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2017-10-26 06:11:15 PM cynkarnes76 Asjodin: I don't blame you, better to confirm and show up and no one is there.
2017-10-26 06:11:22 PM asjodin exactly!
2017-10-26 06:11:34 PM asjodin I will continue to attempt contact!
2017-10-26 06:11:42 PM val5 mine was on facebook
2017-10-26 06:11:57 PM asjodin that's nice!
2017-10-26 06:11:58 PM cynkarnes76 Any way someone could skype or facetime in to a meeting that is too far away?
2017-10-26 06:12:14 PM kathyhughes You would have to check
2017-10-26 06:12:19 PM asjodin Kathy did you say a youtube toastmasters would be ok too?
2017-10-26 06:12:19 PM pdunn60 Is it okay to watch a Toastmasters meeting on youtube.
2017-10-26 06:12:54 PM kathyhughes You should try to get to a face to face meeting
2017-10-26 06:12:58 PM asjodin ok
2017-10-26 06:13:18 PM lindsaylu85 ive been trying and now that trick or treat is over maybe ill have more time.
2017-10-26 06:13:21 PM kathyhughes Its all about networking and getting the word out there about activities
2017-10-26 06:13:30 PM cynkarnes76 I was curious for those that lived so far away... I have a couple around me.
2017-10-26 06:13:33 PM kathyhughes Keep working at it
2017-10-26 06:13:39 PM asjodin got it!
2017-10-26 06:13:51 PM val5 Mine was an hour away, but everything is an hour away
2017-10-26 06:14:04 PM asjodin I hear ya val
2017-10-26 06:14:28 PM jadams69 Is there anything near fort walton beach florida or pensacola florida ??
2017-10-26 06:14:45 PM cynkarnes76 jadams, did you google them?
2017-10-26 06:14:46 PM angelasulli mine is held at a old school supper club - kinda neat
2017-10-26 06:14:48 PM asjodin I found ours through toastmasters.com
2017-10-26 06:14:52 PM asjodin I believe
2017-10-26 06:14:56 PM jadams69 no but i will
2017-10-26 06:14:59 PM kathyhughes I would have to search their site, the Toastmasters site has all the info
2017-10-26 06:15:09 PM desiep3805 enter the chat room
2017-10-26 06:15:11 PM kathyhughes We met once a week
2017-10-26 06:15:35 PM val5 Mine meets twice a month in a library
2017-10-26 06:15:50 PM desiep3805 g
2017-10-26 06:15:58 PM angelasulli one a week for mine
2017-10-26 06:16:07 PM kathyhughes Also check with your library they might have a listing
2017-10-26 06:16:22 PM desiep3805 Goog evening, everyone.
2017-10-26 06:16:34 PM shirleym hi desiep
2017-10-26 06:16:36 PM cynkarnes76 Hey
2017-10-26 06:16:37 PM asjodin evening!
2017-10-26 06:16:37 PM kathyhughes And some libraries have speakers that you might be able to use for continuing ed
2017-10-26 06:16:39 PM kathyhughes Hello
2017-10-26 06:16:44 PM asjodin good idea
2017-10-26 06:16:55 PM kathyhughes that might be free as well
2017-10-26 06:16:58 PM val5 that's good to know
2017-10-26 06:17:10 PM jessicarae To get the CE hours do you mostly have to pay for them?
2017-10-26 06:17:30 PM asjodin you can always put CE in your budget!
2017-10-26 06:17:35 PM jessicarae Like for the courses
2017-10-26 06:17:44 PM kathyhughes There are some free or cheap educational opportunities
2017-10-26 06:17:55 PM jessicarae all online?
2017-10-26 06:18:08 PM lindsaylu85 am i able to attend this one even if its for men? Men With Voice/Men With VisionClub Number:01815722Mansfield, OH, United StatesMeeting Details:5:30 pm, Thursday
2017-10-26 06:18:10 PM asjodin Activity Connection has reasonable pricing
2017-10-26 06:18:21 PM kathyhughes If they are online they have to be NCCAP pre approved
2017-10-26 06:18:26 PM jessicarae right
2017-10-26 06:18:55 PM kathyhughes Will it benefit your facility? Lindsay?
2017-10-26 06:18:59 PM lindsaylu85 no
2017-10-26 06:19:00 PM desiep3805 I think that some of the mandatory ones on ur jobs may count
2017-10-26 06:19:01 PM jessicarae I know that where I live there are not any courses available..I dont think
2017-10-26 06:19:11 PM 8800971 THEY ARE APPROVED ON ACTIVITY CONNECTION
2017-10-26 06:19:19 PM val5 what kind of educational opportunities are free
2017-10-26 06:19:23 PM kathyhughes Mandatory Inservices count for 6 hours
2017-10-26 06:19:34 PM kathyhughes NCCAP has them once a month
2017-10-26 06:19:39 PM kathyhughes online
2017-10-26 06:19:48 PM kathyhughes and they are pre approved
2017-10-26 06:19:56 PM desiep3805 I thought so, kathy
2017-10-26 06:19:56 PM jessicarae Like the yearly ones that our facilityrequires us to do?
2017-10-26 06:20:04 PM matthewc yes
2017-10-26 06:20:07 PM kathyhughes Craft stores have classes for cheap
2017-10-26 06:20:15 PM kathyhughes Yes Jessica
2017-10-26 06:20:30 PM jessicarae oh ok! Thanks! I didnt realize that
2017-10-26 06:20:32 PM jadams69 Kathy is the inservices on Relias counted as CEUs ?
2017-10-26 06:20:38 PM val5 we can take a course and count it?
2017-10-26 06:20:54 PM jadams69 they have a lot of activitydirector courses on there .
2017-10-26 06:21:12 PM angelasulli the certificate we are supose to use is kinda vauge...do i need a note/letter to go with it
2017-10-26 06:21:16 PM pdunn60 We have ReLis training every month some test are CEUs and I go the Activityconnection where I found CEU training that are cheap.
2017-10-26 06:21:16 PM gmollan enter the chat room
2017-10-26 06:21:18 PM cindymay Do the lunch and learn meetings through NAAP count
2017-10-26 06:21:34 PM asjodin We do the lunch and learn meetings! They are great
2017-10-26 06:21:43 PM cindymay I know I love them too
2017-10-26 06:21:50 PM asjodin :)
2017-10-26 06:22:05 PM cindymay but I have yet to get the CEU certificate for any of the ones that I have attended
2017-10-26 06:22:14 PM gmollan We have those as well
2017-10-26 06:22:25 PM nikiawyche left the chat room
2017-10-26 06:22:25 PM nikiawyche enter the chat room
2017-10-26 06:22:36 PM val5 can anyone access the lunch and learn?
2017-10-26 06:22:43 PM desiep3805 The CEU i
2017-10-26 06:22:49 PM asjodin at our facility...yes all staff is welcome
2017-10-26 06:22:56 PM cindymay You have to sign up for the membership and then yes you can
2017-10-26 06:23:03 PM matthewc never heard of that
2017-10-26 06:23:05 PM jessicarae is it online?
2017-10-26 06:23:06 PM cindymay It's through NAAP
2017-10-26 06:23:08 PM val5 thanks
2017-10-26 06:23:09 PM nikiawyche okay that is cool
2017-10-26 06:23:14 PM desiep3805 The CEUs will be my stumbling block to ADC
2017-10-26 06:23:16 PM cynkarnes76 kathyhughes Kathy: you mentioned "getting the word out about activities" at toastmasters meetings. What does that mean to you? or your vision?
2017-10-26 06:23:18 PM gmollan yes it is online through NCCAP
2017-10-26 06:23:28 PM jessicarae thanks
2017-10-26 06:23:52 PM kathyhughes You can use Relias for an additonal 8 hours
2017-10-26 06:24:05 PM jadams69 ok thanks kathy
2017-10-26 06:24:09 PM nikiawyche cy, I'm going to ask the toastmaster if they would like to come a present at my location
2017-10-26 06:24:19 PM asjodin thats a good idea
2017-10-26 06:24:20 PM angelasulli what is relias
2017-10-26 06:24:26 PM kathyhughes and people who have attended the Toastmasters meeting have taught people about being an Activity Professional
2017-10-26 06:24:33 PM gmollan Is it 8 or 6..... In Virginia I thought it was 6 hours....I might be wrong
2017-10-26 06:24:40 PM cynkarnes76 nice Nikia, that's a great idea.
2017-10-26 06:24:42 PM nikiawyche yes they would love it
2017-10-26 06:24:49 PM desiep3805 yes. what is relias
2017-10-26 06:24:49 PM pdunn60 Thanks that is good to know Kathy, cause we take test training each month.
2017-10-26 06:25:09 PM kathyhughes Relias is an online provider for facilities for their education
2017-10-26 06:25:20 PM desiep3805 thx, kathy
2017-10-26 06:25:23 PM angelasulli oh ok thx
2017-10-26 06:25:35 PM pdunn60 yes ma
2017-10-26 06:25:55 PM kathyhughes Any one can join the Lunch and Learn but I think there is a fee
2017-10-26 06:26:09 PM nikiawyche how much is the fee
2017-10-26 06:26:10 PM kathyhughes And ADN has online courses as well
2017-10-26 06:26:14 PM kathyhughes I don't know
2017-10-26 06:26:27 PM val5 my HR dept was able to print out one sheet with all the relias I had done for the last 3 years
2017-10-26 06:26:36 PM kathyhughes If you join the NCCAP facebook page they have them listed
2017-10-26 06:26:51 PM desiep3805 good to know
2017-10-26 06:27:00 PM gmollan Cool....yes very good to know
2017-10-26 06:27:07 PM kathyhughes and the NCCAP Symposium will be in Virginia Beach next June
2017-10-26 06:27:37 PM matthewc good to know
2017-10-26 06:27:39 PM nikiawyche I heard that I love the beach
2017-10-26 06:28:02 PM pdunn60 After we take the Relais test we can print out certificates and all the tests with grades.
2017-10-26 06:28:07 PM val5 that would be nice to attend, I'll mention it now...
2017-10-26 06:28:12 PM kathyhughes What are you doing to get ready for the holidays at your facility
2017-10-26 06:28:27 PM nikiawyche we are doing trunk or treat tomorrow
2017-10-26 06:28:28 PM angelasulli we had trick or treaters today
2017-10-26 06:28:53 PM angelasulli carolers are already calling for dec!
2017-10-26 06:28:59 PM jessicarae We are starting to decorate the week of Nov 27 for christmas :)
2017-10-26 06:29:04 PM moniques we are having a halloween Parade
2017-10-26 06:29:05 PM desiep3805 We are hosting our yearly thankgiving family and friends luncheon
2017-10-26 06:29:21 PM nikiawyche we are doing friendsgiving on 11/15 and a large holiday party for residents family and friends We call it home for the holidays
2017-10-26 06:29:25 PM cynkarnes76 Halloween morning children's program ( my AD's program). Mine is the afternoon Halloween Charades and program on Romania (home of Dracula in Transylvania in the evening Travelogue)
2017-10-26 06:29:26 PM val5 We have a cash prize pumpkin decorating contest, costume contest, food on our locked dementia unit. All staff and residents are invited
2017-10-26 06:29:27 PM jadams69 We are havinf a Halloween Carnival Tuesday afternoon
2017-10-26 06:29:29 PM gmollan We do a Thanksgiving lucheon and lots of holidays soong and groups. We have a big Christmas tree lighting that all family is invited to and we have trick or treater coming on the 31st
2017-10-26 06:29:31 PM asjodin We are open to the community for trick or treaters and a resident choice costume parade
2017-10-26 06:29:40 PM shirleym we're having our annual Thanksgiving Eve program...music, food etc
2017-10-26 06:29:44 PM jadams69 having
2017-10-26 06:29:47 PM 8800971 WE HAVE OUR HOLIDAY PARTY DEC 2 I HAVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS YEAR I WAS STILL NEW LAST YEAR AND DID WHAT THEY NORMALLY DO BLAHHH NOT THIS YEAR LOL
2017-10-26 06:29:47 PM asjodin For Christmas we are doing a mini mall!
2017-10-26 06:30:02 PM gmollan LOL
2017-10-26 06:30:04 PM pdunn60 (handshake)enjoyed the chat very informative
2017-10-26 06:30:08 PM matthewc we do a halloween parade, have a big halloween party with treats and a singer, we do trick or treating for the residents where we go around dropping off candy to their rooms, we all dress up for halloween for the parade
2017-10-26 06:30:09 PM nikiawyche There will be different stations a picture booth, a craft station, an orninmant and picture with santa and games and food
2017-10-26 06:30:10 PM pdunn60 left the chat room
2017-10-26 06:30:11 PM jadams69 we are also having a thanksgiving meal for families and residents
2017-10-26 06:30:13 PM gmollan how do you do a mini mall?
2017-10-26 06:30:43 PM kathyhughes Did you get some folks for the mini mall?
2017-10-26 06:30:47 PM moniques are you having vendors come in?
2017-10-26 06:30:53 PM asjodin We are inviting local vendors and open to staff, families, and of course the most important...residents! They can shop for christmas!
2017-10-26 06:30:57 PM jadams69 Openong our resident store for Christmas shopping in November.
2017-10-26 06:30:58 PM nikiawyche I have a holiday Bazzar I don't charge the vendors I ask for a donation and use it at the residents christmas party
2017-10-26 06:30:58 PM kathyhughes It is for the residents to shop at the facility
2017-10-26 06:31:00 PM asjodin I just got approved today
2017-10-26 06:31:01 PM val5 We have started signing up staff to buy small gifts for all residents, then we have a huge catered party in our ballroom with entertainment Lots to organize
2017-10-26 06:31:08 PM moniques thats great
2017-10-26 06:31:10 PM gmollan Cool... I like that
2017-10-26 06:31:19 PM cynkarnes76 Also, there is a facility wide pumpkin decorating contest, hopefully my coworker is able to engage the student volunteers this weekend to paint the 2 pumpkins with the residnets
2017-10-26 06:31:19 PM moniques how much do you charge vendors?
2017-10-26 06:31:22 PM asjodin We actually have staff that make and sell some pretty awesome stuff
2017-10-26 06:31:30 PM jadams69 I can not spell tonitght !!!
2017-10-26 06:31:31 PM pdunn60 enter the chat room
2017-10-26 06:31:43 PM gmollan Thats nice.. Can I use it next year?
2017-10-26 06:31:47 PM asjodin I don't want to charge vendors for coming....maybe next year will be a charge>>>
2017-10-26 06:31:48 PM 8800971 WE DID THANKSGIVING DESSERT CONTEST PREPARED IN THE MORNING AS TEAMS AND THAN ASKED CERTAIN STAFF TO JUDGE IT WAS FUN
2017-10-26 06:31:48 PM shirleym LOL jadams!
2017-10-26 06:31:57 PM asjodin I got the idea from last week's chat
2017-10-26 06:32:03 PM nikiawyche we do secret santa all staff members pick an number from the tree that matches a resident and they buy agif santa delivers tem at our christmas cookies it santa
2017-10-26 06:32:05 PM kathyhughes the activities staff also took some of the stuff from the Mini Mall around on a cart for residents who wouldn;t leave their rooms
2017-10-26 06:32:15 PM desiep3805 that is a neat idea
2017-10-26 06:32:17 PM lindsaylu85 we did trick or treat yesterday. and we have are doing a holiday meal for thanksgiving and then im doing stockings for christmas and im going to deliver them in the middle of the night when they are sleeping
2017-10-26 06:32:20 PM nikiawyche we also have a black and white elegant holiday meal
2017-10-26 06:32:23 PM asjodin I like it! I have 3 residents that don't leave their rooms
2017-10-26 06:32:33 PM pdunn60 left the chat room
2017-10-26 06:32:37 PM asjodin awesome lindsay
2017-10-26 06:32:46 PM gmollan I like that
2017-10-26 06:32:48 PM val5 Our ballroom turns into a craft and gift market. Activities has a food both to raise money for our department. Lots of outside vendors. Our volunteers bring residents with dementia through all day.
2017-10-26 06:32:56 PM jadams69 Yes Kathy we have our store on wheels that we take to residents rooms that cant get out so they can shop too.
2017-10-26 06:33:05 PM kathyhughes We would also have a wrapping day so residents could wrap their gifts
2017-10-26 06:33:17 PM nikiawyche lindsaylu85 I deliver them also in the middle of the night I make my family come and we each take a floor the residents love it
2017-10-26 06:33:47 PM matthewc aww we do wrapping day too!
2017-10-26 06:33:58 PM desiep3805 We are having a lunch/bake sale, and purple filled gift basket raffle for alzheimers disease and caregivers month.
2017-10-26 06:34:04 PM shirleym that's a nice idea kathy
2017-10-26 06:34:24 PM val5 we make origami gift boxes out of wrapping paper, it's easy.
2017-10-26 06:34:35 PM kathyhughes The night staff at my facility would distribute stockings to each resident
2017-10-26 06:34:36 PM gmollan We have an Angel tree that staff takes a residents name and buys for... whom ever is left, we buy for
2017-10-26 06:34:48 PM shirleym same here gmollan
2017-10-26 06:35:07 PM angelasulli we send cards and hang stocking
2017-10-26 06:35:14 PM jessicarae We are having a tree of memories this year to raise money for the alzheimers society
2017-10-26 06:35:19 PM sheliai1 Has anyone facility ever participated with the Angel Tree for the residents for Christmas
2017-10-26 06:35:26 PM val5 that's nice!
2017-10-26 06:35:29 PM gmollan I like the tree of memories idea
2017-10-26 06:35:31 PM cynkarnes76 I hope to bring some residents to the Festival of Trees on Nov. 17-19, amazing trees decorated by volunteers in the community and beautiful xmas decorations for sale, plus musical events....but I have to wait on my AD on what we can do
2017-10-26 06:35:37 PM asjodin Our local vfw donates $1,200 for gifts every year! We are LUCKY
2017-10-26 06:35:47 PM shirleym nice jessica
2017-10-26 06:36:03 PM val5 We go at night to a local shrine that has thousands of lights, we stay in the bus.
2017-10-26 06:36:04 PM gmollan Yes that is nice.... ajodin
2017-10-26 06:36:05 PM angelasulli wow
2017-10-26 06:36:08 PM desiep3805 wow. thats great asjodin
2017-10-26 06:36:09 PM kathyhughes We concentrated on residents without families and we would end up with a ton of gifts from the community
2017-10-26 06:36:11 PM 8800971 I JUST GOT A CALL FROM A CHURCH THEY ASK FOR EACH RESIDENT TO REQUEST A GIFT THEY BOUGHT EACH RESIDENT WHAT THEY WANTED IT WAS GREAT
2017-10-26 06:36:30 PM asjodin wow
2017-10-26 06:36:44 PM asjodin It's nice to see the community come together isn't it?!
2017-10-26 06:36:51 PM gmollan AWW... the communities really come together on the holidays.... I love it
2017-10-26 06:36:52 PM shirleym wow 8800971! Awesome!
2017-10-26 06:36:55 PM 8800971 I KNOW (H)
2017-10-26 06:37:24 PM kathyhughes We also made lap blankets for all the seniors in the hospitals during the holidays
2017-10-26 06:37:30 PM val5 we have more schools and singers coming and volunteering than we can fit on the calendar.
2017-10-26 06:37:33 PM jessicarae The local pharmacy where we get all of our residnts meds from donates a gift bag full of goodies for each resident. Your right about the community
2017-10-26 06:37:36 PM jadams69 I put up a list of residents and the employees adopt 2 for christmas and get them gifts. I also have 2 churches that get presents for residents at Christmas and my VA rep adoptsmy veterans and gifts them for Christmas.
2017-10-26 06:37:37 PM kathyhughes So the hospitals would donate gifts to us
2017-10-26 06:37:41 PM lindsaylu85 i am working on a tree of thanks also. i make it out of paper bags and and everyone fills out a leaf of what they are thankful for. and then i glue it on the tree
2017-10-26 06:38:04 PM gmollan cool
2017-10-26 06:38:14 PM 8800971 EVERYONE WAS TELLING ME TO JUST PUT SOCKS ECT I SAID NO LETS ASK EACH RESIDENT WHAT THEY WANT AND TRY TO FIGURE OUT SOMETHING NICE FOR THE ONE'S WHO CANT TELL US
2017-10-26 06:38:24 PM nikiawyche i want to do that to lindsaylu85
2017-10-26 06:38:27 PM asjodin very nice
2017-10-26 06:38:37 PM kathyhughes A personalized list is always better
2017-10-26 06:38:41 PM asjodin yes
2017-10-26 06:38:41 PM lindsaylu85 i did it last year and it was amazing
2017-10-26 06:38:41 PM jadams69 The hospital across the street from my facility has a wreath contest every year and then they give me all the wreaths for decorations.
2017-10-26 06:38:42 PM 8800971 YES
2017-10-26 06:38:56 PM lindsaylu85 i pintressed the idea and it is do easy to do
2017-10-26 06:38:58 PM 8800971 WOW THATS NICE
2017-10-26 06:39:05 PM kathyhughes I did have scout troops wrap Kleenex boxes for all the residents
2017-10-26 06:39:07 PM nikiawyche We are working on having staff deocrate residents door for the holiday
2017-10-26 06:39:20 PM 8800971 THEY LOVE THEIR TISSUES
2017-10-26 06:39:40 PM cynkarnes76 everyone has great ideas!
2017-10-26 06:39:42 PM kathyhughes Kleenex is always appreciated
2017-10-26 06:39:42 PM jessicarae Kleenex is a must! lol
2017-10-26 06:39:47 PM desiep3805 our fire marshall will not allow door decorations. fire hazard
2017-10-26 06:39:49 PM gmollan I know.. too funny
2017-10-26 06:39:49 PM matthewc haha
2017-10-26 06:39:55 PM kathyhughes and the boxes are easy to wrap
2017-10-26 06:39:56 PM 8800971 I HAVE ONE RESIDENT WHO YELLS DOWN THE HALL EVERY DAY SOMEONE STOLE HER TISSUES,,
2017-10-26 06:39:58 PM lindsaylu85 i want to do that too niki but my staff isnt really into helping or doing anything extra
2017-10-26 06:40:04 PM val5 We give nursing 6 trees and boxes or ornaments and they have a decorating contest. winners get pizza
2017-10-26 06:40:04 PM jadams69 We always h ave a decorating contest between the halls. best one gets a pizza party. That way they all decorate the facility and it looks beautiful and cost less money
2017-10-26 06:40:37 PM shirleym hahahaha 800971!
2017-10-26 06:40:59 PM 8800971 :D
2017-10-26 06:41:02 PM matthewc bahaha
2017-10-26 06:41:03 PM nikiawyche lindsay try reaching out to girlscouts or a local high school
2017-10-26 06:41:04 PM moniques nice
2017-10-26 06:41:15 PM jadams69 last year we had some of the more functional residents help us decorate...
2017-10-26 06:41:40 PM kathyhughes Also I asked each group that came to sign to pick an additional month to come in
2017-10-26 06:41:42 PM nikiawyche its challeging to get others to help at time lindsay don't give up
2017-10-26 06:41:56 PM jadams69 they loved it... :)
2017-10-26 06:41:57 PM asjodin For veteran's day we organized a presentation with the local VFW--they would come for the "cookies and coffee" fee
2017-10-26 06:41:57 PM kathyhughes We had a list of things that they could do each month
2017-10-26 06:42:00 PM val5 we had an ugly sweater contest last year with residents and staff. we got sweaters at goodwill and by donation.
2017-10-26 06:42:02 PM jessicarae Good idea!
2017-10-26 06:42:03 PM gmollan Our local garden club comes and decorates the trees on each floor for us.
2017-10-26 06:42:20 PM lindsaylu85 ty
2017-10-26 06:42:31 PM cindymay We have such a strict firemarshall-almost everything is off limits
2017-10-26 06:42:56 PM cindymay We can't even have furniture on our front porch-unless we put in sprinklers
2017-10-26 06:42:59 PM desiep3805 ikr, cindymay
2017-10-26 06:43:05 PM jadams69 we made plastic balls for christmas tree with pictures of residents that had passed away and placed them on a "memory tree" in our courtyard.
2017-10-26 06:43:09 PM 8800971 ITS CONFUSING ABOUT WHERE YOU CAN HAVE LIGHTS
2017-10-26 06:43:13 PM val5 that's too bad
2017-10-26 06:43:15 PM kathyhughes There is always someone who is a grinch!
2017-10-26 06:43:20 PM shirleym what a sweet idea jadams!
2017-10-26 06:43:53 PM jadams69 thanks shirleym.
2017-10-26 06:43:58 PM desiep3805 cindymay. u can use fire retardant spray. that usually satisfies the fire marshall
2017-10-26 06:44:06 PM asjodin good idea
2017-10-26 06:44:07 PM sheliai1 At my facility we can not decorate the resident's doors with wrapping paper
2017-10-26 06:44:15 PM 8800971 I WAS THINKING TO ASK STAFF AND RESIDENTS FAMILIES TO BRING IN FAMILY PICTURES BECAUSE HOLIDAYS ARE ABOUT BEING WITH FAMILY
2017-10-26 06:44:17 PM val5 residents help us bake seasonal breads and dog bisquits for our holiday bake sale
2017-10-26 06:44:20 PM cindymay I saw the coolest thing with using a pinecone in a tiny pot and painting it like a tree-SO CUTE
2017-10-26 06:44:39 PM asjodin that sounds cute
2017-10-26 06:45:00 PM cynkarnes76 So our country ride (not sure if I will be on it) goes xmas light seeing in the evening, hopefully we can get on the ball and reserve a tour to drive around this Victory Church that has an amazing light campus tour
2017-10-26 06:45:08 PM asjodin oh fun!
2017-10-26 06:45:23 PM cindymay This year for the resident's gift to their families, we are having them decorate a clear ornament and inside they are going to put their favorite Christmas memory
2017-10-26 06:45:33 PM kathyhughes Going out to see the lights is always fun!
2017-10-26 06:45:33 PM asjodin beautiful
2017-10-26 06:45:36 PM val5 It's so wonderful for the residents to get out and see lights!
2017-10-26 06:45:43 PM 8800971 NICE
2017-10-26 06:46:20 PM nikiawyche we go out to see the lights and I also do a light show in the building and we serve hot chot chocolate
2017-10-26 06:46:23 PM cindymay We just had our fall color tour last week-BEAUTIFUL! We had so many resident's that wnated to go, we had to go two days
2017-10-26 06:46:25 PM kathyhughes We would also video our trip for residents to see them that could not get out
2017-10-26 06:46:30 PM val5 We often bring snow inside in large containers and the kids joins the residents to build snowmen and women
2017-10-26 06:46:35 PM cindymay Good Idea Kathy
2017-10-26 06:46:38 PM angelasulli not a lot of houses with light by me - its fadec away
2017-10-26 06:46:40 PM shirleym terrific idea!!
2017-10-26 06:46:49 PM asjodin we do not have transportation but I like to use youtube and show them lights
2017-10-26 06:46:51 PM jessicarae Grest idea Kathy!
2017-10-26 06:46:58 PM nikiawyche we have a snowball fight the first day of winter and have refreshments we have snowballs
2017-10-26 06:47:16 PM kathyhughes We used the video a lot including our state fair
2017-10-26 06:47:34 PM asjodin that's what we did! and county fairs for sensory groups too
2017-10-26 06:47:37 PM cynkarnes76 I just used youtube for a fall Foliage tour in New England for our Tuesday evening Travelogue that I do...
2017-10-26 06:47:41 PM jadams69 I am in Florida and we never have snow---so I bought a snow machine last year and blew it into the courtyard..lol:D
2017-10-26 06:47:45 PM cindymay We just won the HCAM PR award for our trip to tthe states fair with the residnets
2017-10-26 06:47:46 PM kathyhughes I was always looking for groups to come and build snowmen around the facility
2017-10-26 06:47:53 PM asjodin cute idea
2017-10-26 06:47:53 PM desiep3805 Last year I went to various locations, took pictures of the lights, turned them in to a video and set it 2 era christmas music.
2017-10-26 06:47:56 PM sheliai1 indeed it is very nice to see the light we normally will ride through a big park that always has a very big display
2017-10-26 06:47:57 PM 8800971 I LIKE THAT CYNK
2017-10-26 06:48:45 PM jessicarae We go around the facility (outside) and paint flowers in snow banks to brighten thigs up the residents love it!!!
2017-10-26 06:48:56 PM asjodin snow paint is fun!
2017-10-26 06:49:00 PM val5 that sounds like fun
2017-10-26 06:49:01 PM jessicarae We used food coloring and water.
2017-10-26 06:49:04 PM gmollan left the chat room
2017-10-26 06:49:15 PM jessicarae Doesnt last long here, snows A LOT! lol
2017-10-26 06:49:17 PM val5 i'll try that
2017-10-26 06:49:31 PM asjodin me too! I can donate some snow to you in florida!
2017-10-26 06:49:31 PM cynkarnes76 Last year I did a slideshow from Christmas at Longwood Gardens that has an amazing inside garden area and amazing lights outside (it's a tradition my mom and I do every year, thought I would share with my residents). I set the slideshow to music.
2017-10-26 06:49:39 PM sheliai1 sounds great
2017-10-26 06:49:43 PM asjodin wonderful
2017-10-26 06:50:06 PM jadams69 asjodin send me some at christmas...
2017-10-26 06:50:15 PM asjodin LOL you got it!
2017-10-26 06:50:17 PM val5 staff does a holiday talent show with seasonal songs and music
2017-10-26 06:50:26 PM asjodin I think that sounds fun
2017-10-26 06:50:27 PM cynkarnes76 This Mepap has thrown me off my game this year in planning for holiday events, will have to try again next year.
2017-10-26 06:50:51 PM kathyhughes Also for those residents who want each year the Audubon Society has a Christmas Bird watch and many of the residents spent the day marking down birds and we sent the list into to them
2017-10-26 06:50:58 PM asjodin I have taken lots of notes for future reference!
2017-10-26 06:51:14 PM kathyhughes You have to look for the birds on Christmas day
2017-10-26 06:51:36 PM asjodin cool

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