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2018-06-19 06:14:12 PM sissykay if im in mepap 1 own pace are my live chat schedules changing too?
2018-06-19 06:14:13 PM joechew59 yess and theres this bubble machine at walmart.........its awesome you just pour in the bubbles and press the start button
2018-06-19 06:14:15 PM cheyenneabbott left the chat room
2018-06-19 06:14:15 PM kssmith Can you take MEPAP 1 & 2 concurrently?
2018-06-19 06:14:15 PM mileswagneriii How do residents react to popsicles?
2018-06-19 06:14:16 PM acoffield no
2018-06-19 06:14:20 PM sissykay oh okay. thank you
2018-06-19 06:14:21 PM 2960580 right and exrea one cradit is wednessday
2018-06-19 06:14:22 PM cheyenneabbott enter the chat room
2018-06-19 06:14:47 PM kathyhughes https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54721/ice-cream-in-a-bag-recipe/
2018-06-19 06:14:55 PM joechew59 lol miles just reply to what you can
2018-06-19 06:15:00 PM adriennem very good!
2018-06-19 06:15:03 PM 2960580 thanks
2018-06-19 06:15:13 PM juliet16 acoffield you guys are lucky of serving hotdogs at my facility we are not allow serving hotdogs due of chocking issues.
2018-06-19 06:15:14 PM oliviabrokenshire thank you!
2018-06-19 06:15:26 PM karenfabian left the chat room
2018-06-19 06:15:38 PM sburgess Has anyone ever done a campout party? THey are alot of fun and you can make smores!!
2018-06-19 06:15:41 PM karenfabian enter the chat room
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2018-06-19 06:15:45 PM mileswagneriii left the chat room
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2018-06-19 06:15:50 PM melindaann i wonder how residents would do with making the playdough?
2018-06-19 06:15:56 PM karenfabian enter the chat room
2018-06-19 06:15:57 PM lorik mine LOVE them! I get the sugar free. Residents will get out of bed really fast when they hear popsicles!
2018-06-19 06:15:57 PM mileswagneriii enter the chat room
2018-06-19 06:16:03 PM 2960580 no
2018-06-19 06:16:09 PM meganstaley that's tough
2018-06-19 06:16:10 PM acoffield my residents like popsicles. its so cute to watch them eat them. i let them choose their flavor
2018-06-19 06:16:12 PM adriennem Im just curious, does anyone hae any canadian residents?
2018-06-19 06:16:15 PM kathyhughes You can have them make it to donate to a day care center
2018-06-19 06:16:21 PM merrinoelpeterson i just broght that idea up to my manager and shesaid we cant because someone might fall into the fire....
2018-06-19 06:16:33 PM patriciabates We have a hot dog drive on thursday! our residents love them but so does our community
2018-06-19 06:16:37 PM kathyhughes sometimes when they know that they are doing something for others they enjoy it more
2018-06-19 06:16:37 PM lorik I failed making playdough. I need to try it again
2018-06-19 06:16:38 PM paulathessen play dough is great...food dye stains their hands, use gloves
2018-06-19 06:16:38 PM melindaann thats a good idea Kathy
2018-06-19 06:16:39 PM kssmith We have an ice cream truck that comes every Tuesday! Everyone comes out of their rooms for that!
2018-06-19 06:16:44 PM joechew59 thank god i came just in time to have 5 chats in a row i need this extra credit im a lilttle behind on my assignments
2018-06-19 06:16:52 PM mblackstone10 do the residents pay for the ice cream truck?
2018-06-19 06:17:11 PM tealbesing im behind too
2018-06-19 06:17:11 PM elizabethw left the chat room
2018-06-19 06:17:17 PM sburgess Really? We did have a firepit one year away from the residents and we did a demonstration on how to start a campfire....best party we ever had
2018-06-19 06:17:32 PM 2960580 kathy how many chat i did so far cna ypou plesetell me
2018-06-19 06:17:41 PM kssmith Yes, but she gives them a discount. We make up the difference with activity dept. money if someone can't pay.
2018-06-19 06:17:49 PM acoffield the ones that can't eat them we try to sub for something else
2018-06-19 06:17:54 PM pennyhunt we are having a yard sale this week and the residents love that
2018-06-19 06:17:58 PM kathyhughes I know of a facility that has a bonfire and the local fire dept comes and does it for them in their parking lot
2018-06-19 06:18:01 PM joechew59 yesss most definantly moral is important for the residents and the staff......have to stay motivated
2018-06-19 06:18:04 PM patriciabates I would love to get a fire pit, I currently make smores in the microwave
2018-06-19 06:18:09 PM oliviabrokenshire Oh wow!
2018-06-19 06:18:11 PM merrinoelpeterson kathy thats a great idea
2018-06-19 06:18:22 PM 2960580 not bad
2018-06-19 06:18:27 PM adriennem smores itself is a great idea
2018-06-19 06:18:39 PM patriciabates They love Smores
2018-06-19 06:18:41 PM mileswagneriii we are looking into a fir pit. I cant wait....Poetry by the fire
2018-06-19 06:18:46 PM lorik smores are an excellent idea
2018-06-19 06:18:50 PM kssmith They make S'mores makers. Pricey, but you can use them for other things too. It is like an indoor hotplate.
2018-06-19 06:18:52 PM merrinoelpeterson our residents wanted hotdog specifically
2018-06-19 06:18:54 PM paulathessen how long in a microwave?
2018-06-19 06:18:55 PM pennyhunt i have taken a fire pit up to my work one night and we roasted hot dogs for dinner and then made smores they loved it
2018-06-19 06:18:57 PM sburgess WE set up a couple tents , did the fire, made smores and sang campfire songs
2018-06-19 06:18:59 PM oliviabrokenshire I wish i could try that
2018-06-19 06:19:20 PM sburgess We have a nice patio area for it so that makes it nice
2018-06-19 06:19:23 PM oliviabrokenshire that would be so much fun
2018-06-19 06:19:23 PM kssmith They love to sing the old campfire songs.
2018-06-19 06:19:45 PM jacquieb76 I got a bubble machine from Walmart for our memory care. Best $10.00 spent last summer!
2018-06-19 06:19:52 PM melindaann I love the camping idea. we have a lot of men that would love it
2018-06-19 06:20:07 PM adriennem Thanks to all your great ideas I have set up dog treat baking with the local animal shelter and im taking my residents to go visit them in july!
2018-06-19 06:20:08 PM mblackstone10 would they stay overnight?
2018-06-19 06:20:13 PM joechew59 how do i know when the chat is over
2018-06-19 06:20:33 PM kathyhughes The chat is over at 9PM Eastern
2018-06-19 06:20:43 PM lorik it was quesidillas & mock champagne last Friday instead of popcorn with the movie! No leftovers. I use and electric griddle. I guess that would work with the smores too
2018-06-19 06:20:43 PM sburgess We also had the residents get their pics taken next to the tents with some camping gear around.....great shots
2018-06-19 06:20:44 PM normalcarter enter the chat room
2018-06-19 06:20:45 PM kssmith We do an entire sensory event in our memory care with a camping theme. There is something for all five senses related to camping to trigger memories and stories!
2018-06-19 06:20:48 PM pennyhunt we actually took some of our residents out to the place where my family goes camping and had a fire cooked out they have asked to go back but they have locked it up because of vandleism but i have been looking for a new place to take them
2018-06-19 06:21:00 PM patriciabates We have our annual camping trip in august and it is amazing, we go t a completely handi-cap accessible camp ground
2018-06-19 06:21:13 PM normalcarter good afternoon sorry that I'm late
2018-06-19 06:21:18 PM paulathessen do aides go too?
2018-06-19 06:21:19 PM trisha1903 I like the camping idea especially for memory care
2018-06-19 06:21:24 PM jacquieb76 @ pennyhunt.. do the employees donate to your yard sale?
2018-06-19 06:21:32 PM 2960580 no clue about theire activity calender
2018-06-19 06:21:38 PM sburgess Camping party was just in the afternoon
2018-06-19 06:21:42 PM trisha1903 that is so cool Patricia
2018-06-19 06:21:43 PM mblackstone10 patricia, what kind of facility are you at? What is the level of care?
2018-06-19 06:22:02 PM juliet16 melindaan would they stay overnight or are they in the wheelchair?
2018-06-19 06:22:04 PM mileswagneriii exactly blackstone
2018-06-19 06:22:05 PM joechew59 okay now that cool a bon fire my residents would love it
2018-06-19 06:22:08 PM pennyhunt employees some of the stuff that the facility wants to get rid of and residents and thier families all donate
2018-06-19 06:22:11 PM patriciabates Skilled nursing facility
2018-06-19 06:22:22 PM mblackstone10 wow
2018-06-19 06:22:26 PM mblackstone10 how many people do you take camping?
2018-06-19 06:22:28 PM adriennem great idea
2018-06-19 06:22:30 PM mblackstone10 Do they stay overnight?
2018-06-19 06:22:30 PM mileswagneriii yes wow
2018-06-19 06:22:45 PM melindaann i have some in wheelchairs but i think it would just be for a day thing
2018-06-19 06:22:50 PM kathyhughes We took residents overnight at a retreat center..we were skilled and took 3 aides, a LPN and 3 activities staff for overnight
2018-06-19 06:23:00 PM patriciabates they even have lifts at the camp so you can take any level
2018-06-19 06:23:05 PM 2960580 very good
2018-06-19 06:23:09 PM normalcarter that sounded like it was very fun
2018-06-19 06:23:11 PM trisha1903 Donations are cool we love it when families make donations , we had a family donate an ipad so residents could do facetime.
2018-06-19 06:23:12 PM mblackstone10 wow
2018-06-19 06:23:16 PM kathyhughes Some of ther residents wanted to stay up all night
2018-06-19 06:23:16 PM lorik wow! amazing!
2018-06-19 06:23:20 PM mileswagneriii Oh blackstone our ED would never go for it
2018-06-19 06:23:20 PM patriciabates ours is also over night they love it
2018-06-19 06:23:27 PM paulathessen wondered who you would need for overnight stay...thanks
2018-06-19 06:23:32 PM adriennem great teamwork then
2018-06-19 06:23:36 PM mblackstone10 my eyes are getting big over heere
2018-06-19 06:23:37 PM sissykay that sounds cool. any ideas for homes that dont transfer residents?
2018-06-19 06:23:43 PM merrinoelpeterson you need cna's and nurses
2018-06-19 06:23:43 PM acoffield lol
2018-06-19 06:23:46 PM mayuridshah that is nice treat
2018-06-19 06:23:50 PM juliet16 Thank you melindaan
2018-06-19 06:23:54 PM 2960580 ofcourse
2018-06-19 06:24:02 PM patriciabates we take our ED, Aides and nurses
2018-06-19 06:24:05 PM karenfabian We don't leave the facility. We camp in the back yard - that way they can go in to bed after bonfire
2018-06-19 06:24:08 PM deirdre1 I planned a mock wedding for two of my members who have been in a very close relationship for some time now. This is the second time having a mock wedding and the first time was a big success! The situation this time is that a family member is having doubts about going forward with this. It was explained to the members caregiver(sister) that it is not a real wedding and she is onboard and is even buying a cake for this occasion. If for any reason the member will not be able to participate they will be
2018-06-19 06:24:10 PM melindaann i think im gonna check into an overnighter. that sounds greeat
2018-06-19 06:24:12 PM 2960580 withour then no chance to get them out
2018-06-19 06:24:16 PM kssmith sissykay, set up a mock campground so they feel like they are camping!
2018-06-19 06:24:23 PM adriennem wow
2018-06-19 06:24:23 PM joechew59 i was thinking about doing a lemonade stand too........we can sell lemonade to the staff and community to raise some money
2018-06-19 06:24:24 PM mileswagneriii no our ED he would neveer go camping
2018-06-19 06:24:34 PM 2960580 that is funny '
2018-06-19 06:24:40 PM normalcarter we have had a wedding at our facility before and it really turned out to be veery nice.
2018-06-19 06:24:43 PM 2960580 and good for them
2018-06-19 06:24:47 PM acoffield joechew59 good idea
2018-06-19 06:24:48 PM kathyhughes You never know unless you ask
2018-06-19 06:24:53 PM paulathessen wedding?
2018-06-19 06:24:58 PM meganstaley I LOVE THE LEMONADE STAND IDEA
2018-06-19 06:25:17 PM meganstaley we're planning a prom for next may
2018-06-19 06:25:17 PM adriennem wow very interesting
2018-06-19 06:25:33 PM sissykay we have had a few residents who dated but we have not have a wedding (not since ive been here at least)
2018-06-19 06:25:35 PM karenfabian Our wedding celebrated anniversaries - renewing their vows - 3 couples and families. AMAZING community event!
2018-06-19 06:25:35 PM paulathessen we have a prom also
2018-06-19 06:25:44 PM mandy love the mock wedding !!
2018-06-19 06:25:45 PM trisha1903 Yes I love that idea, lemonade stand hmmm that is completely doable and residents would be interested in helping
2018-06-19 06:25:46 PM normalcarter yes for two of the residents they wanted to get married we made the arrangement s for everything and most of the items was donated by the community.
2018-06-19 06:25:46 PM patriciabates We actually had a staff member get married at work
2018-06-19 06:25:47 PM deirdre1 very upset...any suggestions on what to do? I was thinking to still have a wedding fashion show in place of the wedding this way everyon can still be involved
2018-06-19 06:25:49 PM joechew59 so do i have to stay untill 9pm
2018-06-19 06:26:10 PM mileswagneriii D that is a better idea
2018-06-19 06:26:16 PM mandy lemonade stand on the 4th is a great idea!!!
2018-06-19 06:26:18 PM patriciabates fashion shows are usually a big hit
2018-06-19 06:26:23 PM kathyhughes You can still have the mock wedding reception
2018-06-19 06:26:27 PM trisha1903 A wedding would be cool, I think they would like that better
2018-06-19 06:26:35 PM 2960580 wow not bad idea at all
2018-06-19 06:26:40 PM adriennem hmmm
2018-06-19 06:26:45 PM kathyhughes Joeche...yes if you want credit for it
2018-06-19 06:26:49 PM merrinoelpeterson we had a fashion show for nursing home week, best outfit out of trash bags and what ever the wings had handy
2018-06-19 06:26:50 PM paulathessen like the fashion show idea
2018-06-19 06:26:56 PM normalcarter i have even worked at a center where there was a prom and different people donated gowns and it was really nice the residents loved it.
2018-06-19 06:26:58 PM 2960580 we have ppl like that but not possible
2018-06-19 06:26:59 PM merrinoelpeterson the residents LOVED it
2018-06-19 06:27:08 PM 2960580 for weeding
2018-06-19 06:27:09 PM lorik i took 3 residents to Walmart last week. One said he had not been out of the facility, other than dr, in over 5 yrs.! We only have a small van, so any trip is a challenge. The residents are having to learn to take turns with the trips.
2018-06-19 06:27:17 PM normalcarter a fashion shjow really sounds good
2018-06-19 06:27:25 PM koryphil lots of neat ideas
2018-06-19 06:27:26 PM kssmith Love the Prom idea!
2018-06-19 06:27:33 PM deirdre1 Yes we are having a reception as well with live music...everythig will turn out fine;)
2018-06-19 06:27:45 PM mileswagneriii the resident has not been out in five years ....woooooooooowwww
2018-06-19 06:27:47 PM acoffield (y)
2018-06-19 06:27:48 PM joechew59 you can do alot with the right trained nurses and aids to accompany
2018-06-19 06:27:50 PM patriciabates we once had our highschool cosmo class do a prom formal show, They lovedit
2018-06-19 06:27:58 PM adriennem the dollar store is a great outting too!
2018-06-19 06:28:06 PM 2960580 hum
2018-06-19 06:28:07 PM sissykay we dont have a transport van at all and sometimes the residents get frustrated because their families do not play an active role in their lives so they never get to leave. any suggestion on dealing with this?
2018-06-19 06:28:08 PM kssmith We have had a Roaring Twenties Party before and the costumes were amazing!
2018-06-19 06:28:09 PM jacquieb76 our Senior Prom was nice
2018-06-19 06:28:12 PM deirdre1 yes the fashion show will be exciting as well!
2018-06-19 06:28:15 PM koryphil talent show
2018-06-19 06:28:19 PM paulathessen they love the $ tree
2018-06-19 06:28:22 PM adriennem I found the segment on mens activities really neat this week! Thanks Kathy
2018-06-19 06:28:31 PM normalcarter yes it is cause they feel they can get alot for there money since some of them have limited funds
2018-06-19 06:28:40 PM acoffield i wanted to do a talent show
2018-06-19 06:28:49 PM oliviabrokenshire we have done a talent show
2018-06-19 06:28:50 PM meganstaley We use community transit services
2018-06-19 06:28:50 PM meganstaley it's a pain bc you have to register each individual
2018-06-19 06:28:57 PM kathyhughes you are welcome
2018-06-19 06:28:59 PM oliviabrokenshire yes i agree it is more difficult
2018-06-19 06:29:09 PM acoffield we had casino night sunday
2018-06-19 06:29:14 PM merrinoelpeterson yes the mens ideas were great trying to impliment them soon
2018-06-19 06:29:15 PM kathyhughes and for transportation do you have wheelchair van companies?
2018-06-19 06:29:19 PM karenfabian What is the Employee Experiance Program you were mentioning
2018-06-19 06:29:29 PM koryphil comedy show
2018-06-19 06:29:30 PM pennyhunt we had talent show for years but people ;ost interest so we didnt this year
2018-06-19 06:29:39 PM lorik The closet $tree is in next town. They said they had just as much fun people watching as shopping
2018-06-19 06:29:54 PM joechew59 yess and everyone loves lemonade
2018-06-19 06:29:55 PM mileswagneriii casino night is my thing It was a success every year I did it
2018-06-19 06:29:56 PM paulathessen we have a bus that holds 12 residents extra seats for staff
2018-06-19 06:30:03 PM normalcarter that sounds like a great idea talent show theres alot of talent in the nursing homes or adult centers.
2018-06-19 06:30:08 PM adriennem same here paula
2018-06-19 06:30:10 PM acoffield they loved it
2018-06-19 06:30:25 PM 2960580 that is good that they like it
2018-06-19 06:30:28 PM patriciabates I have always wanted to find a comedian to come in but we are a rural area and its hard to find any around here
2018-06-19 06:30:41 PM paulathessen here too
2018-06-19 06:30:44 PM trisha1903 We had thought about doing a talent show, kind like americas got talent, but not that many people were interested, so I am thinking I should get staff involved some how, so they could team up with a resident.
2018-06-19 06:30:46 PM sburgess We have a bus was able to take 11 from the memory care for a drive by the water and bridge today .... so nice
2018-06-19 06:30:49 PM mileswagneriii Pat where are you all located
2018-06-19 06:30:51 PM lorik Van companies? I am jealous! No such thing where I am at
2018-06-19 06:31:03 PM kssmith High school theatre department might have an upcoming comedian!
2018-06-19 06:31:18 PM normalcarter left the chat room
2018-06-19 06:31:30 PM merrinoelpeterson we had a magician recently and they loved it
2018-06-19 06:31:48 PM patriciabates Magician would be great too
2018-06-19 06:31:50 PM paulathessen magican sounds great
2018-06-19 06:31:57 PM pennyhunt i would like for the drama club to come up and do a little skit for our residents
2018-06-19 06:32:02 PM melindaann we have a resident that wrote a play and the local college theater is going to perform it for our residents on Sunday
2018-06-19 06:32:03 PM patriciabates Or even clowns
2018-06-19 06:32:03 PM acoffield now i like that
2018-06-19 06:32:04 PM adriennem We have one musician who is simply amazing, its nice to see when they engage residents
2018-06-19 06:32:11 PM sissykay ideas for rural homes? aside from school groups.
2018-06-19 06:32:17 PM mileswagneriii we just signed a contract for both. Magician and comedian
2018-06-19 06:32:17 PM acoffield idk about clowns
2018-06-19 06:32:36 PM adriennem rural...
2018-06-19 06:32:37 PM koryphil how about hypnosis
2018-06-19 06:32:37 PM paulathessen rural too
2018-06-19 06:32:43 PM adriennem hmm maybe horse shows
2018-06-19 06:32:46 PM kathyhughes Future Farmers of America or 4H has resources
2018-06-19 06:32:54 PM juliet16 In our facility the problem is transportation but we have a company van but not to big 3 Residents only can fit inside and need to go back and pick up another batch.
2018-06-19 06:32:56 PM kssmith All those school kids working on their UIL prose and poetry need audiences to practice for! They are quite entertaining. I was a judge one year and loved it!
2018-06-19 06:32:58 PM oliviabrokenshire oh we have looked into the 4H!
2018-06-19 06:32:58 PM deirdre1 We are starting a Garden Club this Friday....the members are voting on Flowers or veggies, their reasons to have either one is very interesting.
2018-06-19 06:32:59 PM adriennem if a faarm wass close they could fo barrel racing or something in front of the residents
2018-06-19 06:33:01 PM pennyhunt we had a resident that was real big in the drama club and put together murder mystry dinners it was cool to listen to her talk about them
2018-06-19 06:33:03 PM paulathessen thanks Kathy
2018-06-19 06:33:04 PM mblackstone10 hypnosis? You think the residents would want that?
2018-06-19 06:33:05 PM kathyhughes along with checking with your library
2018-06-19 06:33:07 PM gladysyoung58 enter the chat room
2018-06-19 06:33:09 PM sissykay ill look into that. a summer hourse show / mini play day would be cool
2018-06-19 06:33:13 PM 12716937 Wow, a magician sounds neat. I havent heard of that around my area.
2018-06-19 06:33:15 PM mileswagneriii vintage car shows are a great add to programming
2018-06-19 06:33:15 PM lorik I know it is only June, but I have already started thinking about Christmas! The Drum Lady will be out of town all of Dec. so looking for other music. I think I have Santa covered.
2018-06-19 06:33:28 PM gladysyoung58 Hello eeryone
2018-06-19 06:33:33 PM mileswagneriii hello
2018-06-19 06:33:37 PM sissykay hi
2018-06-19 06:33:41 PM merrinoelpeterson i really want to do a talent show
2018-06-19 06:33:42 PM tealbesing hi
2018-06-19 06:33:53 PM deirdre1 hello
2018-06-19 06:34:03 PM 2960580 hello
2018-06-19 06:34:04 PM joechew59 okay so one more question what is the cut off time to get credit if your not here by 7
2018-06-19 06:34:13 PM mileswagneriii Lip Sync show by your staff is a winner. we had one and it was a monster hit
2018-06-19 06:34:19 PM kathyhughes I would check around town to see if there are resources
2018-06-19 06:34:21 PM paulathessen making crafts and jewelry for a fund raiser in August
2018-06-19 06:34:23 PM gladysyoung58 I think that a talent show would be awesome
2018-06-19 06:34:23 PM patriciabates talent shows are fun but it is sometimes hard to get people to perform
2018-06-19 06:34:25 PM sburgess that would be fun
2018-06-19 06:34:45 PM kathyhughes If you came at 7 Central then you will get credit for the chat
2018-06-19 06:34:47 PM deirdre1 Talent shows are very fun
2018-06-19 06:34:56 PM oliviabrokenshire talent shows are fun and a lot fo work for sure
2018-06-19 06:34:57 PM kssmith We do Christmas in July...All month long wemake Christmas decorations, cards, ornaments and wrap shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse. On July 25th we have a Christmas in July party with snacks, presents and games! That kept us from working so hard and running out of time in the Fall!
2018-06-19 06:35:23 PM koryphil can call it a variety show then that covers everything. get a funny mc and you have it covered.
2018-06-19 06:35:25 PM mayuridshah i will check with my residents for talent show
2018-06-19 06:35:36 PM gladysyoung58 I did a childrens fashion show. It went over great. Everybody like little kids.
2018-06-19 06:35:46 PM lorik we made paper beads this week. so easy & they loved it we are making red & green for christmas and we need to make RWB asap
2018-06-19 06:35:49 PM paulathessen Chrisymas in July is great...start ornaments
2018-06-19 06:35:53 PM patriciabates Christmas in July is fun and u can recycle decorations
2018-06-19 06:36:05 PM trisha1903 I love christmas in july we have had some great socials with that theme christmas carols decorations so much fun
2018-06-19 06:36:07 PM deirdre1 we did Christmas in July one year...some members were very confused
2018-06-19 06:36:09 PM kssmith Christmas in July...we also started a choir and began practicing our Christmas Music presentation. I had great ambitions but changed positions before I got to see it through.
2018-06-19 06:36:10 PM adriennem good idea! im just working on my july calendar now
2018-06-19 06:36:11 PM meganstaley left the chat room
2018-06-19 06:36:12 PM 2960580 absoultly
2018-06-19 06:36:22 PM gladysyoung58 Some of them even had temper tantrums and were really shy, but they thought that it was so cute. Don't worry abouot everything being perfect.
2018-06-19 06:36:26 PM koryphil like christmas in july what oranaments do you make
2018-06-19 06:36:31 PM lorik christmas in July sounds great! Thank you!
2018-06-19 06:36:31 PM oliviabrokenshire oh the christmas in july sounds like a good idea
2018-06-19 06:36:32 PM mblackstone10 does anyone work at a religous home?
2018-06-19 06:36:34 PM joechew59 yess and the fashion show is great for the staff as well they would love it
2018-06-19 06:36:38 PM mblackstone10 If so, how do they respond to christmas in July?
2018-06-19 06:36:44 PM oliviabrokenshire we have done that with elvis music his christmas in july cd
2018-06-19 06:36:44 PM sissykay we had a cutest grandkids competition where everyone dressed up and we took grandparent photos for all the residents. everyone got a certificate that says "my grand kid is the cutest!"
2018-06-19 06:36:48 PM juliet16 We have candlelight dinner with their loved one on June 28
2018-06-19 06:36:52 PM merrinoelpeterson we are low census right now and cutting back hours so it makes it very difficult to plan and do activities
2018-06-19 06:36:59 PM mileswagneriii Blackstone I think it would confusse our residents
2018-06-19 06:37:03 PM tealbesing I do mblackstone
2018-06-19 06:37:27 PM meganstaley enter the chat room
2018-06-19 06:37:27 PM paulathessen yes, have about 9 different church groups each month, at least 2 weekly
2018-06-19 06:37:40 PM gladysyoung58 My group wouldt never go for Xmas in July . They are military and strustured. One time we had an upside down tree and they had a hissy fit.
2018-06-19 06:37:40 PM kssmith Paper oragami ornaments,painted glass balls to look like marble, ribbon trees, ornaments out of sheet music...Pinterest has a ton of ideas!
2018-06-19 06:37:48 PM mandy Does anyone have ideas on getting kids involved?
2018-06-19 06:38:01 PM meganstaley reach out to your local boy scout troop
2018-06-19 06:38:03 PM mblackstone10 go to schools and churches to get kids involved
2018-06-19 06:38:08 PM adriennem We just had our fathers day event
2018-06-19 06:38:09 PM 2960580 its tru
2018-06-19 06:38:10 PM sissykay girl scouts / boy scouts clubs
2018-06-19 06:38:11 PM mileswagneriii Tea do you allever have christmas in july
2018-06-19 06:38:14 PM paulathessen tie-dying t-shirts is great at all levels
2018-06-19 06:38:16 PM meganstaley or girl scout or any org really
2018-06-19 06:38:21 PM adriennem interesting how mothers day has a better turn out
2018-06-19 06:38:22 PM meganstaley the YMCA
2018-06-19 06:38:25 PM mandy I have the kids...Im just running out of things to do with them
2018-06-19 06:38:28 PM kssmith Home School Groups and private schools who have to have community service.
2018-06-19 06:38:30 PM joechew59 o yess monthly shopping trips is nessasary
2018-06-19 06:38:32 PM gladysyoung58 We did a cupcake decorating party with the kids and residents. They loved it. The kids and the residents had fun.
2018-06-19 06:38:34 PM tealbesing we have not
2018-06-19 06:38:46 PM pennyhunt our christmas decorations are all picked out by corprate and have to be approved before we use them
2018-06-19 06:39:10 PM mandy our staff is begging me to use the kids as volunteers and I love it but I need more to do with them that everyone will benefit from
2018-06-19 06:39:10 PM mileswagneriii penny that is to much oversight....wow
2018-06-19 06:39:12 PM melindaann thats no fun Penny
2018-06-19 06:39:20 PM deirdre1 My center is very limited on having outings on the weekend...I would love to take them bowling , lunchon or to the movies!
2018-06-19 06:39:27 PM acoffield left the chat room
2018-06-19 06:39:32 PM kathyhughes There are some yard games that the kids could do and I would bet that they would help with cornhole and bowling
2018-06-19 06:39:33 PM sissykay i plan on putting a little christmas tree in the dining room for a christmas in july joke for the residents. but i dont plan on celebrating anything really. just a little something for the residents to laugh at
2018-06-19 06:39:36 PM pennyhunt but us in activities let the residents make ornements and hang them up becuase after all it is thier home
2018-06-19 06:39:38 PM kssmith Our local public high school brought their Art students twice a month to tutor our residents one on one in Art Lessons! Great intergenerational program!

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