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2017-11-09 07:16:08 PM courtneyr2009 and staffing
2017-11-09 07:16:11 PM moniques thats good. Dietary gives us a hard time.
2017-11-09 07:16:20 PM shirleym we have a terrific dietary too
2017-11-09 07:16:21 PM courtneyr2009 have you tried helping them out
2017-11-09 07:16:22 PM asjodin Thats sad....
2017-11-09 07:16:25 PM shawna i cant imagine residents not having a thanksgiving meal on the day
2017-11-09 07:16:25 PM kathyhughes Right
2017-11-09 07:16:34 PM val5 We have a good "team" we are lucky, nursing, admin, activities, dining
2017-11-09 07:16:35 PM courtneyr2009 if you help them out
2017-11-09 07:16:46 PM shirleym that's great val5
2017-11-09 07:16:48 PM courtneyr2009 they arre more likely to help you
2017-11-09 07:16:55 PM asjodin true
2017-11-09 07:16:57 PM ashley04 its all about the residents
2017-11-09 07:17:00 PM kathyhughes We had a Thanksgiving meal...we just had the families involved the next day
2017-11-09 07:17:05 PM moniques exactly ashley
2017-11-09 07:17:18 PM kathryn1 residents and teamwork..
2017-11-09 07:17:23 PM asjodin That is why we are doing a program the week before thanksgiving
2017-11-09 07:17:29 PM sheliai1 so true all about the residents
2017-11-09 07:17:36 PM courtneyr2009 my job offeres reliase trainings
2017-11-09 07:17:51 PM cindymay so do we
2017-11-09 07:18:09 PM kathyhughes I found that Activities and Dietary were always in charge of special events. So I also would make sure that Activities recognized the Dietary Dept when needed
2017-11-09 07:18:14 PM shawna some residents cannot leave the facility on thanksgiving day
2017-11-09 07:18:20 PM val5 so do we they are mandatory and now up to 14
2017-11-09 07:18:22 PM asjodin I heard something interesting on the radio this morning on my way to work....they said too much christmas music can wear on your mental health LOL....wonder how much they paid someone for that study!
2017-11-09 07:18:31 PM kathryn1 Can anyone takes vacation during the holidays?
2017-11-09 07:18:32 PM courtneyr2009 i am going to take some on communication and leadership
2017-11-09 07:18:36 PM shirleym we do that as well kathy Team Work! : )
2017-11-09 07:18:47 PM cindymay We work hand in hand with our dietary department
2017-11-09 07:18:48 PM ashley04 communication is what we struggle with (and the lack of) between departments
2017-11-09 07:19:04 PM asjodin communications always need improvement!
2017-11-09 07:19:13 PM courtneyr2009 yes you have too cindymay! right ?! its such a team effort
2017-11-09 07:19:18 PM kathyhughes Anyone can pay for any study good or bad!
2017-11-09 07:19:35 PM courtneyr2009 huh Kathy?
2017-11-09 07:19:43 PM sheliai1 has anyone started to plan for their Christmas Program or party
2017-11-09 07:19:47 PM asjodin true....they were talking about when to start playing christmas music
2017-11-09 07:19:49 PM cindymay yes
2017-11-09 07:19:55 PM courtneyr2009 ohh
2017-11-09 07:19:57 PM shirleym yes
2017-11-09 07:19:57 PM courtneyr2009 i see
2017-11-09 07:20:23 PM kathyhughes The study on Christmas music.....anyone can pay for a study to prove something that the person or group is paying for
2017-11-09 07:20:37 PM ashley04 already playing it for our dementia residents
2017-11-09 07:20:41 PM kathryn1 I am working on a silent auction to give gifts to the residents
2017-11-09 07:20:44 PM courtneyr2009 agreed
2017-11-09 07:20:50 PM val5 We have to start planning early, we get nursing and everyone involved and need gifts for all the residents. Staff picks a resident and buys a gift.
2017-11-09 07:21:07 PM shawna does anyone know a site that i can go to too print up a certificate for our veterns tonight?
2017-11-09 07:21:09 PM shirleym same with us val5
2017-11-09 07:21:13 PM kathyhughes Shelia good question....what are you all planning for Christmas
2017-11-09 07:21:26 PM asjodin That is what we do too Val...that way the presents can be more personalized
2017-11-09 07:21:33 PM courtneyr2009 we get our residents each one gift
2017-11-09 07:21:34 PM cindymay so much stuff!!!
2017-11-09 07:21:55 PM asjodin We have a lot of carolers coming in...secret santa...christmas tea with family...lots of plans!
2017-11-09 07:21:58 PM courtneyr2009 and decorate the tree
2017-11-09 07:22:17 PM val5 I'm already getting outside calls from groups and families that want to come and Carol.
2017-11-09 07:22:25 PM ashley04 me too
2017-11-09 07:22:25 PM kathryn1 Our vendors provide the gifts for residents
2017-11-09 07:22:26 PM courtneyr2009 always
2017-11-09 07:22:29 PM asjodin wonderful
2017-11-09 07:22:30 PM kathyhughes Shawna there are a lot of sites...you can use google and search for Free Veterans certificates
2017-11-09 07:22:46 PM kimstutz left the chat room
2017-11-09 07:22:55 PM courtneyr2009 google is a great tool
2017-11-09 07:22:55 PM cindymay we do a resident angle tree
2017-11-09 07:23:06 PM courtneyr2009 so is activityconnection
2017-11-09 07:23:10 PM shirleym We have Santa and sing-along with one of our entertainers. We're doing an angel tree and lots of festivities in between!
2017-11-09 07:23:10 PM jadams69 we have carolers coming in from the pre k head start programs - we have a memory tree to decorate, we also have our adopt a resident list posted and now we plan the party and get santa claus.
2017-11-09 07:23:14 PM shawna so many i am overwelmed. can you tell me a good one/
2017-11-09 07:23:31 PM sheliai1 A big beautiful filled evening with live music, family, food, and beautiful decoratiins
2017-11-09 07:23:44 PM shirleym shawna...activity connection is a wonderful resource
2017-11-09 07:23:46 PM asjodin We are starting our christmas cookie baking next week
2017-11-09 07:23:46 PM ashley04 lots of schools and churches coming to carol
2017-11-09 07:24:00 PM shawna whats adopt a resident?
2017-11-09 07:24:17 PM kathyhughes Shawna,,,,there are many sites and you will need to find one that suits your residents......
2017-11-09 07:24:18 PM jadams69 we are also sending out christmas cards to some other snf from our residents
2017-11-09 07:24:28 PM asjodin thats a great idea
2017-11-09 07:24:31 PM kathryn1 I had 35 members choir today!
2017-11-09 07:24:33 PM christie9 I have lots of outside groups coming in for programming. Thank goodness!
2017-11-09 07:24:40 PM val5 We have a holiday bake sale, activites bakes breads with residents and the money goes toward trips and other activities
2017-11-09 07:24:45 PM ashley04 love that
2017-11-09 07:24:52 PM asjodin good idea val
2017-11-09 07:24:53 PM jadams69 shawna we post a list of resident names and have employees adopt a resident for christmas. they get them a present for the christmas party.
2017-11-09 07:25:00 PM sheliai1 Goodnight everyone
2017-11-09 07:25:11 PM asjodin night!
2017-11-09 07:25:16 PM moniques goodnight
2017-11-09 07:25:16 PM courtneyr2009 dont we have to stay for an hour?
2017-11-09 07:25:21 PM ashley04 yes
2017-11-09 07:25:22 PM courtneyr2009 to get credit?
2017-11-09 07:25:29 PM asjodin yep
2017-11-09 07:25:31 PM courtneyr2009 okay
2017-11-09 07:25:37 PM kathyhughes Yes you do
2017-11-09 07:25:50 PM courtneyr2009 thats what i thought
2017-11-09 07:25:50 PM shirleym shawna...we have an angel tree with the names of all the residents and staff picks an 'angel' from the tree and buys them a gift for Christmamas
2017-11-09 07:26:39 PM kathyhughes We would distribute a list of residents without families and staff would buy gifts for them
2017-11-09 07:26:46 PM val5 we have sooooo many donated holiday cards, we will have residents address one to ALL residents to be attached to their secret santa gifts
2017-11-09 07:26:46 PM shawna what do the angels look like?
2017-11-09 07:26:56 PM courtneyr2009 thats a good idea
2017-11-09 07:27:06 PM cindymay yellow angels
2017-11-09 07:27:07 PM asjodin last year we did stars for the "angels"
2017-11-09 07:27:12 PM kathryn1 Good idea Kathy.
2017-11-09 07:27:13 PM courtneyr2009 i work every holiday except the 4th of July
2017-11-09 07:27:13 PM jadams69 we also have some military groups that give presents to our veterans
2017-11-09 07:27:18 PM kathyhughes Everyone got a stocking from the facility and the night shift would place them near the residents
2017-11-09 07:27:22 PM cindymay and then on the back we put the resident's likes, hobbies and size
2017-11-09 07:27:40 PM angelasulli we did that too with the stockings - fun!!
2017-11-09 07:27:46 PM asjodin we ask every resident what they would like
2017-11-09 07:27:47 PM sheliai1 left the chat room
2017-11-09 07:28:08 PM kathryn1 Lot of my residents will not see their family for the holodays
2017-11-09 07:28:15 PM ashley04 thats sad
2017-11-09 07:28:23 PM ashley04 same here
2017-11-09 07:28:41 PM courtneyr2009 lots of my residents family comes in but there are some that have little to no family
2017-11-09 07:29:31 PM cindymay I think we all have that issue
2017-11-09 07:29:32 PM val5 lots of families come the week before the holidays
2017-11-09 07:29:35 PM kathyhughes We also made sure that everyone that donated presents got thank you notes
2017-11-09 07:29:45 PM cindymay nice Kathy
2017-11-09 07:29:47 PM kathyhughes including the staff that donated
2017-11-09 07:29:48 PM shirleym yes....definitely!
2017-11-09 07:29:50 PM cindymay never thought of that
2017-11-09 07:29:58 PM ashley04 i like that
2017-11-09 07:30:01 PM val5 that is a nice idea
2017-11-09 07:30:03 PM jadams69 yes kathy I sent out thank you notes to everyone that i got gifts from
2017-11-09 07:30:07 PM kathyhughes I had a lot of ladies who loved to make the cards
2017-11-09 07:30:07 PM asjodin I am big on hand written thank you notes
2017-11-09 07:30:22 PM courtneyr2009 me too
2017-11-09 07:30:26 PM ashley04 our residents love giving back
2017-11-09 07:30:35 PM asjodin thats a great feeling
2017-11-09 07:30:35 PM ashley04 to others
2017-11-09 07:30:50 PM kathryn1 one of sad things if family do not rsvp for Thanksgiving dinner the resident have to eat in their room.
2017-11-09 07:30:52 PM courtneyr2009 same we do #AvitaActsofKindness
2017-11-09 07:31:03 PM shawna someone said to look at activity connection for certificates but i cant find any
2017-11-09 07:31:06 PM kathyhughes We also made lap robes for Seniors in the Hospitals during the holidays
2017-11-09 07:31:07 PM courtneyr2009 why cant they eat with everone
2017-11-09 07:31:09 PM shirleym oh no kathryn. That;s so sad!
2017-11-09 07:31:10 PM courtneyr2009 everyone
2017-11-09 07:31:34 PM kathyhughes Shawna,,,,you can google it
2017-11-09 07:31:35 PM val5 NO! they should be able to eat with everyone else!
2017-11-09 07:31:41 PM courtneyr2009 maybe join a friends family
2017-11-09 07:31:47 PM jadams69 our residents will eat in the diningroom with everyone else if they have no family take them out for the day.
2017-11-09 07:31:49 PM kathryn1 Yes it is
2017-11-09 07:31:54 PM courtneyr2009 eating alone in their room!??!
2017-11-09 07:32:01 PM courtneyr2009 i have never heard of that
2017-11-09 07:32:04 PM jadams69 the staff will be with them
2017-11-09 07:32:04 PM shirleym that's cruel!
2017-11-09 07:32:07 PM ashley04 thats does not seem right
2017-11-09 07:32:08 PM shawna i have but its overwelming. There seem to be some scams
2017-11-09 07:32:18 PM courtneyr2009 its very cruel
2017-11-09 07:32:35 PM jadams69 that could border line o n a violation of resident rights...
2017-11-09 07:32:45 PM shirleym i agree jadams
2017-11-09 07:32:48 PM courtneyr2009 it defintly is
2017-11-09 07:32:56 PM courtneyr2009 it is a violation
2017-11-09 07:32:58 PM kathryn1 agree
2017-11-09 07:33:02 PM moniques agree
2017-11-09 07:33:19 PM ashley04 What are some things that you all do for the men. I am trying to come up with ideas to get the more involved
2017-11-09 07:33:38 PM moniques how can u change that?
2017-11-09 07:33:40 PM kathryn1 Sm family run facility
2017-11-09 07:34:17 PM moniques football and mens cave
2017-11-09 07:34:20 PM kathyhughes Shawna do you have Powerpoint?
2017-11-09 07:34:21 PM val5 we have a weekly men's discussion group. They pick the topic or something from the newspaper.
2017-11-09 07:34:24 PM shirleym i asked our maintenance director if he has tasks that some of our men can help him with like replacing TV remote batteries...sorting nuts/bolts...whatever
2017-11-09 07:34:26 PM angelasulli i have a night just for a mens social with root bear and peanuts
2017-11-09 07:34:30 PM moniques group discussion
2017-11-09 07:34:31 PM shawna yes
2017-11-09 07:34:31 PM jadams69 ashley i have them put together some bird houses, i also have sports night so they can have drinks and snacks, have them work in my garden .
2017-11-09 07:34:54 PM courtneyr2009 Golf but we let ladies come if they want
2017-11-09 07:35:00 PM moniques root beer and penuts thats cool
2017-11-09 07:35:01 PM kathryn1 I am working on ways to have residents w/no family coming to join other resident...
2017-11-09 07:35:02 PM jadams69 have one man who helps me pass out mail
2017-11-09 07:35:05 PM asjodin Our guys like to "shake dice"
2017-11-09 07:35:07 PM courtneyr2009 we don't turn people away from any activity
2017-11-09 07:35:11 PM dinap enter the chat room
2017-11-09 07:35:18 PM kathyhughes WEll here you go......https://www.wehonorveterans.org/sites/default/.../VeteranCertificates_by_Branch.ppt
2017-11-09 07:35:27 PM asjodin exactly
2017-11-09 07:35:41 PM ashley04 thanks for the ideas. Sometimes it is just hard to get them motivated at times
2017-11-09 07:35:55 PM ashley04 left the chat room
2017-11-09 07:36:01 PM courtneyr2009 I find if you ask for their help.. they will help
2017-11-09 07:36:03 PM ashley04 enter the chat room
2017-11-09 07:36:08 PM kathryn1 Thanks, I will use that site also.
2017-11-09 07:36:11 PM courtneyr2009 everyone wants to feel like they are needed
2017-11-09 07:36:20 PM kathyhughes Our guys loved to help out so they would help us in activities
2017-11-09 07:36:43 PM ashley04 left the chat room
2017-11-09 07:36:48 PM courtneyr2009 very good!
2017-11-09 07:36:51 PM ashley04 enter the chat room
2017-11-09 07:36:53 PM kathyhughes The also liked Dice Bowling, Sunday tailgate parties and would come to anything with food
2017-11-09 07:37:05 PM dinap hello all. Kathy sorry I'm late i had to take my father to the ER
2017-11-09 07:37:06 PM kathyhughes I always asked them to help me out
2017-11-09 07:37:08 PM shirleym What's dice bowling??
2017-11-09 07:37:09 PM courtneyr2009 everyone comes to the food! lol
2017-11-09 07:37:20 PM kathyhughes no problem Dina
2017-11-09 07:37:21 PM val5 exercise with weights usually attracts more of the men
2017-11-09 07:37:21 PM ashley04 dice bowling?
2017-11-09 07:37:23 PM jadams69 yes kathy, anything i do involving food they always show up..
2017-11-09 07:37:36 PM kathyhughes Yes you can find it on Amazon
2017-11-09 07:37:42 PM cindymay my men always want beer and pizza
2017-11-09 07:37:47 PM shirleym okay...thanks
2017-11-09 07:37:50 PM ashley04 thanks
2017-11-09 07:37:56 PM kathyhughes I don't blane them!
2017-11-09 07:38:04 PM jadams69 mine too cindymay
2017-11-09 07:38:06 PM asjodin one of my staff had a wonderful idea for a resident with dementia....she dumped out her tackle box (with safe items) and told him someone messed up her tackle box and wanted to know if he would help her sort it...he loved it
2017-11-09 07:38:24 PM courtneyr2009 very good!
2017-11-09 07:38:27 PM shirleym what a terrific idea! Love it!
2017-11-09 07:38:28 PM courtneyr2009 asjodin
2017-11-09 07:38:51 PM kathyhughes We spent the day after Thanksgiving de tangling the Christmas lights the men loved testing them for me
2017-11-09 07:38:56 PM jadams69 yes asjodin i have a couple of small tool kits with plastic tools that my men can play with and they love it.
2017-11-09 07:39:06 PM asjodin awesome
2017-11-09 07:39:18 PM jadams69 also plastic pipes they can put together.
2017-11-09 07:39:30 PM asjodin yes we have one of those too they like it
2017-11-09 07:39:33 PM jadams69 especially if they ever did plumbing
2017-11-09 07:39:34 PM kathryn1 SNF not allowed he have alcohol where I work for the residents, serves non-alcohol drinks.
2017-11-09 07:39:38 PM kathyhughes Also if you check out the NCCAP Pinterest Boards there are a lot of lego projects based on science
2017-11-09 07:40:28 PM kathyhughes They will drink anything....mocktails are a big hit
2017-11-09 07:40:29 PM ashley04 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_sbiUC5wE8 love this video
2017-11-09 07:40:31 PM courtneyr2009 I didnt know NCCAP had a Pinterest board
2017-11-09 07:40:32 PM asjodin (y)
2017-11-09 07:40:57 PM val5 We do science experiments, why some things float, density, they watch and try to figure out WHY things happen.
2017-11-09 07:40:59 PM kathyhughes Yes and they just posted a bunch of ideas for Men and for Behavioral Health
2017-11-09 07:41:12 PM courtneyr2009 thank you
2017-11-09 07:41:14 PM shirleym good to know and thanks kathy
2017-11-09 07:41:22 PM kathyhughes you are welcome
2017-11-09 07:41:30 PM kathryn1 thx kathy
2017-11-09 07:41:52 PM ashley04 I am going to check it out
2017-11-09 07:42:04 PM kathyhughes I hope so and join them!
2017-11-09 07:42:11 PM kathryn1 learning new sites to ck out
2017-11-09 07:42:32 PM courtneyr2009 of course
2017-11-09 07:42:32 PM asjodin has anyone used the black velvet coloring? Our residents love it. I found it on S&S worldwide...basically a failure free coloring
2017-11-09 07:42:39 PM kathyhughes What kind of activities do you have planned through Dec?
2017-11-09 07:42:51 PM courtneyr2009 i am working on the calendar now
2017-11-09 07:42:56 PM jadams69 there are alot of sites to check out kathryn1. lots of good ideas
2017-11-09 07:42:56 PM courtneyr2009 any craft ideas?
2017-11-09 07:42:57 PM dinap i need to look at those
2017-11-09 07:42:58 PM kathyhughes We would buy them at AC Moore
2017-11-09 07:43:07 PM kathryn1 Yes, my residents love it!
2017-11-09 07:43:12 PM asjodin cheaper Kathy?
2017-11-09 07:43:19 PM angelasulli we will have a sing-along and a family lunch and we will decorrate cookies
2017-11-09 07:43:21 PM dinap i need to look at those
2017-11-09 07:43:31 PM kathyhughes My folks would make us copy them on the copier Yes they were much cheaper
2017-11-09 07:43:46 PM asjodin They have beautiful designs. Good idea Kathy
2017-11-09 07:43:49 PM shirleym we have a couple of outings planned for december, several outside groups coming in
2017-11-09 07:44:01 PM val5 lots of holiday baking, real wreath making, lots of pine up my way, making origami boxes out of holiday wrapping paper, singing and more singing
2017-11-09 07:44:05 PM shirleym PLUS all of the Holiday festivities! BUSY!
2017-11-09 07:44:06 PM moniques tree trimming and christmas carols from a middle school
2017-11-09 07:44:18 PM shawna Kath, that link is not working for me. Can you email it to me and is it editable?
2017-11-09 07:44:26 PM kathyhughes We would have everyone contribute to a Gingerbread village ....all the depts and staff could contribute along with the residents
2017-11-09 07:44:38 PM asjodin cool
2017-11-09 07:44:49 PM courtneyr2009 thats interesting
2017-11-09 07:45:36 PM courtneyr2009 i might try that
2017-11-09 07:45:38 PM val5 we take a night bus ride to a local shrine with thousands of lights and holiday displays
2017-11-09 07:45:47 PM dinap we take them for a nice dinner then take them to look at lights
2017-11-09 07:45:50 PM courtneyr2009 thats a must!
2017-11-09 07:45:52 PM kathryn1 Order fr SAS, 10 coupon, shipping free over $59, they are running a sale through the end of Dec.. 20% off.
2017-11-09 07:45:58 PM angelasulli left the chat room
2017-11-09 07:45:58 PM angelasulli enter the chat room
2017-11-09 07:46:14 PM asjodin awesome thanks kathryn
2017-11-09 07:46:21 PM kathryn1 W!
2017-11-09 07:46:24 PM ashley04 we do a door decoration contest with different departments thisyear the theme is Christmas movie
2017-11-09 07:46:38 PM asjodin I like that idea ashley
2017-11-09 07:46:45 PM shirleym that sounds like fun ashley
2017-11-09 07:46:45 PM kathyhughes Shawna I had to download it...I did a search on google and that popped up.....so please do a search on google and you will see this.....Organization Name Certificate of Appreciation - We Honor Veterans
2017-11-09 07:47:08 PM christie9 Thanks for the mens group ideas. I'm struggling some with them.
2017-11-09 07:47:15 PM kathyhughes You click on that and it will download and then you have to open it
2017-11-09 07:47:32 PM asjodin Christie try pinterest
2017-11-09 07:47:41 PM val5 we have 6 trees in the health center and have the nurses in the different units compete of a pizza prize for best decorated. Saves us time and they love it
2017-11-09 07:47:52 PM christie9 Definitely! Thanks
2017-11-09 07:47:53 PM kathyhughes Good idea Val
2017-11-09 07:47:58 PM shawna maybe i cant do it on my ipad
2017-11-09 07:48:03 PM dinap great idea
2017-11-09 07:48:13 PM ashley04 great idea
2017-11-09 07:48:23 PM shirleym it can be a challenge engaging the men. Several of our men just like to sit out on the front porch and talk
2017-11-09 07:48:31 PM kathyhughes more than likely Shawna.....it has to be a computer that has Powerpoint
2017-11-09 07:48:32 PM courtneyr2009 each of our neighborhoods have a Ipad
2017-11-09 07:48:36 PM courtneyr2009 and an alexa
2017-11-09 07:48:36 PM jadams69 we let the different halls decorate and we give a prize to the best.
2017-11-09 07:48:47 PM kathryn1 Sometime yes
2017-11-09 07:48:47 PM courtneyr2009 it helps with programming
2017-11-09 07:48:48 PM jadams69 activites does not get to participate
2017-11-09 07:49:02 PM val5 if the men enjoy talking on the porch isn't that quality of life
2017-11-09 07:49:09 PM kathyhughes It is
2017-11-09 07:49:10 PM shirleym indeed : )
2017-11-09 07:49:13 PM asjodin true Val
2017-11-09 07:49:14 PM courtneyr2009 yes
2017-11-09 07:49:17 PM courtneyr2009 of course
2017-11-09 07:49:17 PM kathyhughes that is what they want to do
2017-11-09 07:49:22 PM courtneyr2009 thats an activity too
2017-11-09 07:49:27 PM kathyhughes and we would document that
2017-11-09 07:49:34 PM dinap yes
2017-11-09 07:49:42 PM shirleym we document that
2017-11-09 07:49:48 PM jadams69 yep one of my residents plays video games all day on his computer.
2017-11-09 07:50:06 PM kathryn1 All of my guys eat at the same table:-*
2017-11-09 07:50:07 PM shawna is it editable in power point. I have never used it much. it is probally going to take a lot of ink
2017-11-09 07:50:10 PM kathyhughes that would be me!
2017-11-09 07:50:21 PM kathyhughes Yes it will Shawna
2017-11-09 07:51:06 PM christie9 I busted out an old set of lincoln logs and asked one to build me my dream log cabin the other day. He loved it! So much concentration.
2017-11-09 07:51:21 PM asjodin great idea
2017-11-09 07:51:24 PM shirleym what a great idea christie!
2017-11-09 07:51:30 PM kathyhughes I am sure that they would enjoy the lego projects as well
2017-11-09 07:51:41 PM courtneyr2009 very much
2017-11-09 07:51:43 PM shawna I do have pins to give out. Does anyone know wher i can find a goo short speech for veterans day
2017-11-09 07:51:45 PM asjodin I'm going to look in on that!
2017-11-09 07:51:46 PM christie9 Yes
2017-11-09 07:51:56 PM asjodin check youtube
2017-11-09 07:52:02 PM ashley04 my residents love noodle ball
2017-11-09 07:52:08 PM val5 I once got donated furniture and had a few men sand and paint small tables that we put around the facility
2017-11-09 07:52:45 PM kathryn1 So am I for the residents, especially the guys!
2017-11-09 07:52:59 PM kathyhughes http://www.veteransday.quotesms.com/veteransday-poems.html
2017-11-09 07:53:15 PM angelasulli we play balloon volleyball weekly
2017-11-09 07:53:21 PM kathryn1 We play noodle ball, it is great for SNF
2017-11-09 07:53:25 PM kathyhughes So what movies do you have during Christmas?
2017-11-09 07:53:38 PM val5 it's a wonderful life
2017-11-09 07:53:41 PM shawna thanks kathy
2017-11-09 07:53:45 PM moniques baloon vollyball is found for the residents'
2017-11-09 07:53:54 PM courtneyr2009 All the classics
2017-11-09 07:53:54 PM dinap a christmas story
2017-11-09 07:53:54 PM ashley04 we play the classics and bringing in newer movies as well
2017-11-09 07:53:56 PM shirleym not sure yet. there's so many great choices
2017-11-09 07:54:13 PM asjodin Miracle on 34th street
2017-11-09 07:54:17 PM moniques home alone ; christmas carol
2017-11-09 07:54:19 PM angelasulli whatever is avail on netflix and halmark
2017-11-09 07:54:20 PM val5 white christmas, scrooge but not the scary one
2017-11-09 07:54:21 PM shawna waltons homecoming
2017-11-09 07:54:37 PM kathyhughes We had a Christmas Movie Marathon and each resident would get a trivia worksheet that we made for each movie
2017-11-09 07:54:43 PM kathryn1 Not sure yet Kathy, so many
2017-11-09 07:54:56 PM asjodin I want to see if they would like to watch the Jim Carey How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2017-11-09 07:54:57 PM angelasulli great idea
2017-11-09 07:55:00 PM jadams69 ELF, WILLIE WONKA, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, RUDOLPH, FROSTY, AND ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE..
2017-11-09 07:55:00 PM val5 Kathy that sound like fun, thanks for the idea
2017-11-09 07:55:06 PM shirleym like that Kathy! Going to use that one !

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