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2017-12-12 07:31:09 PM jwimberly81 amazing stuff
2017-12-12 07:31:09 PM brian those are popular
2017-12-12 07:31:09 PM kathryn1 wii is extra good for the residents who can play.
2017-12-12 07:31:12 PM aylah we made cinnamon ornaments today and that was a hit
2017-12-12 07:31:15 PM ren I do an employee appreciation board at work too, so I use pinterest for inspiration! It always comes through for me.
2017-12-12 07:31:21 PM karencurtis a good video on utube is called Around the World with a great song that shows all the different holidays ppl celebrate and the residents love the song, vidoe not too long for them either
2017-12-12 07:31:21 PM ashia wish we had a wii
2017-12-12 07:31:23 PM aylah pinterest is the best
2017-12-12 07:31:27 PM mariebarboza Thanks for the ideas
2017-12-12 07:31:28 PM lphillips we use the wii too
2017-12-12 07:31:30 PM nmpierce I'm also part of the Recruitment and retention committee where I work and am using pinterest to make a few crafts for fellow employees for a holiday raffle.
2017-12-12 07:31:46 PM brian next week is spirit week
2017-12-12 07:31:57 PM karencurtis we did boxwood trees for the center of the tables in the dining room and let the residents decorate them
2017-12-12 07:32:02 PM lphillips I love spirit week, what are your themes
2017-12-12 07:32:08 PM jpocorello001 we did spirit week in high school
2017-12-12 07:32:09 PM brian ugly sweater
2017-12-12 07:32:11 PM tashapetit what is spirit week?
2017-12-12 07:32:13 PM peg61 Brian: What is spirit week?
2017-12-12 07:32:14 PM tknox23508 spiritweek sounds good
2017-12-12 07:32:22 PM mgarcia me too i we did chritmas tree with cinnamon
2017-12-12 07:32:30 PM mariebarboza cool
2017-12-12 07:32:32 PM meganharvey We're having ugly sweater day this Friday
2017-12-12 07:32:33 PM lphillips We are having an ugly sweater contest
2017-12-12 07:32:34 PM brian a different theme every day of the week
2017-12-12 07:32:34 PM jwimberly81 everyday i use a theme Like here is a list
2017-12-12 07:32:38 PM jwimberly81 https://www.notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/december-calendar.html#start1
2017-12-12 07:32:40 PM brian and wear pjs
2017-12-12 07:32:41 PM brendarivest our administrator is pretty strict on the uniform policy
2017-12-12 07:32:43 PM ashia we did nativity paintings today
2017-12-12 07:32:45 PM tashapetit love ugly sweater
2017-12-12 07:32:51 PM emilyjbquam We have holiday dress/ugly christmas sweater fun all next week
2017-12-12 07:32:52 PM ren we are doing ugly sweater everyfriday until christmas!
2017-12-12 07:32:52 PM karencurtis mgarcia we did cinamon pine cone turkeys last month, they loved it
2017-12-12 07:32:56 PM aylah we have crazy sock day, holiday hair day, team t-shirt day, ugly sweater day, holiday headgear day
2017-12-12 07:32:59 PM jwimberly81 yes uguly sweater day is the 15th
2017-12-12 07:33:06 PM tknox23508 that is cool
2017-12-12 07:33:08 PM brian mismatch socks
2017-12-12 07:33:14 PM brian crazy hat day
2017-12-12 07:33:25 PM ren aylah, that sounds like so much fun!
2017-12-12 07:33:30 PM hthompson left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:33:31 PM brendarivest we dont get to many days that we get o come to wrok out of unifrm
2017-12-12 07:33:31 PM tashapetit mismatch socks is fun
2017-12-12 07:33:35 PM lauramc I like the crazy sock thing
2017-12-12 07:33:37 PM hthompson enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:33:42 PM jwimberly81 we make cotton candy on natiional cotton candy day
2017-12-12 07:33:42 PM triciag thats sounds fun! crazy sock!
2017-12-12 07:33:44 PM triciag lol
2017-12-12 07:33:46 PM meganharvey We had a cookie swap last Friday
2017-12-12 07:33:50 PM aylah the residents love the "ugly" sweaters...hehe
2017-12-12 07:33:57 PM jpocorello001 I will have to recommend the spirit week, I like it!
2017-12-12 07:34:06 PM karencurtis ooo cookie swap sounds good
2017-12-12 07:34:06 PM emilyjbquam We do more dress up days based on color...like red day, blue day, etc that way the residents are more able to participate
2017-12-12 07:34:11 PM brian gets the staff involve too
2017-12-12 07:34:12 PM debw23 ugly sweaters are super fun! :-)
2017-12-12 07:34:12 PM ashia any ideas for januauary activities?
2017-12-12 07:34:16 PM brendarivest me tooo. gonna have to see if we can get it approved
2017-12-12 07:34:20 PM lphillips cookie swap mmmm
2017-12-12 07:34:24 PM mgarcia they love the trees today
2017-12-12 07:34:25 PM mariebarboza we made ugly sweaters with lights on them and candy cane everywhere on the sweaters
2017-12-12 07:34:26 PM aylah that's a good idea emilyjquam
2017-12-12 07:34:34 PM hthompson how do you guys get your residnets to participate in this stuff? i would have to go to every residents room and talk them into doing some of these things
2017-12-12 07:34:34 PM meganharvey there are plenty of festive options for team building this time of year
2017-12-12 07:34:39 PM jwimberly81 https://www.notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/january-calendar.html
2017-12-12 07:34:39 PM karencurtis left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:34:39 PM manueladoro FOR JANUARY, TALENT SHOW
2017-12-12 07:34:40 PM edgarrod left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:34:45 PM karencurtis enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:34:57 PM tknox23508 i use that sight
2017-12-12 07:35:01 PM samc2415 we decorated pinecones to make mini christmas trees
2017-12-12 07:35:06 PM aylah I make ugly sweaters with them each year and then we show them off at the "ugly tea party" or christmas party
2017-12-12 07:35:06 PM karencurtis for janurary were going a food contest
2017-12-12 07:35:12 PM emilyjbquam Our staff help encourage the residents and also encourage certain clothing of the color on the color dress up days
2017-12-12 07:35:14 PM brendarivest gonna have to check that sight out
2017-12-12 07:35:18 PM tashapetit talent show:P
2017-12-12 07:35:19 PM brian yep
2017-12-12 07:35:27 PM camogden heyy You Guys
2017-12-12 07:35:30 PM aylah I love the idea of a talent show....do people get involved?
2017-12-12 07:35:33 PM hthompson left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:35:35 PM nmpierce talent show is a cool idea...for residents and staff?
2017-12-12 07:35:35 PM debw23 we are doing themed discussions for January, a different time period like 60s, 40s, etc for each discussion and everyone can bring something from the era or that reminds them of the era, I m going to use that time to dress for the era
2017-12-12 07:35:37 PM jwimberly81 national spaghetti day is january 4th
2017-12-12 07:35:37 PM emilyjbquam A talent show would be so fun
2017-12-12 07:35:39 PM hthompson enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:35:50 PM rickyd One of the biggest drawbacks I'm facing is the amount of paperwork required to keep state and federal happy. I want to be "hands-on" with the residents, but juggling activity involvement and paperwork completion is maddening. Is it possible to get and administravte volunteer...is it legal?
2017-12-12 07:35:52 PM ren I think it would be cool to have an Elvis Anniversary Day in January
2017-12-12 07:35:53 PM mariebarboza talent show is cool
2017-12-12 07:35:56 PM tashapetit tell me about the talent show
2017-12-12 07:36:00 PM feliciamarcus thats my birthday J
2017-12-12 07:36:04 PM tknox23508 that sounds good
2017-12-12 07:36:06 PM kathryn1 Talent show & Fashion show always good...
2017-12-12 07:36:08 PM aylah we are doing a "senior prom" for new years
2017-12-12 07:36:09 PM mgarcia talent show will be fun
2017-12-12 07:36:10 PM meganharvey I also have to go to every resident's room and gather the residents myself if i want any participation
2017-12-12 07:36:10 PM rickyd We did a talent show this fall... it was great!
2017-12-12 07:36:11 PM brian casino day
2017-12-12 07:36:19 PM tknox23508 prom is cool
2017-12-12 07:36:20 PM brendarivest we do all of our own paperwork and also program.
2017-12-12 07:36:22 PM emilyjbquam I know this is a little ways out, but in Feb we will be having a Wedding Dress (or bridesmaid dress) show
2017-12-12 07:36:25 PM nmpierce We did a casino day in August
2017-12-12 07:36:27 PM lauramc Elvis anniversary day is a great idea
2017-12-12 07:36:33 PM lphillips I have mentioned a talent show before
2017-12-12 07:36:37 PM manueladoro YES! RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEE
2017-12-12 07:36:40 PM ren I guess it would be an elvis birthday...
2017-12-12 07:36:41 PM tashapetit senoir prom hehe
2017-12-12 07:36:41 PM kathyhughes If your volunteers go through orientation and have a session on HIPPA then they can help with the paperwork
2017-12-12 07:36:45 PM brendarivest i am also responsible for all pictures of the new and long time resdients.
2017-12-12 07:36:51 PM kathyhughes but you would have to educate them
2017-12-12 07:36:55 PM ashia i did a bridal fashion show before
2017-12-12 07:36:56 PM tknox23508 we did a fashion show we doit 2x a year spring and fall
2017-12-12 07:36:57 PM aylah I agree finding the balance between paperwork and being with the residents is tought!
2017-12-12 07:37:00 PM lphillips we did a casino day, westen BBQ,
2017-12-12 07:37:04 PM brian nice
2017-12-12 07:37:14 PM lphillips Bridal fashion Show!!! love it
2017-12-12 07:37:16 PM rickyd Thanks for the feedback Kathy...I definintely going to pursue this.
2017-12-12 07:37:24 PM ashia we did ours in June for wedding month
2017-12-12 07:37:27 PM kat86 i just did a Vintage Clothing fashion show last month!
2017-12-12 07:37:33 PM tashapetit you guys have some great ideas:P
2017-12-12 07:37:36 PM emilyjbquam Vintage clothing, fun
2017-12-12 07:37:38 PM aylah where did you get the dresses?
2017-12-12 07:37:38 PM kat86 I had staff and residents models
2017-12-12 07:37:39 PM brian thanks
2017-12-12 07:37:43 PM tammylcrandall the balance can be challenging
2017-12-12 07:37:49 PM brian i agree
2017-12-12 07:37:50 PM jpocorello001 do a lot residents participate?
2017-12-12 07:37:52 PM nmpierce yes, documentation/assessments/care plans etc and running activities all in the amount of hours I'm allowed to work is Very difficult
2017-12-12 07:37:54 PM brendarivest it can be challenging but it can be done
2017-12-12 07:37:58 PM manueladoro YESSS
2017-12-12 07:37:59 PM karencurtis delegate the work & use volunteers to get both paperwork and activ done. i get in early to get a jumpstart on computer work
2017-12-12 07:38:02 PM yogini We had talent show and fashion show competition.
2017-12-12 07:38:06 PM brian some of the sub acute join in too
2017-12-12 07:38:06 PM jwimberly81 my mother is a yoga teacher and she teaching chair yoga
2017-12-12 07:38:07 PM lphillips I am getting a lot of great ideas for a fashion show
2017-12-12 07:38:08 PM kat86 I got my dresses from my business-i sell vintage clothing as a side gig =D
2017-12-12 07:38:14 PM ashia we decrated like a wedding reception & had cake & punch & staff modeled their wedding gowns
2017-12-12 07:38:33 PM kathryn1 My volunteers never show up
2017-12-12 07:38:43 PM rickyd I'm loving some of these ideas... the fashion show sounds fun; but I cant imagine some of the outfits that the residents might come up with.
2017-12-12 07:38:43 PM aylah oh that's a cute idea, ashia. haha there's NO WAY i'd fit in my gown. haha
2017-12-12 07:38:43 PM feliciamarcus Kathy how do you get the C.N.A to help more to get the residents ready for different activities like a fashoin show? i've tried but they just will not do right
2017-12-12 07:38:47 PM camogden are you guys doing anything for chirstmas
2017-12-12 07:38:55 PM lauramc oh i like the wedding reseption idea
2017-12-12 07:38:55 PM lphillips I said just the other day we should have a mock wedding, and baby shower
2017-12-12 07:39:02 PM kat86 I also played a youtube video on Fashion through the Decades- two models, one male and female, go through outfit and hair changes per decade in a three minute video, and we chatted about it
2017-12-12 07:39:05 PM tknox23508 we do a christmas brunch
2017-12-12 07:39:09 PM nmpierce I have a local community college with students who need so many volunteer hours which helps me out Big time
2017-12-12 07:39:10 PM brian Christmas party next Friday
2017-12-12 07:39:17 PM lphillips I purchased some baby socks for a sorting activity
2017-12-12 07:39:21 PM aylah my residents threw me a baby shower last year. it was the sweetest thing@
2017-12-12 07:39:24 PM ashia we had some displayed on the wall that people werent able to fit into
2017-12-12 07:39:24 PM manueladoro VOLUNTERS CAN DO PAPER WORK.///????????
2017-12-12 07:39:28 PM karencurtis that stinks, we have some awesome volunteers but mostly we have them do activities so we can catch up on admisssions & computer work
2017-12-12 07:39:31 PM brendarivest we have christmas parties scheduled thoughout the whole moth
2017-12-12 07:39:31 PM tknox23508 we just had our annual holiday brunch this past Sunday with residentsand family
2017-12-12 07:39:33 PM rickyd I've got some great volunteers, just not enough. Volunteer recruitment is high on the agenda for 2018.
2017-12-12 07:39:33 PM feliciamarcus it's hard work being in activities when when yolu don't have thr right support
2017-12-12 07:39:34 PM brendarivest month
2017-12-12 07:39:38 PM kathyhughes They need to buy into the program....we would start talking it up and involve them in the program and then they would get residents ready
2017-12-12 07:39:47 PM jpocorello001 maybe go to local high school in your area to get some volunteers
2017-12-12 07:39:55 PM yogini Are your volunteers required to have PPD, medical and background checks. We are required to have at our Adult daycare
2017-12-12 07:39:58 PM mgarcia dinner with family members this saturday
2017-12-12 07:39:59 PM aylah It has become a tradition to host parties for weddings and babies. Makes the residents feel needed
2017-12-12 07:40:00 PM brian yes
2017-12-12 07:40:01 PM tammylcrandall good point felicia
2017-12-12 07:40:16 PM jwimberly81 background check yes
2017-12-12 07:40:18 PM nmpierce Yes, they need all that prior to beginning their volunteer work
2017-12-12 07:40:31 PM manueladoro YES I KNOW
2017-12-12 07:40:33 PM kathyhughes And I would write Thank-you notes to the stafff that helped
2017-12-12 07:40:39 PM emilyjbquam ours have to have a background check no matter what, but only PPD if they are going to have direct contact with residents over a certain amount of hours a week on average
2017-12-12 07:40:43 PM ren I love the idea of chair yoga, I believe everyone should do yoga...it really is good for the body
2017-12-12 07:40:47 PM ashia where do you guys keep your resident participation logs?
2017-12-12 07:40:47 PM jwimberly81 thank you notes are a need be
2017-12-12 07:40:47 PM kathyhughes a written note for their file also helped
2017-12-12 07:40:48 PM tashapetit we're having a xmas party with secret santa
2017-12-12 07:40:50 PM brendarivest how have the new regs affected you guys?
2017-12-12 07:40:52 PM jpocorello001 yes thank you notes are a hit
2017-12-12 07:40:52 PM manueladoro BUT THE DOCUMENTATION..?
2017-12-12 07:40:59 PM jwimberly81 yoga is awesome
2017-12-12 07:41:01 PM kat86 our volunteers needs background, fingerprinting, flu and TB test
2017-12-12 07:41:20 PM karencurtis they do a cori check on our volunteers
2017-12-12 07:41:22 PM tknox23508 our do too
2017-12-12 07:41:28 PM nmpierce We have a computer software system that is integrated into the nurses info where we do our charting
2017-12-12 07:41:28 PM aylah I bribe my staff with coffee and candy. Getting to know them on a personal level and encouraging relations among the departments and between residents and nursing staff has been crucial
2017-12-12 07:41:29 PM lphillips I wish i knew someone that did yoga
2017-12-12 07:41:32 PM ren kat86, ours too
2017-12-12 07:41:38 PM triciag ours as well!
2017-12-12 07:41:40 PM brian During spirit week, we ask questions throughout the day and winners receive a prize
2017-12-12 07:41:40 PM mgarcia we do tai chi
2017-12-12 07:41:43 PM manueladoro Tk Ms Kathy
2017-12-12 07:41:52 PM kathyhughes I had residents who liked to make cards so we had plenty of cards to give to staff
2017-12-12 07:41:53 PM ren flu is optional but they have to wear a mask
2017-12-12 07:41:58 PM rickyd yeah, all our volunteers have to go through background checks, fingerprinting, flu and TB test; however I'm not sure they have to go through facility orientation... I going to check on this.
2017-12-12 07:42:00 PM jwimberly81 the key is to utilize the community as much as possible
2017-12-12 07:42:00 PM jpocorello001 what about getting volunteers a $5 dollar gift card if its in the budget
2017-12-12 07:42:04 PM sdube december 22nd we are having an ugly sweater contest
2017-12-12 07:42:08 PM sdube i am excited about that
2017-12-12 07:42:11 PM jwimberly81 its not what you know its who you know
2017-12-12 07:42:11 PM kathyhughes they would make Birthday cards and have other residents sign them for staff
2017-12-12 07:42:22 PM kat86 we use to give out raffle tickets to staff that would bring residents to/from activities, or help during an activity-then have a drawing at the end of the month for a small gift card
2017-12-12 07:42:24 PM emilyjbquam I can't wait for our christmas party on the 22nd
2017-12-12 07:42:35 PM tknox23508 we have a birthday social thidfriday
2017-12-12 07:42:38 PM aylah that's a good idea, kat86!
2017-12-12 07:42:40 PM nmpierce It's good to know volunteers can help with paperwork with proper orientation and training if necessary
2017-12-12 07:42:45 PM samc2415 we have a volunteer banquet for our volunteers
2017-12-12 07:42:45 PM ren Kat86, Love that! Excellent Idea
2017-12-12 07:42:45 PM brendarivest at nursing home week we also do staff appreciation
2017-12-12 07:42:53 PM kat86 that sort of slowly stopped. The they would get BRAVOS-coupons for doing good work, that you can turn in for prizes
2017-12-12 07:42:53 PM jwimberly81 we do a birthday once a mounth
2017-12-12 07:42:54 PM camogden What are some ideas for Creative cummintys for January
2017-12-12 07:42:58 PM sdube is anyone else is week 11?
2017-12-12 07:43:06 PM emilyjbquam I'm week 11
2017-12-12 07:43:14 PM brendarivest yes sdube
2017-12-12 07:43:27 PM camogden communities*
2017-12-12 07:43:30 PM lphillips I enjoy talking a resident up to the syaff, If I see someone standing around I offer information about the residents around them and help start a conversation. A lot of young cnas now
2017-12-12 07:43:30 PM ashia i wish i was wk 11 LOL
2017-12-12 07:43:37 PM judithdevin wk 15
2017-12-12 07:43:44 PM lphillips ME TOO
2017-12-12 07:43:49 PM jwimberly81 week 2
2017-12-12 07:43:50 PM nmpierce We also have a monthly birthday party with cake and entertainment
2017-12-12 07:43:54 PM kat86 left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:43:54 PM ashia wk5
2017-12-12 07:43:55 PM mgarcia wk 5
2017-12-12 07:43:58 PM triciag wk 10 here! Getting there!
2017-12-12 07:44:00 PM tashapetit me too Ashia
2017-12-12 07:44:04 PM kathyhughes You need to call and make appointments with community groups to tell your story and to ask for volunteers you have to build a relationship with them
2017-12-12 07:44:08 PM mariebarboza wk 5
2017-12-12 07:44:08 PM tknox23508 we do the same
2017-12-12 07:44:09 PM jpocorello001 does anyone do like a karoke party?
2017-12-12 07:44:10 PM lphillips we do monthy birthday parties too.
2017-12-12 07:44:14 PM kathryn1 Making cards is a great project, I only have 3 residents who can make cards
2017-12-12 07:44:17 PM brian we do
2017-12-12 07:44:20 PM tknox23508 we use too
2017-12-12 07:44:24 PM brendarivest we also do mnthly bday pparties
2017-12-12 07:44:27 PM ashia we do
2017-12-12 07:44:27 PM judithdevin us to
2017-12-12 07:44:28 PM emilyjbquam us too
2017-12-12 07:44:34 PM brian priceless when the residents sing
2017-12-12 07:44:42 PM manueladoro we do
2017-12-12 07:44:44 PM brendarivest we are going to start doing a sign and card for residents on the day of there bday
2017-12-12 07:44:44 PM brinyanny We make certificates of recognition and we give them to the staff
2017-12-12 07:44:45 PM debw23 monthly bday parties are great
2017-12-12 07:44:48 PM tknox23508 it is
2017-12-12 07:45:02 PM tknox23508 if we can get them to sign
2017-12-12 07:45:02 PM jwimberly81 my only problem is finding time to take photos to post on facebook
2017-12-12 07:45:03 PM kathryn1 yes they are
2017-12-12 07:45:08 PM tknox23508 sing
2017-12-12 07:45:09 PM lphillips i like making cards, we were running a card making group today and it had to be put on hold for a code yellow
2017-12-12 07:45:13 PM ren It would be great to get a record player and play some old 45's for residents!
2017-12-12 07:45:14 PM debw23 and we do a cupcake and have staff sing HB for them kind of like they do in restaurants
2017-12-12 07:45:17 PM camogden We have high school students comeing to sing for the resdients sunday
2017-12-12 07:45:19 PM aylah we do monthly parties, but I have been trying to make it more personal lately too. Do ya'll do antthing for them on their actual birthday?
2017-12-12 07:45:25 PM peg61 Making cards is a nice idea; we could send them to our residents who have to be hospitalized or go to rehab...
2017-12-12 07:45:26 PM brendarivest ren we actually do that
2017-12-12 07:45:36 PM brian a card and a balloom
2017-12-12 07:45:37 PM lphillips I have a few record player, I love doing that with them
2017-12-12 07:45:44 PM jwimberly81 i have so much cool things going on and so many residents that come i just forget to take phots
2017-12-12 07:45:44 PM ren brendarivest, that's great! I bet they love it!
2017-12-12 07:45:46 PM brian balloon*
2017-12-12 07:45:53 PM brendarivest they do it was a huge success
2017-12-12 07:45:57 PM jpocorello001 record player..nice!
2017-12-12 07:46:06 PM ren I have tons of 45's and I will be doing that!
2017-12-12 07:46:12 PM judithdevin i need a record player
2017-12-12 07:46:18 PM jwimberly81 record player is the only way to listen to music
2017-12-12 07:46:22 PM mgarcia we do jamboree ones a month
2017-12-12 07:46:24 PM emilyjbquam We have a record player too that is super easy to play
2017-12-12 07:46:28 PM jpocorello001 try a vintage store
2017-12-12 07:46:30 PM karencurtis whats jamborree
2017-12-12 07:46:33 PM ren I need one to. but they make them with usb's that connect to computers too...
2017-12-12 07:46:35 PM tknox23508 we have oneto it is awsome
2017-12-12 07:46:41 PM tknox23508 the resident love it
2017-12-12 07:46:43 PM brendarivest aylah we are going to start making a sign to hang on the resdients door for there bday plus get them a card signed by staff
2017-12-12 07:47:04 PM lphillips I can get enough of ours, our record colection is amazing!! disney to lezz top!
2017-12-12 07:47:11 PM ashia we only have a small cd player & hardly any cds, so i have been bringing in my blue tooth speaker & playing Christmas music on Pandora for them, they love it!
2017-12-12 07:47:20 PM lphillips lol zz top
2017-12-12 07:47:20 PM ren A birthday wreath would be cool to hang on the birthday residents door
2017-12-12 07:47:20 PM jwimberly81 records are just great to hear every note no digital music can do that
2017-12-12 07:47:32 PM aylah oh I like that, Ren
2017-12-12 07:47:33 PM karencurtis jamboree??
2017-12-12 07:47:33 PM rickyd Y'all have been great and very helpful tonight. Being brand new to the "Activities" arena, I'm gleaning many great ideas from you. I thing we have December and all the Christmas activities covered, but the extra game activities and ideas that you've shared tonight are going to be of great use. I've got to go, but I'll check out what I missed later, and I am definitely looking forward to chatting with you next week. Thanks again!
2017-12-12 07:47:34 PM brendarivest we actually had a brand new one donated to us with a bunch of old 45's of the old talk shows that were on the radio before there was tv
2017-12-12 07:47:40 PM jpocorello001 yes a birthday wreath,. neat idea!!!
2017-12-12 07:47:43 PM jwimberly81 we are making christmas wreaths out of wrapping paper
2017-12-12 07:47:46 PM debw23 we did a Christams door decorating contest
2017-12-12 07:47:47 PM lauramc yea i like the bday wreath idea
2017-12-12 07:47:49 PM ren jwinberly81, you've got that right! nothing sounds better than a 45!
2017-12-12 07:47:53 PM lphillips we can not hang anything on doors, i try and everyday the maintence man brings it back to me.
2017-12-12 07:48:12 PM jwimberly81 ren you are so right
2017-12-12 07:48:15 PM feliciamarcus left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:48:16 PM ren You could put all kinds of birthday items on it, birthday cake ornaments, candles etc
2017-12-12 07:48:18 PM aylah yea our security guy got me today for putting up a wreath..
2017-12-12 07:48:19 PM brian we cant have nothing hang from the ceilings
2017-12-12 07:48:20 PM lphillips Fire Marshel and the new regs really get in the way of decorating
2017-12-12 07:48:21 PM jpocorello001 grrr for the maintenance man lol
2017-12-12 07:48:25 PM mgarcia we get together voluteers and residents and we celebrate birthdays and we sing and eat
2017-12-12 07:48:26 PM jwimberly81 it is crazy my middle name is Wren
2017-12-12 07:48:29 PM brendarivest really lphillips? our residents doors are always decorated
2017-12-12 07:48:50 PM emilyjbquam Kathy, for the final packet we are to contact a fellow student and set up a special chat in our chat room to tlak about a special event.
2017-12-12 07:48:51 PM ren you make it more fun, hand them some of those toy microphones and you have instant fun!
2017-12-12 07:48:56 PM brendarivest bday wreaths? how do u amek those
2017-12-12 07:48:59 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-12-12 07:49:02 PM emilyjbquam DO we just make our own chat room for that or do it in a forum?
2017-12-12 07:49:03 PM samc2415 i love the birthday wreath idea
2017-12-12 07:49:03 PM karencurtis we do a b day party ea mo with 1 big cake plus musical enertanimnt
2017-12-12 07:49:04 PM jpocorello001 I guess a wreath could be a fire hazard..maybe
2017-12-12 07:49:08 PM meganharvey it doesn't seem like something hanging on the door would be hazardous
2017-12-12 07:49:20 PM ren jwinberly81, for me it's short for Karen
2017-12-12 07:49:26 PM kathyhughes You can go to the Practicum Chat room
2017-12-12 07:49:28 PM jwimberly81 nice
2017-12-12 07:49:44 PM emilyjbquam ok sounds good!
2017-12-12 07:49:45 PM aylah the regs for AL and SNF are very different, especially for fire code
2017-12-12 07:49:49 PM feliciamarcus enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:50:01 PM tknox23508 yes they are
2017-12-12 07:50:01 PM kathyhughes You need to post on the forum the date and time for your chat
2017-12-12 07:50:02 PM brendarivest so all of a sudden my chat quit all i cna see are my own messages
2017-12-12 07:50:15 PM kathyhughes Brenda we can see you
2017-12-12 07:50:32 PM ren You could make the wreaths out fo styrofoam, vines, cover it with pretty ribbon or material then decorate with birthday type items, hobby lobby & walmart have some cute ornaments and hobby lobby nas some for birthdays....

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