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2018-02-13 07:16:40 PM jpocorello001 srimp and grits are my favorite
2018-02-13 07:16:45 PM daphaneb essential painting is GREAT
2018-02-13 07:16:46 PM dcorvin paiting is a good thing for residents to do its a good stress relever as well
2018-02-13 07:16:51 PM jeri We have added pedicures and hair curling to our calendar this month. It is a hit so far
2018-02-13 07:16:53 PM cbockis check regs for smoking
2018-02-13 07:16:56 PM amandab cvgbhj
2018-02-13 07:17:04 PM rickyd We had a wonderful rehab resident go home this week. He wants to come back as a volunteer. I was thrilled...he's a great encourager and 40 years younger than most of his neighbors.
2018-02-13 07:17:05 PM rachelwalbridge have your maintance group do an iservice about firehazards and smoking
2018-02-13 07:17:09 PM dcorvin i love the manicures
2018-02-13 07:17:09 PM jas1982 we have problems with staff putting garbage inside the butt cans
2018-02-13 07:17:11 PM amandab sorry my cat walked across my laptop
2018-02-13 07:17:11 PM jadebayo are you using hot curlers?
2018-02-13 07:17:17 PM rachelwalbridge that could be infection control
2018-02-13 07:17:19 PM jadebayo or just roling their hair?
2018-02-13 07:17:25 PM scarvalho09 Today we had a MArdi Gras PArty as well with beads, music and Jambalaya
2018-02-13 07:17:32 PM donnalova2 We have a Mary Kay lady that comes in every other month and does facial makeovers. Our residents love it.
2018-02-13 07:17:38 PM rachelwalbridge OOo yum scarvalho09
2018-02-13 07:17:42 PM shannonv Jambalaya sounds like fun
2018-02-13 07:17:43 PM sfaria Manis are a hit for the ladies and hand massage for the memory impaired
2018-02-13 07:17:45 PM janaj AShtrays are provided, however seldom used, I thought about putting a sign " We hate cleaning butts too, KEEP YOURS OUTTA OUR GARDEN " What do you think?
2018-02-13 07:17:45 PM tiffanylhenderson @shannonv essential oil painting is something we are started for memory care. it will be 1:1 but basically we'll put a little lavendar oil in certain paint and lert the resident paint with
2018-02-13 07:17:46 PM danielles0127 I have a new thing this march is called Read with Veda....Every Friday. she shares a story she wrote. shes pretty good.
2018-02-13 07:17:48 PM monikadover I have a professional manicure set for my residents, they love it
2018-02-13 07:17:49 PM clcroom We've been having some of our residents teach classes. The other resident love it and everyone is happy and busy.
2018-02-13 07:17:53 PM jeri no curling irons. and sanitizing with alcohol wipes
2018-02-13 07:17:53 PM daphaneb i love the manicure and doing hair and make up as well
2018-02-13 07:17:55 PM cbockis Fancy Fingers we call it
2018-02-13 07:17:56 PM scarvalho09 Thats soo awesome i should look into MArykay
2018-02-13 07:18:01 PM shannonv That is cool
2018-02-13 07:18:03 PM peg61 We do our own makeup makeovers once a month. Great fun!
2018-02-13 07:18:08 PM stef1116 we had Residnet council today and they get to pick their Residents choice meal every mmonth. This month they chose for March and they chose to have liver and onions, butter beans and fried potatos for desrt banana pudding
2018-02-13 07:18:09 PM brian we have every week manicures and massages
2018-02-13 07:18:09 PM dcorvin do any of u get ideas from pintrest
2018-02-13 07:18:10 PM shouser NAIL SPA IS WHAT I CALL IT
2018-02-13 07:18:19 PM ashia we are going to make our own king cake using cinnamon rolls
2018-02-13 07:18:19 PM kenney0217 enter the chat room
2018-02-13 07:18:20 PM cbockis how about the dating game
2018-02-13 07:18:23 PM monikadover Next month I want to make a spa day for men and women
2018-02-13 07:18:26 PM janagreen12 i get almost all my stuff from pintrest
2018-02-13 07:18:26 PM brian that and activity connections
2018-02-13 07:18:26 PM jeri How do you sanitize the make up
2018-02-13 07:18:27 PM shouser I USE PINTEREST ALL THE TIME
2018-02-13 07:18:27 PM scarvalho09 Liver and onions are a big hit at my facility as well
2018-02-13 07:18:28 PM jmarick We have a Mary Kay lady that comes once a month to do manicures but I always do themone week too because they love to have their nails done
2018-02-13 07:18:31 PM amandab glammas is our all things sassy ladies club
2018-02-13 07:18:38 PM robinfess we do a rotation of manicures every week
2018-02-13 07:18:40 PM scotturgola end of winter bbq with pigs in blankets and sliders
2018-02-13 07:18:40 PM rachelwalbridge we have fmailies bring it in and only the one customer uses it
2018-02-13 07:18:41 PM michelelamare Chinese New Year Party on Friday and Olympic Day on the 21st
2018-02-13 07:18:41 PM jas1982 we do beauty visits once a month but we do manicures all week long
2018-02-13 07:18:44 PM dcorvin they have good stuff on there for seniors
2018-02-13 07:18:45 PM deniseransome Does the Mary Kay rep expect staff and residents to purchase products?
2018-02-13 07:18:45 PM tfrost83 I love pintrest i also use activity connection
2018-02-13 07:18:50 PM michellelheldt what would you do for spa day for the men
2018-02-13 07:18:53 PM sfaria we use individual make up samples that were donated by Mary Kay and Avon
2018-02-13 07:18:56 PM lindsaypkrull Pinterest has been an amazing tool!
2018-02-13 07:18:56 PM clcroom We have a Mary Kay lady that comes in once a month to do makeovers.
2018-02-13 07:19:00 PM jpocorello001 no they dont have to purchse anything
2018-02-13 07:19:01 PM shouser I USE ACTIVITY CONNECTION AND LOVE IT
2018-02-13 07:19:02 PM sylmat6 i have been getting lots of great ideas from all of you:)
2018-02-13 07:19:03 PM peg61 We use q tips and cotton balls and do single applications and discard.
2018-02-13 07:19:03 PM danielles0127 tfrost- love them 2 sites
2018-02-13 07:19:04 PM kathyhughes No Mary Kay has to do volunteer work
2018-02-13 07:19:04 PM jmarick I love activity connection. Great ideas on there
2018-02-13 07:19:12 PM brian i agree
2018-02-13 07:19:14 PM cbockis do calendar girls with a photo op and props you can place pics on individual photo frames its great
2018-02-13 07:19:14 PM rachelwalbridge i had a rec aide that was mary kay and she would use samples on them
2018-02-13 07:19:15 PM shannonv I sometimes use activities connection, mainly for calendars
2018-02-13 07:19:16 PM donnalova2 We have a salon in our community so most of our residents get their nails and hair done once a week there.
2018-02-13 07:19:16 PM dcorvin never heard of activity connection i will look that up
2018-02-13 07:19:17 PM brian huge help
2018-02-13 07:19:17 PM jadebayo i love the resident choice meal
2018-02-13 07:19:19 PM ren on makeup you can scrape or squirt some of each onto a paper plate so that you don't contaminate
2018-02-13 07:19:25 PM sfaria I love activity connection!!
2018-02-13 07:19:26 PM scarvalho09 for the men i usually clean up their nails ,hand masssages and warm towels
2018-02-13 07:19:26 PM jeri I would use the hot towels and then shave them. also cut nails
2018-02-13 07:19:29 PM stef1116 Mary kay donated stockings with lotion to my facility during Christmas
2018-02-13 07:19:35 PM ashia we got foot lotion & socks from Mary Kay at Christmas
2018-02-13 07:19:40 PM terrymoore We do manicures every Saturday
2018-02-13 07:19:43 PM shouser I NEED TO FIND A MARY KAY LADY
2018-02-13 07:19:44 PM donna2018 We had a Mardi Gras Party too. They enjoyed it.
2018-02-13 07:19:45 PM cbockis Creative forecasting
2018-02-13 07:19:46 PM alexysg I love doing manicures as well as hand massages (we call it "evening spa")
2018-02-13 07:19:47 PM daphaneb I usually do glamour shots of my residents and frame thier photos and send them 2 the families.
2018-02-13 07:19:49 PM sfaria In MA we are not allowed to cut nails or shave anyone
2018-02-13 07:19:52 PM lindsaypkrull I love the idea of having a Mary Kay consultant come in to do makeovers
2018-02-13 07:19:55 PM scotturgola im going to be dressing as Abe Linciln for Pres Day next monday
2018-02-13 07:20:05 PM cbockis cool
2018-02-13 07:20:06 PM shannonv Same here, no cutting nails or shave
2018-02-13 07:20:07 PM jpocorello001 yes I was once a Mary Kay consultant
2018-02-13 07:20:07 PM danielles0127 i want a MaryKay too!
2018-02-13 07:20:08 PM scarvalho09 same here im in RI and only the CNAs can cut nails
2018-02-13 07:20:10 PM cbockis honest abe
2018-02-13 07:20:10 PM monikadover we also have a lady who does aroma therapy
2018-02-13 07:20:10 PM brian we are prohibit from cutting nails (NJ)
2018-02-13 07:20:13 PM alexysg @sfaria I am in MA as well!
2018-02-13 07:20:15 PM jas1982 i have a lot of old magazines that the old activitiy directors had used and they have a lot of great ideas in them
2018-02-13 07:20:15 PM michellelheldt good ideas
2018-02-13 07:20:23 PM ren I never would have thought of MaryKay
2018-02-13 07:20:23 PM sfaria MAnsfield!!
2018-02-13 07:20:24 PM ashia I want an Easter Bunny costume
2018-02-13 07:20:26 PM deniseransome Who does the manicures every Saturday?
2018-02-13 07:20:26 PM lindsaypkrull You can still do manicures without cutting their nails. We have the same rules but we just paint the nails
2018-02-13 07:20:27 PM cbockis be careful with the word therapy
2018-02-13 07:20:32 PM jeri I am making popcorn
2018-02-13 07:20:33 PM sylmat6 no cutting nails here nor feet
2018-02-13 07:20:35 PM stef1116 I wish we didnt have to cut nails during manicures but we do.
2018-02-13 07:20:41 PM scarvalho09 how is everyone doing with the assignments?
2018-02-13 07:20:42 PM amandab the makeup doesnt get sanitized it is the tool you use that needs to be sanitized do not use disposible morethan one swipe and then throw away qtips are great for quanity
2018-02-13 07:20:42 PM scotturgola the director ip this hill is going to be marth washington
2018-02-13 07:20:46 PM jpocorello001 we file their nails
2018-02-13 07:20:50 PM shannonv Do you all think it is a good idea to do a presidential trivia activity for assisted living next monday?
2018-02-13 07:20:50 PM jeri tonight after this
2018-02-13 07:20:55 PM clcroom Same in Florida.........we can't cut nails either. It's considered to be part of the moring ADL's.
2018-02-13 07:20:59 PM cbockis surveors looking for us to use other term as it isnt really therapy
2018-02-13 07:21:00 PM rachelwalbridge my memory support unit had a makeup bag for allt he customers from the families. then the cnas or rec could make them up for special events
2018-02-13 07:21:03 PM feleciap18 don't you have to have somearomotherapy training?
2018-02-13 07:21:07 PM monikadover Is it true thaty state does not permit to have a popcorn machine inside?
2018-02-13 07:21:07 PM amymc in Wisconsin we don't cut nails
2018-02-13 07:21:08 PM scarvalho09 Sfaira im not far from mansfield! :)
2018-02-13 07:21:12 PM mmierez how are you doing the spa day is someone coming in to and the cost of it
2018-02-13 07:21:12 PM sfaria Nail care is always a battle for us with the nursing staff
2018-02-13 07:21:12 PM alexysg We can only file their nails in MA so a cna or nurse needs to cut them if they are too long
2018-02-13 07:21:13 PM tfrost83 we can paint and file no cutting
2018-02-13 07:21:20 PM jmarick I went through aromatherapy training
2018-02-13 07:21:21 PM cbockis we call it aroma scents
2018-02-13 07:21:22 PM dcorvin yes have to cut thier nails to and im so afraid to cut them
2018-02-13 07:21:23 PM stef1116 we are thinking of starting aroma therapy.
2018-02-13 07:21:24 PM brian we have a popcorn machine
2018-02-13 07:21:26 PM jas1982 In PA we can not cute nails either but we can file, clean, paint them
2018-02-13 07:21:26 PM terrymoore We have a RN that does the toe nail cutting
2018-02-13 07:21:28 PM jeri I am a CNA so I can cut them
2018-02-13 07:21:28 PM robinfess I have to do them on the weekend. I work full time and rarely stay up this late as I get up at 4 am
2018-02-13 07:21:29 PM shouser I DOING OK WITH ASSIGNMENTS
2018-02-13 07:21:32 PM robinfess lol
2018-02-13 07:21:36 PM rickyd love the Abe Lincoln idea for Pres Day... miight use it; need the hat... home made.lol
2018-02-13 07:21:38 PM kathyhughes Monika...there are no regulations for popcorn machines
2018-02-13 07:21:44 PM feleciap18 Nail care is a battle where i work too
2018-02-13 07:21:50 PM rachelwalbridge just make sure they get cleaned good
2018-02-13 07:21:50 PM michellelheldt i do cut nails but im also a cna im in wisconsin
2018-02-13 07:21:52 PM sylmat6 you gives you the aroma therpahy training
2018-02-13 07:21:54 PM jas1982 we have a popcorn maching also that they love when we have it out they love the fresh popcorn
2018-02-13 07:21:55 PM danielles0127 Is anyone doing anything for Dr. Susse dau?
2018-02-13 07:21:56 PM sonal we have valentine party tomorrow in my medical day care center
2018-02-13 07:21:58 PM ashia good cuz I just got mine fixed today
2018-02-13 07:22:01 PM jmarick We are not allowed to but thier nails only file
2018-02-13 07:22:02 PM donnalova2 We had a wonderful event in November that was called Snap Shot of Your Life- Our HR Director is a fabulous photograper- she took these unbeleivable photos of each of the residents- I wrote a 3-4 line blurb about each them and we posted them in the lobby for everyone to walk by and see. We invited all of the families. It was an incredible evening
2018-02-13 07:22:04 PM sfaria we do popcorn and movies on Friday nights
2018-02-13 07:22:05 PM ren if you use the same tool for the makeup, the makeup is also contaminated. but you can you a tool only to scrape onto a plate etc, then use other tools to apply, but you must use different tools for each resident.
2018-02-13 07:22:06 PM cbockis popcorn is a choking hazard use cheese puffs
2018-02-13 07:22:08 PM alexysg @monikadover we have a popcorn maching at our facility in MA
2018-02-13 07:22:09 PM monikadover great thanks, my advisor said something about that
2018-02-13 07:22:09 PM jas1982 next month on the 8th it is popcorn lovers day
2018-02-13 07:22:10 PM jpocorello001 yes they love popcorn
2018-02-13 07:22:13 PM scarvalho09 Hi Kathy hope all is well i sent you over an email no rush just a question
2018-02-13 07:22:17 PM jmarick we do popcorn and movies on Friday as well
2018-02-13 07:22:19 PM shannonv Do you all think its a good idea for presidential trivia next week
2018-02-13 07:22:20 PM shouser MINE LOVE POPCORN
2018-02-13 07:22:23 PM janagreen12 mine love popcorn too
2018-02-13 07:22:23 PM robinfess yeah only nirses cut nails in our facility
2018-02-13 07:22:24 PM mmierez how do you play musical bingo
2018-02-13 07:22:26 PM amandab yes ren exactly
2018-02-13 07:22:30 PM jpocorello001 yes shannon
2018-02-13 07:22:31 PM daphaneb Aroma theraphy is AWESOME i love it and residents do as well LAVENDER is their favorite
2018-02-13 07:22:33 PM donnalova2 We serve popcorn on movie day
2018-02-13 07:22:35 PM stef1116 mine dont really enjoy the popcorn
2018-02-13 07:22:36 PM rachelwalbridge like the shot of you rlife thingy
2018-02-13 07:22:37 PM kathyhughes Dr Suess day is read across America Day...we had the elementary school come in and they read to the residents
2018-02-13 07:22:41 PM rachelwalbridge sounds awesome
2018-02-13 07:22:49 PM cbockis Abe Lincoln is performing at our facility on mon
2018-02-13 07:22:49 PM julie this is jayla i am 7 and i like my moms job i took over her laptop shes in the restroom
2018-02-13 07:22:51 PM sylmat6 i did national popcorn day last month
2018-02-13 07:22:53 PM dcorvin i do popcorn too they love it
2018-02-13 07:22:53 PM robinfess we do popcorn party every other sunday
2018-02-13 07:22:55 PM ren aww that would be so cute
2018-02-13 07:22:57 PM sylmat6 When is dr duess
2018-02-13 07:22:58 PM shannonv What day is Dr. Suess Day?
2018-02-13 07:23:00 PM jeri Thanks for the tips for make up
2018-02-13 07:23:01 PM amymc What do you feed the mechanical soft and pureed texture diet residents when you do popcorn?
2018-02-13 07:23:02 PM tiffanylhenderson today we celebrated black history month with a special guest professor and an all floor staff potluck. the turnout was BIG. i have neer had so many residents interested in such a different event from the norm
2018-02-13 07:23:03 PM monikadover I have my calendar on TV, when I make a change do I have to redo the whole CD???
2018-02-13 07:23:04 PM kathyhughes Hello Jayla
2018-02-13 07:23:04 PM lindsaypkrull We should serve popcorn more. They love popcorn
2018-02-13 07:23:10 PM amandab has the flu season put any restrictions in your facility
2018-02-13 07:23:18 PM jadebayo we have enough school age children among workers that thry come in and read
2018-02-13 07:23:20 PM scarvalho09 My residents love when children come to visit they all light right up
2018-02-13 07:23:25 PM jpocorello001 hello Jayla
2018-02-13 07:23:26 PM rachelwalbridge my center was on lockdown for almost 3 weeks
2018-02-13 07:23:27 PM janagreen12 they love kids!!
2018-02-13 07:23:29 PM rachelwalbridge due to the flu
2018-02-13 07:23:29 PM jmarick Usually we have an alternative like jello or pudding
2018-02-13 07:23:33 PM kathyhughes I don't know Monika
2018-02-13 07:23:34 PM danielles0127 Our count has been down at my day program from the Flu
2018-02-13 07:23:35 PM stef1116 yesterday we had alot redisdents that were under the weather and didnt get out of bed
2018-02-13 07:23:35 PM rachelwalbridge no groups or dining rooms
2018-02-13 07:23:36 PM amandab oh no
2018-02-13 07:23:36 PM janagreen12 ours was the stomach virus
2018-02-13 07:23:39 PM jas1982 we do snack or beverage cart on sundays that takes snacks and drinks to each room
2018-02-13 07:23:41 PM lindsaypkrull Yes my residents love when kids come to our facility.
2018-02-13 07:23:44 PM daphaneb Kathy thats works great 2 we have them come to our community as well sing dance and do activities with the residents as well
2018-02-13 07:23:45 PM jmarick y facility was on lockdown for 2 weeks because of the flu
2018-02-13 07:23:45 PM shouser MY FACILTIY WAS ON LOCKDOWN FOR 2 WEEKS FROM THE FLU
2018-02-13 07:23:46 PM sfaria same here, we use applsauce, ice cream, pudding
2018-02-13 07:23:47 PM kathyhughes you would have to check with the IT people
2018-02-13 07:23:59 PM terrymoore Can a retired manicure do the nails and feet? Or does her license have to be active?
2018-02-13 07:24:01 PM amandab we are on lockdown currently
2018-02-13 07:24:03 PM scotturgola Easter is early this year
2018-02-13 07:24:03 PM tiffanylhenderson what are some good weekend activities?
2018-02-13 07:24:04 PM michellelheldt about 3 weeks ago fingers crossed
2018-02-13 07:24:06 PM donna2018 donnalove2, we too have a salon in our center. They rotate through on Fridays.
2018-02-13 07:24:07 PM scarvalho09 same here with flu protocol :/ but we make the best of it!
2018-02-13 07:24:09 PM amandab no visitors and no groups
2018-02-13 07:24:15 PM shouser THEFLU IS BAD THIS YEAR
2018-02-13 07:24:18 PM jas1982 we had the the no group activities for a week last month and the residents are not happy when that happens
2018-02-13 07:24:19 PM sylmat6 we do popcorn every saturday with a movie
2018-02-13 07:24:20 PM robinfess I shouldn't say this but we haven't had the flu in our facility
2018-02-13 07:24:22 PM kathyhughes As long as the person does not cut nails that will be fine
2018-02-13 07:24:23 PM scotturgola we do a passover seder too
2018-02-13 07:24:32 PM jessicas The flu is very crazy this year
2018-02-13 07:24:35 PM sfaria Knock on wood, we have been flu free this year
2018-02-13 07:24:35 PM michelelamare We do a baking group on Saturday afternoons.
2018-02-13 07:24:36 PM feleciap18 My facility just came off lock with the flu
2018-02-13 07:24:36 PM dcorvin alot of my residents has been sick ith the flu so my activites has not been so busy lately
2018-02-13 07:24:37 PM tfrost83 we have been lucky so far this year no flu cases as of yet
2018-02-13 07:24:38 PM robinfess 'we have had 3 staff members with it but no residents
2018-02-13 07:24:43 PM rickyd we spent 10 days on lock down...can't imagine 3 weeks. Whew!
2018-02-13 07:24:48 PM shouser CANT WAIT FOR VALENTINE PARTY TOMORROW
2018-02-13 07:24:50 PM cbockis we have a yiddish club
2018-02-13 07:24:54 PM arperez enter the chat room
2018-02-13 07:24:55 PM daphaneb We havent experience the flu bug yet...
2018-02-13 07:25:01 PM tiffanylhenderson we had floor lockdowns due to the flu :/
2018-02-13 07:25:04 PM jmarick yeah I thought 2 weeks was rough. I cannot imagine one more week
2018-02-13 07:25:05 PM rebeccarodriguez thats what i was planning on doing a st patricks day party
2018-02-13 07:25:07 PM jpocorello001 we had a couple staff have the flu
2018-02-13 07:25:08 PM monikadover I though when I make a change to the Calendar, I have to put it on a 3x5 card. But, I think it will work when I make a big note on the anouncement board it should work. What do you Think?
2018-02-13 07:25:12 PM donnalova2 Our community has been very lucky no flu yet this year. Some of the staff has been sick but no residents.
2018-02-13 07:25:13 PM julie that was too funny, i came back to ppl knowing my princess name. she always steals my thunder i love it!!
2018-02-13 07:25:14 PM amandab it started this afternoon when labs came back iguess
2018-02-13 07:25:17 PM janaj Presidential trivia should always be neutral, we dont want any fighting goin on
2018-02-13 07:25:17 PM shannonv What is the Yiddish Club?
2018-02-13 07:25:26 PM cbockis we just raised 518 dollars for alz awareness for the subzero heroes
2018-02-13 07:25:26 PM sylmat6 whats yiddish club
2018-02-13 07:25:27 PM jas1982 we have had staff down with it also, the flu is nasty this year and the tamaflu is messing with people mentally
2018-02-13 07:25:28 PM ren I had the flu, it was awful, 5 days of torture!
2018-02-13 07:25:28 PM kathyhughes That will be fine Monika
2018-02-13 07:25:36 PM scarvalho09 i sanatize everything and all residents sanatize hands b4 each activitiy begins.
2018-02-13 07:25:37 PM robinfess The change has to be posted i believe
2018-02-13 07:25:44 PM cbockis its the polar plunge
2018-02-13 07:25:48 PM stef1116 I also think the Abe lincoln thing is a great idea for presidents day
2018-02-13 07:25:49 PM monikadover thanks Kathy
2018-02-13 07:25:55 PM ren my bad, it was 7 days
2018-02-13 07:25:55 PM kathyhughes you are welcome
2018-02-13 07:25:55 PM janaj Go JULIE !!
2018-02-13 07:25:59 PM shannonv I agree, more like fun facts, like who chopped down the apple tree etc.
2018-02-13 07:26:10 PM janagreen12 i have been a sanitizing machine!! im sure my residents think i nuts!
2018-02-13 07:26:12 PM jmarick That is a good idea
2018-02-13 07:26:17 PM sfaria My residents seem to really enjoy the Presidential trivia
2018-02-13 07:26:20 PM janagreen12 i'm
2018-02-13 07:26:26 PM deniseransome My facility went on lock down again because of the flu. Ash Wednesday service, live entertainment may have to be cancelled for tomorrow:'(
2018-02-13 07:26:30 PM rebeccarodriguez yeah a very smart idea
2018-02-13 07:26:33 PM ashia At Valentine party I'm going to raed funny things kids say about love
2018-02-13 07:26:34 PM scarvalho09 nothing wrong with being proactive
2018-02-13 07:26:35 PM amymc Our residents love trivia too
2018-02-13 07:26:35 PM kathyhughes Presidential Trivia is great for the residents
2018-02-13 07:26:42 PM donna2018 @cbokis - expand on your "be careful with word therapy"....
2018-02-13 07:26:42 PM ren that's sad but it's best!
2018-02-13 07:26:45 PM brian we have a service tomorrow for Ash Wednesday
2018-02-13 07:26:48 PM julie i have a question, im pretty new to this and have asked some churches and other small clubs to come voluneer time, but who else can i ask? our administator wants the community involved but im really trying!
2018-02-13 07:26:53 PM shannonv Its too bad that you couldnt dress up as Lincoln on his birthday, yesterday. Thank you for the support!
2018-02-13 07:26:55 PM rachelwalbridge i love doing state sayings and capitols
2018-02-13 07:26:56 PM jpocorello001 good idea asiah
2018-02-13 07:26:59 PM rachelwalbridge mycustomers go crazy
2018-02-13 07:27:00 PM jmarick I was thinking about doing presidential trivia
2018-02-13 07:27:14 PM arperez hay eveyone im kindda
2018-02-13 07:27:17 PM sfaria Call the high school. the studenst usually neend to do volunteer work for graduation
2018-02-13 07:27:18 PM michellelheldt schools
2018-02-13 07:27:19 PM dcorvin hello
2018-02-13 07:27:19 PM cbockis schools, intern groups, moms churches
2018-02-13 07:27:20 PM jpocorello001 high school kids
2018-02-13 07:27:23 PM daphaneb My resident enjoy putting the presidents puzzle together
2018-02-13 07:27:23 PM feleciap18 hi
2018-02-13 07:27:31 PM jessicas presidential trivia is fun
2018-02-13 07:27:36 PM monikadover I am German and in the process to get my citizensship. My residents get to quiz me :)
2018-02-13 07:27:37 PM stef1116 We have three different churches come in on Sundays and the Catholic lady comes and gives communion as welll. They enjoy the different services
2018-02-13 07:27:37 PM kathyhughes Julie make a list of what you want the volunteers to do...also keep in mind that community groups want something that they can do and be specific
2018-02-13 07:27:40 PM michellelheldt even midde
2018-02-13 07:27:42 PM amandab police department firedepartment lions club churches local stores local schools and get in touch with local newspaper
2018-02-13 07:27:44 PM tfrost83 i use trivia champ to print put alot of great pdf trivia questions
2018-02-13 07:27:47 PM donnalova2 We'll be doing Presidental Trivia on Monday. My residents are not thrilled with trivia. When we first opened the only thing we did was trivia. I only do it about once or twice a month.
2018-02-13 07:27:48 PM danielles0127 I need ideas to us up extra milk!!!!
2018-02-13 07:27:48 PM arperez hay everyone i'm kindda new with this
2018-02-13 07:27:50 PM michellelheldt le middle school
2018-02-13 07:27:51 PM jpocorello001 cool monikadover!!
2018-02-13 07:28:03 PM dpackard we are making cherry turnovers for presidents Day
2018-02-13 07:28:06 PM kathyhughes Also find a project that your residents can do for them
2018-02-13 07:28:08 PM lindsaypkrull MILKSHAKES
2018-02-13 07:28:08 PM scotturgola egg creams
2018-02-13 07:28:09 PM jeri All of our volunteers have to fill out a volunteer application and background checks
2018-02-13 07:28:12 PM daphaneb Try 5 times fast card game that one is a blast i involve staff and all
2018-02-13 07:28:15 PM rickyd We had fun doing extra President Trivia (and some were hard) mixed with others today.
2018-02-13 07:28:17 PM dcorvin left the chat room
2018-02-13 07:28:22 PM ashia I used to have an ROTC group come to my facility, I'd love for our local group to come, but they haven't called me back:(
2018-02-13 07:28:23 PM dcorvin enter the chat room
2018-02-13 07:28:25 PM alexysg @julie our facility has brownies come in and volunteer, Mary K, a woman who teaches yoga/exercise, singers, etc...
2018-02-13 07:28:26 PM sfaria My volunteers run additional programs an activities when they come in or they help out with a large event, or do 1:1's
2018-02-13 07:28:26 PM jmarick I have had a bunch of college students that have come in the past few weeks to start wanting to volunteer.
2018-02-13 07:28:32 PM kathyhughes We made cookies once a month and delivered them to our local firestation
2018-02-13 07:28:33 PM robinfess we had sweetheart punch today
2018-02-13 07:28:36 PM lindsaypkrull Strawberry Milk for Valentines day
2018-02-13 07:28:38 PM clcroom Try Penny Ante. Easy, fun card game. Great 'get to know you'.
2018-02-13 07:28:48 PM kathyhughes we also would make things for the local churches
2018-02-13 07:28:52 PM brian penny ante is fun'

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