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2018-11-27 07:02:37 PM mylyn23 yes very unique
2018-11-27 07:02:37 PM marshallp enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:02:43 PM briannad hello
2018-11-27 07:02:47 PM smccormick hello
2018-11-27 07:02:50 PM melodywhipple lmiller what is the tooth pick game?
2018-11-27 07:02:57 PM wanzaella enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:02:59 PM marshallp hello everyone
2018-11-27 07:03:03 PM lurban1 left the chat room
2018-11-27 07:03:04 PM djerome1 Good Evening!!
2018-11-27 07:03:05 PM briannad hello
2018-11-27 07:03:07 PM rbarthel tell me about your Christmas parties at your facilites
2018-11-27 07:03:09 PM lurban1 enter the chat room
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2018-11-27 07:03:29 PM wanzaella hello everyone welcome back
2018-11-27 07:03:34 PM lurban1 enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:03:37 PM alexisl tooth picks??? i would like to know that game
2018-11-27 07:03:40 PM briannad we have kareoke , food , games
2018-11-27 07:03:43 PM kathyhughes So what do you all do for New Years Eve or New Years??????
2018-11-27 07:03:43 PM alexisl hello
2018-11-27 07:03:56 PM acorman We have a noon years eve party
2018-11-27 07:03:56 PM schweitzerkl enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:03:58 PM labara a social with live music
2018-11-27 07:04:01 PM djerome1 We do a "Noon Years Eve" Party during lunch!
2018-11-27 07:04:02 PM bjholmes1 Party and watch the ball drop
2018-11-27 07:04:05 PM mylyn23 dropping ball in our heart room
2018-11-27 07:04:08 PM heatherr left the chat room
2018-11-27 07:04:08 PM heatherr enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:04:09 PM acorman last year we had ball room dancers and a balloon drop
2018-11-27 07:04:11 PM heatherr left the chat room
2018-11-27 07:04:13 PM tonjarobles we have a huge party with a band with all the families too
2018-11-27 07:04:14 PM lmiller3 look up "matchstick" games in the app store. It's where you have the sticks aranged in a patter and you have to either "add", "remove", or "move" a certain number of sicks to get the desired shape.
2018-11-27 07:04:14 PM labara and countdowns, but our countdowns are around 3:00 pm lol
2018-11-27 07:04:14 PM schweitzerkl hi all
2018-11-27 07:04:16 PM alexisl i don't know kathy i will find out this year lol
2018-11-27 07:04:17 PM heatherr enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:04:24 PM mylyn23 we play limbo rock
2018-11-27 07:04:25 PM lhahn we have a party on new years day... we play the ball dropping on in2l and serve sparking cider
2018-11-27 07:04:30 PM daniellewooters New years we of course talk about resolutions, have a wine and cheese party with sparkling "wine" and real wine and get all dolled up
2018-11-27 07:04:34 PM trinawh personally... i sleep. at my facility... idk because i'm only 2 months in to being the AD
2018-11-27 07:04:34 PM anneo We have a huge New Year's Eve Lunch with family. Large photo booth, where familes love to take pictures and Mimosas ofcourse :)
2018-11-27 07:04:36 PM rebekahnewland Im going to try to stage a ball drop
2018-11-27 07:04:43 PM lhahn we reminisce on new years resolutions
2018-11-27 07:04:44 PM briannad sparkeling grape juice, musuc ,food
2018-11-27 07:04:45 PM lmiller3 We use markers instead of matches or toothpicks as it's eaisier for them to see/pick up.
2018-11-27 07:04:48 PM smccormick for new years we are having a piano player with snacks and drinks
2018-11-27 07:04:50 PM lauravillatoro1989 we have a new years eve lunch!
2018-11-27 07:05:01 PM briannad noise makers
2018-11-27 07:05:02 PM heatherr Im sorry I guess I missed the topic? what are we taking about.
2018-11-27 07:05:03 PM mylyn23 our residents love party lights like disco
2018-11-27 07:05:03 PM lhahn what do you have at your lunch laura villatoro?
2018-11-27 07:05:04 PM rebekahnewland Sparkling grape juice!
2018-11-27 07:05:05 PM rbarthel jotting all these new years ideas down!!!
2018-11-27 07:05:06 PM mwilfong enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:05:08 PM marshallp new years party
2018-11-27 07:05:11 PM wanzaella dont know yet
2018-11-27 07:05:11 PM mloven we drop the ball around 2. we have entertainment and a count down
2018-11-27 07:05:13 PM paigec i have the kitchen get sparkling cider and they can watch the ball drop at midnight but not sure
2018-11-27 07:05:19 PM nchacon05 we have a new years party and do count down and cheers
2018-11-27 07:05:21 PM kathyhughes We would make predictions and read last years predictions....
2018-11-27 07:05:33 PM lmiller3 I'm still on Chrismas lol. I can't even think abut News Years yet...lol
2018-11-27 07:05:34 PM briannad good idea
2018-11-27 07:05:36 PM mylyn23 im gonna baloon drop as well too its fun for them
2018-11-27 07:05:40 PM daniellewooters Ooo i like the predictions idea
2018-11-27 07:05:41 PM smccormick predicitions would be fun
2018-11-27 07:05:45 PM alexisl sounds nice
2018-11-27 07:05:48 PM anneo Baloon drop sounds fun!
2018-11-27 07:05:49 PM trinawh so i guess it's a "thing" that the AD does all the parties? I thought it was just my facility
2018-11-27 07:05:50 PM camcam96 noise makers, new year hats/crowns, sparkling cider, writin down our new years resolutions, watch videos of epic firework shows. a baloon drop sounds like fun
2018-11-27 07:05:57 PM wanzaella what time do yall start the party
2018-11-27 07:06:01 PM acorman We talk about new years traditions around the world like celebrations, food ect...\
2018-11-27 07:06:04 PM mylyn23 yes anneo
2018-11-27 07:06:10 PM smccormick our party is at 4pm
2018-11-27 07:06:15 PM djerome1 Our Noon Years is during lunch and we have entertainment and hats, and noise makers and the entertainer will do a count down to Noon, they love it. Then after lunch we go to the activity room and have sparkling grape juice and write down our resolutions
2018-11-27 07:06:18 PM lauravillatoro1989 new years party with the countdown sounds like fun
2018-11-27 07:06:22 PM lhahn we serve sauerkraut and pork on new years day for lunch
2018-11-27 07:06:22 PM nchacon05 i might try this year the balloon drop
2018-11-27 07:06:24 PM lurban1 left the chat room
2018-11-27 07:06:29 PM kathyhughes Activity Professionals are the only people in the facility who can plan an event, which is why we are always asked
2018-11-27 07:06:30 PM angelagalloway I'm loving these ideas. Unfortunately, I stepped into this position and the lady before me already blew the entire budget for the year. Everything I've done over the last 3 months has been out of my pocket.
2018-11-27 07:06:31 PM lurban1 enter the chat room
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2018-11-27 07:06:51 PM bkargbo enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:06:57 PM mylyn23 also dont forget to decorate the party place residents enjoy it when too much decoartions
2018-11-27 07:06:59 PM lhahn angelagalloway.. im sorry to hear that.
2018-11-27 07:06:59 PM schweitzerkl dont get into that habit angela
2018-11-27 07:07:04 PM briannad that is rough
2018-11-27 07:07:06 PM lurban1 enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:07:08 PM dustylann enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:07:09 PM marshallp wow no money for activities?
2018-11-27 07:07:11 PM smccormick Im so excited i just processed my first volunteer
2018-11-27 07:07:15 PM nicholed Love the idea of the Noon Year's Lunch!
2018-11-27 07:07:16 PM rebekahnewland My admissions coodrinator helps alot with events at my facility
2018-11-27 07:07:17 PM wanzaella Ok 4 sounds good cause my residents go to sleep very early
2018-11-27 07:07:19 PM schweitzerkl ive done it before and it makes it really hard to get out of it
2018-11-27 07:07:20 PM djerome1 same here...
2018-11-27 07:07:24 PM bkargbo Hi everyone
2018-11-27 07:07:26 PM mayuridshah enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:07:31 PM dustylann HI Yall
2018-11-27 07:07:31 PM smccormick hello
2018-11-27 07:07:31 PM briannad hello
2018-11-27 07:07:32 PM trinawh it seems the to do list for me as the AD just gets longer and longer lol
2018-11-27 07:07:36 PM lurban1 left the chat room
2018-11-27 07:07:37 PM lhahn hello bkargbo
2018-11-27 07:07:42 PM lurban1 enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:07:46 PM acorman Nope we are expected to do ALL celebrations
2018-11-27 07:07:49 PM djerome1 YES trinawh!
2018-11-27 07:07:54 PM marshallp hey
2018-11-27 07:07:55 PM angelagalloway No money at all. But, it is all good. I agree trina - our to do list gets longer and longer!
2018-11-27 07:07:58 PM daniellewooters I think we all spend a little of our own money, but yes please dont make ot a habit, it can get super costly and stressful
2018-11-27 07:08:00 PM mayuridshah Hello everyone
2018-11-27 07:08:04 PM trinawh i had no idea what the job really entailed lol. i guess i was pretty niave
2018-11-27 07:08:06 PM lmiller3 my assistant was just let go so I am the only one in Activites for a building of 100 people.
2018-11-27 07:08:09 PM ksutlief enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:08:11 PM briannad hello
2018-11-27 07:08:11 PM bkargbo just getting home hope i didnt miss anything
2018-11-27 07:08:11 PM paigec im in the same boat , we have no budget
2018-11-27 07:08:17 PM lmiller3 It's a lot overwhelming.
2018-11-27 07:08:20 PM lurban1 left the chat room
2018-11-27 07:08:25 PM mylyn23 thtas sad paigec
2018-11-27 07:08:27 PM angelagalloway I'm the only one and we have 44 residents at the moment.
2018-11-27 07:08:29 PM trinawh but like i said i'm only 2 months in so it's still pretty overwhelming
2018-11-27 07:08:29 PM lurban1 enter the chat room
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2018-11-27 07:08:29 PM mwilfong Hello all
2018-11-27 07:08:35 PM smccormick Im looking forward to using the help from my volunteer so that i can do more activities
2018-11-27 07:08:37 PM lurban1 enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:08:40 PM ksutlief sorry late.
2018-11-27 07:08:41 PM kathyhughes Welcome to all to the MEPAP1 chat!!!
2018-11-27 07:08:43 PM tonjarobles wow thats awful lmiller
2018-11-27 07:08:45 PM marshallp 1 person and 100 people? wow!
2018-11-27 07:08:46 PM lurban1 left the chat room
2018-11-27 07:08:46 PM lhahn have you ever asked families for donations? alot of families at my facility are willing to donate for special activities
2018-11-27 07:08:48 PM ksutlief had a resident passig
2018-11-27 07:08:50 PM angelagalloway Unfortunately, it seems like activities isn't as "important" as everything else in most people's eyes.
2018-11-27 07:08:56 PM lurban1 enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:09:00 PM nchacon05 at this time of the year gets very busy
2018-11-27 07:09:04 PM wanzaella Have yall put up your christmas trees yet?
2018-11-27 07:09:07 PM mylyn23 wow this crazy ideas just popping out loving it!!!
2018-11-27 07:09:07 PM lhahn i had a residents wife donate a gingerbread house kit
2018-11-27 07:09:10 PM schweitzerkl agree angela
2018-11-27 07:09:11 PM melodywhipple angela that is a tought job to step into
2018-11-27 07:09:17 PM trinawh what gets to me most is the deaths... 3 in 2 weeks. strokes, falls, etc. it's hard to watch
2018-11-27 07:09:19 PM rbarthel just started putting up our trees toady!!
2018-11-27 07:09:30 PM paigec i have most decor up , tree will be monday
2018-11-27 07:09:30 PM marshallp hey katthy
2018-11-27 07:09:30 PM lauravillatoro1989 tell me about it
2018-11-27 07:09:31 PM rebekahnewland Not yet, we are having trouble getting into our storage unit
2018-11-27 07:09:32 PM kathyhughes I would ask families to donate decorations for New Years I bet that they would
2018-11-27 07:09:33 PM mwilfong We publsihed a resident wish list that went out to all of the families in the newsletter
2018-11-27 07:09:36 PM smccormick we are decorating friday
2018-11-27 07:09:43 PM bjholmes1 During December, each department has to take a turn hosting a craft/game or some sorts to do with the residents.
2018-11-27 07:09:44 PM rbarthel yes we had a death today too. that's 4 in two weeks for us
2018-11-27 07:09:49 PM kathyhughes Hello Marshall
2018-11-27 07:09:51 PM trinawh i'm barely getting to christmas much less new years lol
2018-11-27 07:09:52 PM labara we have bake sales every month tio help contribute to funds
2018-11-27 07:09:54 PM paigec the local church said they were binging some stuff also
2018-11-27 07:10:00 PM lhahn bake sale... good idea!
2018-11-27 07:10:03 PM marshallp I feel you angela galloway
2018-11-27 07:10:03 PM ksutlief we do not have ours up yet. We are makig picture ornaments and want to put it up when those are done
2018-11-27 07:10:07 PM anneo Our trees are up too.....
2018-11-27 07:10:08 PM labara the family members do nate the bake goods
2018-11-27 07:10:08 PM dustylann We have 90 residents and I have a $200 budget per month. Its ridiculous for the amount of activities that are expected! So I do end up spending my own money just so my residents can have the activities they deserve.
2018-11-27 07:10:10 PM bkargbo we started decorating already
2018-11-27 07:10:10 PM wanzaella yes we get good donations
2018-11-27 07:10:11 PM smccormick i have gotten so many decorations from family members they are always willing to help
2018-11-27 07:10:12 PM labara so its all profit
2018-11-27 07:10:14 PM angelagalloway I have the entire facility decorated except for the activity room. I am having family night on Dec. 4th and a cookie exchange. The residents families are invited and we are decorating the tree and stringing popcorn, making ornaments and singing carols.
2018-11-27 07:10:14 PM shemming I agree we do not utilize our families enough. A lot of them would love to help out if they knew we needed it.
2018-11-27 07:10:16 PM mylyn23 my boss just build really big projector residents loves it and thankful they said it was good xmas gift for them
2018-11-27 07:10:26 PM daniellewooters Maybe construction paper, they can make their own hats and decorations!!
2018-11-27 07:10:26 PM bjholmes1 This gives other departments the opportunity to engage in a social setting but also for them to understand what it takes to have one program let alone multiple in one day
2018-11-27 07:10:29 PM daniellewooters Get creative
2018-11-27 07:10:30 PM melodywhipple smccormik, how did you find volunteers; I've made calls to the high school for singers, calls to the 4H clubs and church with no response
2018-11-27 07:10:44 PM marshallp we put up the 1st two tree in our facility
2018-11-27 07:10:49 PM mayuridshah we are going to start decorating
2018-11-27 07:10:50 PM trinawh so how do you all deal with the illnesses, strokes, deaths, etc
2018-11-27 07:10:53 PM acorman I like the family night idea
2018-11-27 07:10:54 PM rbarthel angelagalloway i like your Dec 4th event idea... was thinking of planning one for our facility too!
2018-11-27 07:10:55 PM djerome1 we just had a meeting today about xmas decorations and decorating the halls and having a contest.. they wanted activities to supply the decorations,, excuse me? no. The company can do that. they think my dept is made of money
2018-11-27 07:11:06 PM nchacon05 we started decorating on monday
2018-11-27 07:11:08 PM nelsonalex123 Any good activities coming up for December?
2018-11-27 07:11:10 PM kathyhughes I would post a list once a month next to the sign in sheets for families each month we would get whatever we needed
2018-11-27 07:11:12 PM tonjarobles how about local boy and girl scouts to come in and carole?
2018-11-27 07:11:13 PM angelagalloway Same thing here with lack of volunteers. Our facility is in the middle of nowhere though...
2018-11-27 07:11:22 PM labara our tradition is the day after thanksgiving we decorate the whole building!
2018-11-27 07:11:29 PM mwilfong At another facility that I worked at I had Therapy help with baked items. The residetns that were in therapy would bake their favorite treat for the bake
2018-11-27 07:11:32 PM wanzaella iI have a lot of college students that volunteer
2018-11-27 07:11:36 PM angelagalloway I'm planning a snowball fight (big marshmallows).
2018-11-27 07:11:41 PM paigec for the veterens we have a hospice company and she visits with all veterens she brings coffee and donuts once a month
2018-11-27 07:11:46 PM lhahn snow ball fight... love that idea!!!
2018-11-27 07:11:46 PM schweitzerkl we started the day after thanksgiving decorating
2018-11-27 07:11:49 PM labara we also have what we call "country drives" and we go out 2 nights to see peoples christmas lights
2018-11-27 07:11:49 PM smccormick I reached out to the community outreach person at our local ISD and she helped find seniors willing and able to come and assist
2018-11-27 07:11:50 PM paigec awesome idea kathy
2018-11-27 07:11:51 PM briannad Linked Senior also has a lot of good ieas
2018-11-27 07:11:53 PM heatherr working on decorating now. I have three different units to decorate all alone. It's very time consuming. I'm actually gonna go to bed straight after class so that I can be up at 2am and to work by 3am to try and get a decent start.
2018-11-27 07:11:54 PM alexisl does anyone have up their trees
2018-11-27 07:11:55 PM mloven we decorated our main diningroom tree today
2018-11-27 07:12:01 PM rbarthel december activities.... drive through lights at the botanical gardens, living christmas tree at a local church, LOTS of kids choirs coming in to sing, LOTS of organizations coming in to donate gifts/fellowship
2018-11-27 07:12:02 PM angelagalloway Apparently the AD before me didn't really do anything with them so they are loving everything I've done so far.
2018-11-27 07:12:12 PM briannad lol ment ideas
2018-11-27 07:12:39 PM wanzaella we just about to start decorating
2018-11-27 07:12:49 PM bjholmes1 We start Dec 1
2018-11-27 07:12:52 PM angelagalloway Heather - best of luck to you. Thankfully, there are some aides on the floor who volunteered and stayed to help me decorate.
2018-11-27 07:12:54 PM mwilfong We havent started yet
2018-11-27 07:12:55 PM marshallp I like the idea of otherdepartment hosting activities
2018-11-27 07:12:58 PM alexisl i want to do lights this year hoping we can
2018-11-27 07:12:59 PM tonjarobles we start in dec as well
2018-11-27 07:13:12 PM lurban1 We are having a Santas workshop churches donate alot of items for our residents all bran new and we set up the different stations the aides from each floor all have so many residents names and they come an pck out presents for the residents, we then bag them tag them and put them togeter by floors. Christmas morning the presents are handed out to the residents . It is great especially for tose rsidentws who don't gt visitors it helps bring their spirits up.
2018-11-27 07:13:19 PM schweitzerkl the director before me didnt have a budget so she spent alot of money, me on the other hand is paying for what she did.
2018-11-27 07:13:33 PM paigec i wrapped all the pictures hanging on the wall like xmas present with bows
2018-11-27 07:13:34 PM wanzaella where do u put the lights?
2018-11-27 07:13:35 PM dustylann I fnished 2 trees today and will go back early tomorrow morning to finish our 12 foot tree and finish the rest of the building.
2018-11-27 07:13:53 PM kathyhughes We would put all the decorations out and the various floors would use them and the other departments as we had an annual Christmas decorating contest
2018-11-27 07:13:58 PM anneo Our city has a Christmas Festival - I looked at their performers that will be performing (Ballet studio,voice school, tap stiudio) and contacted them on Facebook. They all are prepared with a Christmas performance. I got three groups to commit to coming in December. I will do this every year!
2018-11-27 07:14:04 PM angelagalloway Paige - that is on my list to do tomorrow! I was walking around today and a lightbulb went off to decorate them.
2018-11-27 07:14:08 PM kathyhughes All staff would particiapate
2018-11-27 07:14:08 PM tonjarobles does anyone have an adminstrator that won't let you do many decorations because of the fire marshall?
2018-11-27 07:14:11 PM labara we have an angel tree as well, in our lobby we have a tree with each residents names, so family members and staff can pick a name and we get gifts for them. so every resident is delivered s gift on christmas day
2018-11-27 07:14:15 PM marshallp decoarting 3 units alon???
2018-11-27 07:14:26 PM nchacon05 we used to do contest all the time
2018-11-27 07:14:28 PM smccormick if budget is tight or no budget at all, most people/family are willing to donate especially if it is to bring joy to loved ones
2018-11-27 07:14:29 PM bkargbo i like the angel tree
2018-11-27 07:14:31 PM ksutlief wow wonder if I could get the rest of the staff to help
2018-11-27 07:14:35 PM mwilfong We are going to hav a decorating contest for the staff and have the residents judge
2018-11-27 07:14:36 PM ksutlief it might be worth a try.
2018-11-27 07:14:37 PM lhahn labara we do the same thing!
2018-11-27 07:14:48 PM paigec labara we do the same thing also
2018-11-27 07:14:51 PM lhahn mwilfong i like that idea!
2018-11-27 07:14:56 PM alexisl we don't get to put up lights i wanted to but they said no but i'm working on it still lol
2018-11-27 07:14:58 PM wanzaella i wish that all of my staff would help that would be nice and easy.lol
2018-11-27 07:15:08 PM mylyn23 i like xmas decorations contest for staff maybe i can do that and will assign the residents to each department
2018-11-27 07:15:08 PM schweitzerkl not my admin, but maintance director is like that tonjarobles
2018-11-27 07:15:09 PM lurban1 I havn't run into that problem at this facility but the other faclity I worked in was a stickler for no decorations not fun forthe residents
2018-11-27 07:15:09 PM melodywhipple o yes, a wish list by the sign in book---im going to do that
2018-11-27 07:15:21 PM mwilfong left the chat room
2018-11-27 07:15:34 PM marshallp all staff shoud participate in the decorating
2018-11-27 07:15:36 PM lhahn lurban why dont they allow decorations?
2018-11-27 07:15:39 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:15:39 PM kathyhughes Yes Tonja there is always an Administrator who does not like Christmas decor. I would have the person present their view at resident council and let the resident decide
2018-11-27 07:15:42 PM mwilfong enter the chat room
2018-11-27 07:15:43 PM angelagalloway Oohhhh I must have missed the wish list thing. Can you explain that one?
2018-11-27 07:15:56 PM tonjarobles Thank you Kathy
2018-11-27 07:16:02 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 Hey everyone sorry I'm late - what are we chatting about tonight?
2018-11-27 07:16:08 PM smccormick resident council is a great resource
2018-11-27 07:16:09 PM wanzaella so true Kathy
2018-11-27 07:16:10 PM nchacon05 i agree with all staff decorating would be so much easier
2018-11-27 07:16:10 PM alexisl yes because ours don't like christmas trees
2018-11-27 07:16:11 PM bkargbo if every department help everything will go smoother
2018-11-27 07:16:15 PM kathyhughes and I would also have maintenance buy some flame retardant spray and spray the decor
2018-11-27 07:16:17 PM mylyn23 oh Thank God our DON is nun so she love xmas lol
2018-11-27 07:16:17 PM ksutlief i had a thought today and hahven't had a chance to think it through. I was wondering about having the famiy bring one ornament each for tgeh tree
2018-11-27 07:16:18 PM lauravillatoro1989 Christmas decorations contest, that sounds fun!
2018-11-27 07:16:27 PM mwilfong Taking into consideration for Life Safety Regulations we are having the staff decoate the nurses stations
2018-11-27 07:16:33 PM acorman I have a hard time asking families for donations when we are a private pay community
2018-11-27 07:16:39 PM labara our administrator this year stated "shes not a party planner" its activites job to decorate the whole building
2018-11-27 07:16:44 PM schweitzerkl they do kathy but still complain about decorations
2018-11-27 07:16:44 PM labara 140 bed facility
2018-11-27 07:16:45 PM paigec my staff likes to tell me how to do everything, kitchen/ laundry they have been there for years and years '
2018-11-27 07:16:46 PM labara 3 untis
2018-11-27 07:16:47 PM djerome1 we arent allowed to do alot of things in my building, its not the residents home, its all about the look of the bldg,,, sad
2018-11-27 07:16:54 PM rbarthel our five nurses stations 'compete' for best decorated
2018-11-27 07:16:59 PM labara sort of out of my element. i believe in team work
2018-11-27 07:17:01 PM lhahn that is sad djerome
2018-11-27 07:17:04 PM lurban1 All our residents are giving us theirideas for dedcorating their communal areas on their floors and helping out it helps them feel like they have a voice and not just sitting and watching
2018-11-27 07:17:13 PM ksutlief i wasn'nt thinking a donation....i was think about an ornament of course not an expensive one , but just one the resident used to put on their trees at home.
2018-11-27 07:17:26 PM wanzaella we have a wreath auction
2018-11-27 07:17:26 PM bjholmes1 i like the idea of nurses stations competing
2018-11-27 07:17:29 PM nelsonalex123 The department heads are going to decorate our office doors. We are going to have a competition
2018-11-27 07:17:39 PM trinawh residents decorated the tree yesterday. it was fun to watch them
2018-11-27 07:17:40 PM ksutlief that's what we are doing....the doors.
2018-11-27 07:17:40 PM djerome1 its very sad, its like martha stewarts home they think..., I dont listen i try to go all out, they pay to live there
2018-11-27 07:17:41 PM acorman we also have a wreath acuction
2018-11-27 07:17:41 PM lhahn i like that idea nelsonalex
2018-11-27 07:17:43 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 wanzaella: how does the auction work?
2018-11-27 07:17:46 PM melodywhipple smccormik is the ISD like the Human Services dept at the county?
2018-11-27 07:17:53 PM mylyn23 oh boy we just keep going lol
2018-11-27 07:17:54 PM lhahn who makes the wreaths?
2018-11-27 07:17:55 PM bkargbo we cant do door decorating
2018-11-27 07:18:05 PM smccormick ask your local churches they have a huge connection with the community and would love to help you with donations
2018-11-27 07:18:13 PM kathyhughes I would always ask for donations,,,there are a lot of folks looking for someplace to donate Christmas decorations
2018-11-27 07:18:21 PM wanzaella they make wreaths and any one can bid on them
2018-11-27 07:18:23 PM marshallp I like the nuses station idea too
2018-11-27 07:18:23 PM trinawh we got our angel tree up. they cut out the angels and glittered up their wings. that was fun too
2018-11-27 07:18:25 PM nchacon05 there are so many things we cant do anymore
2018-11-27 07:18:27 PM paigec i do the main arch way with lights and the picture window
2018-11-27 07:18:27 PM alexisl it's fun doing the nurses station then have the residents judge it's really fun
2018-11-27 07:18:27 PM camcam96 What sort of winter activities/games would you recomend for residents that don't celebrate christmas?
2018-11-27 07:18:31 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 love the donation idea
2018-11-27 07:18:33 PM wanzaella nice wreaths
2018-11-27 07:18:34 PM bkargbo the family members might donate
2018-11-27 07:18:38 PM lhahn we get a ton of donations
2018-11-27 07:18:39 PM mloven our charge nurses our responsible for decorating their units
2018-11-27 07:18:40 PM djerome1 surprisingly goodwill has alot of christmas stuff that is almost brand new for cheap too
2018-11-27 07:18:48 PM bkargbo we get lots too
2018-11-27 07:18:50 PM acorman Our marketer will take them to other communities, fire, hospital, therapy ect.. then in house we have a compitition between dept
2018-11-27 07:18:53 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 goodwill is amazing
2018-11-27 07:18:55 PM lmiller3 I've had many people donate decorations, and trees.
2018-11-27 07:18:56 PM schweitzerkl for our christmas party this year the residents have been making a quilt that we are going to give away.
2018-11-27 07:19:00 PM paigec you can buy it but the previous AD made it christmas bingo
2018-11-27 07:19:01 PM mayuridshah Our residents are participating in the decorations
2018-11-27 07:19:08 PM acorman Then its a silent auction one afternoon
2018-11-27 07:19:12 PM mwilfong Have you asked your vendors to donate items?
2018-11-27 07:19:13 PM kathyhughes I would ask the residents what types of activities that they enjoyed doing during the holidays
2018-11-27 07:19:14 PM fredricksonelizabeth97 so cool schweitzerkl, how long have they been working on it?
2018-11-27 07:19:20 PM schweitzerkl i have an amazing family member who stepped up and did the whole thing for me

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