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2018-02-13 07:28:54 PM jpocorello001 like the idea Kathy!!
2018-02-13 07:28:54 PM kathyhughes it's a two way street
2018-02-13 07:28:54 PM sfaria Penny ante is very popluar at my facility
2018-02-13 07:28:54 PM sylmat6 no one likes trivia in my facility
2018-02-13 07:28:58 PM shannonv I dont do trivia too frequently, although I love it, the residents have a harder time on the questions. Maybe easier questions can help
2018-02-13 07:29:03 PM robinfess strawberry soda with ice cream and sprinkles
2018-02-13 07:29:04 PM cbockis we invite the local vetern group to lunch with the residents
2018-02-13 07:29:10 PM jpocorello001 penny ante wats that?
2018-02-13 07:29:14 PM ashia we made Valentines for the childrens hospital
2018-02-13 07:29:16 PM donnalova2 We have a local high school so we always have volunteers looking for hours for clubs. Sometimes too many. I need to get a better hold on how to keep them busy.
2018-02-13 07:29:17 PM sfaria Some of the knitters have knit baby hats for the local hospitals
2018-02-13 07:29:19 PM donna2018 HI JAYLA
2018-02-13 07:29:23 PM scarvalho09 Around the holidays i also bake cookies and deliver to local areas i even got a shout out at our local radio station was super cool!
2018-02-13 07:29:25 PM jessicas I have an extremely difficult time getting outside groups to come to our facility because ours is only open during work hours
2018-02-13 07:29:25 PM arperez i
2018-02-13 07:29:27 PM kathyhughes we also would use Homeschooler groups
2018-02-13 07:29:30 PM jmarick That is what we are going to do. With our knitting group we want to make blankets and stuff for local churhces or hospitals
2018-02-13 07:29:31 PM jpocorello001 cool idea ashia!
2018-02-13 07:29:33 PM stef1116 At our party tomorrow we will be having pizza, and strawberry shortcake
2018-02-13 07:29:38 PM rickyd Yeay Volunteers! I received two new names and numbers today, and plan to call in the morning.
2018-02-13 07:29:39 PM dcorvin they get tired of the same games so i church for new things i think they will like
2018-02-13 07:29:40 PM shouser GREAT IDEA KATHY
2018-02-13 07:29:44 PM dpackard we made chocolate hearts today and will hand them out at our Valentines social tomorrow
2018-02-13 07:29:52 PM shouser I HOMSECHOOL MY SON ALSO
2018-02-13 07:29:52 PM monikadover I am new in the community, how can I find volunteers?
2018-02-13 07:29:53 PM sylmat6 milk shakes
2018-02-13 07:29:56 PM dcorvin search i meannt
2018-02-13 07:30:01 PM julie ok i will try the schools, and i will see about doint community work as well thanks for the feed back. yes i have the home school girls scouts that we just adopted
2018-02-13 07:30:03 PM scarvalho09 girlscouts and boyscouts are also great
2018-02-13 07:30:06 PM rebeccarodriguez i also lalways have volunteers come and do activities with my residents
2018-02-13 07:30:09 PM cbockis set up a social media page for your facility
2018-02-13 07:30:18 PM shannonv I wish i have more residents interested in knitting and crocheting to have a group, I love to knitt and crochet in my free time
2018-02-13 07:30:19 PM clcroom Start with churches and community centers.........
2018-02-13 07:30:20 PM arperez hay i always sanatize my hand myself we always have to
2018-02-13 07:30:21 PM alexysg Strawberry shortcake is a nice Valentine's Day dessert !
2018-02-13 07:30:22 PM jpocorello001 check the high schools in your area or ask on facebbok
2018-02-13 07:30:23 PM cbockis we have an active one that helps
2018-02-13 07:30:25 PM donnalova2 They help with Bingo. Unfortunately most of the students don't know how to socialize with older people. If it doesn't involve something on their phone their lost.
2018-02-13 07:30:26 PM mmierez I would like to know more about the spa day and how to make it happen anmy center
2018-02-13 07:30:27 PM sfaria Our recruiter also helps to find volunteers
2018-02-13 07:30:30 PM jas1982 left the chat room
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2018-02-13 07:30:38 PM janagreen12 local home health and hospice are great!!
2018-02-13 07:30:42 PM robinfess we can not have volunteers in our faclity with out back ground checks and fingerprints
2018-02-13 07:30:42 PM jessicas How can you set up a social media page for your facility with HIPPA
2018-02-13 07:30:43 PM monikadover I need to find out who maintains our facebook page
2018-02-13 07:30:47 PM brian facials are great too
2018-02-13 07:30:47 PM scarvalho09 social media is a very big help. its wonderful to get the community involved and let they know what fun interesting things our residents do
2018-02-13 07:30:49 PM kathyhughes Call around to local groups....you will need to do a search...contact your local library
2018-02-13 07:30:49 PM jas1982 i got kicked out but im back
2018-02-13 07:30:50 PM daphaneb Monika trythe high schools in your erea that works out great for me that's what i did
2018-02-13 07:30:52 PM tfrost83 we have a hard time getting volunteers at our building
2018-02-13 07:30:55 PM robinfess so our volunteer ratio is very low
2018-02-13 07:31:01 PM jpocorello001 yes local library
2018-02-13 07:31:01 PM sfaria You can even ask an involved family member to sign up as a volunteer
2018-02-13 07:31:01 PM cbockis the actvity dept does for our facilities i love it
2018-02-13 07:31:02 PM terrymoore We are also going to have Peanut Butter Lovers day March 1 also Fragrance Day , Plant a Flower Day, National Puppy Day
2018-02-13 07:31:05 PM rachelwalbridge if your building does not have an agelimit
2018-02-13 07:31:06 PM arperez do you all like what you do
2018-02-13 07:31:09 PM jmarick our hospice company will bring a cake each month for our birthday bash
2018-02-13 07:31:10 PM rachelwalbridge then look at hs
2018-02-13 07:31:13 PM julie (social Media) i wish i could but they made us take it down we have to use intranet to keep it in the coproration
2018-02-13 07:31:17 PM shannonv Same here, some hospice volunteers sometimes
2018-02-13 07:31:21 PM scarvalho09 I get signed permission to put up photos of residents
2018-02-13 07:31:24 PM donna2018 Welcome back Julie :)
2018-02-13 07:31:24 PM alexysg The spa day can include soaking the nails, hand massages, soothing music, aromatherapy etc...
2018-02-13 07:31:25 PM rachelwalbridge they need hours for high level students
2018-02-13 07:31:32 PM janaj PUDDING !
2018-02-13 07:31:34 PM ren tfrost83, reach out to schools, colleges, churches, ect... don't wait for volunteers to come to you!! Good Luck
2018-02-13 07:31:35 PM stef1116 how many of you have therapy dogs come into your facility. we have two different ones that come in monthly and the residents really enjoy it
2018-02-13 07:31:37 PM robinfess i love what i do '
2018-02-13 07:31:37 PM cbockis it can be a business page and professionally done
2018-02-13 07:31:42 PM ashia honor Society students
2018-02-13 07:31:48 PM brian we pet therapy every other week
2018-02-13 07:31:48 PM daphaneb arperez I LOVE WHAT I DO seriously speaking
2018-02-13 07:31:50 PM cbockis families that live far away love it as they can stay connected
2018-02-13 07:31:51 PM rachelwalbridge yes ashia
2018-02-13 07:31:55 PM dcorvin i love working with the elderly
2018-02-13 07:32:00 PM dpackard wse have therapy dogs once a month
2018-02-13 07:32:04 PM cbockis do we have an alumni meeting once we are done
2018-02-13 07:32:05 PM jessicas We also have therapy dogs and our paarticipants love them
2018-02-13 07:32:06 PM sfaria We have 2 therapy dogs that come to my facility. The residents love it!
2018-02-13 07:32:07 PM jadebayo I've placed a flyer where our reception desk is saying we are looking for volunteers.
2018-02-13 07:32:11 PM tfrost83 thank you ren
2018-02-13 07:32:11 PM michellelheldt our administaor will not allow pics of our residents at all
2018-02-13 07:32:12 PM cbockis it would be nice to meet in personal
2018-02-13 07:32:13 PM scarvalho09 arperez this is my passion it makes me soo happy!
2018-02-13 07:32:15 PM donnalova2 Call the guidance counselor at the high school & middle school and ask if you can post a flyer looking for volunteers at your community. They all need hours for clubs. It's a great way to get some volunteers.
2018-02-13 07:32:16 PM sylmat6 homeschool kids are great
2018-02-13 07:32:17 PM shannonv Im taking a group to the Humane society on Thursday
2018-02-13 07:32:17 PM stef1116 Thereapy dogs are the best!!
2018-02-13 07:32:20 PM ren You are welcome!
2018-02-13 07:32:20 PM donna2018 Julie, we have some school kids coming tomorrow to sing.
2018-02-13 07:32:22 PM ashia we have therapy dogs every week
2018-02-13 07:32:22 PM sfaria Paying a company to come in is very expensive
2018-02-13 07:32:27 PM jadebayo Normally, the main volunteers are the ones with loved ones in the community or ones who had loved ones
2018-02-13 07:32:30 PM cbockis we sign a photo release with families
2018-02-13 07:32:32 PM jeri left the chat room
2018-02-13 07:32:37 PM jeri enter the chat room
2018-02-13 07:32:42 PM scarvalho09 My residents love animals!
2018-02-13 07:32:44 PM rachelwalbridge we actually got a person from Ripleys beleive it or not to come do a program one time
2018-02-13 07:32:48 PM rachelwalbridge they brought a stuffed peacock
2018-02-13 07:32:49 PM michellelheldt he still will not allow it
2018-02-13 07:32:50 PM stef1116 We also sign a photo release with families
2018-02-13 07:32:57 PM shannonv Cool!
2018-02-13 07:32:58 PM michelelamare Do residents like magicians? My administrator wants me to find one.
2018-02-13 07:32:58 PM cbockis one of our facilites has a cat we rescued
2018-02-13 07:33:02 PM cbockis he has his own room
2018-02-13 07:33:02 PM ren I would reach out to the high school for kids who would like to practice their musical talents to the residents! that would be great!
2018-02-13 07:33:06 PM donnalova2 We have a woman who comes in every Wednesday with her Therapy dog. Our residents love it. The dog gets so excited when she pulls up to our community
2018-02-13 07:33:12 PM brian we had a magic show
2018-02-13 07:33:13 PM julie its so surprising to that the volunteers and entertainers that do come all want to come on Tuesdays.
2018-02-13 07:33:17 PM jeri we are talking about having the reptile guy come here
2018-02-13 07:33:19 PM arperez we are getting ready for the valentine party tomorrow i'm very excited for it
2018-02-13 07:33:20 PM jessicas I would love love love to find a magician
2018-02-13 07:33:22 PM brian residents loved it
2018-02-13 07:33:24 PM michellelheldt pom and dace also
2018-02-13 07:33:24 PM ashia we had a resident today start petting my volunteers leg instead of the dog, LOL
2018-02-13 07:33:26 PM cbockis bunnies are good too
2018-02-13 07:33:27 PM daphaneb when you love what you do you will go over the top for your communty and your residents
2018-02-13 07:33:28 PM feleciap18 the army is volunteering fri
2018-02-13 07:33:33 PM jmarick we called painting with a twist and they are going to come in one day and do a paining with out residents and bring in old paintings they do not use and hang them in their rooms
2018-02-13 07:33:36 PM rachelwalbridge churches and the praise dancers
2018-02-13 07:33:40 PM stef1116 we have some students come in from the university and play their musical instruments
2018-02-13 07:33:40 PM tfrost83 we had a magic show the residents loved it
2018-02-13 07:33:43 PM scotturgola snakes?
2018-02-13 07:33:44 PM rachelwalbridge or dance troups that want to practice
2018-02-13 07:33:44 PM michelelamare Good to know.
2018-02-13 07:33:47 PM ren LOL!
2018-02-13 07:33:47 PM terrymoore I'm trying to get homeschooler to volunteer, not working out to well
2018-02-13 07:33:49 PM sfaria My residents like magicians, but not all of the time. They have a hard time keeping the residenst attention for an entire hour
2018-02-13 07:33:52 PM jpocorello001 no reptiles
2018-02-13 07:33:56 PM donna2018 Hi arperez!
2018-02-13 07:33:58 PM deniseransome i have resident whom state there is nothing to do. When asked what their interest are, the response is I don't know or interest is scheduled and they have headache.
2018-02-13 07:34:08 PM donna2018 @dpackard - YUM!
2018-02-13 07:34:13 PM shannonv When I used to be in piano lessons, I played in a recital with my music teacher at a nursing home, they love seeing kids and listening to the piano
2018-02-13 07:34:17 PM dcorvin we have a talent show evey other moth and the residents show off their talents
2018-02-13 07:34:18 PM sfaria Yes denise.....how do we handle that?
2018-02-13 07:34:24 PM cbockis i want to have Ellen host a show at our place
2018-02-13 07:34:25 PM daphaneb NO SNAKES PLEASE
2018-02-13 07:34:26 PM rachelwalbridge do you know the persons past preferences denise?
2018-02-13 07:34:32 PM donnalova2 We have a woman who comes with animals that have been rescued.
2018-02-13 07:34:33 PM ren talk to the school about offering credits for service...
2018-02-13 07:34:34 PM cbockis the residents would love it
2018-02-13 07:34:37 PM rachelwalbridge some people are always going to say no
2018-02-13 07:34:38 PM amandab clowns are better than magician with the balloon animals
2018-02-13 07:34:41 PM rachelwalbridge just careplan it and keep trying
2018-02-13 07:34:42 PM amymc We have a lot of those too. We just make sure they have leisure items in their room like magazines, word searches etc
2018-02-13 07:34:45 PM jeri we have a resident that has been playing the organ
2018-02-13 07:34:48 PM donnalova2 No clowns
2018-02-13 07:34:50 PM rachelwalbridge eventually you might find a topic they will open up to
2018-02-13 07:34:51 PM kathyhughes We started by having a Homeschooler Science Fair and invited them to participate......the residents were the judges
2018-02-13 07:34:56 PM mmierez thank you alexy
2018-02-13 07:34:57 PM janagreen12 out on the clowns!!
2018-02-13 07:34:57 PM jpocorello001 extra credit is always good
2018-02-13 07:35:02 PM sfaria Some people always say no but they are also the first one to tell everyone they are bored......
2018-02-13 07:35:14 PM peg61 You can check resident initial activity assessment to find interests and work history. That will help you get some 1:1 ideas for residents who don't want to participate in groups.
2018-02-13 07:35:14 PM terrymoore I love that Kathy
2018-02-13 07:35:19 PM rachelwalbridge just make sure you document refusals
2018-02-13 07:35:19 PM ren yeah, it could be a win-win
2018-02-13 07:35:23 PM donna2018 @KathyHughes - that is a WONDERFUL idea!
2018-02-13 07:35:30 PM donnalova2 Our residents are nver bored. They complain that they have too much to do.
2018-02-13 07:35:32 PM rachelwalbridge and state in careplan that they will state bordome but refuse gorups
2018-02-13 07:35:35 PM amandab i ate clows as well but they love them so i just stay away and let the assistant do that activity
2018-02-13 07:35:41 PM janaj Simple magic trick are available on line, YOU can do this !!
2018-02-13 07:35:41 PM amandab hate not ate
2018-02-13 07:35:44 PM kathyhughes We had the local science museum people come in as well
2018-02-13 07:35:45 PM mmierez so you did not bring a hair dresser or anyone like that
2018-02-13 07:35:47 PM sfaria Yes, I have care planned
2018-02-13 07:35:49 PM shouser I HAVE SOME RESIDENTS THAT SAY NO ALSO. BUT I KEEP ASKING AND HOPEFULLY EVENTUALLY THEY WILL TRY IT OUT
2018-02-13 07:35:50 PM julie i guess i need to go hand out flyers then huh?
2018-02-13 07:35:54 PM scotturgola dont eat clowns they tatse funny
2018-02-13 07:35:55 PM rachelwalbridge my admisistrator was going aorund doing card tricks the other day
2018-02-13 07:36:05 PM ren hey, whatever it takes!
2018-02-13 07:36:10 PM amandab lol scotturgola
2018-02-13 07:36:11 PM amymc I find alot of time there old interests are not their current ones anymore. We have a lot of farmers in our facility and they are use to being alone
2018-02-13 07:36:11 PM stef1116 We have a beautician that comes in every Monday and Tuesday
2018-02-13 07:36:19 PM sfaria Its great to have an involved Adm
2018-02-13 07:36:22 PM jeri I as everyone for every activity but my assistants don't
2018-02-13 07:36:24 PM scarvalho09 hows everyone doing with forum disscussion
2018-02-13 07:36:30 PM rachelwalbridge if im ever in a center all you gotta do is make sure my internet connection is awesome
2018-02-13 07:36:31 PM janagreen12 we do too!! we have a full hair salon in our facility
2018-02-13 07:36:33 PM jwimberly81 I am getting a tattoo artist to come in and tattoo the residents HAHA
2018-02-13 07:36:34 PM lindsaypkrull Any suggestions for male activities?
2018-02-13 07:36:38 PM ashia we have a beautician too
2018-02-13 07:36:42 PM rachelwalbridge .... if you dont want me to complain. leave me be and keep me connected to the net LOL
2018-02-13 07:36:51 PM brian we had a Zumba instructor but she was to expensive
2018-02-13 07:36:51 PM julie left the chat room
2018-02-13 07:36:52 PM terrymoore I'm going to try to reach out to them again
2018-02-13 07:36:55 PM jmarick I always have to ask the residents that say no a different way. Some I have not asked in a certain way for them to say yes, but I always make sure I change my approach
2018-02-13 07:36:55 PM danielles0127 I got my Men's group playing 1,000/
2018-02-13 07:37:00 PM danielles0127 its a dice game.
2018-02-13 07:37:02 PM feleciap18 we seem to not keep a beautician long i dont know why
2018-02-13 07:37:03 PM amymc We have a huntin game and golf game the men enjoy.
2018-02-13 07:37:06 PM jas1982 i like the idea of making cookies for the firehall
2018-02-13 07:37:07 PM ashia I want to try chair yoga
2018-02-13 07:37:07 PM cbockis do zumba yourself
2018-02-13 07:37:12 PM jeri we play poker, watch war or western movies
2018-02-13 07:37:14 PM cbockis i love it
2018-02-13 07:37:21 PM jpocorello001 zumba..great
2018-02-13 07:37:27 PM dcorvin do any of u have poker night
2018-02-13 07:37:27 PM stef1116 My make rersidents love to play cards
2018-02-13 07:37:29 PM donnalova2 We offer putt putt golf every Sunday afternoon.
2018-02-13 07:37:31 PM lindsaypkrull We do chair yoga, I even have a coupleof guys who come regularly
2018-02-13 07:37:32 PM cbockis i love to lead the class
2018-02-13 07:37:40 PM brian that is what we do now lol
2018-02-13 07:37:41 PM cbockis the residents get a laugh
2018-02-13 07:37:50 PM alexysg One of the residents at my facility is a political cartoonist and was just offered a job from the city nearby, he is 97 and wants to take it! :)
2018-02-13 07:37:57 PM daphaneb never thought of zumba will try it
2018-02-13 07:37:58 PM cbockis yes!
2018-02-13 07:38:01 PM ashia wow
2018-02-13 07:38:01 PM kathyhughes He should!
2018-02-13 07:38:02 PM tfrost83 we have poker night its one of their fav acts besides bingo
2018-02-13 07:38:03 PM sfaria My guys play dominoes, wood crafts, watch NASCAR or race car movies, plays cards and they like to sit outside and talk and have a coffee.
2018-02-13 07:38:04 PM sylmat6 I am about to start a mens club. dont know what to call activity yet. will discuss that with residents during resident council meeting
2018-02-13 07:38:06 PM monikadover our residents are hard to motivate
2018-02-13 07:38:08 PM amymc We also use the WII. the men enjoy bowling and boxing
2018-02-13 07:38:08 PM dcorvin the guys loves poker night they drink and chat about old times
2018-02-13 07:38:13 PM ren 97 year old cartoonist! that
2018-02-13 07:38:13 PM michelelamare Had a lot of fun playing with those indoor snowballs!
2018-02-13 07:38:13 PM jmarick zumba is a good idea
2018-02-13 07:38:18 PM ren that's great!
2018-02-13 07:38:18 PM samc2415 enter the chat room
2018-02-13 07:38:25 PM jeri I need to get some more cards for the local casinp
2018-02-13 07:38:32 PM mmierez do the dogs need some kind of training for therapy
2018-02-13 07:38:32 PM rachelwalbridge we have some professional baseball players. they like to chat together at times
2018-02-13 07:38:33 PM daphaneb we have happy hour and movie night once a week
2018-02-13 07:38:43 PM cbockis yes for real therapy dogs
2018-02-13 07:38:53 PM janaj Casting a fishing pole into hula hoop targets
2018-02-13 07:38:55 PM cbockis we have an application for pet visitors
2018-02-13 07:38:55 PM scarvalho09 we have TapNTime its a chair exersice all residents get tap shoes and follow the instructor great time
2018-02-13 07:38:56 PM scotturgola non alcoholic beer pong anyone?
2018-02-13 07:39:03 PM clcroom We play Yahtzee every Friday night. The residents love it. Always say that it ends too soon (it ends at 8p).
2018-02-13 07:39:04 PM sfaria We have also had discusion groups about foreign wars and "this was the year"......
2018-02-13 07:39:06 PM alexysg Yes, he was in the newspaper and everything. I hope he takes it he is a very talented man!
2018-02-13 07:39:06 PM sylmat6 same here daphaneb
2018-02-13 07:39:07 PM michellelheldt e are going to add hapy hour next month
2018-02-13 07:39:08 PM ren that would be so cool
2018-02-13 07:39:08 PM donnalova2 We offer Chair yoga as well as chair Tai Chi and chair excercise 5 days a week- some of our residents exercise 7 days. They love it especially since they get paid $10- Watercrest bucks that they can use at our monthly auction
2018-02-13 07:39:09 PM rachelwalbridge a kiddy pool is fun too
2018-02-13 07:39:09 PM sonal zumba with music good
2018-02-13 07:39:10 PM amandab tinker tune up is a hit at our facility
2018-02-13 07:39:13 PM rachelwalbridge can do magnetic fish
2018-02-13 07:39:19 PM jessicas I like the fishing pole idea thats awesome
2018-02-13 07:39:22 PM shelbierain kathyhughes how long is this live chat?
2018-02-13 07:39:23 PM cbockis kiddie pool ping pong toss
2018-02-13 07:39:27 PM jmarick I just bring my dog up on saturdays for the residents to hang around and just to have an animal in the building
2018-02-13 07:39:36 PM danielles0127 What do you do for raising money for stuff.....need ideas
2018-02-13 07:39:36 PM robinfess hula hoop dice is a good one
2018-02-13 07:39:38 PM jpocorello001 1 hour until 8pm
2018-02-13 07:39:45 PM brian bake sales
2018-02-13 07:39:47 PM kathyhughes Chat is until 9PM Eastern
2018-02-13 07:39:47 PM rachelwalbridge till 9 est
2018-02-13 07:39:48 PM arperez that great daphaneb i have been a activity assitance for some quit time i love it since the first time i started doing that
2018-02-13 07:39:49 PM stef1116 its fun to do a fish pond where they fish and you attach a surprise to they string
2018-02-13 07:39:51 PM rickyd We have need volunteers since I started in september. Not counting our regular pet therapy and church services volunteer who are beyond praiseworthy, I've had one regular volunteer. But that's changing, we keeping busy, but more importantly we're showing and better attitude of love and compassion in our care. And it's contagious (and a little promoted) that I'm seeing practive by more staff.
2018-02-13 07:39:54 PM shouser IM DOING A CHILI COOK OFF THIS FRIDAY
2018-02-13 07:39:56 PM amymc We do a bake sale
2018-02-13 07:39:56 PM michellelheldt what hula hoop dice????
2018-02-13 07:39:57 PM amandab thestaff and residents bring simple items that need to be fixed to the AR and the men get together once a week and tinker and fix what they can
2018-02-13 07:40:08 PM jas1982 we are having a water crisses in my town right so making cookies would be nice to thank the fire dept. for their help
2018-02-13 07:40:08 PM jpocorello001 chili cookoff..nice
2018-02-13 07:40:11 PM deniseransome kiddie pool ring toss sounds like fun
2018-02-13 07:40:13 PM terrymoore I have one lady that never wants to do anything, but I don't take no and she has so much fun, if I let her, she would sit and sleep all day.
2018-02-13 07:40:13 PM scarvalho09 im having a bake sale tomorrow to help raise money i made chocolate covered pretzels and strawberryes
2018-02-13 07:40:17 PM rebeccarodriguez oh the fishing one sounds good
2018-02-13 07:40:19 PM danielles0127 Amymc- How does it work?
2018-02-13 07:40:19 PM sfaria I love to bring my dog in but dependeing on the satff, I have been asked not to bring him sometimes. Its not fair to the resdensts, they love dogs
2018-02-13 07:40:26 PM shouser MY FIRTS ONE SO I HOPE I CAN GET SOME MONEY
2018-02-13 07:40:37 PM brian you will
2018-02-13 07:40:39 PM alexysg We did a chilli cook off once as well, great turnout for residents that could eat it and staff!
2018-02-13 07:40:41 PM rachelwalbridge we did a cupid arrow toss yesterday my team made arrows out of pool noodles
2018-02-13 07:40:43 PM cbockis yes you put prizes in the bowls just like at the carnival pool keeps it all together
2018-02-13 07:40:44 PM shouser MY DEPARTMENT HEADS ARE ALL MAKING CHILI
2018-02-13 07:40:46 PM rickyd i am not a chatter.lol I write to much. going to try and shorten
2018-02-13 07:40:47 PM robinfess i need to do some fund raisers for the program
2018-02-13 07:40:49 PM clcroom We're having a bake sale tomorrow. Nothing homemade :'( But we are selling for a dollar a slice. Pie, cake, breads, etc.
2018-02-13 07:40:55 PM rachelwalbridge fletching and a heart front
2018-02-13 07:40:56 PM robinfess i'm just not sure what to do yet
2018-02-13 07:41:01 PM amymc Which one?
2018-02-13 07:41:02 PM ashia I want to have a carnival this spring or summer
2018-02-13 07:41:07 PM rickyd I thought about a chili cook-off
2018-02-13 07:41:10 PM shannonv Good idea
2018-02-13 07:41:15 PM alexysg Bake sales are great fund raisers
2018-02-13 07:41:18 PM clcroom All proceeds go to the Activity Department.
2018-02-13 07:41:19 PM lindsaypkrull Chili cook off sounds fun!
2018-02-13 07:41:20 PM janagreen12 we are having a community pic nic at the facility in the spring
2018-02-13 07:41:22 PM scarvalho09 carnivals are great
2018-02-13 07:41:26 PM rickyd staff and resident paired teams
2018-02-13 07:41:26 PM shouser IM GOING TO DO A BAKE SALE IN COUPLEOF WEEKS
2018-02-13 07:41:28 PM donnalova2 Do the residents buy the baked goods? Most of ours don't have cash
2018-02-13 07:41:28 PM dcorvin my place used to have peole bring in unwanted things and then they would have a yard sale the money went towards activittys
2018-02-13 07:41:30 PM samc2415 little lambs cookie dough is a great fundraiser
2018-02-13 07:41:30 PM sfaria In the summer we have had an ice cream truck come and we have made half of the profits
2018-02-13 07:41:31 PM cbockis by carnations. sell them for a dollar have people buy and residents delviver to admirers
2018-02-13 07:41:36 PM jmarick our residents love putting on bake sales
2018-02-13 07:41:43 PM jeri I want to make white chili
2018-02-13 07:41:48 PM daphaneb i have a volunteer and family members bring their dog for therapy and yes residents plus staff enjoy the therapy as well
2018-02-13 07:41:55 PM danielles0127 Im doing a "Flashback Prom in June
2018-02-13 07:41:57 PM clcroom The staff, visitors normally do.
2018-02-13 07:41:57 PM michellelheldt i was thinking for next year talking to the school about kids making bowls in art and having a chili feed action them off for a fund raiser ???
2018-02-13 07:42:07 PM shemason enter the chat room
2018-02-13 07:42:09 PM arperez hi donna2018
2018-02-13 07:42:13 PM ashia I always do a Luau in Summer its so fun
2018-02-13 07:42:14 PM rickyd with diets considered and volunteers to do "Special" chili
2018-02-13 07:42:14 PM stef1116 the fish pond is , you are set up in linea booth and they cast their cane pole or any long stick with a string attached to it . of course the booth is decorated with fish and ble paper for water and they cast their pole over and we attach a surprise to it
2018-02-13 07:42:33 PM robinfess we do a garage sale but id like to do a better one
2018-02-13 07:42:39 PM daphaneb mine want to sample before and after no matter if we baking or cooking
2018-02-13 07:42:40 PM cbockis fashion show for mothers day aka nnhw
2018-02-13 07:42:41 PM donna2018 @scarvalho09 - I love that! TapNTime sounds fantastic. Did you get a local teacher to come in and bring all the shoes? Or did you buy shoes in different sizes for your facility?

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