:36:07 PM kimstutz did you just lay them out on the baking rack
2017-08-31 06:36:15 PM johnl Yes, Minneapolis
2017-08-31 06:36:15 PM knapier we have a max wellness store on campus. they donated a defuser for us to use then we purchased the aromatherapy lotions, soaps, and oils, bowls, and marbles. i place the marbles in the bottom of the bowls like salons do. then was their hands and arms afer having them soak in the warm water. after we wash them we apply the lotion and massage their hands and arms while the defuser is going
2017-08-31 06:36:17 PM shirleym that's wonderful john I'll check with our whole foods to seee if i can get a donation
2017-08-31 06:36:21 PM melissajdikken thought so
2017-08-31 06:36:25 PM marciatrimiew Fresh baked cookies...luv the aroma
2017-08-31 06:36:35 PM kathyhughes We had the rack over a plastic bin so we made a ton of it during the holidays
2017-08-31 06:37:07 PM kimstutz kk
2017-08-31 06:37:37 PM kathyhughes We also made quick breads to sell
2017-08-31 06:37:46 PM debra and they smell good kathy? i am allergic to flowers but would love to try making sachets
2017-08-31 06:37:47 PM marciatrimiew sounds refreshing knapier...
2017-08-31 06:37:47 PM kathyhughes We started in Sept
2017-08-31 06:37:48 PM knapier ive had residents that dont even participate in the hand washing and lotion part of it but they still sit in the room and just relax and almost fall asleep they are so relaxed and this is some of our most aggitated residents in our memory care unit
2017-08-31 06:38:13 PM kimstutz (y)
2017-08-31 06:38:18 PM juliannag :)
2017-08-31 06:38:20 PM kathyhughes Yes we used oils for the sachets
2017-08-31 06:38:36 PM kathyhughes and pillows
2017-08-31 06:38:48 PM debra ok, good to know! what scented oils? lavendar?
2017-08-31 06:39:10 PM debra pillows too? hmmmmmmm
2017-08-31 06:39:17 PM kathyhughes Lavendar and anyother oils that you can find
2017-08-31 06:39:27 PM debra thank you!
2017-08-31 06:39:39 PM 8800971 I read dryer sheets work well and them you can put in their drawer to keep the clothes smelling fresh
2017-08-31 06:39:54 PM kimstutz we will be making cards/letters for Veterans
2017-08-31 06:40:08 PM kathyhughes The do work well
2017-08-31 06:40:10 PM debra love that kim!
2017-08-31 06:40:24 PM kimstutz the residents are excited to do it
2017-08-31 06:40:29 PM kathyhughes There are lots of things to do for Veterans Day
2017-08-31 06:40:41 PM kathyhughes including free meals at restaurants
2017-08-31 06:40:59 PM kathyhughes and if your residents can't go you can call them and do take out
2017-08-31 06:41:10 PM debra elaborate please Kathy! we've done the meals and have had a ceremony as well as presentations.
2017-08-31 06:41:17 PM 8800971 a luncheon is a nice idea with free take out even better
2017-08-31 06:41:20 PM shirleym great ideas kathy
2017-08-31 06:41:22 PM kimstutz yes, that's a great idea.. we are also doing a 'lunch out...in'
2017-08-31 06:41:50 PM kathyhughes you can do a search for free meals on Veterans Day and a whole list will come up
2017-08-31 06:42:04 PM 8800971 thanks will do
2017-08-31 06:42:05 PM debra awesome! thank you!
2017-08-31 06:42:06 PM knapier lemongrass and lavender are the two we have used so far for the defuser. then i use a natural almond lotion and soap so the scent isnt too strong or clash with the defuser oil sent.\
2017-08-31 06:42:22 PM shirleym thanks!
2017-08-31 06:42:42 PM kathyhughes The list is usually all the chain restaurants
2017-08-31 06:43:00 PM saralooman we were able to take verterans to a nice dinner last year
2017-08-31 06:43:04 PM kathyhughes Also contact the Boy Scouts for a flag ceremony
2017-08-31 06:43:09 PM kimstutz oh great
2017-08-31 06:43:21 PM knapier boy scouts for a flag ceremony is a great idea!
2017-08-31 06:43:23 PM saralooman Someone had paid for the first so many people and we actually got our veterans in for free
2017-08-31 06:43:27 PM debra when we've gone to the restaurants they are always so busy and with wheelchairs it was difficult. Love the boy scout flag ceremony!
2017-08-31 06:43:31 PM mcgeemarie Our local legion post provides a flag ceremony
2017-08-31 06:44:00 PM kathyhughes Invite your local VFW in for a meal or your Legion
2017-08-31 06:44:06 PM kathyhughes Great PR
2017-08-31 06:44:08 PM kimstutz I called the Veterans office and inquired if they would be interested in 'visiting ' vets once a week
2017-08-31 06:44:09 PM debra another great resource! thanks marie!
2017-08-31 06:44:15 PM kimstutz waiting on response
2017-08-31 06:44:29 PM debra great Kathy!
2017-08-31 06:44:39 PM juliannag love these ideas. i always get such good notes from these chats!!
2017-08-31 06:44:42 PM kimstutz We have two tables moved together for our veterans to eat together; per their request
2017-08-31 06:44:47 PM mcgeemarie I love the idea of inviting the VFW members for a meal
2017-08-31 06:44:58 PM kimstutz yes, it is wonderful
2017-08-31 06:45:08 PM melissajdikken one of our activities helper does the ceremony, we have our local legion and some of our staffs kids that come in to sing and play an instrument. our leigon also supplies our flags too.
2017-08-31 06:45:20 PM saralooman nice
2017-08-31 06:45:26 PM kimstutz we have a family of 6 that comes once a week and has lunch with our residents. one per table... it is working out nicely
2017-08-31 06:45:32 PM kathyhughes Also we would do a display of the world map and put pins in the countries where the residents served
2017-08-31 06:45:40 PM kaityk Thats a great idea
2017-08-31 06:45:45 PM saralooman thats a great idea
2017-08-31 06:45:50 PM debra great idea again!
2017-08-31 06:45:53 PM marciatrimiew At one facility that I volunteered at they lined the walls with photos of all of the veterans in the facility.
2017-08-31 06:45:55 PM kathyhughes with their picture and a string from their pic to the country
2017-08-31 06:46:05 PM kathyhughes including staff
2017-08-31 06:46:08 PM saralooman very nice
2017-08-31 06:46:10 PM kaityk also a great idea
2017-08-31 06:46:14 PM debra love it!
2017-08-31 06:46:28 PM debra especially including staff
2017-08-31 06:46:28 PM kathyhughes that world map came in handy we used it a lot
2017-08-31 06:46:44 PM debra where did you order it from?
2017-08-31 06:46:52 PM melissajdikken im not sure if we have one, i will have to look,
2017-08-31 06:47:08 PM melissajdikken I did see one at the dollar store, wonder if they still do
2017-08-31 06:47:17 PM kimstutz I bought one there also
2017-08-31 06:47:17 PM kathyhughes Well it was before the Internet so we bought it at a local teacher supply store
2017-08-31 06:47:22 PM kimstutz haha
2017-08-31 06:47:32 PM debra ok that's a start then....
2017-08-31 06:47:36 PM kathyhughes Look under teacher supplies
2017-08-31 06:47:46 PM debra will do...
2017-08-31 06:47:54 PM kimstutz I love this idea. thank you for sharing it
2017-08-31 06:47:56 PM kathyhughes we also used it in the summer for families to send postcards from their vaca
2017-08-31 06:48:04 PM kimstutz oh nice
2017-08-31 06:48:08 PM kathyhughes and we used it for the Olympics
2017-08-31 06:48:29 PM saralooman oh i bet that was neat, using it for the olympics
2017-08-31 06:48:31 PM debra wow! love that too! and aren't the olympics coming up again pretty soon?
2017-08-31 06:48:39 PM kathyhughes February!
2017-08-31 06:48:47 PM saralooman oh wow!!!
2017-08-31 06:48:48 PM debra soon enough!
2017-08-31 06:48:53 PM kathyhughes Winter Olympics! Can't wait!
2017-08-31 06:49:02 PM 8800971 I WENT NUTS TRYING TO FIND THE LARGE CALENDARS WE USE I ORDER THEM BUT WON'T BE HERE TILL NEXT WEEK COULDNT FIND THEM ANYWHERE USING LAST MONTHS I WAS LOOKING FOR A TEACHERS STORE NOT NEAR ME...
2017-08-31 06:49:17 PM mcgeemarie We bought each of our veterans a tshirt of their branch for Veterans day and a fleece blanket for Christmas
2017-08-31 06:49:35 PM debra great idea marie!
2017-08-31 06:50:18 PM melissajdikken 880091 we ordered a large calendar off of amazon, and i believe we got it super cheap.
2017-08-31 06:50:31 PM juliannag you can order huge calendars online. i do
2017-08-31 06:50:40 PM 8800971 YES I ORDERED FROM S&S
2017-08-31 06:50:41 PM mcgeemarie Our local Lion's Club donates the money for all of our Christmas gifts
2017-08-31 06:50:42 PM melissajdikken we dont use it for activities, we use it for birthdays and special events
2017-08-31 06:50:54 PM juliannag i dont remember the site name where our come from but they are massive.
2017-08-31 06:50:56 PM debra we don't do the super large calendars anymore ...
2017-08-31 06:51:01 PM 8800971 BUT I WANTED TO BUY FROM STORE I RAN OUT LOL
2017-08-31 06:51:19 PM marciatrimiew Cracker Barrel has free maps if you have one in your area
2017-08-31 06:51:25 PM 8800971 WHAT DO YOU USE DEBRA
2017-08-31 06:51:28 PM juliannag kdthe residents appreciate the large calendars
2017-08-31 06:51:33 PM debra thanks marcia!
2017-08-31 06:51:35 PM knapier thanks for the cup scout idea for veterans day! my friends son is in it and she said they would be more than happy to do that
2017-08-31 06:51:37 PM kimstutz We do a daily calendar on dry erase board and have calendars up on doors, in hallways, including dailes
2017-08-31 06:52:05 PM kimstutz cracker barrell? fee maps?? we're taking residents to dinner there end of Sept... cool
2017-08-31 06:52:09 PM kathyhughes Thats great!
2017-08-31 06:52:19 PM 8800971 THEY REALLY DO LOOK AT THEM I DO 2 BLAH
2017-08-31 06:52:29 PM debra we enlarge the calendar on the copier and each residents gets one and we place one on all the bulletin boards. then we also have a daily sheet with the activities on the board each morning.
2017-08-31 06:52:38 PM mcgeemarie We purchased a TelAgenda from Seabay to display everything on a 50 inch TV
2017-08-31 06:52:40 PM kimstutz us too Debra
2017-08-31 06:52:44 PM melissajdikken we have our daily boards which has the list of the daily activities, our resident dailys and we have large calendars that go in all rooms.
2017-08-31 06:52:46 PM saralooman oh wow
2017-08-31 06:53:05 PM saralooman us to melissa
2017-08-31 06:53:07 PM melissajdikken but the residents prefer to have the revilla dailys and to many that is just as good as the bible
2017-08-31 06:53:13 PM johnl We do printed weekly calanders and a huge calandar for the month activities
2017-08-31 06:53:23 PM 8800971 I LIKE POSTING THE DAILY ACTIVITIES AS WELL
2017-08-31 06:53:24 PM kimstutz thats nice john..
2017-08-31 06:53:26 PM knapier every resident gets a calendar printed on 11x17 paper in their room and we also have a large wall calendar in each unit on the wall outside the activity room
2017-08-31 06:53:28 PM debra just posted enlarged ones in each room today for september ....
2017-08-31 06:53:38 PM 8800971 YES ME TOO JOHN L
2017-08-31 06:53:58 PM kimstutz I liked the huge calendars.. but we dont have one here
2017-08-31 06:54:04 PM kathyhughes Anything else for tonight?????
2017-08-31 06:54:04 PM melissajdikken WE have the large wipe board calendar too, but that is what we use for birthdays and special events
2017-08-31 06:54:13 PM johnl I go to Fedex and print out the large ones. $13 for 3 large posters!
2017-08-31 06:54:15 PM juliannag nothingon my end. great chat tonight everyone!
2017-08-31 06:54:24 PM saralooman no what great ideas everyone exchanged
2017-08-31 06:54:29 PM kimstutz yep, good chat
2017-08-31 06:54:29 PM debra thank you everyone for your wonderful thoughts and ideas! have a great evening!
2017-08-31 06:54:35 PM mcgeemarie Yes, great ideas
2017-08-31 06:54:39 PM kathyhughes Have a good week all!
2017-08-31 06:54:41 PM kimstutz thank you all. good night
2017-08-31 06:54:44 PM kaityk left the chat room
2017-08-31 06:54:49 PM johnl Thank you Kathy, you as well!
2017-08-31 06:54:50 PM knapier we then post the daily activityon the television channel we have to broadcast menus, activities, important phone numbers etc. all the residents have access to this in their rooms as well
2017-08-31 06:54:52 PM shirleym nothing for me. thanks all!
2017-08-31 06:54:53 PM 8800971 JOHN THEY PRINT YOUR CALENDAR WITH ACTIVITIES
2017-08-31 06:54:56 PM knapier goodnight everybody
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2017-08-31 06:54:59 PM saralooman you too thank you
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2017-08-31 06:55:02 PM saralooman good night
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2017-08-31 06:55:08 PM mcgeemarie I've only been AD for two months and I want to make a difference. You guys ROCK
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2017-08-31 06:55:26 PM 8800971 NIGHT
2017-08-31 06:55:40 PM marciatrimiew Kathy have you graded extra credit for Week 11 and the Mid Terms..I don't see mines posted
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2017-08-31 06:56:00 PM kathyhughes I will be updating the grades this weekend
2017-08-31 06:56:21 PM melissajdikken good night all.
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2017-08-31 06:56:35 PM marciatrimiew ok Thanks..Have a great week!!
2017-08-31 06:56:49 PM marciatrimiew Good night everyone!!
2017-08-31 06:56:57 PM kathyhughes Good Night all
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2017-09-05 04:55:01 PM avjohnson Here!
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2017-09-05 05:01:35 PM danyelle25 Hi everyone
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2017-09-05 05:08:00 PM lynmyhre I am on the East Coast...chat won't start til 8, I think.
2017-09-05 05:08:26 PM lynmyhre I seem to be fighting allergies and they are kicking my (#&@.
2017-09-05 05:09:07 PM danyelle25 I am in Cincinnati its 7 pm here
2017-09-05 05:09:50 PM avjohnson That's what I'm trying to figure out cause I'm on the east coast?
2017-09-05 05:10:03 PM danyelle25 Do you know when the director will on?
2017-09-05 05:10:30 PM danyelle25 when will the director be on?
2017-09-05 05:10:35 PM avjohnson Nope, it's my first time on here.
2017-09-05 05:10:54 PM lynmyhre I think she's on at 's 7CST and 8 EST. It's 7PM EST so in an hour. She's early most of the time.
2017-09-05 05:11:18 PM danyelle25 ok me too and thanks
2017-09-05 05:11:37 PM avjohnson Ok cool
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2017-09-05 05:26:51 PM kathyhughes Hello All
2017-09-05 05:27:12 PM lynmyhre HI!
2017-09-05 05:27:25 PM jhirczak Hello all!
2017-09-05 05:27:31 PM belindapilz hi!
2017-09-05 05:27:47 PM carlyekay hello
2017-09-05 05:27:52 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing?
2017-09-05 05:27:58 PM avjohnson Good evening
2017-09-05 05:28:07 PM jhirczak All is good.
2017-09-05 05:28:21 PM danyelle25 HI! And great!
2017-09-05 05:28:22 PM lynmyhre Good, but tired. MOD for the long weekend. Catching up to me.
2017-09-05 05:28:26 PM carlyekay great
2017-09-05 05:28:40 PM kathyhughes I bet that it does!
2017-09-05 05:28:56 PM jhirczak Got alot of homework done!
2017-09-05 05:29:02 PM kathyhughes Hope that you all had a good week!
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2017-09-05 05:30:08 PM kathyhughes welcome to all the new students!
2017-09-05 05:30:21 PM avjohnson I did now its back to work
2017-09-05 05:30:23 PM danyelle25 Thanks!:D
2017-09-05 05:30:34 PM jhirczak I just wanted to put out there that this course has given me alot of resources and materials that are awesome tools!
2017-09-05 05:30:35 PM kathyhughes You are welcome
2017-09-05 05:30:35 PM lynmyhre I had a question...Any suggestions for a new AD making changes to entertainment? They have a few enteretainers (I use the term loosely) that sit at a keyboard and sing with a speaker...karaoke style. No engaging, no movement. And they charge more than some of the newer acts I'd like to book!? My concern is that the staff is attached to them. I'm thinking of just booking them 'less' this coming year...and tapering off???
2017-09-05 05:30:52 PM lynmyhre I agree jhirczak. Good tools, good info.
2017-09-05 05:31:23 PM belindapilz Thats the same boat im in!!
2017-09-05 05:31:32 PM kathyhughes Well.....I would check with the residents to see if they would like a change and I agree with tapering off
2017-09-05 05:31:46 PM kathyhughes Sometimes we have too much entertainment
2017-09-05 05:32:03 PM jhirczak Adding new ones would give them something to from as well
2017-09-05 05:32:35 PM jhirczak Choose from I meant
2017-09-05 05:32:35 PM lynmyhre As a SNF, we have a lot of Short Termers. It is hard to find the balance between what ST and LT folks like and attend. Challenging! But...after a nap, I'm up to it! hah
2017-09-05 05:33:20 PM kathyhughes Great! It is a balancing act to meet all their interests
2017-09-05 05:33:32 PM lynmyhre I added crafts for the first time in months of them not having any. And specialized the trivia several times a month to go with 'crazy' holidays. Love the site "brownielocks' for their list of unusual holidays.
2017-09-05 05:34:23 PM kathyhughes Glad that you found residents that enjoy crafts and trivia
2017-09-05 05:34:31 PM jhirczak I used that as well Lynmyhre
2017-09-05 05:35:01 PM belindapilz I have a handful we do crafts everyother wendsday
2017-09-05 05:35:19 PM lynmyhre We've got a couple very smart folks! I try to encourage talking/discussing during trivia. Playing off a specific question and relating it to the past, present...
2017-09-05 05:35:47 PM kathyhughes Do you have capabilities to show the internet on a screen?
2017-09-05 05:36:36 PM lynmyhre I just submitted a capital request for a Smart TV. I can use the HDMI cables, but they are difficult due to how the TV is placed. I can't wait to use YouTube and TEDTalks.
2017-09-05 05:36:46 PM jhirczak We do. We use linked senior and activityconnection.
2017-09-05 05:37:05 PM avjohnson Our crafts are on thrusdays
2017-09-05 05:37:07 PM belindapilz thats something i just asked my adminastrator about today
2017-09-05 05:37:10 PM lynmyhre I did get the trivia from Sentimental ...um, can't remember the company name. I like it. They like it.
2017-09-05 05:37:18 PM jhirczak We have newscurrents also and it is all done on lg screen tv
2017-09-05 05:37:18 PM belindapilz i would love to use it with them
2017-09-05 05:37:20 PM catiah enter the chat room
2017-09-05 05:37:33 PM kathyhughes You can have your craft group go through some ideas on Pinterest and choose activities that they would like
2017-09-05 05:37:37 PM lynmyhre I liked using newscurrents at Atria. I want to get that...
2017-09-05 05:37:54 PM belindapilz i love pinterest!
2017-09-05 05:38:08 PM danyelle25 Kathy, I dont have any questions jus yet. I'm working on the reading material for this week.
2017-09-05 05:38:19 PM belindapilz Its great for getting ideas
2017-09-05 05:38:21 PM kathyhughes You can also review YouTube videos for crafts
2017-09-05 05:38:38 PM kathyhughes Thats fine,,,enjoy the chat
2017-09-05 05:38:43 PM avjohnson Pintrest is great for holiday crafts
2017-09-05 05:39:20 PM danyelle25 Ok, Thanks(handshake):)
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