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2013-02-26 07:02:43 PM jamiecraig yeah thats good to hear
2013-02-26 07:02:49 PM jessep78 ok gotcha
2013-02-26 07:02:53 PM kathyhughes The grades haven't been posted yet...I will have to check
2013-02-26 07:02:54 PM angel4aml18 what was the hardest assignment??
2013-02-26 07:03:00 PM kathyhughes This past week
2013-02-26 07:03:02 PM dtkimble I had a tough time with the easiest part of the hardest class!
2013-02-26 07:03:06 PM kathyhughes the Plan of Correction
2013-02-26 07:03:11 PM kathyhughes LOL
2013-02-26 07:03:16 PM smmbruin10 thanks
2013-02-26 07:03:28 PM angel4aml18 we made it through but we didn't get grades yet so we will see...
2013-02-26 07:03:35 PM dtkimble I am still smiling though. You have been so encouraging Kathy Hughes
2013-02-26 07:03:37 PM kathyhughes Not to worry
2013-02-26 07:03:42 PM kathyhughes thanks
2013-02-26 07:03:47 PM kathyhughes I sure hope so
2013-02-26 07:04:07 PM taylorp Yeah the Plan of Correction WAS tough! I had never seen anything like that before since I don't work with skilled yet, so I it was all new material for me!
2013-02-26 07:04:13 PM dtkimble I spoke with my advisor today....she sends her regards.
2013-02-26 07:04:13 PM babieofseven enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:04:18 PM kathyhughes thanks
2013-02-26 07:04:29 PM smmbruin10 the Plan of Correction was intertesting. I'm glad we had to do that. I haven't had exeperience with it.
2013-02-26 07:04:32 PM kathyhughes Hello
2013-02-26 07:04:44 PM kathyhughes Activities deficiencies are rare
2013-02-26 07:04:48 PM scruz1 yeah plan of corrections
2013-02-26 07:04:53 PM dtkimble I am excited about really learning the care plans. I struggle with them currently
2013-02-26 07:04:53 PM kathyhughes but now you know what to do
2013-02-26 07:04:55 PM jamiecraig i think im gona have a time figuring out stuff for sensory what is the discussion for this week
2013-02-26 07:05:10 PM smmbruin10 @ Kathy: yup! thanks =)
2013-02-26 07:05:31 PM kathyhughes I was wondering what we could come up with for March Madness
2013-02-26 07:05:40 PM esemper but how could u get a deficiencies in activities
2013-02-26 07:05:42 PM babieofseven Hello Kathy and everyone
2013-02-26 07:05:51 PM estrawser enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:05:51 PM dtkimble hello...:)
2013-02-26 07:06:00 PM kathyhughes as there was a blog today that stated activities don't do community events
2013-02-26 07:06:10 PM kathyhughes and that just drives me crazy
2013-02-26 07:06:18 PM kathyhughes Hello Evelyn
2013-02-26 07:06:28 PM taylorp I think it would be fun to get residents in on some of the brackets, and talk through updates every day once the games start.
2013-02-26 07:06:37 PM jamiecraig we do a random pick for each resident gets a team and if they win we treat them to a lunch of their choice it gets them intersted in basket ball lol
2013-02-26 07:06:50 PM kathyhughes Good idea!
2013-02-26 07:06:54 PM jessep78 My facility is doing a car show that is open to the public in May. We just had our chocolate party last week
2013-02-26 07:07:00 PM taylorp That's a fun idea about the lunch!
2013-02-26 07:07:21 PM kathyhughes Take out is always a good incentive
2013-02-26 07:07:24 PM dtkimble What is the northcountry weather like in March?
2013-02-26 07:07:33 PM nikibryant nothing gets our residents more excited than food!
2013-02-26 07:07:40 PM jamiecraig were mad about basketball at our facility
2013-02-26 07:07:44 PM dtkimble We could sit by the windows and thaw for the month!
2013-02-26 07:07:47 PM kathyhughes Food always sells
2013-02-26 07:07:54 PM kathyhughes LOL Dawn
2013-02-26 07:08:06 PM dtkimble you get me don't you Kathy?
2013-02-26 07:08:11 PM scruz1 we do cooking class and baking classes they take turns cooking
2013-02-26 07:08:29 PM babieofseven my residents love cooking class
2013-02-26 07:08:31 PM estrawser I was showing the Manager of the Swing Bed Unit the homework for week three. I also was going over the elements of the deficiencies and the plan of correction.
2013-02-26 07:08:34 PM kathyhughes We would have staff wear their teams colors once a week for the whole tournament
2013-02-26 07:08:35 PM scruz1 they love because they get to eat
2013-02-26 07:08:56 PM dtkimble I think I am going to make an activity out of activity planning. Trial it anyway!
2013-02-26 07:09:04 PM kathyhughes And what did she think Elaysha?
2013-02-26 07:09:11 PM dtkimble could open a huge can of worms though.
2013-02-26 07:09:14 PM estrawser She was pleased with my work. I feel I have alot to learn but it will be worth while.
2013-02-26 07:09:40 PM jamiecraig were gona have a st pattys day party and an easter egg hunt for the kids and were gona plant a flower a fly a kite on the first day of spring the 20th
2013-02-26 07:09:41 PM kathyhughes I think having the residents plan their own calendr is great
2013-02-26 07:09:47 PM kathyhughes and it can be an activity
2013-02-26 07:10:03 PM kathyhughes Good job Evelyn
2013-02-26 07:10:10 PM dtkimble I will try it with the Assisted Living.
2013-02-26 07:10:28 PM babieofseven I totally agree about having the residents plan their own calendar that's a great idea
2013-02-26 07:10:30 PM kathyhughes Also would review craft projects and they picked what they wanted to do
2013-02-26 07:10:37 PM 112676 enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:10:41 PM estrawser Part of my message was missed. I was showing the Manager of the Swing Bed the project for week three for the plan of correction. She did not realize how much work goes into the activities program. However, she is willing to work with me to make this a success.
2013-02-26 07:10:48 PM angel4aml18 I always ask for suggestions during Resident Council for activities residents would like to try so I can place on the calendar and I bnever get any ideas!
2013-02-26 07:10:49 PM kathyhughes Hello Natalie
2013-02-26 07:10:51 PM taylorp That's a really great idea about activity planning with the residents. Does anyone currently have an active "resident council"?
2013-02-26 07:10:51 PM 112676 left the chat room
2013-02-26 07:11:04 PM dtkimble I like the craft ideas.
2013-02-26 07:11:14 PM 112676 enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:11:16 PM khurley2013 We are also going an easter egg hunt for the kids and a St Patty's Day parade
2013-02-26 07:11:23 PM jessep78 I have an active resident council
2013-02-26 07:11:24 PM 112676 left the chat room
2013-02-26 07:11:33 PM nikibryant Yes we have an active council
2013-02-26 07:11:35 PM 112676 enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:11:39 PM 112676 left the chat room
2013-02-26 07:11:44 PM khurley2013 Yes, we have an active redient council on the A/L side
2013-02-26 07:11:45 PM kathyhughes Sometimes I would ask them what they liked to do in the Spring
2013-02-26 07:11:49 PM jamiecraig angel we have the same problem one time a resident came up to me in the end and said i dont like to share but i like to listen lol
2013-02-26 07:11:50 PM taylorp Do they often input ideas for activities? or do you have a separate committee for that?
2013-02-26 07:11:54 PM dtkimble I am going to send out a letter to see if I get any anonymous responses. Maybe they would be more inclined to participate
2013-02-26 07:11:55 PM 112676 enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:12:02 PM kathyhughes sometimes asking about activities can be stressful for them
2013-02-26 07:12:03 PM 112676 left the chat room
2013-02-26 07:12:11 PM angel4aml18 the only resposne I get is "more bingo"!
2013-02-26 07:12:19 PM nikibryant I want to take my residents on a picnic
2013-02-26 07:12:23 PM jamiecraig i agree
2013-02-26 07:12:24 PM dtkimble Mix up the bingo with themes.
2013-02-26 07:12:26 PM jessep78 LOL me too Angel
2013-02-26 07:12:30 PM estrawser Even with a few weeks into the course, I am getting better ideas for the activities plan and also how to include others.
2013-02-26 07:12:36 PM esemper we are goin to have a easter egg hunt
2013-02-26 07:12:37 PM angel4aml18 I even ask for trips they would like to take or recipes that would like to mkae and they just stare at me!
2013-02-26 07:12:38 PM babieofseven I always got more bingo too
2013-02-26 07:12:41 PM scruz1 i use resident council also to plan my activities
2013-02-26 07:12:46 PM kathyhughes I would write on the board their ideas for Spring and they would also let me know what their fav Spring food was
2013-02-26 07:12:49 PM dtkimble I went to a flea market this weekend and got a brand new unopened memory game for
2013-02-26 07:12:55 PM dtkimble ONE DOLLAR!
2013-02-26 07:13:01 PM smmbruin10 @taylorp: We have two separate committees. Resident Council tends to be more about the bureaucratic stuff.
2013-02-26 07:13:25 PM estrawser We are looking at using the PT room for exercise for the residents in the afternoon. Also, improving the crafts.
2013-02-26 07:13:28 PM nikibryant My residents love to play FARKLE do yours?
2013-02-26 07:13:33 PM kathyhughes How about getting brochures from local places and have them look them over
2013-02-26 07:13:33 PM dtkimble Love the ? about the food.....
2013-02-26 07:13:40 PM khurley2013 I like the idea of changing the Bingo themes around. We currently have two, dime and prize
2013-02-26 07:14:22 PM kathyhughes Also have them gather up recipes from their families and talk about them
2013-02-26 07:14:23 PM esemper we are trying to change the way we play bingo
2013-02-26 07:14:29 PM kathyhughes that might help them in planning
2013-02-26 07:14:30 PM esemper we do it with trivia
2013-02-26 07:14:31 PM dtkimble We placed little tickets...$, .25, or prize and the residents picked their ticket.
2013-02-26 07:14:34 PM dtkimble it was fun
2013-02-26 07:14:35 PM jessep78 My residents love the $1 scratch off lotto tickets for a bingo prize
2013-02-26 07:14:37 PM nikibryant Our residents win Bingo Bucks money to spend in our "store"
2013-02-26 07:14:39 PM scruz1 at the end of the month i have two black out bingo they love it
2013-02-26 07:14:54 PM angel4aml18 I have even sent letters out to family members asking them to volunteer to come in to make a special family recipe or to share a hobby they have with no response!
2013-02-26 07:15:05 PM bestgirl729 enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:15:09 PM khurley2013 today was homemade bread and butter day, it makes the whole place smell so good!
2013-02-26 07:15:17 PM angel4aml18 we also do the bingo bucks with a bingo boutique 1/x a month and they love that
2013-02-26 07:15:18 PM kathyhughes Sometimes you have to be specific
2013-02-26 07:15:26 PM jamiecraig have u tryed salt dough projects for arts and crafts you have to make them up ahead of time but u can make them into anything we just did necklesses pins and manets and its not that expensive
2013-02-26 07:15:34 PM dtkimble we had sticky buns....wonderful!
2013-02-26 07:15:36 PM scruz1 of course the black out bingo are a $5.00 and 10.00 bingo prize
2013-02-26 07:15:39 PM babieofseven I loved when we made bread it does smell really good all over
2013-02-26 07:15:54 PM bestgirl729 Yummy!
2013-02-26 07:16:05 PM dtkimble it was kind of a bummer for all the staff in the choose to lose campaign
2013-02-26 07:16:25 PM dtkimble but the smells were wonderful....talk about sensory!
2013-02-26 07:16:35 PM khurley2013 @ Jamie, we just tried the salt dough but they crumbled apart the next day...
2013-02-26 07:16:44 PM kathyhughes Have a Pot Luck Sunday and ask the families to bring their loved ones fav dish to pass
2013-02-26 07:16:55 PM jamiecraig no we had to do a couple batches
2013-02-26 07:17:07 PM angi55 enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:17:22 PM estrawser I like that Kathy. It would keep the family involved
2013-02-26 07:17:24 PM kathyhughes Hello Angela
2013-02-26 07:17:30 PM dtkimble our volunteers held a potluck. It was very successful
2013-02-26 07:17:30 PM angi55 Hello! Its angi55
2013-02-26 07:17:33 PM jamiecraig thats a good idea kathy
2013-02-26 07:17:34 PM khurley2013 I want to try it again, not sure what happened
2013-02-26 07:17:37 PM angi55 Hello Kathey
2013-02-26 07:17:40 PM kathyhughes WE have to be specific on what we ask people to do
2013-02-26 07:17:41 PM babieofseven I love the Pot Luck Sunday we also did a tea party on Saturdays and they loved it, it just kept getting bigger and bigger
2013-02-26 07:17:49 PM angi55 am I too late to get credit for this
2013-02-26 07:17:53 PM kathyhughes Nope
2013-02-26 07:17:56 PM richardsonl enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:17:58 PM angi55 Yay.
2013-02-26 07:18:03 PM kathyhughes already checked your name
2013-02-26 07:18:10 PM kathyhughes Helloo Linda
2013-02-26 07:18:21 PM angi55 THis is one of my favorite parts of this course now that I have actually done one
2013-02-26 07:18:23 PM richardsonl Sorry Im late I had trouble getting this to open
2013-02-26 07:18:25 PM khurley2013 I love the pot luck idea
2013-02-26 07:18:32 PM angi55 What are we discussing
2013-02-26 07:18:35 PM babieofseven left the chat room
2013-02-26 07:18:37 PM dtkimble hi richardson
2013-02-26 07:18:39 PM scruz1 Having a Easter Hunt I will sent out inviitation to family's and to bring a pot luck
2013-02-26 07:18:53 PM richardsonl Hi DTKMBLE
2013-02-26 07:19:04 PM kathyhughes We are talking about Spring activities and how to get families involved
2013-02-26 07:19:07 PM estrawser I haved had trouble getting into the chat room. I had to access from someone else" computer. But I am here.
2013-02-26 07:19:36 PM richardsonl Glad to hear I wasn't the only only having trouble getting onto the chat room
2013-02-26 07:19:37 PM kathyhughes Like a Spring fashopn show!
2013-02-26 07:19:39 PM bestgirl729 We're doing an Art Gallery Show and inviting family members to see their artworks.
2013-02-26 07:19:39 PM angi55 I think it is important to get residents outdoors
2013-02-26 07:19:42 PM jamiecraig we have a hard time getting family to come if something is required of them but if its all provided everyone comes
2013-02-26 07:19:49 PM estrawser How about an easter egg hunt? It can be the plastic eggs even if it has to be indoors
2013-02-26 07:19:59 PM richardsonl I am inviting the families and staff kids for an egg hung
2013-02-26 07:20:04 PM esemper have a easter egg hunt and invite the comminity to ur faciliilty to be involved
2013-02-26 07:20:04 PM richardsonl I meant hunt
2013-02-26 07:20:20 PM kathyhughes Have the residents make invitations to invite their families
2013-02-26 07:20:21 PM dtkimble I would like to try a spring luncheon...baked ham, deviled eggs pastel colored tablecloths, homemade center pieces. invite some residents with nearby family
2013-02-26 07:20:26 PM angi55 The residents love to sit outside and watch the kids hunt eggs
2013-02-26 07:20:36 PM kathyhughes and have the residents sign thoer names to their loved ones
2013-02-26 07:20:55 PM estrawser can there be eggs available the residents can reach?
2013-02-26 07:20:57 PM angi55 I have a questin
2013-02-26 07:20:59 PM smmbruin10 we like taking outings to a local park. the kitchen makes us sack lunches. and we pack horse shoes, bocce ball, Rummikub, cards, etc.
2013-02-26 07:21:01 PM angi55 question
2013-02-26 07:21:12 PM kathyhughes Sure ask away
2013-02-26 07:21:20 PM jamiecraig best girl we do that too once a year and we have a contest and the winner gets their painting put on a card and sent out to everyone as a thank you for coming
2013-02-26 07:21:38 PM richardsonl I was thinking about having an April shower fashion shower. I was thinking about getting umbrellas and having the residents decorate them and then show them off in a fashion show style
2013-02-26 07:21:42 PM kathyhughes Thank-you notes are good to encourage people
2013-02-26 07:21:45 PM angi55 What are some good bingo prizes? Our facility uses too much junk food in my opinion.
2013-02-26 07:21:46 PM dtkimble one of our gals enjoyed a huge 100th birthday party. The family went all out. Family participation boosts the quality of life in so many
2013-02-26 07:21:49 PM estrawser thank you cards great idea.
2013-02-26 07:22:03 PM kathyhughes Bingo Prizes????IDEAS?
2013-02-26 07:22:10 PM kathyhughes Besides Food huh?
2013-02-26 07:22:24 PM dtkimble body washes, hand creams, nail polish
2013-02-26 07:22:26 PM khurley2013 we do body sprays and lotions
2013-02-26 07:22:27 PM scruz1 body wash, shampoo's and conditioner
2013-02-26 07:22:29 PM angi55 Yes, I am thinking items from dollar stores that they can use like lotion, etc.
2013-02-26 07:22:30 PM jessep78 scratch off lotto tickets
2013-02-26 07:22:30 PM estrawser greeting cards
2013-02-26 07:22:32 PM jamiecraig fifty cents crossword puzzles socks blanket
2013-02-26 07:22:42 PM angel4aml18 packs of crackers, packs of tissues, new socks, stockings, travel size soap, lotions
2013-02-26 07:22:44 PM smmbruin10 Our residents like practical items. Pocket Kleenex is a hot item!
2013-02-26 07:22:45 PM dtkimble like the lotto tickets and greeting cars
2013-02-26 07:22:46 PM nikibryant dollar store!!!! items
2013-02-26 07:22:47 PM taylorp For us we usually do prizes from the dollar store, or on special occassions give out a $5 bill for big games!
2013-02-26 07:22:49 PM estrawser photo frames
2013-02-26 07:22:49 PM richardsonl Kleenex, socks, chapstick, combs, brushes, I guess some of my assisted living residents play for quarters.
2013-02-26 07:23:08 PM kathyhughes Card with envelope and stamp
2013-02-26 07:23:09 PM angi55 yeah I know that like the chips and candy but not good for them. i have seen the quarter bingo be a huge success
2013-02-26 07:23:10 PM richardsonl Lottery tickets are a good idea
2013-02-26 07:23:18 PM estrawser dollar store has alot of things to use.
2013-02-26 07:23:20 PM dtkimble and .25 might as well be a 50.00 bill! Love it
2013-02-26 07:23:21 PM jamiecraig i like that too
2013-02-26 07:23:24 PM richardsonl Stamps are good too
2013-02-26 07:23:30 PM taylorp we had a necessities themed prize day and gave away rolls of toilet paper and paper towels, the residents thought it was hilarious and fun!!
2013-02-26 07:23:36 PM nikibryant tissues toothpaste
2013-02-26 07:23:41 PM khurley2013 stamps and lotto tickets are good ideas
2013-02-26 07:23:55 PM dtkimble I can see the 4ww walkers loaded down with toiletries!
2013-02-26 07:24:06 PM nikibryant lipstick
2013-02-26 07:24:07 PM jessep78 My facility allows the residents to smoke so i have cards with 5 free cigarettes on them. It helps out the smokers who might be running low on cigarettes
2013-02-26 07:24:08 PM angi55 these are good ideas thank you I will suggest them to our activity director
2013-02-26 07:24:12 PM kathyhughes Mardi Gras beads
2013-02-26 07:24:31 PM nikibryant jewlery of any kind
2013-02-26 07:24:35 PM richardsonl I like the necessities idea. My facility has bingo on the weekends and at least twice a week and once in the evening. It was interesting to hear today at another activity that there wasn't enough bingo.
2013-02-26 07:24:35 PM dtkimble we have a fella who wears them year round
2013-02-26 07:24:38 PM angel4aml18 i go to the local thrift shop and buy bead necklaces super chaep
2013-02-26 07:24:39 PM angi55 oh yeah we have one resident who loves blingy plastic jewelry
2013-02-26 07:24:41 PM angel4aml18 cheap
2013-02-26 07:24:42 PM jamiecraig we did that with trivia on mardi gral
2013-02-26 07:25:11 PM kathyhughes Also ask for dontions of stuffed animals
2013-02-26 07:25:15 PM nikibryant any beads... sparkles
2013-02-26 07:25:16 PM kathyhughes and throw pillows
2013-02-26 07:25:36 PM jamiecraig change purses
2013-02-26 07:25:39 PM 112676 enter the chat room
2013-02-26 07:25:41 PM khurley2013 Our A/L Activity Director picks the same items every time, I love all of these ideas
2013-02-26 07:25:43 PM dtkimble we have actually used quilted throws as special prizes. We have a very giving community
2013-02-26 07:25:44 PM angi55 I like that. Maybe we could attract more residents with better prize
2013-02-26 07:25:48 PM kathyhughes Ah...sping cleaning....go room to room to do spring cleaning and you can recycle Bingo prizes
2013-02-26 07:25:48 PM taylorp Speaking of mardi gras... did you know you can buy cafe du monde supplies, including their uniform hats, over the phone?! we had a cafe du monde experience for the reisdents... beignets, coffee and chicory, and served it with the little hats. So cute!!
2013-02-26 07:25:49 PM angi55 prizes
2013-02-26 07:26:07 PM estrawser local businesses are good about donating items. Also churchs and community groups will donate items. We have to have clean and new at our facility.
2013-02-26 07:26:53 PM estrawser After local fairs can have sweat shirts left over that can be donated.
2013-02-26 07:26:57 PM angi55 I dont want to step on the activity directors toes, but these are really good ideas. How can I present them to him without offending him
2013-02-26 07:27:12 PM dtkimble we have a cafe that offers $3.00 lunches. We could even buy vouchers for a free lunch or two
2013-02-26 07:27:19 PM richardsonl Question, any suggestions on planning a large car cruise. This is a fundraising I have to pklan for in June
2013-02-26 07:27:22 PM kathyhughes Call some T-shirt companies and see if they will donate unused T-shirts
2013-02-26 07:27:24 PM khurley2013 i was going to ask the same thing angi
2013-02-26 07:27:55 PM dtkimble I would excitedly tell the Director what you've learned. We all enjoy great ideas that make our residents happy
2013-02-26 07:27:56 PM kathyhughes Blame it on the class Angela
2013-02-26 07:28:01 PM angi55 I just started working with him and I do not want him thinking I am trying to take over
2013-02-26 07:28:03 PM estrawser Ask for a meeting to review ideas and ask for his opinion.
2013-02-26 07:28:15 PM kathyhughes tell him that we were discussing it and the class had some good ideas
2013-02-26 07:28:17 PM dtkimble blame it on the residents:)
2013-02-26 07:28:18 PM jamiecraig we do a black jack night were we get nice prizes and each token they have left enters them into the draling for what ever prizes they want and then we raffel them off
2013-02-26 07:28:19 PM scruz1 like that idea abouth the t-shirt my good wants to do a t-shirt for the red had ladies
2013-02-26 07:28:33 PM taylorp to not offend, maybe just say that you are so excited about this class you are taking and let him/her know there are some great things you are learning. Sharing these ideas with excitement will help you "sell" your ideas to your AD!
2013-02-26 07:28:33 PM estrawser The class can take the heat.
2013-02-26 07:28:39 PM esemper left the chat room
2013-02-26 07:28:53 PM 112676 my venders come to my facility an bring alot of things for prizes
2013-02-26 07:28:55 PM kathyhughes I always can take the heat!
2013-02-26 07:28:58 PM dtkimble I was teasing about blaming the residents.
2013-02-26 07:29:16 PM kathyhughes I know
2013-02-26 07:29:22 PM angi55 I think we really need to present new things. It is a nursing home, not an assisted living, but I cant help but wonder what new things might bring them out of their rooms. They are used to the same old things
2013-02-26 07:29:23 PM estrawser vendor can bring stuff yes. pens, little note pads.
2013-02-26 07:29:26 PM smmbruin10 @Kathy, I have to sign-off for the night, if that's ok?
2013-02-26 07:29:36 PM kathyhughes ok
2013-02-26 07:29:53 PM smmbruin10 thanks for everything. good night, all!
2013-02-26 07:29:55 PM kathyhughes So what can we do for outings?
2013-02-26 07:30:04 PM smmbruin10 left the chat room
2013-02-26 07:30:12 PM kathyhughes Where do your residents like to go?
2013-02-26 07:30:17 PM angi55 Also, i want to reach the ones that are in their rooms and I want to know of good ways to make them feel happy and included even if they are not social
2013-02-26 07:30:22 PM kathyhughes Besides the Dollar store!
2013-02-26 07:30:23 PM khurley2013 we have a nice park down the street
2013-02-26 07:30:36 PM richardsonl Out for ice crem
2013-02-26 07:30:38 PM nikibryant library shopping and Wal Mart uggh
2013-02-26 07:30:38 PM dtkimble Kathy, for the sensory assignment, do you want the forms used or can I just use word program making sure all of the info is included?
2013-02-26 07:30:40 PM jessep78 baseball games, free concerts in the park, buffet restaraunts...
2013-02-26 07:30:42 PM angi55 Wal Mart. Our residents live for that trip. lol
2013-02-26 07:30:53 PM kathyhughes the form helps you plan Dawn
2013-02-26 07:30:54 PM scruz1 i have to walmart trips for March
2013-02-26 07:30:54 PM jamiecraig we gont to the caseno on thursday and were going to the air forse museum next month
2013-02-26 07:30:57 PM jessep78 So do mine angi
2013-02-26 07:31:05 PM nikibryant Steak and Shake happy Hour
2013-02-26 07:31:08 PM taylorp We do a surprise drive every year. we take the residents on a drive, and "magically" end up at a park already set up for a picnic. This takes some planning and set up ahead of time, but the residents LOVE the surprise!!
2013-02-26 07:31:21 PM 112676 my residents love walmart but i would like the library im natalie bursey
2013-02-26 07:31:26 PM dtkimble Love that taylorp
2013-02-26 07:31:30 PM kathyhughes Does anyone take their folks to sports bars or on a Garage Sale trip?
2013-02-26 07:31:42 PM angi55 Taking them out is very exciting as well. I am going with them to a mexican restaurant with them in March.
2013-02-26 07:31:49 PM kathyhughes Mystery Trips?
2013-02-26 07:31:51 PM dtkimble I thought about our flea market in town. It is indoors
2013-02-26 07:31:54 PM kathyhughes To the movies
2013-02-26 07:31:55 PM estrawser Going to park is good. There is a nice area on the grounds to have a picnic. If there is a parade for a festival would be a good outing. Watch the weather. Flea market is fun also
2013-02-26 07:32:00 PM jessep78 We've had a yard sale at our facility and the residents help
2013-02-26 07:32:03 PM nikibryant no bars oh my
2013-02-26 07:32:04 PM jamiecraig we do flea markets so they dont have to get on and off the bus so much
2013-02-26 07:32:05 PM richardsonl IWe went gambling in Pittsburgh
2013-02-26 07:32:07 PM scruz1 we are having men's club Thursday with poker dominos pizza and beer
2013-02-26 07:32:14 PM angi55 Yall must be talking about more active residents than we have
2013-02-26 07:32:17 PM khurley2013 no, never been to a sports bar lol
2013-02-26 07:32:17 PM dtkimble toileting is tough in some places
2013-02-26 07:32:27 PM kathyhughes We would go to the local colleges when the students were moving out and snag some good stuff!
2013-02-26 07:32:28 PM nikibryant farmers market!
2013-02-26 07:32:39 PM 112676 we have goodwill across the street but they dont like 2 get out
2013-02-26 07:32:40 PM dtkimble come on up KH!
2013-02-26 07:32:42 PM richardsonl I like the farmer's market idea
2013-02-26 07:32:54 PM scruz1 so they can go to a sports bar
2013-02-26 07:32:54 PM jamiecraig we do good will too
2013-02-26 07:33:01 PM dtkimble we do go to the farmers' market. They love it.
2013-02-26 07:33:05 PM khurley2013 :D
2013-02-26 07:33:05 PM angi55 I worked as a volunteer one time where they had Happy Hour and our beer drinkers were very happy
2013-02-26 07:33:06 PM estrawser farmer market are great. Opportunity for socialization and fresh food
2013-02-26 07:33:08 PM scruz1 hooters
2013-02-26 07:33:12 PM kathyhughes I had two ladies who needed "something to do" and they called restaurants to ask for their menus
2013-02-26 07:33:12 PM jamiecraig year we go to bar and grills
2013-02-26 07:33:34 PM richardsonl local flea market or auction
2013-02-26 07:33:36 PM angi55 watch taking those eldery men to Hooters. LOL
2013-02-26 07:33:37 PM 112676 i have brought fruit back
2013-02-26 07:33:43 PM kathyhughes Hooters girls can come to the facility if you are game
2013-02-26 07:33:56 PM jamiecraig lol
2013-02-26 07:34:01 PM dtkimble When we get donated clothing, we set up a cart and let the gals dig in. They love recycling clothing
2013-02-26 07:34:05 PM scruz1 our ladies have their drinks on their red had ladies day once a month
2013-02-26 07:34:06 PM kathyhughes Do you take them to the movies?
2013-02-26 07:34:13 PM rvmann enter the chat room

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