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2017-11-28 07:08:29 PM ren Go to Forums > unsubscribe
2017-11-28 07:08:30 PM danielles0127 enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:08:42 PM pattib What midterm?
2017-11-28 07:08:43 PM anagcantu we are going to have our chritmas fest on december 22. we are going to have a dj, special food for the family members adn presents for all of our residents. throughout the whole month we have scheduled meeting for others from the community to go visit and sing to the residents and bring them presents.
2017-11-28 07:08:44 PM swojcik Just finishing mid term practicum.
2017-11-28 07:08:47 PM poirierheidi123 enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:08:52 PM joannaladams enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:08:52 PM mariebarboza Do not know much about Kwanza
2017-11-28 07:08:56 PM meganharvey enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:09:01 PM amaliaagallas I havent taken it yet im on the at my own pace course. how was it so i know how to prepare?
2017-11-28 07:09:10 PM kathyhughes enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:09:19 PM kathryn1 Kwanzaa is all about education
2017-11-28 07:09:21 PM thad39 MEPAP class 100317 had a mid term that was due by midnight yesterday
2017-11-28 07:09:31 PM edgarrod swojcik good show
2017-11-28 07:09:33 PM robertchilders can any here be a practicum I need one
2017-11-28 07:09:39 PM ren We don't hae our midterm until later on...
2017-11-28 07:09:39 PM thad39 I totally bombed it
2017-11-28 07:09:55 PM monikadover Can you give us the answers???
2017-11-28 07:09:57 PM hthompson enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:10:04 PM judithdevin whats passing score on midterm anyone know
2017-11-28 07:10:08 PM kathyhughes No
2017-11-28 07:10:12 PM lphillips enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:10:17 PM kathyhughes 65% is passing
2017-11-28 07:10:17 PM sdube thad i didnt fail but i didnt do good either...
2017-11-28 07:10:18 PM camparan87 we have a christmas parade and its tomorrow we take the residents to the parade and our bus is rudolph we put a big red nose and antlers
2017-11-28 07:10:25 PM kathryn1 well there is a chat tomorrow for makeup
2017-11-28 07:10:36 PM thad39 I had trouble finding the submit button
2017-11-28 07:10:38 PM swojcik I am on my own pace as well. I have a great boss who lets me do my school work at work.
2017-11-28 07:10:43 PM monikadover :D
2017-11-28 07:10:45 PM natalie1 how long are these online chats for ?
2017-11-28 07:10:49 PM thad39 I had to move my task bar to find it.
2017-11-28 07:10:54 PM danielles0127 My Day Program is doing a Polar Express Bingo Pajama day the Friday before Christmas
2017-11-28 07:11:01 PM triciag Same here! OwnPace but my boss helps me.
2017-11-28 07:11:03 PM joannaladams left the chat room
2017-11-28 07:11:05 PM sdube i didnt even know they had at your ownpace option
2017-11-28 07:11:10 PM kathryn1 1 hr and it go by fast
2017-11-28 07:11:15 PM triciag do homeowkr while at work on my breaks
2017-11-28 07:11:17 PM yogini LUCKY YOU.
2017-11-28 07:11:21 PM nailanawaz Pajama day is a good idea
2017-11-28 07:11:25 PM poirierheidi123 Hey all!! My residents will have a table at our sister buildings craft bazaar. Does anyone have any easy craft ideas for residents to do that would be an easy sell?
2017-11-28 07:11:29 PM thad39 It does go fast and you will learn some good information
2017-11-28 07:11:32 PM mariebarboza Like th Polar express Bing pijama
2017-11-28 07:11:38 PM monikadover One of my residents will volunteer to do the Santa
2017-11-28 07:11:42 PM danielles0127 They will do bingo in the am and while they are having lunch they can watch the movie
2017-11-28 07:11:47 PM judithdevin ornaments
2017-11-28 07:11:49 PM perezca4 i like the pj idea
2017-11-28 07:11:59 PM kellyanthony1 left the chat room
2017-11-28 07:12:01 PM swojcik I like PJ day... sounds fun. what do you all do for that?
2017-11-28 07:12:03 PM yogini II DONT'T GET TIME TO RELEX
2017-11-28 07:12:04 PM hthompson hello everyone
2017-11-28 07:12:15 PM danielles0127 We are also doing a Tree Lighting Ceramony
2017-11-28 07:12:16 PM judithdevin we make applesauce and cinnamon ones
2017-11-28 07:12:16 PM mgarcia we are going to do pajama day also!!
2017-11-28 07:12:19 PM pattib On Dec 21, we're having a candlelight dinner with a saxophone player. Then Santa and pictures. Hospice company is providing the santa.
2017-11-28 07:12:20 PM triciag PJ day sounds great!
2017-11-28 07:12:21 PM kathyhughes The chats are 1 hour
2017-11-28 07:12:27 PM kellyanthony1 enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:12:28 PM monikadover \We will make present wrapping as an activity together with the residents
2017-11-28 07:12:38 PM robertchilders I form a wheelchair dance it waas great and the people loved it
2017-11-28 07:12:49 PM pattib Great idea with the present wrapping!!
2017-11-28 07:12:51 PM kathyhughes Thats great Robert
2017-11-28 07:12:56 PM robertchilders 18 people took part
2017-11-28 07:12:57 PM krisg we just started a handwork and creative circle, fun fun
2017-11-28 07:12:58 PM lphillips we have a few costumes, christmass tree,snowman,elf,Mrs. Clause,Santa residents and staff take part in the fun.
2017-11-28 07:13:01 PM swojcik How many questions on the mid term exam?
2017-11-28 07:13:01 PM danielles0127 Wheel chiar dance?? Im intereseted
2017-11-28 07:13:06 PM kathyhughes We would wrap books to place under the trees
2017-11-28 07:13:10 PM perezca4 candlelight dinner and sax player that is really cool
2017-11-28 07:13:11 PM mariebarboza present wrapping, great idea!
2017-11-28 07:13:12 PM pattib Love the wheelchair dance idea
2017-11-28 07:13:12 PM triciag Wheelchair dance? Hows it done?
2017-11-28 07:13:17 PM meganharvey left the chat room
2017-11-28 07:13:19 PM mgarcia hot chocolate ,cookies and pajama
2017-11-28 07:13:19 PM kathyhughes there are 50 questions on the mid term
2017-11-28 07:13:22 PM brinyanny Ornaments with photo the
2017-11-28 07:13:24 PM meganharvey enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:13:31 PM amaliaagallas we just made our giving tree for our residnets!
2017-11-28 07:13:33 PM edgarrod candle light dinner sound cool I'm sure the Resident love it !
2017-11-28 07:13:38 PM monikadover grab a wheechair and rock and roll, it is fun
2017-11-28 07:13:40 PM nclairsainvil how is it done?
2017-11-28 07:13:42 PM robertchilders they twisted their wheel chairs to music
2017-11-28 07:13:47 PM monikadover wheelchair
2017-11-28 07:13:48 PM amaliaagallas is the exam timed?
2017-11-28 07:13:51 PM tammylcrandall left the chat room
2017-11-28 07:13:54 PM kathyhughes 2 hours
2017-11-28 07:13:56 PM kathryn1 I just purcased a basketball and net, cannot wait to have an activity w/residnts
2017-11-28 07:14:05 PM robertchilders and followed me in a train movement
2017-11-28 07:14:18 PM nailanawaz empty shoe boxes and wrap it for christmas tree
2017-11-28 07:14:20 PM swojcik Are the questions on the mid term exam true and false, multiple choice?
2017-11-28 07:14:29 PM camparan87 both
2017-11-28 07:14:35 PM lphillips left the chat room
2017-11-28 07:14:47 PM yogini IS IT MUTIPLE CHOICE?
2017-11-28 07:15:00 PM monikadover I am going to the dollar store to get a boot for each of my resident to place on their door
2017-11-28 07:15:07 PM pattib Is there a different test for those getting NCAAP certified?
2017-11-28 07:15:23 PM kathyhughes yes it is multiple choice and T/F
2017-11-28 07:15:40 PM danielles0127 Unwrap the Gift Game is what i am doing as well
2017-11-28 07:15:46 PM yogini THANKS.
2017-11-28 07:15:46 PM kathryn1 Sound good! Boot they will like
2017-11-28 07:15:58 PM kathyhughes The questions on the exams are like the NCCAP questions
2017-11-28 07:16:02 PM sdube can i take MEPAP2 right when i finish MEPAP1?
2017-11-28 07:16:03 PM brinyanny We are going to decorate the tree with photos of the clients
2017-11-28 07:16:07 PM kathyhughes as I am on the test committee
2017-11-28 07:16:09 PM monikadover the dollar store has some nice ones
2017-11-28 07:16:14 PM kathyhughes Yes Samantha
2017-11-28 07:16:21 PM triciag How many times can we take the test if we fail?
2017-11-28 07:16:24 PM meganharvey Thank you
2017-11-28 07:16:25 PM natalie1 pintrest has the best ideas for crafts.
2017-11-28 07:16:26 PM sdube thank you
2017-11-28 07:16:28 PM camparan87 we are going to decorate christmas ornaments and hang in the tree
2017-11-28 07:16:29 PM danielles0127 I am also going to let them make their own things to put on the tree as well.
2017-11-28 07:16:39 PM pattib Hey Samantha!
2017-11-28 07:16:41 PM lphillips enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:16:47 PM sdube hi!
2017-11-28 07:17:02 PM pattib I'll be taking MEPAPII right after MEPAP 1
2017-11-28 07:17:08 PM danielles0127 We are going to do winterland and more it into a Snowflake ball in January then go into a Candyland world!!!
2017-11-28 07:17:10 PM monikadover we have an angel tree with the residents names on the stars, and the staff will take a star and buy a present for that resident
2017-11-28 07:17:11 PM kathyhughes So what are you all doing for New Years Eve?
2017-11-28 07:17:12 PM nclairsainvil we started making snowmen
2017-11-28 07:17:21 PM sdube pattib what week are you in right now?
2017-11-28 07:17:34 PM poirierheidi123 New Years eve party!!
2017-11-28 07:17:36 PM pattib hAPPY Noon year
2017-11-28 07:17:43 PM kathryn1 Do anyone play basketball w/their residents?
2017-11-28 07:17:47 PM monikadover we will have a party with sparkeling cider
2017-11-28 07:17:48 PM mariebarboza oh! New Years, good question
2017-11-28 07:17:50 PM triciag We have a new years day party with elvis! ha!
2017-11-28 07:17:52 PM amaliaagallas Does anyone here have their CDP? I am looking to get that certification next! I wanted to know the best online company to go with
2017-11-28 07:17:56 PM camparan87 we are having a party for new years but i havent decided what kind of appetizers we are having
2017-11-28 07:17:59 PM danielles0127 I was thinking about a Casino New Years Party!
2017-11-28 07:18:00 PM rkbaber02 We are going to play "dirty santa" with the residents. Get dollar tree gifts for them to pass around
2017-11-28 07:18:03 PM judithdevin new years party
2017-11-28 07:18:14 PM perezca4 i have done the clear christmas balls and put different colored paint in them and they can shake the ball around to make the paint move
2017-11-28 07:18:14 PM lauramc Still working on New Years
2017-11-28 07:18:16 PM monikadover what is CDP??
2017-11-28 07:18:16 PM krisg we are going to take pictures of residents and staff, put christmas frames on them for the tree
2017-11-28 07:18:19 PM nclairsainvil A party with a live band, my favorite!
2017-11-28 07:18:32 PM natalie1 a news years party
2017-11-28 07:18:33 PM deborahavant do any of you guys have your trees up yet? I am alos doing an angel tree. i googled a drawing of an angel to use to write the resident info on.
2017-11-28 07:18:36 PM amaliaagallas we will have a little party, then entertainment on New Years Day
2017-11-28 07:18:36 PM robertchilders does movie night count as an activity
2017-11-28 07:18:39 PM pattib dirty santa? Sounds kinda weird
2017-11-28 07:18:39 PM anagcantu Excuse me what is the ftag248?
2017-11-28 07:18:47 PM nailanawaz can we work on midterm practicum forum and sumbit all in holiday break
2017-11-28 07:18:47 PM kathryn1 New my residens go to bed @ 6, no party, maybe day.
2017-11-28 07:18:51 PM perezca4 live band sounds good...maybe with some local kids to play some christmas songs
2017-11-28 07:18:53 PM monikadover Our Tree is up
2017-11-28 07:18:57 PM nclairsainvil Tree will be up this weekend
2017-11-28 07:18:57 PM lphillips We have a New years party in the afternoon
2017-11-28 07:18:59 PM tonithomas1 enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:19:02 PM kathyhughes Certified Dementia Practioner
2017-11-28 07:19:02 PM amaliaagallas certified dementia practitioner!
2017-11-28 07:19:04 PM natalie1 im all done decorating at my job all before thanskgiving !
2017-11-28 07:19:07 PM judithdevin not yet next week tho
2017-11-28 07:19:26 PM ren CDP sounds interesting
2017-11-28 07:19:27 PM camparan87 will put up christmas tree this friday and the residents will help
2017-11-28 07:19:29 PM swojcik Trees and decorations on friday.
2017-11-28 07:19:41 PM pattib Kathryn, since our residents go to bed at 6pm also, that's why at noon we do a "happy noon year" toast
2017-11-28 07:19:44 PM natalie1 5 trees all up and the rest of the decor
2017-11-28 07:19:46 PM lphillips I like the angel tree idea, it makes it so magical
2017-11-28 07:19:48 PM kathyhughes We had our party at Noon so most of the residents could attend
2017-11-28 07:19:58 PM yogini WE DIDNOT EVEN THING ABOUT YET.
2017-11-28 07:20:05 PM tonithomas1 Hi everyone! our tree isn't up till next week
2017-11-28 07:20:14 PM danielles0127 Okay, So i have a question. What do you think is good upbeat fun music...newer stuff
2017-11-28 07:20:16 PM kathyhughes well except for 1999 when we all stayed up for midnight!
2017-11-28 07:20:25 PM ren wow, 6 pm seems early, is that the norm?
2017-11-28 07:20:37 PM triciag ours is noon as well
2017-11-28 07:20:38 PM edgarrod we have our party at 6:00 pm
2017-11-28 07:20:39 PM kathryn1 I am leaning toward 2pm
2017-11-28 07:20:40 PM swojcik New Years party...new calendars, herring, crackers, shrimp and sparkling wine. let out the ole bring in the new.
2017-11-28 07:20:41 PM amaliaagallas we currently have 25 trees up in our entire campus!
2017-11-28 07:20:42 PM anagcantu Here in Eagle Pass we put up our christmas tree already! The residents loved the decorations
2017-11-28 07:20:44 PM kathyhughes I would try the Oldies....60's and Disco
2017-11-28 07:20:53 PM lphillips I put 4 trees up today .
2017-11-28 07:20:56 PM hthompson not sure what were doing yet
2017-11-28 07:20:59 PM camparan87 i put the list up already for the staff to adopt a resident for christmas and the best thing is that everyone got adopted already
2017-11-28 07:21:17 PM anagcantu Kathy what does ftag248 mean?
2017-11-28 07:21:17 PM triciag that sounds nice!
2017-11-28 07:21:19 PM ashia enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:21:22 PM sdube camparan that is awsome\
2017-11-28 07:21:28 PM kathyhughes thats great Crystal
2017-11-28 07:21:38 PM nclairsainvil that's awesome!
2017-11-28 07:21:39 PM mariebarboza woow, 25 trees, must look like Christmass, cool!
2017-11-28 07:21:41 PM deborahavant a few years back I bought a prelit tree and that same year someone was trying to be nice and help me take the decorations down. They had never seen a perlit tree i guess because they started to unplug everything and the tree has not worked right since. I'm suposed to be getting a new tree this year. Hopefully in the next couple of days.
2017-11-28 07:21:42 PM mgarcia i put 2 trees today
2017-11-28 07:21:52 PM ashia Christmas is a great time to get volunteers
2017-11-28 07:21:56 PM kathryn1 Kathy, why the ED get so uptight when the state come?
2017-11-28 07:22:05 PM swojcik Does anyone use live music? I know CD's are great and you can listen to any music that way, but residents like the live music and it is getting hard to find bands that play 70's 80's music.
2017-11-28 07:22:10 PM kathyhughes They all do Kathryn
2017-11-28 07:22:26 PM kathyhughes I guess that they know that their job is on the line
2017-11-28 07:22:28 PM pattib Survey will be here any day
2017-11-28 07:22:28 PM danielles0127 I did one tree and it is in the main Lobby area, Then a huge tree in the front for our Tree lighting
2017-11-28 07:22:31 PM sdube we have live music every week. The residents love it
2017-11-28 07:22:35 PM ashia I like to hire live music once in awhile
2017-11-28 07:22:38 PM kathryn1 why, kathy
2017-11-28 07:22:40 PM amaliaagallas yeah its great! we have 5 just in the memory care unit!
2017-11-28 07:22:40 PM mgarcia live music
2017-11-28 07:22:44 PM swojcik So well as the DON's
2017-11-28 07:22:44 PM kathyhughes but they don't have faith in the departments
2017-11-28 07:22:49 PM meganharvey We have a formal Christmas tree, along with a resident tree, which is decorated with all of the residents' ornaments
2017-11-28 07:22:56 PM lphillips I have live music twice a week
2017-11-28 07:23:05 PM poirierheidi123 we just had survey.
2017-11-28 07:23:13 PM kellyanthony1 left the chat room
2017-11-28 07:23:16 PM sdube lphilips the residents mustlove it
2017-11-28 07:23:17 PM monikadover live music cost to much, our residents all have Medicaid and the budget is tight
2017-11-28 07:23:18 PM amaliaagallas how do you guys do?
2017-11-28 07:23:22 PM thad39 Im dreading state they are making it hard here in Washington state
2017-11-28 07:23:26 PM amaliaagallas did*
2017-11-28 07:23:29 PM edgarrod we have live music ocne a week
2017-11-28 07:23:30 PM kathyhughes I had 1 administrator who took his vaca on the time they were to come in and he had faith in us
2017-11-28 07:23:30 PM ashia we have several trees to put up and I'm still trying to finish the December calendar!
2017-11-28 07:23:32 PM swojcik What is the average cost for one hour of livve music?
2017-11-28 07:23:46 PM mariebarboza I set up a christmas songs playlist on the Ipad and it sings the whole day
2017-11-28 07:23:49 PM danielles0127 I can get a guy for DJing for 150.
2017-11-28 07:23:54 PM amaliaagallas it depents on the entertainer
2017-11-28 07:23:57 PM pattib When I was in California, survey was brutal.
2017-11-28 07:24:02 PM sdube between $100 - $175 depends onwho it is
2017-11-28 07:24:10 PM deborahavant i have 6 live entertainers. they charge anywhere from 50 to 65 dollars per show.
2017-11-28 07:24:10 PM tonithomas1 our live music a month is 150
2017-11-28 07:24:11 PM kathryn1 Everyone works very hard...I feel if u are doing the right thing u will not get so uptight..
2017-11-28 07:24:12 PM kathyhughes I would only have paid entertainment once a month
2017-11-28 07:24:13 PM thad39 I pay $75 for most of mine
2017-11-28 07:24:14 PM pattib I'm in Texas now for my first survey in TX
2017-11-28 07:24:15 PM edgarrod we pay around 75 dollars
2017-11-28 07:24:22 PM swojcik Wow you all have a great budget
2017-11-28 07:24:28 PM danielles0127 I also created a playlist on my youtube for the holidays.
2017-11-28 07:24:29 PM judithdevin 50-75
2017-11-28 07:24:31 PM triciag we pay like $50-75!
2017-11-28 07:24:31 PM ashia Im in TX too
2017-11-28 07:24:34 PM ren if there are any colleges near you, try calling the music department and see if any of the students would come and play for the residents....
2017-11-28 07:24:38 PM kathyhughes so we would pay for them and it didn't ruin my budger
2017-11-28 07:24:47 PM mgarcia mine is free
2017-11-28 07:24:52 PM nailanawaz we $300 budgit for entertainment
2017-11-28 07:24:53 PM danielles0127 Im in New Jersey....Stuff ant cheap
2017-11-28 07:24:54 PM kathryn1 we pay fo 50 to 125
2017-11-28 07:24:56 PM tonithomas1 wow my director pays way to much then or is that just washingtion?
2017-11-28 07:24:58 PM ashia yes! my budget is very small
2017-11-28 07:24:58 PM meganharvey For New Years, we will have a party with musical entertainment and NYE hat decorating prior. This is scheduled on the Friday before the holiday
2017-11-28 07:25:00 PM swojcik Yes i pay between $45 and $100 dollars
2017-11-28 07:25:06 PM pattib Awesome idea with the college and music
2017-11-28 07:25:11 PM amaliaagallas thats how we have our music therapist, shes from a local college
2017-11-28 07:25:15 PM lphillips I have a few volunters that come in toplay for free, for those that charge $45-60
2017-11-28 07:25:17 PM krisg we have paid !80.00 but he played for 2 hours
2017-11-28 07:25:17 PM anagcantu we pay 75 for live music during the holidays when we have parties
2017-11-28 07:25:21 PM kathryn1 we pay 50 to 125
2017-11-28 07:25:26 PM ashia My whole budget isnt even $300
2017-11-28 07:25:27 PM thad39 I have one that is $95 I only have him in X2 a year
2017-11-28 07:25:30 PM danielles0127 Actually I think it would be an awesome idea to get local schools involved
2017-11-28 07:25:31 PM kathryn1 Lots
2017-11-28 07:25:33 PM anagcantu we pay 75 for 4 hourrs
2017-11-28 07:25:33 PM rkbaber02 we pay around 65 an hour
2017-11-28 07:25:34 PM ren yes, many of the students like the oppurtunity to play
2017-11-28 07:25:41 PM natalie1 we have monthy entertainemt, our residents love it.
2017-11-28 07:25:48 PM nailanawaz we pay $100 to $150
2017-11-28 07:25:52 PM yogini WEPAY 75 FOR TWO HOURS.
2017-11-28 07:25:56 PM judithdevin we have music 3-4 times a month its their favorite
2017-11-28 07:26:00 PM tammylcrandall enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:26:03 PM kathyhughes also look at your Homeschooler groups as they will come in and some play music
2017-11-28 07:26:03 PM pattib we pay 100-150 also
2017-11-28 07:26:11 PM edgarrod left the chat room
2017-11-28 07:26:14 PM rkbaber02 music is definitely worth the money.
2017-11-28 07:26:14 PM natalie1 thats about right 100 - 150 for most entertainment
2017-11-28 07:26:14 PM ashia Many students are coming for our Holiday season
2017-11-28 07:26:15 PM danielles0127 We have a linedancing group that comes out for a small donation
2017-11-28 07:26:19 PM edgarrod enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:26:21 PM samc2415 our dept has already been busy buying gifts for the residents today we decorated the facility and will finish tomorrow and we are having a door decorating contest among the stafdf
2017-11-28 07:26:43 PM lphillips try calling your area schools,church groups, I have had a lot of luck with volunters
2017-11-28 07:26:45 PM danielles0127 I need ideas on what to get my staff for christmas
2017-11-28 07:26:48 PM tonithomas1 thats a great idea sam
2017-11-28 07:26:52 PM ashia We are having decorating contest between each hall
2017-11-28 07:26:53 PM nailanawaz a oly of school kids are coimng in dec too
2017-11-28 07:26:57 PM monikadover I will look up the local music schools maybe they will want to volunteer
2017-11-28 07:27:02 PM robertchilders some church bands may come and play music other than Christian
2017-11-28 07:27:04 PM swojcik What kinds of crafts does everyone do?
2017-11-28 07:27:08 PM krisg we alsohave a lot of live music tenteer which id great.hat is vol
2017-11-28 07:27:09 PM kathyhughes We did door decorating and the residents would spend hours figuring out what to do...we didn't have Pinterest then!
2017-11-28 07:27:12 PM kathryn1 How about gift cards
2017-11-28 07:27:17 PM robertchilders I know a couple bands that do
2017-11-28 07:27:25 PM thad39 Im going to start decorating next week. I have three trees that need to be don
2017-11-28 07:27:27 PM ren music schools, colleges, high schools... good places to look for free music!
2017-11-28 07:27:33 PM perezca4 i like the decorating door idea
2017-11-28 07:27:34 PM danielles0127 I try to get them involved in our decorating. They seem to really enjoy it!!!
2017-11-28 07:27:37 PM ashia We are going to do a nativity painting per a resident request
2017-11-28 07:27:43 PM thad39 we cant do doors it is a fire hazard
2017-11-28 07:27:44 PM mariebarboza I like the idea of door decorating contest
2017-11-28 07:27:45 PM camparan87 also we will decorate the centerpieces for the christmas party
2017-11-28 07:27:46 PM judithdevin we cant decorate doors fire marshall says no
2017-11-28 07:27:48 PM tammylcrandall we finished decorating today.
2017-11-28 07:27:52 PM amaliaagallas we are doing a resident life secret santa with a potluck
2017-11-28 07:28:11 PM kathyhughes You can use Flame retardent spray for the paper for the doors
2017-11-28 07:28:22 PM rkbaber02 We cant decorate doors either but we decorate throughout the hallways
2017-11-28 07:28:27 PM thad39 My ED would blow a gasket
2017-11-28 07:28:30 PM danielles0127 We use door covers and cut the window part out. if you cut it and leave a little extra of the cover you can fold it in ward and tape it that way
2017-11-28 07:28:31 PM krisg anyone want to do a jigsaw puzzle exchange?
2017-11-28 07:28:36 PM robertchilders well people take care going go read
2017-11-28 07:28:50 PM ashia We are doing an evening event called home for the Holidays and inviting families for appitizers and fancy desserts
2017-11-28 07:28:56 PM camparan87 how do we do the jigsaw exchange
2017-11-28 07:29:05 PM triciag We can't either!
2017-11-28 07:29:06 PM natalie1 ugly sweater contest we are doing and ginger bread contest. with our residents
2017-11-28 07:29:07 PM kellyanthony1 enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:29:11 PM swojcik Our employees volunteer as a secret santa for a resident. and bring the gift before our christmas party for santa to give the resident. I wrap the gift if the employee can't.
2017-11-28 07:29:15 PM kathryn1 Agree, thad (y)
2017-11-28 07:29:19 PM judithdevin movie and popcorn tomorrow residents request white christmas
2017-11-28 07:29:22 PM ashia thats cool
2017-11-28 07:29:23 PM lphillips we are limitted in what we can decorate with, we can not have any paper, and anything that is not fire retartent needs to be srpyed labeld so and documented
2017-11-28 07:29:24 PM monikadover our maintanance department gets all up tight when we want to decorate, he is affraid it will cause a fire and the place will burn down
2017-11-28 07:29:33 PM nailanawaz we have family night and entertainment
2017-11-28 07:29:39 PM danielles0127 Ugly sweaters is cute!!
2017-11-28 07:29:43 PM robertchilders night Kathy hope I'm doing ok in this course
2017-11-28 07:29:44 PM samc2415 we have a special staff board and the board gives 3 prizes for the top 3 300.00 200.00 and 100.00 that gives the staff great incentives to decorate the doors
2017-11-28 07:29:50 PM robertchilders its all new :O
2017-11-28 07:29:54 PM danielles0127 What about ideas to include the staff!!!
2017-11-28 07:30:01 PM ashia the staff here is having ugly sweater contest
2017-11-28 07:30:18 PM lauramc left the chat room
2017-11-28 07:30:25 PM camparan87 our staff is having ugly sweater contest
2017-11-28 07:30:27 PM lphillips I am planning on decorating a tree with only homemade ornaments, each day during a craft activity we will make some to hang.
2017-11-28 07:30:28 PM mariebarboza Hey Natalie, you just gave me an idea, I will have an ugly sweater contest too, great idea
2017-11-28 07:30:33 PM lauramc enter the chat room
2017-11-28 07:30:35 PM ashia maybe residents can vote on which sweater they like best

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