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2018-10-16 06:28:21 PM darleensunter we are doing a trivia for scary movies
2018-10-16 06:28:22 PM sarahaltavilla we do a movie trivia i love that one maybe we should try it at christmas
2018-10-16 06:28:23 PM 123sharonj our members im so proud of them theylove trivia and are so good at it
2018-10-16 06:28:26 PM aspratley we have a bus
2018-10-16 06:28:30 PM ruby we have a smamt tv and pay for netflex resident love it
2018-10-16 06:28:40 PM krism I would love to have a trivia night
2018-10-16 06:28:42 PM rwilson thats nice
2018-10-16 06:28:45 PM 123sharonj we do trivia 3to 4 times a week they bug me to do it
2018-10-16 06:28:52 PM micheleaalford I use a computer and an HDMI cord to play Netflix
2018-10-16 06:28:54 PM sondrac we take our residents out to see the lights and take them out to hang out on christmas tree lane
2018-10-16 06:28:56 PM anneo Halmark channel has great "new" Christmas movies - starting soon!
2018-10-16 06:29:00 PM lalibby we did brain tessers and riddles
2018-10-16 06:29:03 PM krism where do you find your trivia questions?
2018-10-16 06:29:06 PM kathyhughes We did a trivia for Christmas Day on A Christmas Story and the residents would bring the trivia sheets to us the next day
2018-10-16 06:29:09 PM rwilson i love the hallmark channel
2018-10-16 06:29:12 PM kathyhughes for prizes
2018-10-16 06:29:12 PM aspratley i miss my residents who use to love trivia
2018-10-16 06:29:19 PM djerome1 love taking them on an evening outing to see xmas lights they vote for best lights then we go to that persons house and give them a certificate and a container of cookie mix in a snowman jar
2018-10-16 06:29:19 PM kathyhughes Fun Trivia
2018-10-16 06:29:19 PM sarahaltavilla GREAT!!!
2018-10-16 06:29:22 PM camcam96 It's always nice for the clients to offer manicures, hand massaes or back rubs to the clients during a movie
2018-10-16 06:29:22 PM ruby the smart tv work great we go on youtube
2018-10-16 06:29:22 PM smccormick we are planning to take our residents to see lights they love it
2018-10-16 06:29:30 PM rwilson for prizes we need more prizes LOL
2018-10-16 06:29:39 PM calixc3 the hot coco bar we had marshmellows, candy canes, and soft caramels, whipped cream and cinnamin and dark chocolate shavings to add in the coco
2018-10-16 06:29:42 PM kathyhughes http://www.funtrivia.com/
2018-10-16 06:29:46 PM lisabean Netflix is a good resource
2018-10-16 06:29:54 PM krism Thank you!
2018-10-16 06:30:04 PM schweitzerkl left the chat room
2018-10-16 06:30:09 PM aspratley ask any local couponers for donations, i have a lot of friends who coupon
2018-10-16 06:30:10 PM kathyhughes Also lots of videos on YouTube to share for Christmas
2018-10-16 06:30:12 PM bjholmes1 left the chat room
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2018-10-16 06:30:15 PM ksutlief Thank you Kathy. I will look that up.
2018-10-16 06:30:20 PM rwilson youtube
2018-10-16 06:30:22 PM sondrac WHAT!!! I have to do that for my residents kathy
2018-10-16 06:30:46 PM alisonk cristina have you reached out for volunteers, even family members of residents that can help you
2018-10-16 06:30:47 PM rwwright18 NIce
2018-10-16 06:30:51 PM 123sharonj i want to do the utube trivia
2018-10-16 06:30:56 PM smccormick utube is great resource
2018-10-16 06:30:57 PM cristinahancock We do a fall decor tree that we start our angel tree on the first of Dec
2018-10-16 06:31:00 PM sondrac Calixc3 thats awesome and that will be on my december calendar
2018-10-16 06:31:00 PM krism YEs volunteers are wonderful!
2018-10-16 06:31:04 PM rwilson utube trivia?
2018-10-16 06:31:06 PM ruby what is the you tube triva
2018-10-16 06:31:07 PM lmiller3 hello,, my internet was down and came back on line.
2018-10-16 06:31:10 PM anneo Love the trivia link! Thanks
2018-10-16 06:31:20 PM shaniekjohnson1 does anyone else serve egg nog
2018-10-16 06:31:28 PM lisabean we get prizes from dollar store or SS trade magazine
2018-10-16 06:31:28 PM cristinahancock I serve eggnog
2018-10-16 06:31:32 PM kathyhughes Yes we did and made our own
2018-10-16 06:31:32 PM krism I made it egg nog with my residents
2018-10-16 06:31:38 PM kathyhughes the residents loved it
2018-10-16 06:31:39 PM smccormick we serve egg nog
2018-10-16 06:31:40 PM calixc3 we do while the spanish residents carol
2018-10-16 06:31:40 PM rwilson yes
2018-10-16 06:31:41 PM aspratley i think we might this year
2018-10-16 06:31:42 PM bjholmes1 We dont serve egg nog, instead we serve hot apple cider throughout the season
2018-10-16 06:31:53 PM erinc most of ours like apple cider
2018-10-16 06:31:54 PM rwilson hot apple cider is a big hit
2018-10-16 06:31:55 PM anneo We love eggnogg too!
2018-10-16 06:31:58 PM kathyhughes we also made mulled wine in a crockpot it was awesome
2018-10-16 06:32:05 PM bjholmes1 Maybe we could serve egg nog at the holiday cocktail party
2018-10-16 06:32:06 PM cristinahancock yumm
2018-10-16 06:32:07 PM rwilson yum
2018-10-16 06:32:08 PM djerome1 im lagging bad
2018-10-16 06:32:21 PM aspratley ummm
2018-10-16 06:32:22 PM joycenam enter the chat room
2018-10-16 06:32:26 PM aspratley wine
2018-10-16 06:32:26 PM 123sharonj i made mullled wine it is so good
2018-10-16 06:32:29 PM anneo Mulled wine sounds good!
2018-10-16 06:32:34 PM krism never heard of mulled wine
2018-10-16 06:32:35 PM aspratley whats in it
2018-10-16 06:32:36 PM joycenam hi
2018-10-16 06:32:37 PM shaniekjohnson1 the men alway taking about the only thing missing is some rum in the egg nog lol some of the ladiesagree with them
2018-10-16 06:32:40 PM rwilson hello
2018-10-16 06:32:41 PM ruby what is in
2018-10-16 06:32:43 PM smccormick our residents love wine
2018-10-16 06:32:46 PM rwwright18 It would be nice to have cider/hot choc/and coffee bar
2018-10-16 06:33:00 PM rwilson coffee bar for sure
2018-10-16 06:33:03 PM whitneypage what about lower functioning residents.
2018-10-16 06:33:05 PM aspratley left the chat room
2018-10-16 06:33:11 PM kathyhughes Res wine with orange, lemon slices, cinna,om sticks, cloves and nutmeg
2018-10-16 06:33:11 PM ksutlief I like that funtrivia.com.
2018-10-16 06:33:14 PM aspratley enter the chat room
2018-10-16 06:33:32 PM rwilson i will have to check that website out
2018-10-16 06:33:34 PM smccormick thanks for the recipe Katly!
2018-10-16 06:33:35 PM cristinahancock Is the wine served warm?
2018-10-16 06:33:39 PM nelsonalex123 You put that all in a crockpot?
2018-10-16 06:33:40 PM kathyhughes They loved the smell....not many residents would drink it...but the smell was great
2018-10-16 06:33:43 PM aspratley that sounds good
2018-10-16 06:33:44 PM cristinahancock awesome
2018-10-16 06:33:44 PM kathyhughes Yes
2018-10-16 06:33:45 PM sondrac scented oil massage like pepermint,cinimon and christmas tree scent
2018-10-16 06:33:53 PM bjholmes1 Wouldn't candles do the same thing
2018-10-16 06:33:53 PM rwilson the smell is the best
2018-10-16 06:33:54 PM anneo Last year we visited Bayou Rum Distillery in December, our resident's families received a lot of Rum for Christmas! (Satsuma Rum too, yummmy).
2018-10-16 06:34:03 PM calixc3 we can't burn candles
2018-10-16 06:34:08 PM 123sharonj getting all these recipes and ideas is awesome
2018-10-16 06:34:12 PM rwilson we can't burn candles
2018-10-16 06:34:14 PM micheleaalford We can't either
2018-10-16 06:34:16 PM kathyhughes It also was used to add moisture to the activities room
2018-10-16 06:34:18 PM cristinahancock we can't burn candles either
2018-10-16 06:34:20 PM krism I'm not able to burn candles because of the O2
2018-10-16 06:34:20 PM aspratley us either
2018-10-16 06:34:20 PM bjholmes1 our facility allows candles in the common areas just not in the resident rooms
2018-10-16 06:34:33 PM rwilson nice
2018-10-16 06:34:40 PM kathyhughes which as wel all know the facilities can get pretty dry
2018-10-16 06:34:48 PM 123sharonj we cant burn candles eieither
2018-10-16 06:34:48 PM lalibby very dry
2018-10-16 06:34:50 PM rwwright18 You can get the burner plate at Walmart and sit the candle on it though.
2018-10-16 06:34:52 PM darleensunter do you burn it in a crock?
2018-10-16 06:34:53 PM ruby what a good baker circle for lowing fucntiong residents
2018-10-16 06:34:53 PM lmiller3 we use diffusers with essential oils for smells
2018-10-16 06:34:54 PM krism yes they can!
2018-10-16 06:34:55 PM calixc3 bath and body has wall flowers with mauled wine sents
2018-10-16 06:35:02 PM sarahaltavilla especially with the heat on 107
2018-10-16 06:35:02 PM anneo We are a no candle facility too
2018-10-16 06:35:03 PM smccormick we cant burn candles either
2018-10-16 06:35:04 PM rwilson we are getting into armotherapy and have oil diffusers
2018-10-16 06:35:06 PM kathyhughes So we also used the same recipe with apple cider
2018-10-16 06:35:22 PM lalibby we could do apple cider
2018-10-16 06:35:29 PM lalibby i bet they would love that
2018-10-16 06:35:29 PM aspratley we def will be doing the cider
2018-10-16 06:35:30 PM krism I love oil diffuser
2018-10-16 06:35:35 PM lisabean get flameless LED candles
2018-10-16 06:35:35 PM micheleaalford I think I'll try hot apple cider
2018-10-16 06:35:35 PM rwwright18 We do aroama therapy in the front lobby and in activities
2018-10-16 06:35:37 PM rwilson we did the apple cider last week and it smelled so goodd
2018-10-16 06:35:45 PM ksutlief we had a cold snap and couldn't resist mulled cider. It was a hit.
2018-10-16 06:35:49 PM smccormick I think ours would want wine lol
2018-10-16 06:35:50 PM rwwright18 Love the Christmas spirit by young living.
2018-10-16 06:36:01 PM calixc3 we make apple sause orniments and they hang in the lobby tree
2018-10-16 06:36:02 PM bjholmes1 Last week we made homemade apple butter and it cooked in crock pots at each nurses station on each wing. The place smelt amazing!
2018-10-16 06:36:13 PM kathyhughes Of course I worked before all the fancy stuff so we did have crockpots
2018-10-16 06:36:21 PM rwilson the armoatherapy will be in our sensory rooms, nureses station, dining areas and main lobby
2018-10-16 06:36:26 PM shaniekjohnson1 we use led light candle even the dollar store sell them
2018-10-16 06:36:28 PM 123sharonj I want to do apple cider for the halloween party were going to do
2018-10-16 06:36:30 PM cparece my residents would love the applesauce ornaments
2018-10-16 06:36:32 PM bjholmes1 We also had the residents watch The Nativity Story
2018-10-16 06:36:40 PM anneo My assistant is a licensed massage therapist, we have great touch and aroma therapy, complete with heated, moist towels to wipe down their arms and hands with. Followed by a lotion massage, all while enjoying the smells from the difuser and a relaxing slideshow of beaches and forests :)
2018-10-16 06:36:49 PM rwilson sweet
2018-10-16 06:36:51 PM ksutlief Really like the idea of making apple butter.
2018-10-16 06:36:54 PM smccormick nice
2018-10-16 06:36:55 PM calixc3 we did a live nativity play that the resients put on
2018-10-16 06:36:57 PM schweitzerkl very nice anne
2018-10-16 06:36:59 PM cparece that sounds amazing!
2018-10-16 06:37:01 PM rwilson awe
2018-10-16 06:37:15 PM anneo I could use the therapy NOW! :)
2018-10-16 06:37:16 PM 123sharonj I am also doing the choclate fountain the members get excited on that
2018-10-16 06:37:21 PM djerome1 thats awesome
2018-10-16 06:37:24 PM lmiller3 how fun for the residentds to put on a play.
2018-10-16 06:37:25 PM donna61 left the chat room
2018-10-16 06:37:34 PM kathyhughes And you did not submit it for Best Practices Nathan???? Next year??
2018-10-16 06:37:47 PM micheleaalford Oh, I like the chocolate fountain idea
2018-10-16 06:37:48 PM schweitzerkl do any of you do a christmas lunch were you invite families?
2018-10-16 06:37:56 PM calixc3 it was such a confidence boost for them. and i will Kathy
2018-10-16 06:37:57 PM alisonk our facility staff is putting on a lip sinc talent show
2018-10-16 06:38:04 PM rebekahnewland enter the chat room
2018-10-16 06:38:05 PM cristinahancock we do a thanksgiving lunch and a christmas dinner
2018-10-16 06:38:10 PM micheleaalford We do Christmas dinner but a week early with families
2018-10-16 06:38:18 PM joycenam where can i get it? Chocolate fountain
2018-10-16 06:38:18 PM kathyhughes We did a Dessert Bar on a Saturday
2018-10-16 06:38:27 PM cristinahancock ours is a week early also
2018-10-16 06:38:28 PM bjholmes1 This Friday we are having spa day with hand & shoulder massages. We are going to have aromatherapy throughout the main hall to add to the ambiance
2018-10-16 06:38:29 PM lalibby my place has been combining thanksgiving and christmas togethor. usually music and a dessert bar in the evening
2018-10-16 06:38:29 PM alisonk we have a christmas party where families are invited
2018-10-16 06:38:29 PM calixc3 I need to take more photos of my residents to share. do any of you do a scrap book to use as a marketing tool?
2018-10-16 06:38:31 PM ksutlief Christmas party earlier in the month. They can come for lunch if they want anytime, but we do not make a special christmas lunch for families
2018-10-16 06:38:31 PM smccormick we do a christmas brunch and thanksgiving dinner
2018-10-16 06:38:34 PM rwilson a dessert bar
2018-10-16 06:38:34 PM schweitzerkl we do it on a sunday and we order KFC
2018-10-16 06:38:37 PM 123sharonj ya i use soft things like fruit and marsh mellows to dip
2018-10-16 06:38:41 PM rwilson sounds like a great idea
2018-10-16 06:38:45 PM lmiller3 We have a holiday tea party.
2018-10-16 06:38:50 PM micheleaalford We have a beautiful scrapbook!
2018-10-16 06:38:58 PM donna61 enter the chat room
2018-10-16 06:39:02 PM krism I do a scrapbook for each of my residesnt. Thay help put it together and we pass it out when they leave the facility
2018-10-16 06:39:03 PM rwilson you cant go wrong with tea parties
2018-10-16 06:39:09 PM kathyhughes Yes we did Nathan and find some scrapbookers to put your scrapbooks together
2018-10-16 06:39:26 PM rwwright18 I like tea party idea
2018-10-16 06:39:38 PM sondrac I love scrapbooks.
2018-10-16 06:39:40 PM aspratley yes to the tea party
2018-10-16 06:39:42 PM micheleaalford All of my residents have a decorated page. We are always taking pics and we set up a photo booth at all events
2018-10-16 06:39:42 PM kathyhughes we had Crops at the facility and invited the public and they would help us make our scrapbooks
2018-10-16 06:39:54 PM 123sharonj we made a scrapbook for summer each week we added pictues and sayings of what we did they took then
2018-10-16 06:39:54 PM rwilson nice!
2018-10-16 06:39:55 PM krism Also families bring in pictures form hoem to add. They can see the scrapbook and look back at parties we have add and their time spend with families
2018-10-16 06:40:00 PM shaniekjohnson1 we do a play everyyear for the staff for nursing home week and its aways a hit
2018-10-16 06:40:03 PM alisonk We host a tea party for our volunteers in the spring
2018-10-16 06:40:15 PM lalibby its coffe hour at my place...coffee and tea though they have an option and it comes with a different pastery every time. i have that on weekends because it is an easy activity for my cnas to do
2018-10-16 06:40:18 PM lisabean we have several poarties each department makes it special
2018-10-16 06:40:22 PM ruby i want to start scapbooking with the resident
2018-10-16 06:40:27 PM anneo I would love to do a scrap book - we have a digital one, but I would love a "traditional one".
2018-10-16 06:40:28 PM 123sharonj m home end of aug they were so nice and they socialized alot while making them
2018-10-16 06:40:31 PM djerome1 is there a certain place everyone goes to get bulletin board supplies
2018-10-16 06:40:34 PM ruby do they enjoy it
2018-10-16 06:40:37 PM smccormick we put resident pic on our face book page residents and their famililies love it
2018-10-16 06:40:47 PM lmiller3 For tea parties you cab get a french press and raw tea leaves of various flavors and turn it into a real sensory experience.
2018-10-16 06:40:48 PM lisabean scrapbooking fun but costly
2018-10-16 06:40:53 PM lalibby we are doing a cook book with favorite recipes the families are helping with the recipes
2018-10-16 06:40:59 PM heatherr I do a lot with our facebook page. Families really love it especially those who live out of town.
2018-10-16 06:41:03 PM micheleaalford That's very true, it can be costly
2018-10-16 06:41:04 PM rebekahnewland My facility is doing a pumpkin patch for people in the comminity to come pick up pumpkins for free. We will have apple cider and doughnuts, face painting, and a photo booth!
2018-10-16 06:41:06 PM rwilson i want to create a get to know your nieghbor article and interview the residnets
2018-10-16 06:41:10 PM ruby does it take special paper
2018-10-16 06:41:14 PM anneo I love the cooki book idea!
2018-10-16 06:41:15 PM erinc cookbook is a wonderful idea!
2018-10-16 06:41:16 PM ksutlief when I take a picture of a resident doing something, I immediately text it to their family members.
2018-10-16 06:41:19 PM lisabean have family members bring the supplies for scrapbooking
2018-10-16 06:41:19 PM krism yes facebook is a great tool
2018-10-16 06:41:28 PM 123sharonj scrap booking they loved but it can be costly
2018-10-16 06:41:41 PM sondrac nice
2018-10-16 06:41:41 PM whitneypage left the chat room
2018-10-16 06:41:47 PM kathyhughes https://www.reallygoodstuff.com/classroom-decorations-and-bulletin-board-displays/c/r/?msclkid=716b44609ce31297f12c1fa619debb6c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**Classroom%20Decor%3A%20Bulletin%20Boards%20-%20JF&utm_term=bulletin%20board%20supplies&utm_content=Bulletin%20Board%20Supplies
2018-10-16 06:41:48 PM rwilson what about hippa...we cant even take pictures of our residents
2018-10-16 06:41:50 PM lmiller3 we have a lot of artsy people and they submit art work and we bind them together to make a book for them to enjoy.
2018-10-16 06:41:51 PM ruby left the chat room
2018-10-16 06:41:51 PM micheleaalford You can find books of scrapbooking paper on sale 100 pgs for $5.99 if you watch for sales
2018-10-16 06:41:52 PM ruby enter the chat room
2018-10-16 06:41:53 PM krism we aren't able to text picture for HIPPA :9
2018-10-16 06:42:04 PM kathyhughes Also Oriental Trading for Bulletin Boars
2018-10-16 06:42:06 PM calixc3 we are starting our newsletter back up in january and residents are writting articles for the resident voice section
2018-10-16 06:42:08 PM kathyhughes Boards
2018-10-16 06:42:11 PM micheleaalford We can take pics just not put their last names
2018-10-16 06:42:16 PM darleensunter any time I see extra materials at a thrift store or yard sale I snag it
2018-10-16 06:42:17 PM alisonk we can take pics as long as the residents sign a photo release
2018-10-16 06:42:23 PM smccormick We do resident of the month in our newsletter with a short bio of them.. they love it
2018-10-16 06:42:24 PM rwwright18 We are not allowed to put resident pics out on internet
2018-10-16 06:42:25 PM donna61 left the chat room
2018-10-16 06:42:31 PM sondrac I love the goodwill
2018-10-16 06:42:33 PM krism that a great idea to have them write in the newsletter
2018-10-16 06:42:36 PM donna61 enter the chat room
2018-10-16 06:42:44 PM anneo We highlight a resident a month in a spotlight meal. The Chef cooks their favoirte recipes and I interview them and their family and do a write up for the menu. All reisdents stop by the honorees table and acknowlege the great meal. The resident's family loves it too!
2018-10-16 06:42:44 PM lmiller3 left the chat room
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2018-10-16 06:43:04 PM kathyhughes we also would invite families in to scrapbook with us and they brought supplies with them and we would ask for donations of extra scrapbook supplies
2018-10-16 06:43:10 PM cparece thats awesome
2018-10-16 06:43:18 PM ksutlief they sign a release when they move in. I do have three that I do not take pictures of
2018-10-16 06:43:21 PM micheleaalford My families help with scrapbooking
2018-10-16 06:43:21 PM lalibby you post what the residents have done and not their faces
2018-10-16 06:43:27 PM rwilson sounds like you have lots of family involvment
2018-10-16 06:43:28 PM krism YEs getting the families involed helps with budget
2018-10-16 06:43:36 PM micheleaalford That's actually what we do for our familiy nights
2018-10-16 06:43:38 PM nelsonalex123 I may just do that activity next month
2018-10-16 06:43:39 PM rwilson i wish we did
2018-10-16 06:43:47 PM djerome1 thanks kathy
2018-10-16 06:43:54 PM joycenam I will try
2018-10-16 06:43:54 PM calixc3 i did a scrabbooking one time and ended up that a woman was downsizing and donated all of her crafting materials to the residents
2018-10-16 06:43:54 PM ruby thank you im really excited to start
2018-10-16 06:43:56 PM smccormick I like that idea of incoporating family to help and donate great idea
2018-10-16 06:43:57 PM sondrac thanks kathy
2018-10-16 06:43:57 PM lmiller3 I like the family night idea
2018-10-16 06:44:02 PM rwilson me too
2018-10-16 06:44:14 PM rwwright18 We are doing shadow boxes for our memory care unit. Family members bring momentos from the past to tell about the resident life. Then anyone in room and start a convo with them
2018-10-16 06:44:15 PM micheleaalford We ahve family night once a month
2018-10-16 06:44:19 PM anneo Definitely love the scrap booking idea!
2018-10-16 06:44:34 PM erinc is there a good way to make residents w/out family feel included?
2018-10-16 06:44:34 PM rwilson i like the shadow box idea
2018-10-16 06:44:35 PM ruby we do family bingo
2018-10-16 06:44:41 PM kathyhughes I just would make sure that each newsletter would have a list of supplies we could use
2018-10-16 06:44:54 PM sondrac photos are good for the residents for reminisceing
2018-10-16 06:44:54 PM micheleaalford Great idea Kathy!
2018-10-16 06:44:55 PM smccormick I love family night idea
2018-10-16 06:44:55 PM rwilson great idea kathy
2018-10-16 06:45:00 PM cparece ooooh family bingo! Thats a great idea!
2018-10-16 06:45:02 PM darleensunter oh great idea!
2018-10-16 06:45:08 PM lalibby im thinking of starting the newletter in the near future
2018-10-16 06:45:15 PM kathyhughes Yes we would have a local sorority come and sit with the folks that did not have families to scrapbook with them
2018-10-16 06:45:18 PM aspratley yess to family bingo
2018-10-16 06:45:20 PM sondrac family bingo sounds great
2018-10-16 06:45:20 PM calixc3 plus the photos can be used for memory games
2018-10-16 06:45:22 PM rwilson awe
2018-10-16 06:45:31 PM kathyhughes we also posted a weekly list in the lobby
2018-10-16 06:45:33 PM alisonk yes family bingo sounds wonderful
2018-10-16 06:45:39 PM rwilson love all theses ideas
2018-10-16 06:45:40 PM kathyhughes next to the sign in sheets
2018-10-16 06:45:44 PM lalibby oh family bingo hmmmm
2018-10-16 06:45:50 PM krism Also, having your families be involved in the planning for the activties allows them a chance to see how they can assist and donate to the cause. You'd be suprised. I have a family memebr donate at least once a month with supplies for an activtity they are interested in
2018-10-16 06:45:52 PM rebekahnewland my residents would love family bingo!
2018-10-16 06:45:53 PM ruby it is we get about 6 family member evey time the resident and the family love it
2018-10-16 06:45:57 PM cristinahancock We have our local high school 4 h club sit with our residents tthat have no family
2018-10-16 06:46:09 PM smccormick newsletter is a wonderful tool and informative
2018-10-16 06:46:17 PM rwilson yes i agree
2018-10-16 06:46:19 PM djerome1 our facility has the shadow boxes i actually spent last week filling it, hard to get family to bring in items
2018-10-16 06:46:29 PM calixc3 if you combinded with a church or company to come in and do the bingo they usually bring great black out prizes.
2018-10-16 06:46:35 PM sondrac great idea krism
2018-10-16 06:46:46 PM rwilson newsletter with added games like holiday word searches and trivia
2018-10-16 06:46:48 PM anneo We have a digital newsletter now, we collect all the family and friends email addresses and use a free email system - Mailchimp
2018-10-16 06:47:03 PM rwilson mailchimp?
2018-10-16 06:47:09 PM 123sharonj the owner her provides nice bingo prizes
2018-10-16 06:47:12 PM krism Thanks a great idea. I'm goign to look into mailchimp
2018-10-16 06:47:31 PM rwilson im going to check that out!
2018-10-16 06:47:36 PM anneo Yes, it is a free marketing platform, easy to use.... Our front desk enters the names in the list for me.
2018-10-16 06:47:42 PM micheleaalford We have to use Illustratus for our newsletters and calendars
2018-10-16 06:47:46 PM ruby what do you guys give out for bingo prize
2018-10-16 06:47:49 PM smccormick Im going to check it out too
2018-10-16 06:47:53 PM rwilson we use publisher
2018-10-16 06:47:58 PM cristinahancock we use illustratus I love it
2018-10-16 06:47:58 PM calixc3 we had a law firm come and provide blenders, purses, tvs, radios, blu ray players, sound bars, and a gift card to resturants
2018-10-16 06:48:04 PM ksutlief You just helped me figure out what I want to do with a group from a pharnacy school that wants to come. We are going to do family bingo and let the students take care of it.
2018-10-16 06:48:06 PM rebekahnewland We use activityconnection for our newsletter
2018-10-16 06:48:09 PM sondrac jewelry,stuffed animals,body spray
2018-10-16 06:48:10 PM kathyhughes Great Nathan
2018-10-16 06:48:17 PM krism how do you contact teh law firms or anyone to host?
2018-10-16 06:48:17 PM shaniekjohnson1 do you guy do famiy counseling and have a guest speaker
2018-10-16 06:48:24 PM kathyhughes we used scratch off lottery tickets
2018-10-16 06:48:24 PM smccormick we do a sweets bingo and give out a variety of different candy boxes
2018-10-16 06:48:31 PM micheleaalford I use activity connection for ideas
2018-10-16 06:48:40 PM rwwright18 left the chat room
2018-10-16 06:48:42 PM anneo We have cookie bingo once a week. Specialy cookies wrapped in clear bags with ribbon, and our Black out prize is a "Nothing Bundt Cake" small bundt cake :) Residents love it!
2018-10-16 06:48:46 PM sondrac ohhh... nice idea with the lottery tickets.
2018-10-16 06:48:46 PM alisonk ourbingo prizes are pop, candy, chips, beanie babies, lap blankets walker bags
2018-10-16 06:48:46 PM rwwright18 enter the chat room

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