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2018-11-29 07:17:02 PM karenfabian They actually sell fake snowballs that do not hurt or destroy anything when tossed - they are so cool....
2018-11-29 07:17:09 PM jackiem yep
2018-11-29 07:17:27 PM scoltey I think in VT we maybe embrace winter. I feel like we do anyway.
2018-11-29 07:17:28 PM sburgess We just had a lighted wheel chair parade tuesday night to kick off our tree lighting ceremony and one of the family members created a sleigh out of wood for their mom's wc.....adorable
2018-11-29 07:17:31 PM andrealonge There is a reindeer farm in Vermont about an hour from our facility and we're discussing price right now. Fingers crossed we can have them to our center for a meet and greet
2018-11-29 07:17:40 PM jackiem awesome idea
2018-11-29 07:18:45 PM scoltey Instead fo the staff doing all the decorations I'm having the residents take part. They did the 3rd floor tree tody. 4th tomorrow.
2018-11-29 07:19:01 PM kathyhughes Do you all have a policy for taking residents out in the winter???
2018-11-29 07:19:42 PM jackiem below 20 i think is a no go
2018-11-29 07:20:12 PM scoltey No policy. My residents dont really push to go out in the winter so I did the trips in the summer. We do more cooking in the winter.
2018-11-29 07:20:14 PM kathyhughes LOL...good idea Jackie!!! We look at the blizzard conditions! And school closings
2018-11-29 07:20:22 PM karenfabian No. But many of them are just so cold, they want to stay in. I am trying to bring a photo road trip
2018-11-29 07:20:51 PM andrealonge the winter weather warnings vs. advisory impact our decisions, otherwise it's appropriate clothing and supported/assisted by staff
2018-11-29 07:21:19 PM chrnishar it doesnt get that cold down here. we got lucky last winter cause it snowed down here ... it was so beautiful..
2018-11-29 07:21:29 PM elizabethw we go off school closings and local weather reports
2018-11-29 07:21:30 PM jackiem yeah alot of our residents don't even want to come out of their rooms because the hallways are alot cooler than their rooms
2018-11-29 07:21:44 PM sburgess We look at advisory situation...
2018-11-29 07:22:00 PM kathyhughes We also ask around for hats, gloves, scarves and jackets which we keep near the front door...families forget that sometimes their loved one goes out for Dr appt
2018-11-29 07:22:01 PM jackiem winters are difficult to get participation
2018-11-29 07:22:15 PM andrealonge that's a good idea
2018-11-29 07:22:28 PM kathyhughes Most of the residents like to hibernate!
2018-11-29 07:22:39 PM andrealonge we have a fiber arts group that make lap quits, hats, scarves, etc and donate for our use
2018-11-29 07:22:41 PM jackiem yes they do,can't blame them
2018-11-29 07:23:21 PM jackiem if i didn't have to get out of bed in the wintrer,i wouldn't either
2018-11-29 07:23:28 PM kathyhughes We also made the groups that came in to sing in Dec to come back in January
2018-11-29 07:23:58 PM kathyhughes they would make snowmen outside the facility and then have a Hot Coco social with us for January
2018-11-29 07:24:08 PM karenfabian Love that idea
2018-11-29 07:24:32 PM andrealonge we've invited school kids to come for a cocoa social and play in the snow. residents loved it
2018-11-29 07:25:20 PM jackiem awesome
2018-11-29 07:25:36 PM kathyhughes Am I the only one in the world who thinks when the last singing group is done that we should pack up the residents and wait until next year when they come again? It would drive me crazy so that is when I made them pick another month as well
2018-11-29 07:26:04 PM scoltey Has anyone put Kwanza on the calendar. Not that I know any of my residents that celebrate it but I figured might be fun to learn more.
2018-11-29 07:26:46 PM kathyhughes We did and celebrated each day...for 7 days you are to do something.....we would make mats
2018-11-29 07:26:54 PM jackiem could be interesting to do an activity about the different holidays
2018-11-29 07:27:30 PM kathyhughes We also did Hannukkah so our lobby had all 3 holidays
2018-11-29 07:27:43 PM jackiem like a lifelong learning class based on the individual types of celebrations
2018-11-29 07:27:59 PM sburgess Kwanza has been tried years ago, and we never were successful at it
2018-11-29 07:28:01 PM kathyhughes I had to teach the residents about Kwanzza
2018-11-29 07:28:42 PM kathyhughes we would also sell Kwanzza balloon bouquets as our staff enjoyed them
2018-11-29 07:28:59 PM chrnishar wow thats my birthday
2018-11-29 07:29:14 PM kathyhughes Many of the residents had never heard about it...we started celebrating in the late 1980's
2018-11-29 07:29:50 PM jackiem sounds fun,i think it would be a great thing to teach to those who don't knowwhat t is
2018-11-29 07:30:12 PM jackiem doesn't hurt to learn things
2018-11-29 07:30:19 PM kathyhughes So...with such a small group...tonight and I am guessing that many of you are doing something else because the conversations aren't going well...do you have any questions
2018-11-29 07:30:37 PM kathyhughes If not we can leave early and pick this back up next week
2018-11-29 07:30:47 PM scoltey We have a menorah and will talk about the tradition and will light it nghtly. Kwanza I'm not really knowledgeable about but there is a thing with beaded bracelets (there is a name for it) so we will read about it and do that bracelets. Have to start somewhere.
2018-11-29 07:30:51 PM jackiem sorry,have alot on my mind with getting some more ideas together for saturdays sales
2018-11-29 07:31:18 PM jackiem gotta raise big bucks for that special wheelchair and united way
2018-11-29 07:31:36 PM scoltey I'm here
2018-11-29 07:31:37 PM sburgess I have moved recently is there a way to update my address in my profile or do I have to email you:>
2018-11-29 07:31:43 PM karenfabian Our facility is smaller, so it would be great to learn new holiday traditions - kwanza
2018-11-29 07:31:52 PM chrnishar im sorry im trying to get my clients to wrap it up and start their bath time .
2018-11-29 07:31:53 PM andrealonge first experience with live chat for me, just wanted to get a better understanding of how it all works. I'm here though
2018-11-29 07:31:57 PM kathyhughes Yes you can call the ADN office and they will change your address
2018-11-29 07:32:07 PM sburgess Thanks
2018-11-29 07:32:32 PM kathyhughes OK. well what do you all do for New Years Eve???
2018-11-29 07:32:33 PM andrealonge My resident population is very limited in the sense of culture
2018-11-29 07:32:51 PM kathyhughes In your jobs
2018-11-29 07:32:53 PM jackiem an afternoon party
2018-11-29 07:33:02 PM kathyhughes We had a luncheon at noon
2018-11-29 07:33:08 PM kathyhughes New Years Eve
2018-11-29 07:33:25 PM cantrellyard enter the chat room
2018-11-29 07:33:26 PM kathyhughes and then New Years Day we had a Parade Breakfast
2018-11-29 07:33:43 PM andrealonge we make the baby cake, share our new years resolutions and the history behind it, we drink champagne and sparking cider
2018-11-29 07:33:44 PM kathyhughes What are you all planning/
2018-11-29 07:33:58 PM scoltey I'm new to activities. I'm going at it all from a newbie perspective but loving that. I have the opportunity to bring new ideas that has been accepted. New Years I'm doing a toast celebration the last activity of NYE then on New years it's game day with a lot of games.
2018-11-29 07:34:00 PM cantrellyard Hello everyone soyy im late ha to stop at the store
2018-11-29 07:34:06 PM sburgess This year our director is holding a New years casino night from 11pm -1 am with the help of her family, but otherwise we will just be having a social at 3 pm on New Years Eve for those who won;t be staying up
2018-11-29 07:34:09 PM cantrellyard sorry haha
2018-11-29 07:34:09 PM kathyhughes Hello
2018-11-29 07:34:31 PM andrealonge we have like a casino night in our larger community and drop our DIY ball at 10pm (lol)
2018-11-29 07:34:44 PM jackiem not sure yet what my boss has planned
2018-11-29 07:34:53 PM sburgess DIY ball sounds neat
2018-11-29 07:35:12 PM karenfabian casino night sounds fun too
2018-11-29 07:35:48 PM cantrellyard we have a New Years party in the day with noise maker and hats we still count down. We let the residents pick what food they want
2018-11-29 07:35:49 PM kathyhughes We also had residents make predictions for the new year and would read the ones from the last yeat
2018-11-29 07:36:01 PM jackiem that sounds cool
2018-11-29 07:36:08 PM andrealonge lots of glitter garland on clearance after chrismas sales and anything else that looks sparkly... doesn't light up but we susped it from the ceiling and do a countdown.
2018-11-29 07:36:13 PM kathyhughes year...the residents that got something right won scratch off lottery tickets
2018-11-29 07:36:31 PM karenfabian what type of predictions - weather? politics?
2018-11-29 07:36:39 PM cantrellyard thats a good idea
2018-11-29 07:36:57 PM kathyhughes Anything that they think will happen in the coming yeat
2018-11-29 07:36:59 PM cantrellyard the garland
2018-11-29 07:37:00 PM kathyhughes year
2018-11-29 07:37:04 PM sburgess We always do resolutions on New Years Eve at the social
2018-11-29 07:37:31 PM scoltey I thought about the resolutions and predictions but maybe I was morbid in thinking that the odds of them being around next year would just depress them. Is that bad? I just didn't want to upset them
2018-11-29 07:37:39 PM sburgess and we do a toast of course with sparkling grape juice
2018-11-29 07:37:39 PM andrealonge the star garland too works great for forming he ball
2018-11-29 07:37:39 PM kathyhughes We also would do it half way through the year for the new residents
2018-11-29 07:37:59 PM kathyhughes No one got upset...
2018-11-29 07:38:02 PM sburgess I like the ball idea, gonna have to use that
2018-11-29 07:38:10 PM sburgess THey love doing resolutions
2018-11-29 07:38:13 PM kathyhughes we would remember the person and talk about them
2018-11-29 07:38:20 PM jackiem nice
2018-11-29 07:38:26 PM karenfabian that's a thoughtful idea
2018-11-29 07:38:42 PM cantrellyard staff could do it too
2018-11-29 07:38:46 PM kathyhughes Yes the residents themselves suggested it
2018-11-29 07:39:04 PM scoltey good to know
2018-11-29 07:39:07 PM kathyhughes and it was also a great time to remember other people and talk about the past year
2018-11-29 07:39:18 PM scoltey I guess we can introduce the topic in the toast party
2018-11-29 07:39:29 PM karenfabian We also read the "farmers alminac" for what the upcoming year was going to bring - for the harvest
2018-11-29 07:39:51 PM sburgess They like the farmers almanac!
2018-11-29 07:39:55 PM karenfabian or flowers etc. It got our men involved
2018-11-29 07:39:58 PM jackiem yes they do
2018-11-29 07:40:09 PM andrealonge right around the new year we host an all staff meeting. During that meeting we play Auld Lange Syne and project a slide show of each resident that has past. The slides include some form of personalization. Really a touching meeting (that usually results in a few tears)
2018-11-29 07:40:33 PM chrnishar mrs.kathy i will have to leave the group my shift is coming to a end and i have to make sure everyone is taking or took their baths before i clock out and go get my baby. good night everyone
2018-11-29 07:40:34 PM andrealonge *Passed
2018-11-29 07:40:51 PM cantrellyard We will do that we do a little garden
2018-11-29 07:40:55 PM jackiem night chrnishar
2018-11-29 07:41:24 PM kathyhughes We also have a Memorial Service on Memorial Day weekend
2018-11-29 07:41:33 PM kathyhughes So we do it twice a year
2018-11-29 07:41:46 PM kathyhughes and at church services weekly if needed
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2018-11-29 07:42:39 PM cantrellyard I faxed my Midterm was that ok
2018-11-29 07:42:44 PM kathyhughes Does anyone else do Memorial Services???
2018-11-29 07:42:46 PM sburgess We are doing compassionate passing, where staff, family and residents can line the halls as the funeral home takes the body out as a last respect, its working wonderful, but I really like the slide show
2018-11-29 07:42:52 PM karenfabian Our facility is so quiet about when residents pass. I would like to make a memorial services - that is so special
2018-11-29 07:42:54 PM jackiem yes
2018-11-29 07:43:09 PM kathyhughes If you faxed in your sign off sheets aht is fine Angela
2018-11-29 07:43:20 PM jackiem we all stand in the hall as they are taken out of the room
2018-11-29 07:43:28 PM kathyhughes I am sure that you posted your practicum assignments in the Practicum Forum
2018-11-29 07:43:40 PM jackiem we give love and say goodbye to their family
2018-11-29 07:43:42 PM cantrellyard I like the memorial service idea
2018-11-29 07:43:45 PM karenfabian Yes, we have memorial day services. Feels like more of a veteran celebration. Would like to work on this one coming up in the future
2018-11-29 07:43:46 PM scoltey I have to admit I have not attempted one yet. I have been told that when they did them before the residents did not want to come
2018-11-29 07:44:14 PM andrealonge we have memorial services but we call them circle of remembrances. Also, when a resident dies we post a notice and a red rose
2018-11-29 07:44:18 PM kathyhughes You can always try it again
2018-11-29 07:44:55 PM kathyhughes We also would place a guest book on the residents floor and have residents and staff sign it and we would send it to families
2018-11-29 07:45:16 PM cantrellyard thats a gret idea
2018-11-29 07:45:25 PM sburgess We have a sympathy card we all sign and send to family as well
2018-11-29 07:45:26 PM scoltey We do send cards from the staff with personal messages.
2018-11-29 07:45:36 PM andrealonge we have residents that live in the community that are retired clergy and they preside over the services. It's called a circle of remembrance because chairs are positioned in a circular fashion and all (staff included) are welcomed to share comments
2018-11-29 07:45:43 PM cantrellyard Becuse staf can't always go to the funeral
2018-11-29 07:46:16 PM kathyhughes And sometimes it is difficult to bring residents to the funeral
2018-11-29 07:46:24 PM jackiem very true
2018-11-29 07:46:57 PM scoltey I do have to check my personal feelings on passings at times. I have some unique feelings on that. If the residents voiced they wanted them I would of course do it but I have felt as a staff person that things of rememberance were forced on me before and I didn't like it
2018-11-29 07:47:32 PM andrealonge Some families choose to use the Circle as the only funeral service for their loved ones (we have enough space to accoodate over 200 people). The services are very personalized and special.
2018-11-29 07:47:37 PM kathyhughes Okay...so is there anything else for tonight???? Questions????
2018-11-29 07:47:47 PM jackiem not from me
2018-11-29 07:47:47 PM kathyhughes Have a good week all
2018-11-29 07:47:53 PM jackiem you too!
2018-11-29 07:47:53 PM andrealonge all set
2018-11-29 07:47:56 PM karenfabian Thank you
2018-11-29 07:47:57 PM sburgess no
2018-11-29 07:47:59 PM jackiem thanks
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2018-11-29 07:48:20 PM kathyhughes See you all next week..we will have new students!
2018-11-29 07:48:28 PM kathyhughes See you then
2018-11-29 07:48:31 PM andrealonge bye
2018-11-29 07:48:33 PM scoltey Have a good evening.
2018-11-29 07:48:34 PM jackiem bye kathy
2018-11-29 07:48:41 PM cantrellyard thanks sorrry again that I was late
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2018-11-29 07:48:53 PM kathyhughes Good Night Elizabeth!!!!
2018-11-29 07:48:59 PM kathyhughes Have a great week
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2018-12-04 02:42:05 PM cecilia we are planning a resident christmas party gift exchange. what does everyone have planned for Christmas?
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2018-12-04 06:04:42 PM chavanna1 is there a live hat tonight?
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2018-12-04 06:08:18 PM chavanna1 i guess not
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2018-12-04 06:19:34 PM lurban1 I thought there was achat tonight what happened
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2018-12-04 06:23:24 PM wandaliznatal hi ladies
2018-12-04 06:23:36 PM lurban1 Hi
2018-12-04 06:24:13 PM wandaliznatal how was your day
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2018-12-04 06:25:31 PM lurban1 Really good finished decorating two floors for tomorrow nights family resident Christmas Party from 6:30 - 7:30
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2018-12-04 06:27:51 PM kathyhughes Hello All
2018-12-04 06:28:00 PM nicholed Good evening!
2018-12-04 06:28:02 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing>
2018-12-04 06:28:27 PM nicholed Pretty good. How are you?
2018-12-04 06:28:41 PM wandaliznatal good
2018-12-04 06:29:04 PM kathyhughes I am doing great!
2018-12-04 06:29:14 PM kathyhughes Its the holiday season!!!
2018-12-04 06:29:19 PM wandaliznatal good i am tired
2018-12-04 06:29:57 PM kathyhughes that happens!!! Hope you get some rest
2018-12-04 06:30:50 PM lurban1 Yes it is an a lot of exciting activities planned for my residents I am always excited at CHristmas
2018-12-04 06:31:12 PM kathyhughes Thats good...I am sure that they appreciate it
2018-12-04 06:31:18 PM wandaliznatal yes i'm off tomorrow
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2018-12-04 06:31:41 PM wandaliznatal i have trip with resident today
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2018-12-04 06:31:47 PM noraim87 good evening
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2018-12-04 06:31:57 PM kathyhughes Thats great Hello Nora
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2018-12-04 06:32:33 PM noraim87 what are we talking about
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2018-12-04 06:33:07 PM kathyhughes I am here early to answer any questions that you might have...we start the topic at 8PM Eastern
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2018-12-04 06:33:51 PM kathyhughes Any questions????
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2018-12-04 06:34:37 PM lhahn hello everyone!
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2018-12-04 06:34:52 PM kathyhughes Hello Laura
2018-12-04 06:35:25 PM wandaliznatal hello
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2018-12-04 06:35:40 PM kathyhughes Are there any questions about anything? Like how do I set up a chat with my fellow students for the Practicum or am I certified at the end of this class?????
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2018-12-04 06:36:05 PM wandaliznatal no at the moments
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2018-12-04 06:36:43 PM noraim87 are you guys ready for Christmas?
2018-12-04 06:36:55 PM wandaliznatal no
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2018-12-04 06:37:12 PM noraim87 we just had our Hanukkah party
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2018-12-04 06:37:20 PM lhahn what did you do for that?
2018-12-04 06:37:31 PM paigec good evening all
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2018-12-04 06:38:18 PM wandaliznatal I have longwood garden trip today is busy into january
2018-12-04 06:38:24 PM noraim87 We had a Rabbi come in and explain what Hanukkah is
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2018-12-04 06:38:38 PM noraim87 he had a big hot air ballon
2018-12-04 06:38:41 PM kathyhughes Thats great as it is Hanukkah
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2018-12-04 06:39:02 PM lurban1 We are doing tht tomorrow with a Hanukkah Service
2018-12-04 06:39:16 PM noraim87 we had latkes which they enjoyed
2018-12-04 06:39:23 PM wandaliznatal that is great
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2018-12-04 06:40:47 PM lurban1 I feel that we need to have activities for all religoins and cultures so thye arent let out and it helps us to learn more about other cultures
2018-12-04 06:40:48 PM kathyhughes Thats great are there any other celebrations besides Christmas that you have?
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2018-12-04 06:41:46 PM noraim87 we lit the menorah
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2018-12-04 06:42:11 PM noraim87 i want to do something Kwanzaa
2018-12-04 06:42:36 PM nelsonalex123 Hello!
2018-12-04 06:42:50 PM kathyhughes There are lots of activities to do for that
2018-12-04 06:43:15 PM noraim87 i have to do some research
2018-12-04 06:43:19 PM lurban1 We celebrate the African American tradition Kwanzaa I have a resient from Africa and she enjoys it as well as are other Afican American Residents
2018-12-04 06:43:47 PM kathyhughes We would make placemats, have soul food dinner and would sell balloon boquets
2018-12-04 06:44:36 PM paigec my residents never participate in anything, they rather watch tv
2018-12-04 06:44:55 PM paigec they like outings but bwith the budget its tough
2018-12-04 06:45:01 PM kathyhughes If that is what they want to do.....Are they active watchers?
2018-12-04 06:45:17 PM lurban1 We have a heritge group that we do with every different ethnic group for Kwanza e are makng some food dishes and dressing in th colors of Kwanza and having a guest speaker
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2018-12-04 06:45:27 PM noraim87 That's great i will take notes. Alot of my residents are Asian but i think it would be great to introduce them to something different
2018-12-04 06:45:56 PM paigec yes they love game shows , so i tried playing thegame shows on the wii but they werent too fond of it
2018-12-04 06:46:00 PM melodywhipple hi everyone
2018-12-04 06:46:33 PM noraim87 you guys have wii that's awesome
2018-12-04 06:46:39 PM kathyhughes So I guess that you could have a Price is Right luncheon or Family Feud luncheon
2018-12-04 06:46:41 PM lurban1 Have a Heritge Group nd do something every month with a differnt ethnic groupit cn b food, music, crafts, etc.
2018-12-04 06:47:07 PM kathyhughes We had a Young and the Restless luncheon once a month
2018-12-04 06:47:18 PM rbarthel enter the chat room
2018-12-04 06:47:19 PM wandaliznatal no
2018-12-04 06:47:26 PM paigec they love uno and hang man ... thye love that show , awesome idea
2018-12-04 06:47:29 PM kathyhughes and you could give out prizes for those who participate
2018-12-04 06:47:48 PM nicholed I love the idea of the Heritage Group!
2018-12-04 06:47:56 PM wandaliznatal bongo and scrambble
2018-12-04 06:48:03 PM kathyhughes Who wants to be a Millionaire! Could be a good draw
2018-12-04 06:49:01 PM lhahn heritage group sounds fun!
2018-12-04 06:49:03 PM rbarthel I do Armchair Travel (sounds pretty similar to Heritage Group) - put on a Rick Steve's travel video, make food native to the country we're visiting and play some cultural music!
2018-12-04 06:49:22 PM lhahn i like that idea rbarthel!
2018-12-04 06:49:31 PM noraim87 Are these games already created or do you have to make it up?
2018-12-04 06:49:53 PM kathyhughes Nora they are on TV...
2018-12-04 06:50:05 PM rbarthel lhahn... .with 143 men, my activities tend to revolve around FOOD!!
2018-12-04 06:50:16 PM wandaliznatal my like to play the wii
2018-12-04 06:50:19 PM wanzaella enter the chat room
2018-12-04 06:50:23 PM lhahn oh my ! thats a big group!
2018-12-04 06:50:34 PM rbarthel and 7 women ;)
2018-12-04 06:50:37 PM lurban1 We have the mens club and the Red Hat Society and do lots of different activities with each group some include going out to lunch, having teas for the ladies, wood working for the men, Football luncheon for men's group as wel as basesball we have a smart TV and put in baseball games and football games already played but they love it. We do many more activities with the two groups
2018-12-04 06:51:03 PM wanzaella good evenig everyone
2018-12-04 06:51:20 PM lhahn I like these ideas! I have a small group of men and struggle to find programming ideas that work for them
2018-12-04 06:51:21 PM noraim87 oh sorry i see lunchoen than prizes
2018-12-04 06:51:22 PM rbarthel hello wanzaella

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