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2020-03-19 06:08:39 PM cchase great - ops
2020-03-19 06:08:40 PM camcam96 I'm a little behind on the mid-term packet and I don't think there are any toastmaster meetings because of the shutdowns
2020-03-19 06:08:42 PM 123sharonj I got a late start due to some issues but im almost all caught up should be by this sunday
2020-03-19 06:08:49 PM cchase fast fingers - slow brain tonight
2020-03-19 06:08:53 PM iarygarcia lol
2020-03-19 06:09:11 PM millermary8 some of thetoastmasters are using digital platforms like googlechats
2020-03-19 06:09:19 PM iarygarcia same here @camcam96... no toastmaster meetings
2020-03-19 06:09:28 PM iarygarcia oh! they are??
2020-03-19 06:09:31 PM iarygarcia ok
2020-03-19 06:09:54 PM cchase yes likely no toastmaster but you can be creative and see if you can skype someone from that group
2020-03-19 06:09:59 PM millermary8 yeah, the one i was at said they were going to do that until they could meet in person again
2020-03-19 06:10:14 PM millermary8 the website should have a point of contact to reach out to
2020-03-19 06:10:15 PM cchase have you all done the reading? or not yet
2020-03-19 06:10:22 PM iarygarcia ok. i'll look into it tomorrow. TY guys :)
2020-03-19 06:10:23 PM camcam96 not yet
2020-03-19 06:10:32 PM camcam96 only part of it
2020-03-19 06:10:33 PM millermary8 I still have a few things. I did stuff rather out of order lol
2020-03-19 06:10:38 PM iarygarcia for this week...not yet
2020-03-19 06:10:49 PM 123sharonj some of it
2020-03-19 06:10:53 PM cchase why do you suppose that it's important to understand personality types in your field?
2020-03-19 06:11:25 PM millermary8 b/c you deal with a lot of different personalities and need to uderstand how they are to help motivate them to go to activities or help out
2020-03-19 06:11:43 PM cchase yes - what else
2020-03-19 06:11:46 PM mandyo Because everyone is different and needs to be handled different
2020-03-19 06:11:48 PM iarygarcia so that we don't clash with one another... or maybe say something that might offend someone
2020-03-19 06:11:55 PM millermary8 and w/in team dynamic
2020-03-19 06:12:02 PM 123sharonj it is important to know your staffs personalities
2020-03-19 06:12:02 PM camcam96 if you are aware of personality types, you can know better ways to approach them, give them information or correct them without upsetting them or confusing them
2020-03-19 06:12:07 PM cchase good answers - what else
2020-03-19 06:12:30 PM millermary8 builds up your own level of empathy as well, making you more approachable
2020-03-19 06:12:35 PM iarygarcia yes, knowinh how to approach someone is key i think
2020-03-19 06:12:37 PM jesseshoemaker i agree w camcam. it help you know how to work with that individual
2020-03-19 06:13:33 PM cchase so it helps with the residents - it helps with your fellow staff members anyone else
2020-03-19 06:13:35 PM 123sharonj can also help when assigning them activites
2020-03-19 06:13:43 PM jesseshoemaker family members
2020-03-19 06:13:50 PM cchase yup
2020-03-19 06:13:52 PM mandyo I use it to pair up my staff with 1:1 friendly visits.
2020-03-19 06:13:54 PM cchase what else
2020-03-19 06:14:02 PM jesseshoemaker vendors, entertainers, guests
2020-03-19 06:14:18 PM cchase pairing up works when personalities work - good one too
2020-03-19 06:14:19 PM mandyo I try to put personalities together that I think will make it easier for conversation
2020-03-19 06:14:21 PM iarygarcia also, pairing them with eachother
2020-03-19 06:14:27 PM jesseshoemaker honelsty anyone you ever meet
2020-03-19 06:14:29 PM cchase yes - vendors and such
2020-03-19 06:14:47 PM cchase what about your relationship with your boss?
2020-03-19 06:14:55 PM julies enter the chat room
2020-03-19 06:15:09 PM millermary8 very much so
2020-03-19 06:15:19 PM cchase what about maximizing fund raising
2020-03-19 06:15:42 PM 123sharonj its good to get to know who you work for who you work with even your entertainment your vouleenteers
2020-03-19 06:15:43 PM cchase good work so far folks - awesome
2020-03-19 06:15:47 PM millermary8 also can help you mirror or adapt when talking to someone. and def help you talk about fundraising or trying to recruit volunteers
2020-03-19 06:15:48 PM iarygarcia yes, knowing what type of personality my boss is definitely would help me approach hime in the right way...
2020-03-19 06:16:24 PM jesseshoemaker it helps me hoestly get what i want, i know shes a numbers lady. i break it down and show her the how and why using what relates to her personality. she hasnt said no yet
2020-03-19 06:16:52 PM iarygarcia lol @jesse
2020-03-19 06:16:58 PM cchase have you found yourselve thinking strategically about someone else's personality and how to get the best of the relationship
2020-03-19 06:16:59 PM iarygarcia i like that!
2020-03-19 06:17:09 PM millermary8 yup
2020-03-19 06:17:11 PM jesseshoemaker yes it works wonders
2020-03-19 06:17:11 PM iarygarcia yes
2020-03-19 06:17:18 PM 123sharonj yes alot
2020-03-19 06:17:24 PM julies Yes
2020-03-19 06:17:52 PM cchase do you know some of the personality types are
2020-03-19 06:18:07 PM jesseshoemaker it even has helped when it is not someone you particulairy like working with, it helps you see their side a little better
2020-03-19 06:18:08 PM camcam96 yes. timing can be everything. sometimes waiting until things have settled down for a person to ask them for help will greatly improve the wuality of help you receive, because they are in a better place to give it
2020-03-19 06:18:26 PM camcam96 there are introverted and extroverted people
2020-03-19 06:18:35 PM cchase very good camcam
2020-03-19 06:18:39 PM iarygarcia OCD...
2020-03-19 06:18:44 PM julies i am definately an extrovert
2020-03-19 06:18:53 PM cchase cute
2020-03-19 06:18:57 PM jesseshoemaker me too julies
2020-03-19 06:19:01 PM julies left the chat room
2020-03-19 06:19:10 PM mandyo I am so extroverted that people get worried if I am not so talketive. haha
2020-03-19 06:19:20 PM cchase suppose many of those in this field a are little bit of extroverted folks
2020-03-19 06:19:33 PM mandyo Kinda have to be I think
2020-03-19 06:19:41 PM cchase lol - too funny mandy
2020-03-19 06:19:47 PM millermary8 i'm def an introvert lol
2020-03-19 06:19:56 PM jesseshoemaker to be successful in the position i think so to
2020-03-19 06:20:01 PM millermary8 but can be extroverted for work
2020-03-19 06:20:07 PM cchase you are introverted - hmmm
2020-03-19 06:20:08 PM iarygarcia lol...yup...
2020-03-19 06:20:21 PM cchase tell us why you believe to be introverted
2020-03-19 06:20:44 PM iarygarcia i'm a mix of both too @millermary
2020-03-19 06:20:48 PM millermary8 yeah, outside of work i keep to myself , I don't like social events/gartherings large groups, parties, etc etc
2020-03-19 06:20:56 PM julies enter the chat room
2020-03-19 06:20:57 PM millermary8 just me myself and i and a book or videogames
2020-03-19 06:21:00 PM iarygarcia lol...me too!
2020-03-19 06:21:17 PM iarygarcia but at work, i'm the "cheerleader" :)
2020-03-19 06:21:24 PM millermary8 lol yup
2020-03-19 06:21:25 PM camcam96 introverts tend to get drained by other people being around, while extroverts get charged up by the presence of others
2020-03-19 06:21:35 PM cchase so you know when to speak out and you know when to stay low - that's perfect
2020-03-19 06:21:36 PM mandyo I agree with you millermary. I get home and dont socialize much. Its my down time from being so extrovert
2020-03-19 06:21:40 PM mandyo at work
2020-03-19 06:21:42 PM 123sharonj sometimes i have so much going on at work when i get home i just want to be bymyself as well
2020-03-19 06:21:55 PM julies and a glass of wine
2020-03-19 06:21:57 PM iarygarcia lol..me too @123sharon
2020-03-19 06:21:57 PM cchase yes cam - good descriptions
2020-03-19 06:22:22 PM millermary8 yeah, i come home and crash haha. but i enjoy the work b/c I like helping people and enriching lives. but i'm just as happy doing it w/out the interaction
2020-03-19 06:22:27 PM cchase perhaps you put it all out there at work then need some down time once home
2020-03-19 06:22:38 PM iarygarcia lol...yes
2020-03-19 06:22:42 PM iarygarcia exactly!
2020-03-19 06:22:57 PM cchase nice
2020-03-19 06:23:00 PM millermary8 very much so
2020-03-19 06:23:13 PM cchase you embrace the moment then
2020-03-19 06:23:34 PM cchase that's a good thing
2020-03-19 06:23:48 PM iarygarcia yes...people always tell me i'm doing too much at work...that i'm "extra" lol
2020-03-19 06:24:07 PM iarygarcia but, i love making my residents laugh and smile...
2020-03-19 06:24:17 PM iarygarcia and i'm always moving a mile a minute...
2020-03-19 06:24:25 PM cchase ilaughter is the best medicine
2020-03-19 06:24:31 PM iarygarcia i think so
2020-03-19 06:24:37 PM camcam96 but for other types of personalities, are we talking about like the myers-briggs test? becuase that test recognizes, in addition to introvets/extroverts, sensing and intuition, thinking and feeling, and judging and perception
2020-03-19 06:24:38 PM millermary8 and the other introverted residents are always so surprised at how chill i am when 1:1 with them hahaha
2020-03-19 06:24:57 PM 123sharonj I work very hard at work i love all of our members and always want to see them happy and smiling that makes my day
2020-03-19 06:25:00 PM iarygarcia my mom told me yesterday i should put on a clown outfit some days... LOL
2020-03-19 06:25:07 PM mandyo My residents laughted so much today they have a years worth of the best meds. My staff and I sang some not so good karoke...haha
2020-03-19 06:25:30 PM cchase how do you get a shy resident to come out of his/her shell?
2020-03-19 06:25:31 PM iarygarcia hahaha
2020-03-19 06:25:36 PM cchase lol
2020-03-19 06:25:43 PM julies i did some very bad karioke the other day
2020-03-19 06:25:58 PM mandyo Isnt it the best of times Jules
2020-03-19 06:25:58 PM cierraturner enter the chat room
2020-03-19 06:26:13 PM iarygarcia lol
2020-03-19 06:26:23 PM millermary8 I just get to know them first. have chill 1:1 chats with them, then they feel safe around me and come out b/c they want to spend time with me. I also tell them it's ok to come out and just people watch, that I won't call on them unless they want me to
2020-03-19 06:26:31 PM julies i try to build a relationship then invite them to something i think they would like
2020-03-19 06:26:34 PM cchase how very lucky we are to goof off at work and have that be a good thing
2020-03-19 06:26:50 PM 123sharonj I spent extra time with a shy member made a point to talk with her everyday and sat and did activities with her and now shes willing to talk with others as well
2020-03-19 06:26:51 PM mandyo Yes we are
2020-03-19 06:26:55 PM camcam96 always approach them with a friendly face, empathize with any problems they express, try and make a difference in their life for the better/make them feel special.
2020-03-19 06:27:26 PM iarygarcia i'm pretty successful with shy residents... i'm very caring and help them understand that I am here for them and that they can ask me for anything... they tend to warm up to me, and eventually come out of their shell... :)
2020-03-19 06:27:29 PM camcam96 find out what brings them joy then provide them opportunities to do that thing
2020-03-19 06:27:34 PM mandyo I like to get to know my res first then try to introduce them to others with similar personalities.
2020-03-19 06:27:42 PM cchase good - you work on the relationship first - then you ask them to trust you
2020-03-19 06:27:47 PM cchase and they will
2020-03-19 06:27:49 PM 123sharonj I always tell my staff how lucky we are where else can you play all day and get paid
2020-03-19 06:27:52 PM iarygarcia yes :)
2020-03-19 06:28:22 PM cierraturner left the chat room
2020-03-19 06:28:29 PM cierraturner enter the chat room
2020-03-19 06:28:30 PM cchase what do you make of that resident that wants to be in charge of others
2020-03-19 06:28:48 PM iarygarcia lol...have several of those :)
2020-03-19 06:29:08 PM mandyo I try to have them help other res during activities or run an activity. Makes them feel helpful and useful
2020-03-19 06:29:11 PM millermary8 they can help lead a group
2020-03-19 06:29:11 PM jesseshoemaker i give them jobs an tasks
2020-03-19 06:29:15 PM millermary8 or be helpers
2020-03-19 06:29:27 PM millermary8 not too diff from teaching haha
2020-03-19 06:29:39 PM 123sharonj We actually have a gal like that and i spend alot of time explaining to her that it's important to let others make their own decisions
2020-03-19 06:29:40 PM julies i let them run an activity. sometimes it is popular and if they are too demanding no one will come
2020-03-19 06:29:40 PM mandyo I have my Elem teaching degree
2020-03-19 06:29:41 PM cchase why do you think that resident behaves that way?
2020-03-19 06:29:41 PM camcam96 depends on the relationship/dynamic of the person they are trying to direct. some members don't mind being guided, others want things their own way/don't want to be told what to do
2020-03-19 06:29:43 PM mandyo haha
2020-03-19 06:30:03 PM cchase well that's super helpful mandy -
2020-03-19 06:30:13 PM iarygarcia i try to calmly explain to them that what the other resident is doing is ok, and that they can help me if they want to
2020-03-19 06:30:20 PM millermary8 some of them used to be ceos, bosses, supervisors, and such for years and years
2020-03-19 06:30:29 PM mandyo Yes it is. I always say I am just working with the parents and deal with the kids now.
2020-03-19 06:30:38 PM cchase good point millermary
2020-03-19 06:31:09 PM millermary8 others it gives them a sense of comfort in a time in their lives when they feel they have no control over anything
2020-03-19 06:31:32 PM cchase that's the thing - they feel as though they have no control
2020-03-19 06:31:38 PM cchase good millermary
2020-03-19 06:31:41 PM millermary8 like when you're stressed and clean to feel like you have control over something
2020-03-19 06:31:48 PM cchase wouldn't you??
2020-03-19 06:32:01 PM 123sharonj It's got to be so hard when your whole life changes as you knew it
2020-03-19 06:32:02 PM cierraturner cchase they could be going through something at home
2020-03-19 06:32:08 PM cchase I clean cause me and germs don't get along
2020-03-19 06:32:18 PM cchase we argue alot
2020-03-19 06:32:21 PM iarygarcia lol
2020-03-19 06:32:24 PM cchase get out of my houese
2020-03-19 06:32:26 PM cchase house
2020-03-19 06:32:28 PM millermary8 little mini-gardens can help a lot too
2020-03-19 06:32:40 PM millermary8 or small flower/plant they can grow
2020-03-19 06:33:05 PM mandyo Is anyone still haveing group activites?
2020-03-19 06:33:12 PM iarygarcia yes, we started a little garden right before COVID-19
2020-03-19 06:33:21 PM iarygarcia no, no group activities
2020-03-19 06:33:24 PM julies yes lots
2020-03-19 06:33:39 PM 123sharonj I like to put them in charge of a small group who needs some direction and help and welcome it whetehr doing crafts or what
2020-03-19 06:33:58 PM cchase check CDC site and also check NCCAP for insight on groups at this time
2020-03-19 06:34:02 PM quiana left the chat room
2020-03-19 06:34:33 PM mandyo I are doing small group with less then 10 res and practicing social distincing
2020-03-19 06:34:45 PM cchase you can try to be inventive and do remote things
2020-03-19 06:34:51 PM millermary8 my area just put out an update that "residents can leave their apartments with approval of ed ensuring the practice of social distancing is occuring"
2020-03-19 06:35:10 PM cchase like using a skype so they can talk to each other or walkie talkie
2020-03-19 06:35:20 PM cchase goodness - do we still have those?
2020-03-19 06:35:28 PM iarygarcia oh, i like the Walkie Talkie idea! lol
2020-03-19 06:35:29 PM millermary8 but we're mainly sticking to hallway activities, skype, tin cans & string, and stuff lol
2020-03-19 06:35:41 PM millermary8 walkie talkies are fun
2020-03-19 06:35:57 PM iarygarcia :D
2020-03-19 06:36:00 PM julies all of my groups are pretty small
2020-03-19 06:36:01 PM mandyo I am looking to do the televised activities but we are cable tv so I am not sure how to do it. since the video that I seen was only for satalite tv
2020-03-19 06:36:03 PM iarygarcia yes, they are
2020-03-19 06:36:11 PM cchase how about an ipad or tablet
2020-03-19 06:36:28 PM jesseshoemaker we have an in house channel that i have been trying to update everyone on
2020-03-19 06:36:33 PM iarygarcia we are using an iPad for virtual family visits... it's been working well
2020-03-19 06:36:38 PM millermary8 we used a tablet today
2020-03-19 06:36:45 PM mandyo we use Ipads and do calls to family for many of our residents. we also have family that come to the res room windows to talk through the window
2020-03-19 06:36:50 PM jesseshoemaker my company has ordered 15 ipads
2020-03-19 06:37:03 PM iarygarcia wow!
2020-03-19 06:37:07 PM mandyo Wow 15 ipads that is amazing
2020-03-19 06:37:15 PM iarygarcia i wish we had more than one iPad!
2020-03-19 06:37:25 PM millermary8 we also took pics of residents holding up a message and posted it on our fb page for family (w/ consent of course lol)
2020-03-19 06:37:30 PM iarygarcia i use my personal iPhone also
2020-03-19 06:37:34 PM millermary8 15 is really awesome!
2020-03-19 06:37:43 PM jesseshoemaker we have 2 IN2L systems and were looking at getting 2 more
2020-03-19 06:37:44 PM iarygarcia i heard about the FB thing
2020-03-19 06:37:49 PM mandyo WE are doing a stacation theme
2020-03-19 06:37:50 PM iarygarcia my admin would not go for it
2020-03-19 06:37:53 PM cierraturner i like them ideal guys:P
2020-03-19 06:38:10 PM cchase so what type of learner are you all?
2020-03-19 06:38:15 PM camcam96 visual
2020-03-19 06:38:17 PM mandyo hands on
2020-03-19 06:38:27 PM 123sharonj Hands on
2020-03-19 06:38:31 PM cchase that's on your next assignment
2020-03-19 06:38:36 PM jesseshoemaker im a visual and hands on
2020-03-19 06:38:38 PM julies visual
2020-03-19 06:38:53 PM jesseshoemaker i want to see you do it then get my hands on it
2020-03-19 06:39:04 PM camcam96 same actually
2020-03-19 06:39:07 PM 123sharonj yesi wouls ay visual and hands on for sure
2020-03-19 06:39:09 PM millermary8 depends on the topic/material/day/amount of sleep lol
2020-03-19 06:39:13 PM iarygarcia visual and hands on
2020-03-19 06:39:22 PM mandyo I am hands on and horrible at note taking for later use. Really been having to work on the note taking in a new position.
2020-03-19 06:39:25 PM iarygarcia mostly hands on
2020-03-19 06:40:15 PM cchase that type of note taking is one that makes sense at the time but when you read it later...it makes no sense at all... he he
2020-03-19 06:40:25 PM cierraturner thank gus
2020-03-19 06:40:35 PM mandyo exactly cchase
2020-03-19 06:40:52 PM iarygarcia lol
2020-03-19 06:41:14 PM cchase do you think your residents are willing to learn new things?
2020-03-19 06:41:23 PM millermary8 some are
2020-03-19 06:41:29 PM julies definately
2020-03-19 06:41:30 PM iarygarcia yes, i think so
2020-03-19 06:41:30 PM camcam96 mine are
2020-03-19 06:41:32 PM mandyo agree millermary
2020-03-19 06:41:35 PM jesseshoemaker mine definatly are
2020-03-19 06:41:38 PM millermary8 more so if you explain the mental benefits
2020-03-19 06:41:52 PM 123sharonj yes mine love learning new things
2020-03-19 06:41:57 PM iarygarcia they have all been amazed with the virtual phone calls! they love it!
2020-03-19 06:41:59 PM millermary8 but if you put on a good show they'll come out just to see you hahahaha
2020-03-19 06:42:05 PM iarygarcia lol
2020-03-19 06:42:20 PM iarygarcia very true @millermary
2020-03-19 06:42:30 PM millermary8 i gave a lot of our residents a slice of courage by showing them the youtube clips of kids trying to figure out old tech
2020-03-19 06:42:45 PM iarygarcia ...oh, how funny!
2020-03-19 06:42:49 PM iarygarcia :D
2020-03-19 06:42:52 PM 123sharonj I'm curious how often do you all do sing-a-longs or Karaoke with your clients
2020-03-19 06:43:00 PM iarygarcia i've gotta check that out!
2020-03-19 06:43:06 PM millermary8 then they see the kids can't understand/use old tech that the residents can and then they are willing to learn
2020-03-19 06:43:16 PM cchase Risk Taker Learners -provide assignments that encourage individuality
2020-03-19 06:43:17 PM mandyo atleast everyother week
2020-03-19 06:43:22 PM iarygarcia we do sing-a-longs all the time
2020-03-19 06:43:32 PM julies we do sing a longs weekly and karaoke occassionaly
2020-03-19 06:43:39 PM iarygarcia how funny @millermary
2020-03-19 06:43:41 PM cchase 4. Integrated Learnerso Provide opportunities for self-direction Encourage flexibility
2020-03-19 06:44:03 PM millermary8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkuirEweZvM (kids react to rotary phones )
2020-03-19 06:44:10 PM cchase 3. Transitional Learnerso Provide appropriate opportunities to explore experiences
2020-03-19 06:44:19 PM 123sharonj just curious i was told we can only do singing once a month but the members love it
2020-03-19 06:44:24 PM millermary8 I leave certain stuff set out in our activity room, like we have an old type writer next to the desktop
2020-03-19 06:44:27 PM cchase great info millermary
2020-03-19 06:44:28 PM iarygarcia TY @millermary
2020-03-19 06:44:40 PM iarygarcia i' watching it now! how funny!!
2020-03-19 06:44:41 PM millermary8 residents can see and sit w/ something familiar and then fiddle with something new
2020-03-19 06:44:54 PM iarygarcia hahaha
2020-03-19 06:44:59 PM cchase singing limited to once a month
2020-03-19 06:45:07 PM 123sharonj how often do you show movies with your clients
2020-03-19 06:45:19 PM iarygarcia right now we are doing hallway karaoke!
2020-03-19 06:45:26 PM jesseshoemaker yea if they love it why is it so limited
2020-03-19 06:45:27 PM julies about three nights a week
2020-03-19 06:45:38 PM mandyo Movies are only 1x monthly if that
2020-03-19 06:45:39 PM iarygarcia sing during "happy hour" while we are passing out snacks and treats
2020-03-19 06:45:51 PM mandyo we do more movies in the winter and almost none in the summer
2020-03-19 06:45:55 PM iarygarcia movie & popcorn 1X per week
2020-03-19 06:46:12 PM julies the night aides run the movies
2020-03-19 06:46:12 PM millermary8 we do popcorn 3x and movie 1x unless requested privately
2020-03-19 06:46:16 PM mandyo I want your boss iarygarcia
2020-03-19 06:46:19 PM 123sharonj the boss just said the other day only once a month we were doing it 2 to 3 times a week no explanantio
2020-03-19 06:46:22 PM iarygarcia lol
2020-03-19 06:46:29 PM cchase is that somehow related to this virus?
2020-03-19 06:46:30 PM iarygarcia @mandyo :D
2020-03-19 06:46:51 PM mandyo WE have always been this way with the movies
2020-03-19 06:47:27 PM mandyo we do popcorn 2x monthly for res and staff
2020-03-19 06:47:28 PM cchase seems unusual I would ask why
2020-03-19 06:47:29 PM millermary8 we always have a very full calendar
2020-03-19 06:47:58 PM cchase singing - esp. old time songs really bring out the best
2020-03-19 06:48:05 PM julies do you guys have more ideas for in room activities? during the virus time
2020-03-19 06:48:06 PM jesseshoemaker we have a friday night movie in the living room and a saturday matenee movie
2020-03-19 06:48:24 PM 123sharonj we were doing a movie once a week and told a few months back can only do one once a month she did tell me she doesnt like movies herself
2020-03-19 06:48:42 PM cchase julies - pls check out the NCCAP site - Kathy listed it on the forum - good info. for 1 to 1
2020-03-19 06:48:53 PM julies thanks
2020-03-19 06:49:14 PM cchase just go to our classroom forum you will see kathy's post
2020-03-19 06:49:23 PM julies ok
2020-03-19 06:49:40 PM mandyo Can everyone use the facility intercom? My facility prohibits it for all activity purposes.
2020-03-19 06:49:46 PM cchase so maybe we all can get back to snail mail
2020-03-19 06:49:59 PM cchase do you know that that is?
2020-03-19 06:50:07 PM cchase he..he
2020-03-19 06:50:14 PM 123sharonj I use to love snail mail
2020-03-19 06:50:18 PM millermary8 no, we can use phoone page if absolutely necessary
2020-03-19 06:50:19 PM julies we write letters every month
2020-03-19 06:50:26 PM mandyo I had a res today get 6 cards and a letter in the mail and it light up his face. He said he will need a secretary to help open it all hahah
2020-03-19 06:50:53 PM cchase write an annonymous letter for those that do not get much
2020-03-19 06:51:01 PM 123sharonj Nothing made my mom happier than getting cards in the mail
2020-03-19 06:51:02 PM cchase ops spelling
2020-03-19 06:51:03 PM jesseshoemaker we have had lots of churches and girl scout troops drop off card and letters
2020-03-19 06:51:08 PM iarygarcia cute idea :)
2020-03-19 06:51:13 PM mandyo Great idea.
2020-03-19 06:51:33 PM millermary8 we have too, but have to hold them for 72hrs before passing out
2020-03-19 06:51:34 PM cchase it can be a secret pen pal
2020-03-19 06:51:34 PM cierraturner thank guys see yall next week
2020-03-19 06:51:41 PM julies secret letters is a good idea
2020-03-19 06:51:41 PM cierraturner left the chat room
2020-03-19 06:51:50 PM iarygarcia i like the secret pen pal idea
2020-03-19 06:52:19 PM jesseshoemaker we are putting it out on FB to see if we can get a letter from every state we are going to keep track on our big world map
2020-03-19 06:52:20 PM cchase it's hard to see someone left out so it would help
2020-03-19 06:52:28 PM 123sharonj We did last yera write cards to the military that were over seas made the members very happy
2020-03-19 06:52:35 PM cchase for those without cards or letters
2020-03-19 06:52:52 PM mandyo great idea jessshoemaker. I may have to use if you are okay with it
2020-03-19 06:52:57 PM cchase love that jesse
2020-03-19 06:52:57 PM julies we are lucky enough to get letters from all over the country and world due to involvement with a volunteers blog
2020-03-19 06:53:09 PM millermary8 that's a really cute idea
2020-03-19 06:53:20 PM jesseshoemaker of course thats what we are all here for, to pick eachothers brains lol
2020-03-19 06:53:20 PM iarygarcia cute idea!
2020-03-19 06:53:28 PM mandyo thank you
2020-03-19 06:53:35 PM cchase everyone likes to have someone to write to
2020-03-19 06:53:45 PM cchase ok - so I am dating myself
2020-03-19 06:53:51 PM iarygarcia lol

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