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2014-05-06 06:17:15 PM debbie134 Even a drive around town and stopping for an ice cream can be fun for lower functioning residents.
2014-05-06 06:17:16 PM nancy623 people donate
2014-05-06 06:17:26 PM jenniferr onelliaad.. why?
2014-05-06 06:17:28 PM johndavid If i could get approval from my admin i would try they kiddie pool idea. make it look like a real pond. that would be awesome
2014-05-06 06:17:36 PM lindayoung1964 they shop for theirself
2014-05-06 06:17:38 PM nans we go to the casino on mondays and listen to country music
2014-05-06 06:17:41 PM onelliaad yes we talk about the casino donations last time
2014-05-06 06:17:53 PM kimholbrook Got to go now. Thanks for the ideas
2014-05-06 06:18:01 PM tubbsretricia Kathy so you go room to room with a fish in the gallon jug
2014-05-06 06:18:07 PM nancy623 or you could take that kiddie pool andmake it into a realpond and put in some goldfish outin the garden
2014-05-06 06:18:08 PM ccarroll1 yes! my lower functioning residents i do a " trip to no where" lol we drive around and enjoy the weather, seasons and stop at mcdonalds who is awesome and always gives me 1/2 off if i thank them in my news letter :o)
2014-05-06 06:18:12 PM kimholbrook left the chat room
2014-05-06 06:18:19 PM kathyhughes right for those who liked to fish
2014-05-06 06:18:42 PM tubbsretricia is t for them to se and touch the fish
2014-05-06 06:18:52 PM amberfields we go on outings once a week on thursdays and we take a vote of where they like to go
2014-05-06 06:18:57 PM debbie134 We also hang up a bragging board for the the residents to post stories about the one that got away
2014-05-06 06:18:57 PM onelliaad a real fish
2014-05-06 06:18:59 PM johndavid yes nancy! thats a great idea
2014-05-06 06:19:01 PM jenniferr jackieo..you go over night? I am looking into something like that for my high funcitioning folks that want to get away trip
2014-05-06 06:19:04 PM nancy623 i did it
2014-05-06 06:19:06 PM nancy623 its fun
2014-05-06 06:19:18 PM nancy623 they love it
2014-05-06 06:19:27 PM lindayoung1964 we do not go overnight
2014-05-06 06:19:31 PM sibarra80 I know is not the same but a casino club in the activities once a month, wouldnt that be good
2014-05-06 06:19:32 PM nans did you ever go camping
2014-05-06 06:19:47 PM lindayoung1964 no
2014-05-06 06:19:47 PM tubbsretricia okay, I understand
2014-05-06 06:19:48 PM kathyhughes We would use mardi gras beads and other things that they could snag....little stuff from the Dollar Store that would be able to be wet
2014-05-06 06:19:49 PM nancy623 we camp but mosy just go out and sit and dont sleep in tents
2014-05-06 06:19:58 PM debbie134 Closest to camping is the weekly campfire with S'Mores
2014-05-06 06:19:59 PM jackieo yes, we take a charter bus, spend the night, they gamble all day, and we come home the next day. They also play bingo on the bus on the way. Great fun
2014-05-06 06:20:09 PM kathyhughes I took people camping every year overnight
2014-05-06 06:20:20 PM terridenisetyler wow
2014-05-06 06:20:22 PM lisaturske THe fishing at the facility sounds fun, but do residents ever complain that it is chldish? I get that from a few vocal residents.
2014-05-06 06:20:25 PM ajlamb How did that go Kathy?!
2014-05-06 06:20:27 PM lindayoung1964 jackie where do u work
2014-05-06 06:20:29 PM kathyhughes but it was wimp camping
2014-05-06 06:20:36 PM 040965 Wow jackie that's so cool
2014-05-06 06:20:40 PM lindayoung1964 wimp?
2014-05-06 06:20:42 PM kathyhughes we would go to a retreat center
2014-05-06 06:20:44 PM tubbsretricia Oh i cannot take people camping.
2014-05-06 06:20:44 PM terridenisetyler lol
2014-05-06 06:20:52 PM ccarroll1 lol
2014-05-06 06:20:52 PM nancy623 *S*
2014-05-06 06:20:54 PM tubbsretricia what is wimp camping
2014-05-06 06:20:54 PM kathyhughes and they had dorms and made the food for us
2014-05-06 06:20:55 PM jackieo Lake Jackson, Texas, Independent facility
2014-05-06 06:21:00 PM sibarra80 thats a great idea even if is wimp camping
2014-05-06 06:21:01 PM ajlamb I can't take myself camping! Let alone residents.
2014-05-06 06:21:06 PM kathyhughes and all we had to do was make the campfire
2014-05-06 06:21:07 PM debbie134 My residents idea of camping is the Holiday Inn
2014-05-06 06:21:20 PM terridenisetyler nice
2014-05-06 06:21:21 PM jenniferr jackieo what type of facility doy you work in and how many do you take on your trip. what kind of staff?
2014-05-06 06:21:22 PM jackieo yes debbie, mine too
2014-05-06 06:21:33 PM nancy623 we put up a tent and chairs in the garden area and invite them out for smores and burgers but most just sit out and enjoy, tell stories
2014-05-06 06:21:35 PM ccarroll1 camping is def aquired
2014-05-06 06:21:39 PM lindayoung1964 just wodnering jackie i work in nh and would not keep them overnight
2014-05-06 06:21:41 PM kathyhughes the retreat center had beds and accessible bathrooms
2014-05-06 06:21:51 PM tubbsretricia sounds nice
2014-05-06 06:21:53 PM kathyhughes I was a nursing home
2014-05-06 06:21:57 PM terridenisetyler very nice
2014-05-06 06:22:03 PM jackieo Independent facility right now, i am the only AD, but our ED goes on trips with us
2014-05-06 06:22:03 PM jenniferr I would love to take them camping. did you do cabin or tent
2014-05-06 06:22:06 PM sibarra80 very nice indeed
2014-05-06 06:22:12 PM kathyhughes and folks need hoyer lifts and all that went with it
2014-05-06 06:22:15 PM debbie134 Kathy, how did they handle medications?
2014-05-06 06:22:20 PM johndavid i like the idea of having a bon fire
2014-05-06 06:22:28 PM nancy623 true kathy i do it in a dementia unit
2014-05-06 06:22:29 PM sibarra80 ya how?
2014-05-06 06:22:32 PM kathyhughes we would take 1o residents and brought a nurse
2014-05-06 06:22:36 PM onelliaad left the chat room
2014-05-06 06:22:36 PM ajlamb Our residents would be happy with smores right John David?
2014-05-06 06:22:40 PM terridenisetyler wow
2014-05-06 06:22:45 PM johndavid exactly!
2014-05-06 06:22:46 PM tubbsretricia wow
2014-05-06 06:22:58 PM 040965 awesome
2014-05-06 06:23:04 PM nans do smores and sing camp fire songs
2014-05-06 06:23:10 PM jenniferr sounds good to me
2014-05-06 06:23:11 PM amberfields I am trying to get a the casino to donate any extra things they might have but can't get anyone to return my phone calls. any ideas?
2014-05-06 06:23:22 PM ccarroll1 i made smores with my residents last week they LOVED it
2014-05-06 06:23:31 PM debbie134 Write a letter to community relations department at the casino
2014-05-06 06:23:39 PM onelliaad enter the chat room
2014-05-06 06:23:41 PM jenniferr debbie134 that would be fine too
2014-05-06 06:23:46 PM kathyhughes I know of a facility that would have a bonfire in their parking lot that the fireman would build for them
2014-05-06 06:23:53 PM sandy enter the chat room
2014-05-06 06:23:54 PM onelliaad sorry kathy i got disconected
2014-05-06 06:24:03 PM 040965 do you have a problem with reisdents trying to get drinks at the casino?
2014-05-06 06:24:04 PM kathyhughes the local fire dept would set it up and the residents loved it
2014-05-06 06:24:08 PM terridenisetyler wow great idea
2014-05-06 06:24:08 PM ajlamb They are really yummy in the microwave with a layer of peanut butter. No camp fire, but would work for a reminsice group.
2014-05-06 06:24:17 PM amberfields thanks debbie
2014-05-06 06:24:18 PM tubbsretricia now that soundsnteresing. Kathy do you think any fire dept. will do that
2014-05-06 06:24:18 PM johndavid firemen eh?
2014-05-06 06:24:29 PM ccarroll1 ok actually i have some expereince with getting donations, Iwas on the donations committee for the maryland activity coord. society...lancome, clinique, kohls,
2014-05-06 06:24:32 PM johndavid i will be looking into that. seems like a safe option
2014-05-06 06:24:35 PM jenniferr jackieo..sounds good
2014-05-06 06:24:39 PM jackieo we are independent, so they can do what they want to. I know it would be different for AL
2014-05-06 06:24:41 PM ccarroll1 and even grocery stores will donate
2014-05-06 06:24:44 PM sibarra80 nope not us we have a problem with the nurses lol
2014-05-06 06:24:50 PM kathyhughes You can ask
2014-05-06 06:25:00 PM jenniferr yep the 02 too
2014-05-06 06:25:03 PM amberfields how is that Carroll
2014-05-06 06:25:09 PM onelliaad i have a fire dpt. next to my building
2014-05-06 06:25:09 PM tubbsretricia I m going to i like it. thnks
2014-05-06 06:25:27 PM kathyhughes of course we would bake goodies and deliver them to the firemen
2014-05-06 06:25:28 PM amberfields what do you say or do?
2014-05-06 06:25:44 PM ccarroll1 just explain that u work in long term care and you would like them to donate and tell them you will leave their buisness cards around the facility & thank them in the news letter
2014-05-06 06:25:49 PM onelliaad sounds good idea
2014-05-06 06:25:51 PM nans thats an even trade kathy
2014-05-06 06:25:53 PM debbie134 We are on an island with 8 acres of woods and bogs. No bon fires allowed. Even campfires need to be carefuuly maintained
2014-05-06 06:26:06 PM 040965 sounds great!
2014-05-06 06:26:10 PM kathyhughes the ladies loved to go and talk to the firemen
2014-05-06 06:26:12 PM tubbsretricia Kathy I think we can bake and deliver for that kind of service
2014-05-06 06:26:20 PM sibarra80 amberfields do a statement letter on QOL for your resident (persuassion)
2014-05-06 06:26:21 PM ajlamb If your facility has a good relationship with the local fire inspector who comes to check the building, they may be willing to hook you up or tell you who to talk to.
2014-05-06 06:26:23 PM onelliaad yes kathy me too
2014-05-06 06:26:23 PM amberfields (y)
2014-05-06 06:26:29 PM kerrid I love the idea of the campfires...and seriously even think my residents would like to see a fireman or two
2014-05-06 06:26:42 PM johndavid now im super excited about summer!
2014-05-06 06:26:46 PM nancy623 we have senior prom coming up friday
2014-05-06 06:26:50 PM nancy623 alot of work with that
2014-05-06 06:26:55 PM kathyhughes there are the firepits that I think use sterno
2014-05-06 06:26:57 PM ccarroll1 ive always said " hi my name is christine and i work at long view nursing home, my residents absolutely love your products and unfortunately are no longer able to come to you, if i were to put a thank you note and serveral business cards around my facility would you be willing to donate some make up samples?"
2014-05-06 06:27:01 PM onelliaad summer bring a lot of ideas
2014-05-06 06:27:19 PM johndavid i love being outdoors and i know our residents do as well!
2014-05-06 06:27:25 PM jenniferr jackieo i work in a adult day center so mine would even have different facets to deal with
2014-05-06 06:27:26 PM kathyhughes they do
2014-05-06 06:27:27 PM kimleon enter the chat room
2014-05-06 06:27:28 PM nancy623 nice idea ccarroll
2014-05-06 06:27:28 PM ccarroll1 and most are soooo happy to donate and its positive marketing for them as well
2014-05-06 06:27:33 PM jackieo yes, nancy, but so worth it. They dress up and get their prom pictures taken, dance. It is a great evening
2014-05-06 06:27:49 PM ajlamb We had our Senior Prom in April, the residents loved it!
2014-05-06 06:27:50 PM ccarroll1 kind of a "i scratch your back and you scratch mine"
2014-05-06 06:27:54 PM nancy623 yes its a great day and its for skilled nursing residents
2014-05-06 06:28:00 PM nans do families join in jackieo
2014-05-06 06:28:01 PM nancy623 makes it a tad harder
2014-05-06 06:28:02 PM onelliaad the nurses always advise us to use sunscreen
2014-05-06 06:28:07 PM kerrid Fun times.......we have a huge local parade that goes along with our state fair...and we make a float and have several of our residents ride along in the float...That's a summer tradition
2014-05-06 06:28:14 PM johndavid yes! senior prom...alot of hard work but it paid off very well!
2014-05-06 06:28:20 PM sibarra80 they absolutely enjoy it is Reminiscing for them
2014-05-06 06:28:20 PM jackieo yes, it is alot easier in my facility, but we are converting to AL and memory care this year as well
2014-05-06 06:28:32 PM tubbsretricia I bet it was fun
2014-05-06 06:28:37 PM kerrid What do you "dress' your residents in for Prom?
2014-05-06 06:28:46 PM onelliaad kerid are u serius a float in the parade with residents?
2014-05-06 06:28:48 PM amberfields thank you Carroll
2014-05-06 06:28:48 PM lindayoung1964 we had dresses donated
2014-05-06 06:28:54 PM kerrid Yup....serious
2014-05-06 06:28:55 PM nancy623 nails are started and hair is cming at the beauty shop in the building
2014-05-06 06:29:11 PM debbie134 You can get prom dresses cheap from thrift stores. Also ask families for donations
2014-05-06 06:29:15 PM onelliaad that sounds a big event for them to participated
2014-05-06 06:29:18 PM kerrid it's a small town
2014-05-06 06:29:18 PM kathyhughes and you will notice that the residents act different
2014-05-06 06:29:20 PM jackieo Ours wear their own dresses, I even had one of my residents son come in a tux as his mom's prom date, very sweet
2014-05-06 06:29:26 PM nancy623 dresses are donated or thrift stores
2014-05-06 06:29:30 PM onelliaad that's why?
2014-05-06 06:29:36 PM amberfields aww sweet
2014-05-06 06:29:36 PM ccarroll1 your more than welcome :o) if you need any other help donation wise, please let me know as I am more than happy to help with that...also...if you get in touch with your local AVON rep, they donate as well
2014-05-06 06:29:40 PM kathyhughes because they are dressed up
2014-05-06 06:29:53 PM ajlamb many come as they are, a lot of special outfits picked out, etc. Just depends. Doesn't matter to me as long as they come and enjoy themselves. Last year we did make up and all that. We had several student volunteers help. For some reason though that didnt pan out this year. THe residents still had just as good of a time.
2014-05-06 06:30:03 PM monicac We're doing a bridal fashion show in June
2014-05-06 06:30:03 PM sandy left the chat room
2014-05-06 06:30:21 PM onelliaad i am not going out
2014-05-06 06:30:23 PM kathyhughes sounds like fun
2014-05-06 06:30:26 PM lindayoung1964 prom and possiblly car show
2014-05-06 06:30:32 PM debbie134 It's prom! They will recall their own dances or proms. Plus for those who were never able to attend their own proms, it is a special night
2014-05-06 06:30:36 PM kerrid I like the idea of a bridal fashion show....Oh LOVE the idea of a car show
2014-05-06 06:30:38 PM jenniferr We always bake cookies and other items for the fireman that are in our district for 9/11 to thank them for all that they do for our community
2014-05-06 06:30:42 PM nancy623 high school can be escorts to the grand march or if you live close to a militarybase they volunteer to doa grand march in uniform
2014-05-06 06:30:43 PM jackieo We had some local high school girls dress in their prom dresses and came to dance with the guys
2014-05-06 06:30:43 PM nans we do a wedding for the married couples
2014-05-06 06:30:44 PM monicac Also on thurs we have the Houston Art Car Parade coming to our facility
2014-05-06 06:30:45 PM kathyhughes anyone have a motorcycle show?
2014-05-06 06:30:52 PM onelliaad nope
2014-05-06 06:31:02 PM kerrid No. but that sounds fun!!
2014-05-06 06:31:03 PM tubbsretricia Our resdidents act diffeent when they get their hair done, asenior prom may tae them over the edge. But worth trying at least once
2014-05-06 06:31:04 PM debbie134 We have antique car shows
2014-05-06 06:31:05 PM johndavid We had a car show for national assisted living week last year
2014-05-06 06:31:05 PM onelliaad car show,
2014-05-06 06:31:06 PM 040965 no
2014-05-06 06:31:06 PM nancy623 we do in the summer with cycles
2014-05-06 06:31:14 PM nancy623 combined with cars
2014-05-06 06:31:14 PM lindayoung1964 have thought about it love to ride
2014-05-06 06:31:21 PM sibarra80 us in Vegas, we gather a group every year when they come to town Bikers Fest
2014-05-06 06:31:24 PM tubbsretricia yes,
2014-05-06 06:31:32 PM tubbsretricia and a car show
2014-05-06 06:31:33 PM onelliaad sounds fun
2014-05-06 06:31:33 PM nans we did last year one of our ladies stated by for she dies she wanted a motorcycle ride she was 98
2014-05-06 06:31:34 PM nancy623 i bet you could do alot in vegas
2014-05-06 06:31:35 PM kathyhughes we organized all the facilities in town and had a motorcycle poker run
2014-05-06 06:31:42 PM kathyhughes the residents had a blast!
2014-05-06 06:31:49 PM tubbsretricia car showshow is May 10th3
2014-05-06 06:31:52 PM amberfields no
2014-05-06 06:32:04 PM jenniferr jackieo that will hopefully not change all of the fun things you liked to do. time to adapt..lol
2014-05-06 06:32:23 PM tondamarie enter the chat room
2014-05-06 06:32:24 PM jackieo absolutely, looking forward to it
2014-05-06 06:32:36 PM nancy623 we have farm day in the summer where country folks bring in animals and they set up pens and bring in cows and horses and pigs
2014-05-06 06:32:37 PM terridenisetyler left the chat room
2014-05-06 06:32:38 PM kathyhughes and the cyclists enjoyed the adventure
2014-05-06 06:32:43 PM sibarra80 well nancy623 is good and bad
2014-05-06 06:32:46 PM nancy623 they love that in north dakota
2014-05-06 06:32:51 PM onelliaad i like to go to the farmers market
2014-05-06 06:32:52 PM tondamarie hello everyone, sorry late, just getting off work
2014-05-06 06:33:00 PM tondamarie we had movie and popcorn
2014-05-06 06:33:09 PM ccarroll1 i live in MD in a farming area too and we also have visiting goats as part of our pet visits!
2014-05-06 06:33:16 PM ccarroll1 residents love it
2014-05-06 06:33:20 PM kathyhughes great
2014-05-06 06:33:21 PM nancy623 animals are set up in horse pen
2014-05-06 06:33:23 PM onelliaad residents enjoy to see the fresh products
2014-05-06 06:33:23 PM amberfields that sounds like so much fun
2014-05-06 06:33:25 PM jenniferr debbie134 its true they have a ball
2014-05-06 06:33:29 PM nans minature horses come in
2014-05-06 06:33:32 PM kimleon love the goat idea!
2014-05-06 06:33:42 PM onelliaad you kidding nans
2014-05-06 06:33:46 PM tubbsretricia wow ever thouht abota goat,interesting
2014-05-06 06:33:46 PM kathyhughes you could sponsor a farmers market at your facility
2014-05-06 06:33:53 PM kerrid left the chat room
2014-05-06 06:33:57 PM sibarra80 How Kathy
2014-05-06 06:33:58 PM lindayoung1964 goood idea
2014-05-06 06:34:02 PM onelliaad that's a great idea Kathy
2014-05-06 06:34:08 PM nancy623 good idea to combine farmersmarket with farm show
2014-05-06 06:34:09 PM ccarroll1 its awesome, we get some giggles as they actually walk the goats around the halls and everything! and NO accidents as they even put lil diapers on them!
2014-05-06 06:34:23 PM tondamarie we have had animals to visit and the residents did love it, we drove them around
2014-05-06 06:34:25 PM onelliaad hahahha diapers
2014-05-06 06:34:26 PM kathyhughes LOL
2014-05-06 06:34:28 PM tubbsretricia Really
2014-05-06 06:34:30 PM lisaturske YOu all have some great ideas. We ar not so "daring" with our outings or events.
2014-05-06 06:34:30 PM ccarroll1 OOOOO farmers market now thats a GREAT idea
2014-05-06 06:34:32 PM nancy623 we do the farm show in the parkinglot
2014-05-06 06:34:34 PM jenniferr We are having a spring fashion show. It is looking like I will have more models then audience. everyone wants to be in the show
2014-05-06 06:34:35 PM debbie134 We tried the goat visit at Christmas time. The goat ate two rows of decorations off the Christmas tree. Residents loved it, my boss, not so much
2014-05-06 06:34:37 PM amberfields thats to cute:D
2014-05-06 06:34:55 PM kathyhughes great Deb! Love it
2014-05-06 06:35:00 PM onelliaad i have pets therapy dogs on mondays
2014-05-06 06:35:03 PM tondamarie l
2014-05-06 06:35:09 PM tubbsretricia lol
2014-05-06 06:35:10 PM ccarroll1 LOL
2014-05-06 06:35:22 PM jackieo we did a mother/daughter fasion show once, the families really enjoyed it
2014-05-06 06:35:24 PM nans have to love those goats lol
2014-05-06 06:35:31 PM ccarroll1 the great danes that visit eat more than the goats LOL
2014-05-06 06:35:36 PM jackieo for mother's day
2014-05-06 06:35:37 PM karrym enter the chat room
2014-05-06 06:35:40 PM kathyhughes anyone take the residents to outdoor concerts and fireworks?
2014-05-06 06:35:42 PM onelliaad i will like to see a pic of the goats
2014-05-06 06:35:47 PM karrym yes
2014-05-06 06:35:48 PM amberfields no
2014-05-06 06:35:51 PM sibarra80 yes!!!!!!
2014-05-06 06:35:52 PM onelliaad no
2014-05-06 06:35:53 PM tondamarie no,
2014-05-06 06:35:54 PM nancy623 yes fireworks
2014-05-06 06:36:00 PM lisaturske no.
2014-05-06 06:36:01 PM jackieo we go to the symphony and the theatre
2014-05-06 06:36:04 PM tubbsretricia Our Pet theraphy days re Tuesday
2014-05-06 06:36:09 PM sibarra80 concerts
2014-05-06 06:36:10 PM nans we did fireworks last year
2014-05-06 06:36:14 PM debbie134 We have outdoor concerts every other Sunday during the summer at the facility. Other facilities come to us for the shows.
2014-05-06 06:36:18 PM karrym we take residents out all the time to concerts
2014-05-06 06:36:25 PM kathyhughes the community usually has outdoor concerts in the summer
2014-05-06 06:36:25 PM tondamarie we attend local high school musicals
2014-05-06 06:36:27 PM lindayoung1964 wish we had symphony close us
2014-05-06 06:36:29 PM jackieo that's nice debbie
2014-05-06 06:36:32 PM johndavid We can see the fireworks from where our facility is located at. we also have some small ones and sparklers to hand out to the residents
2014-05-06 06:36:37 PM nans we go to the plays sometimes
2014-05-06 06:36:38 PM onelliaad the teather comes to us
2014-05-06 06:36:39 PM jenniferr lol
2014-05-06 06:36:40 PM tubbsretricia yes our is at the park
2014-05-06 06:36:48 PM kathyhughes there was a facility that would sponsor it once a week during July for the community
2014-05-06 06:36:54 PM monicac Our local theater has "A little day of Music" every 1st of the month
2014-05-06 06:36:59 PM sibarra80 thats nice onelliaad
2014-05-06 06:37:03 PM monicac Residents always enjoy it!
2014-05-06 06:37:05 PM onelliaad thx
2014-05-06 06:37:11 PM lindayoung1964 i bet
2014-05-06 06:37:18 PM kimleon we went to play ths past sunday - it was lots of fun
2014-05-06 06:37:45 PM nans we have men that like to go see the baseball games on sat
2014-05-06 06:37:47 PM kathyhughes we also set up a lemonade stand for the neighborhood
2014-05-06 06:37:57 PM onelliaad cool
2014-05-06 06:37:57 PM karrym I have planned a outing to a concert in the park with a picnic meal before hand
2014-05-06 06:38:03 PM jackieo oh i like the lemonade stand
2014-05-06 06:38:14 PM 040965 great idea
2014-05-06 06:38:15 PM lindayoung1964 me too
2014-05-06 06:38:16 PM kathyhughes and made a killing when we were building our new building!
2014-05-06 06:38:18 PM ccarroll1 Im very excited as we are putting on a play with our residents next month. I helped some of the restoritive nurses bring residents out from lunch and they today appraoched me with this play idea and said they would love to offer their time, and for my residents, thats just priceless and Im SO excited to work with them
2014-05-06 06:38:29 PM tubbsretricia wow
2014-05-06 06:38:37 PM jenniferr cool
2014-05-06 06:38:38 PM nancy623 i like plays and poetry
2014-05-06 06:38:41 PM 040965 cool
2014-05-06 06:38:44 PM amberfields cool
2014-05-06 06:38:44 PM kathyhughes that is great Christina
2014-05-06 06:38:47 PM karrym very nice
2014-05-06 06:38:48 PM jackieo wow carroll, are you recording it
2014-05-06 06:38:57 PM ccarroll1 yes we are
2014-05-06 06:38:59 PM maienelym enter the chat room
2014-05-06 06:39:02 PM tinajg enter the chat room
2014-05-06 06:39:04 PM monicac Nice
2014-05-06 06:39:07 PM debbie134 Hope you can share it with us!
2014-05-06 06:39:09 PM onelliaad good
2014-05-06 06:39:09 PM nancy623 you can find plays online
2014-05-06 06:39:16 PM nancy623 short sentences
2014-05-06 06:39:19 PM tondamarie good
2014-05-06 06:39:20 PM ccarroll1 we have a camera and it records and goes to all the tvs in house so residents who dont come out can still enjoy the show and all entertainments
2014-05-06 06:39:29 PM nans do you know what the play is going to be\
2014-05-06 06:39:30 PM jenniferr love it
2014-05-06 06:39:31 PM nancy623 short story plays
2014-05-06 06:39:33 PM jackieo that's great
2014-05-06 06:39:36 PM monicac Great!
2014-05-06 06:39:41 PM onelliaad oh is great ccaroll
2014-05-06 06:39:50 PM amberfields cool love it
2014-05-06 06:39:59 PM kimleon we are having "spirit week" this week - pajama day, hat day, fun sock day,crazy hair day, etc., which I iniitally wasn't too excited about, but it's turned out to be a lot of fun
2014-05-06 06:40:06 PM onelliaad i wish to have something like that
2014-05-06 06:40:19 PM lindayoung1964 we have it next week
2014-05-06 06:40:23 PM jackieo that sound like fun kim
2014-05-06 06:40:24 PM tondamarie nice
2014-05-06 06:40:31 PM kathyhughes good idea
2014-05-06 06:40:35 PM nans nest week for me also
2014-05-06 06:40:38 PM lisaturske fun idea Kim
2014-05-06 06:40:43 PM ccarroll1 spirit week sounds like a great idea
2014-05-06 06:40:48 PM sibarra80 yea that sounds fun
2014-05-06 06:40:48 PM johndavid lots of really good ideas!
2014-05-06 06:40:57 PM onelliaad I have the 5 de mayo dancers yesterday and was wonderful event
2014-05-06 06:40:59 PM johndavid i cant write them all down fast enough lol
2014-05-06 06:40:59 PM debbie134 Spirit week can be so much fun. Of course if you have to stop anywhere on the way to work you might get a few strange looks.
2014-05-06 06:41:00 PM tubbsretricia Okay, I am re creatng the Drive in in our facility May 15th, and the residents are excited aboutt. he voted to have it inside. It has ben a lot of work