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2014-10-28 06:15:02 PM jennide221 we have fake trees too
2014-10-28 06:15:03 PM kathyhughes you cannot have lights on real trees inside
2014-10-28 06:15:06 PM sbrookins I can't not even on fake trees. Only ornaments
2014-10-28 06:15:07 PM carriesl We couldnot use lights last year it was stupid
2014-10-28 06:15:11 PM meganisabel We use lights but maintence has to check them first
2014-10-28 06:15:11 PM lorig7 yes, lights on artificial seems ok with our town
2014-10-28 06:15:12 PM ratna72 we use unbreakable ornaments
2014-10-28 06:15:13 PM dorene49 we have lights on our trees
2014-10-28 06:15:14 PM nijah yes lights are awesome the residents love that
2014-10-28 06:15:21 PM sarahcs you can spotlight trees maybe?
2014-10-28 06:15:22 PM carlasummar a tree is not a christmastree without lights
2014-10-28 06:15:29 PM amyr we use lights, but no extension cords. state reg
2014-10-28 06:15:30 PM meganisabel I wish we could have real trees though.
2014-10-28 06:15:31 PM sarahcs the ornaments should reflect the light
2014-10-28 06:15:33 PM marshaquarles true
2014-10-28 06:15:33 PM dmarshall81 we usually have Christmas tree tours
2014-10-28 06:15:33 PM shaina some of the fake trees have lights on them already
2014-10-28 06:15:38 PM hdowns Anyone doing individual trees?
2014-10-28 06:15:38 PM jennide221 lights are nice, but im always the one who gets stuck with the task of putting them up
2014-10-28 06:15:44 PM lorig7 maintenance put our trees and lights up nice!
2014-10-28 06:15:46 PM dmarshall81 not this year though, only gonna have about 10 trees
2014-10-28 06:15:47 PM sbrookins I did "break the rules" and ordered chinese lanters that light up and we hung them from the ceiling
2014-10-28 06:15:53 PM ratna72 we also have lights but we have martha's tree so there is no problem
2014-10-28 06:15:53 PM nijah all you have to do is plug them up
2014-10-28 06:15:53 PM colleenb we have about 10 christmas trees lol
2014-10-28 06:15:55 PM dorene49 my residents help decorate ....we hve two trees
2014-10-28 06:16:04 PM wilson76 i hope everyone has a good evening
2014-10-28 06:16:09 PM jennifer2485 We have 3 different trees in our facility all huge and i have too decorate all of them by myself
2014-10-28 06:16:09 PM jayowens86 we take our resident out on a night ride to see the christamas light around town!!
2014-10-28 06:16:12 PM carlasummar some of the family's put up tree in there resident rooms
2014-10-28 06:16:12 PM sarahcs We have volunteers decorate the trees
2014-10-28 06:16:15 PM jennide221 my residents also help decorate, but not the lights
2014-10-28 06:16:16 PM lorig7 we decorate and have hot chocolate
2014-10-28 06:16:20 PM smrich11 We did the same!
2014-10-28 06:16:21 PM nijah yes we do tree decoration as an activity
2014-10-28 06:16:22 PM suzieb do you guys have any other suggetions for the cinnamon ornaments we have one resident that is allergic and were trying to come up with an alternate
2014-10-28 06:16:22 PM sarahcs something my residents like to watch not do ah ah
2014-10-28 06:16:25 PM carrie1 I would rather put the trees up than take them down!
2014-10-28 06:16:28 PM conniedeel we had a snowman tree last year the residents really enjoyed that we have several trees all over facility
2014-10-28 06:16:29 PM kathyhughes I made the residents help with the trees
2014-10-28 06:16:29 PM ratna72 oh its fun when we are decorating residents gather around and help and sing
2014-10-28 06:16:33 PM jennide221 i have to stand on the very tall ladder.....it's like 10 feet tall
2014-10-28 06:16:35 PM dmarshall81 we put a van on our wish list
2014-10-28 06:16:40 PM lorig7 and holiday music during it all
2014-10-28 06:16:40 PM shaina they love helping decorate, it makes them feel useful and brings back memories
2014-10-28 06:16:41 PM nijah and we put the tree together
2014-10-28 06:16:42 PM kristenw god forbid! if we even attempt to hang anything from the ceiling we get called immediately to take it down
2014-10-28 06:16:42 PM jennide221 the tree is 10 feet tall i mean
2014-10-28 06:16:43 PM carlasummar the residents help dect. the christmas tree
2014-10-28 06:16:45 PM jennifer2485 cookis and hot hot chocolate at the tree trimming party
2014-10-28 06:16:46 PM kathyhughes the guys spent hours untangling lights and fixing the,
2014-10-28 06:16:50 PM kathyhughes them
2014-10-28 06:16:58 PM hdowns We are doing 2 large trees and I am doing indivdual trees for their rooms
2014-10-28 06:17:02 PM sarahcs gotta put them away correctly!
2014-10-28 06:17:14 PM sarahcs individual trees is a big task!
2014-10-28 06:17:15 PM jennifer2485 i learned that the hard way
2014-10-28 06:17:18 PM shaina it takes us abouta week to decorate the facility
2014-10-28 06:17:19 PM lorig7 I just love seeing how many ornaments get broken while in storage
2014-10-28 06:17:19 PM sarahcs but a good 1:1 opportunity
2014-10-28 06:17:22 PM kathyhughes Oh heck no.....that gave them something to do every year
2014-10-28 06:17:26 PM nijah yes or it's a mess
2014-10-28 06:17:30 PM smrich11 The resdients really like decorating the trees once you get them into it! I had a 12 foot tree and the men and ladies helped decorate the bottom and Idecorated the top.
2014-10-28 06:17:32 PM dmarshall81 our food service director is incharge of all the decorating, 3,00+ loghts on our trees
2014-10-28 06:17:34 PM marshaquarles hdowns,how many residents do you have?
2014-10-28 06:17:43 PM suzieb were probably putting up at least 30 just had a renovation done and a whole new floor
2014-10-28 06:17:45 PM carlasummar last year we done popcorn string and talked about there childhood fov. times
2014-10-28 06:17:45 PM jennide221 we do i large tree in the main activity room....a smaller tree in the lobby....another small tree in the small group activity room....and one of those white trees that looks like it has snow on them in the dining room
2014-10-28 06:17:49 PM hdowns 36
2014-10-28 06:17:50 PM ratna72 individaual trees are hazards and you can get a tag
2014-10-28 06:17:52 PM jennide221 plus mini trees on each unit
2014-10-28 06:17:53 PM jennifer2485 We are also going to have a food drive
2014-10-28 06:18:06 PM hdowns no lights
2014-10-28 06:18:09 PM jennifer2485 The men at work
2014-10-28 06:18:10 PM kathyhughes a tag for what Ratna?
2014-10-28 06:18:13 PM wilson76 only have 5 residents at our facility
2014-10-28 06:18:22 PM jennide221 ah...small party then!
2014-10-28 06:18:30 PM wilson76 yea
2014-10-28 06:18:35 PM lorig7 I am basing my expectation s on last years and last owner - who knows this year
2014-10-28 06:18:54 PM jennifer2485 5? what kind of a facilitgy do u work in?
2014-10-28 06:19:01 PM lorig7 Wilson76 what kind of facility?
2014-10-28 06:19:08 PM marshaquarles lots of 1on1 time
2014-10-28 06:19:09 PM colleenb Yes I am doing alot from my old boss as well, I am also tryuing to make it my own
2014-10-28 06:19:10 PM janiew enter the chat room
2014-10-28 06:19:25 PM sarahcs there is a lot going on ha ha
2014-10-28 06:19:25 PM ratna72 well last year thats what our maintenance guys informed us that it is hazard to put individual tress and decorate them in residents room
2014-10-28 06:19:32 PM wilson76 an adult daycare in port arthur tx. trying to make the program grow
2014-10-28 06:19:37 PM sbrookins I only have 12
2014-10-28 06:19:41 PM sarahcs aw so it is new
2014-10-28 06:19:44 PM janiew Whoops, we've been in the wrong chat room! Sorry I'm late!
2014-10-28 06:19:45 PM kathyhughes So Emma what are you doing for the holidays?
2014-10-28 06:19:46 PM colleenb 101
2014-10-28 06:19:50 PM wilson76 oh ok
2014-10-28 06:19:53 PM hdowns Mine is very new
2014-10-28 06:19:54 PM ratna72 they said it is safety hazard
2014-10-28 06:19:57 PM lorig7 Oh, that sounds challenging and creative
2014-10-28 06:20:09 PM jennifer2485 ok
2014-10-28 06:20:16 PM wilson76 were getting two more residents though
2014-10-28 06:20:21 PM jennifer2485 mine is 4 years old
2014-10-28 06:20:24 PM carlasummar if you put cords out of the way itds not
2014-10-28 06:20:27 PM sarahcs i get the safety hazard part but I do not think you can get in trouble for a mini tree
2014-10-28 06:20:43 PM sarahcs you have to do it correctly
2014-10-28 06:20:44 PM kathyhughes I doubt it Ratna...the only safety issue might be extension cords, but you can have unlit fake trees
2014-10-28 06:20:46 PM nijah well we dont put them in the residents rooms! the family members do and usually use the small trees.
2014-10-28 06:20:53 PM tamialfonso battery operated lites on a mini tree?
2014-10-28 06:21:01 PM kathyhughes Good idea Tami
2014-10-28 06:21:06 PM suzieb We use the battery operated packs in the room so they arent pluuged in if the resident wants a little tree
2014-10-28 06:21:07 PM hdowns oh yeah
2014-10-28 06:21:10 PM lorig7 I am feeling very nostalgic with the promotion, the season and old boss came in to discuss my 401K - I am listening to old folks station on AM channel
2014-10-28 06:21:14 PM ratna72 yup thts a good idea
2014-10-28 06:21:14 PM kathyhughes There are lots of battery lights out there
2014-10-28 06:21:23 PM hdowns great idea
2014-10-28 06:21:30 PM shaina alot of family members buy the small trees for the residents rooms
2014-10-28 06:21:34 PM kathyhughes and there are flameless candles
2014-10-28 06:21:37 PM suzieb some of the rooms dont really have that many receptacles anyway
2014-10-28 06:21:40 PM jennide221 there are some trees that have lights already on them
2014-10-28 06:21:42 PM sarahcs I think it is always sad moving on from anywhere you work!
2014-10-28 06:21:44 PM dmarshall81 yep there are, i made a battery opperated lit ugly sweater last yer, my residents loved it
2014-10-28 06:21:45 PM shaina they love to have there own trees
2014-10-28 06:21:47 PM colleenb Lorig I just recently got promoted myself
2014-10-28 06:21:58 PM sarahcs nice colleen!
2014-10-28 06:22:01 PM marshaquarles oh yeah flameless candles
2014-10-28 06:22:03 PM hdowns lots of residents have asked for their own
2014-10-28 06:22:03 PM lorig7 congrats colleenb
2014-10-28 06:22:03 PM colleenb If i can help you in any way I will do my best
2014-10-28 06:22:04 PM tamialfonso go the day after this year for next year and stock up
2014-10-28 06:22:04 PM dmarshall81 congrats colleen
2014-10-28 06:22:06 PM kathyhughes And when someone says you will get a tag....I would ask to see the regualation
2014-10-28 06:22:06 PM jennifer2485 Do any of yall do family night
2014-10-28 06:22:06 PM sarahcs what did you get promoted t?
2014-10-28 06:22:08 PM ratna72 do they make any good smelling flameless candles
2014-10-28 06:22:13 PM 85cindy enter the chat room
2014-10-28 06:22:17 PM wilson76 congrats
2014-10-28 06:22:19 PM carrie1 We have a bright nights festival the week before xmas. WE decorate a large activity room with many trees and just about anything that lights up. The residents get brought in the room and have snacks. They love it and each year, we get more and more decorations.
2014-10-28 06:22:20 PM sbrooks enter the chat room
2014-10-28 06:22:20 PM suzieb congrats colleenb
2014-10-28 06:22:25 PM conniedeel the family puts up small trees in our residents room
2014-10-28 06:22:27 PM dmarshall81 yes they do, try target
2014-10-28 06:22:34 PM jennide221 we are doing a family party this year with the residents' favorite entertainers!
2014-10-28 06:22:40 PM sarahcs We did a big family winter ball at my old facility
2014-10-28 06:22:42 PM nijah we will have a family thanksgiving dinner on the 13th
2014-10-28 06:22:45 PM dorene49 left the chat room
2014-10-28 06:22:48 PM 85cindy Hi Everyone ..is this the right room?
2014-10-28 06:22:49 PM carriesl last year after no lights we were then told we could have them using the new LED light i think they dont get hot. but you cant use extention co=rds
2014-10-28 06:22:50 PM suzieb i interviewed over 2 months ago higher ups havent come to a decision its nerve wracking
2014-10-28 06:22:51 PM jennifer2485 SOUNDS FUN I THINK WE SHOULD DO IT(y)
2014-10-28 06:22:52 PM lorig7 family night, thats an idea for December the boss would like that
2014-10-28 06:22:53 PM sarahcs the holidays are usually too busy so we did it in february!
2014-10-28 06:22:55 PM wilson76 yes
2014-10-28 06:22:59 PM kathyhughes You are in the right room
2014-10-28 06:23:00 PM ratna72 now why do people dont mind their business and always target activities
2014-10-28 06:23:01 PM kristenw i just got a new tree last year. it has the lights already on ot
2014-10-28 06:23:05 PM conniedeel our residents enjoys going to see the lights in the different parks
2014-10-28 06:23:06 PM momma2 family night is a great idea!!
2014-10-28 06:23:13 PM carlasummar we are having our family thanksgiving dinner onthe 20
2014-10-28 06:23:18 PM jennifer2485 We do it 1 time every month
2014-10-28 06:23:19 PM jennide221 we have lights trips too connie
2014-10-28 06:23:23 PM 85cindy Great! I was in the other room
2014-10-28 06:23:25 PM suzieb try copes cooked corn for thanksgiving dinner if you can find it at the store its in a box it is sooo good
2014-10-28 06:23:28 PM carriesl i love family night the resident get very excited too
2014-10-28 06:23:29 PM tomilee we have a family night next month
2014-10-28 06:23:32 PM sbrookins because the work we do is misunderstood and people don't understand why we do what we do
2014-10-28 06:23:32 PM janiew We are hoping to have a marching band marchh through the halls of the home like a parade for the residents :)
2014-10-28 06:23:33 PM sbrooks 20 of us where lost in the other discussion
2014-10-28 06:23:34 PM shaina yes they love going on bus rides at night to see christmas lights
2014-10-28 06:23:39 PM ratna72 yes we go to santas wonderland to see the lights
2014-10-28 06:23:41 PM tomilee doing dinner with family then family council
2014-10-28 06:23:51 PM lorig7 We are having family thanksgiving too and the new owners want to charge for the dinners! We NEVER have done that
2014-10-28 06:23:55 PM carriesl ya i am haveing mine next month also
2014-10-28 06:23:55 PM sarahcs family council is a good idea
2014-10-28 06:23:59 PM wilson76 were having a halloween party for the residents on friday
2014-10-28 06:23:59 PM sarahcs never thought of that
2014-10-28 06:24:01 PM dmarshall81 nice tomi, twho birds one stone
2014-10-28 06:24:07 PM kathyhughes Well you should always look for me and you will be in the right room
2014-10-28 06:24:09 PM meganisabel Ooo i wish we had a bus or van! We never get to take the residents anywhere
2014-10-28 06:24:12 PM momma2 christmas light trip, wow i never even though about that!! i hate that i am leaving for maternity leave!!
2014-10-28 06:24:13 PM jennide221 we are having kids from the community come in and trick or treat with the residents
2014-10-28 06:24:14 PM ratna72 hey sarah are you from college statiion
2014-10-28 06:24:20 PM suzieb our light trip we go to dunkin donuts on the way and have hot chocolate on the bus
2014-10-28 06:24:25 PM shaina we do family and resident council once a month
2014-10-28 06:24:26 PM sarahcs I am having same issues with bus megan
2014-10-28 06:24:34 PM jayowens86 lorig7....thats crazy
2014-10-28 06:24:39 PM janiew Yes we looked for you for a while and then figured out you weren't there ;)
2014-10-28 06:24:41 PM sarahcs No I am in cincinnati
2014-10-28 06:24:43 PM lexa29 enter the chat room
2014-10-28 06:24:44 PM tomilee we are taking 4 trips out for christmas lights
2014-10-28 06:24:52 PM sarahcs never heard of that ha ha
2014-10-28 06:24:54 PM lorig7 I know its crazy - how to say thank you huh?
2014-10-28 06:24:56 PM momma2 we only have room for 1 wheel chair and 3 walking people, so thats like nothing
2014-10-28 06:24:59 PM kathyhughes and for those that can't get out with the residents have a class at your local high school video a trip to see the lighs
2014-10-28 06:25:01 PM jennifer2485 thanks for everything Mrs.Kathy
2014-10-28 06:25:03 PM shaina we took residents to a candy store to get candy for halloween
2014-10-28 06:25:05 PM carlasummar we go sight seeing on the bus for lights and have ice ceram
2014-10-28 06:25:15 PM meganisabel O thanks Kathy thats a great idea!
2014-10-28 06:25:17 PM jennifer2485 I appreciate the advise
2014-10-28 06:25:19 PM lexa29 i was in the wrong room sorry yall and hello
2014-10-28 06:25:21 PM suzieb we wont go out much when the weather gets cold though just light trips and maybe dinner out
2014-10-28 06:25:22 PM 85cindy We are having a Fall Fun Fair , clean your garage & bring to the fair to be sold all that is collected will go to activity dept.
2014-10-28 06:25:25 PM kathyhughes you are welcome
2014-10-28 06:25:28 PM janiew OOH!! Love seeing the christmas lights -- that's a great outing idea!
2014-10-28 06:25:32 PM jayowens86 sounds a bit selfish @ lorig7
2014-10-28 06:25:32 PM momma2 kathy do u have any idea how much it would be to rent a bus?
2014-10-28 06:25:36 PM sbrookins Kathy I'm not allowed to have entertainment come in or take the patients out...We can't even go outside!
2014-10-28 06:25:39 PM sarahcs what do you mean trip to high school?
2014-10-28 06:25:49 PM conniedeel we do the family Thanksgiving dinner also we dress all the residents up fix their hair and makeup
2014-10-28 06:25:50 PM kathyhughes I have no idea in your area
2014-10-28 06:25:51 PM lorig7 christmas lights and a dunkin donuts run
2014-10-28 06:25:53 PM sbrooks $1,000 for us in the DC area for a bus
2014-10-28 06:26:07 PM momma2 sbrookins, you cant go outside?????
2014-10-28 06:26:12 PM sbrooks why no entertainment?!?!
2014-10-28 06:26:16 PM jayowens86 taps runs till 10pm maybe you could get them to help out @momma
2014-10-28 06:26:16 PM dmarshall81 wow, i thlought two hundred for two hours was bad
2014-10-28 06:26:17 PM kathyhughes I would find a high school group that would video the lights for your residents
2014-10-28 06:26:20 PM carriesl i think i get more excited about the lights than the residents and i like to take hot choclate and donuts
2014-10-28 06:26:20 PM shaina when the residents are having dinner we put a video of a yule log with music palying in the background
2014-10-28 06:26:21 PM carrie1 sbrookins, why?
2014-10-28 06:26:21 PM sbrookins no ma'am
2014-10-28 06:26:22 PM momma2 thanks sbrooks
2014-10-28 06:26:23 PM suzieb check with your local churches that have one too they might do an intergenerational bus ride with your residents. We do that with an area daycare and they love it
2014-10-28 06:26:26 PM lexa29 what is the discussion
2014-10-28 06:26:30 PM sarahcs oh I see!
2014-10-28 06:26:30 PM jennifer2485 we go on all kinds of field trips
2014-10-28 06:26:33 PM sarahcs thanks Kathy.
2014-10-28 06:26:35 PM carlasummar we have a blind lady that goes to see the lights and i think the other residents get a kick out of her thell them what the lights lok like
2014-10-28 06:26:42 PM sarahcs That make more sense now ha ha
2014-10-28 06:26:43 PM sbrooks ha ha
2014-10-28 06:26:49 PM carriesl good idea i thinik i will video it this year
2014-10-28 06:26:50 PM marshaquarles you can't go outside ! that's sad
2014-10-28 06:26:50 PM 85cindy Do any facilities provide buses?
2014-10-28 06:26:51 PM momma2 oh i never thought about the church having busses,, so cool
2014-10-28 06:26:53 PM janiew carlasummar, haha!
2014-10-28 06:26:54 PM hdowns i can't wait to go on trips
2014-10-28 06:26:56 PM jennifer2485 We are going to the casino next month
2014-10-28 06:27:01 PM lorig7 we go on trips once a month til its too cold, Dec will be the last till March
2014-10-28 06:27:04 PM kathyhughes And I think there might be YouTube videos of Christmas lights
2014-10-28 06:27:05 PM sbrooks we have 2 buses
2014-10-28 06:27:12 PM dmarshall81 jennifer, the casino was a blast
2014-10-28 06:27:13 PM nijah we dont have a bus right now so it's hard
2014-10-28 06:27:15 PM hdowns we dont have a bus
2014-10-28 06:27:16 PM sbrookins I work on a locked unit-- psychiatric unit
2014-10-28 06:27:18 PM colleenb I am sorry that I have to cut this short tonight! Everyone have fun on Friday. Good night
2014-10-28 06:27:20 PM carriesl Jennifer we just went to the casino Gret fun!
2014-10-28 06:27:20 PM sbrooks can you bring the lights inside?
2014-10-28 06:27:23 PM momma2 oh wow ok
2014-10-28 06:27:25 PM wilson76 we have 2 buses too
2014-10-28 06:27:25 PM sbrooks make an event of it
2014-10-28 06:27:26 PM tamialfonso utubes, good idea
2014-10-28 06:27:28 PM colleenb left the chat room
2014-10-28 06:27:33 PM sarahcs I want to have my residents watch a Christmas Vacation!
2014-10-28 06:27:38 PM jennide221 we have a facility van with our facility's name on it....at least for now, until the new company takes over, then they'll probably take the van with them since it has their name on it too
2014-10-28 06:27:40 PM tbender enter the chat room
2014-10-28 06:27:41 PM lorig7 She also wants the residents to pay for their meals out
2014-10-28 06:27:41 PM suzieb i think it gives them a sense of self worth if they can get out and experience anything I always say were going out to let the stink out, or we are going on a grand adventure
2014-10-28 06:27:43 PM jennifer2485 I bet!!!! the residents are really excited
2014-10-28 06:27:44 PM sarahcs I do not know if it would go over well though! ha h a
2014-10-28 06:27:50 PM sbrooks ha
2014-10-28 06:27:58 PM jennide221 our residents pay for their meals when they go out
2014-10-28 06:28:06 PM sbrookins if I have a video I can do that but otherwise NOPE
2014-10-28 06:28:08 PM carrie1 I see ! sbrookins. that is tough.
2014-10-28 06:28:10 PM sbrookins :-(
2014-10-28 06:28:11 PM sbrooks ours do not unless they are IL
2014-10-28 06:28:13 PM lorig7 ours never have, always came out of resident fund
2014-10-28 06:28:15 PM tbender Sorry I'm late, didnt realize that my flash player was out of date
2014-10-28 06:28:16 PM dmarshall81 ours pay too.
2014-10-28 06:28:17 PM 85cindy Does anybody sing carols?
2014-10-28 06:28:20 PM suzieb Mine love A Christmas Story we even have a lamp ornament on the tree
2014-10-28 06:28:21 PM conniedeel we have a church that has just navity sets from all over the world it is awesome to see so many in one place we take the residents to see those
2014-10-28 06:28:23 PM carriesl Ya mine too, but it is so much fun they dont care
2014-10-28 06:28:24 PM wilson76 left the chat room
2014-10-28 06:28:27 PM shaina ours pay as well
2014-10-28 06:28:27 PM kathyhughes We also would contact local small shops and have them come in and display their stuff during the week so residents could do their shopping at the facility
2014-10-28 06:28:28 PM carlasummar we go out the rsidents pay for their own meals also
2014-10-28 06:28:32 PM sbrooks we have tons of Carolors come to us
2014-10-28 06:28:38 PM tbender what is the topic?
2014-10-28 06:28:39 PM janiew Don't know if we're still on Halloween but we are making dirt cake for the residents (the kind with the worms) and eating Bugles because they can put them on their fingers and they look like monsters. :)
2014-10-28 06:28:40 PM jennifer2485 our residents pay for their own meals as well,but however we do pay for the resident of the month to eat
2014-10-28 06:28:42 PM 85cindy Does anybody sing carols?
2014-10-28 06:28:47 PM sbrookins Yes we do a sing along and I sing to them
2014-10-28 06:28:54 PM jennide221 resident of the month?
2014-10-28 06:28:55 PM shaina we usually have a holiday/christmas bazzar
2014-10-28 06:29:04 PM carriesl the christmas parade is fun we have been it it a few times once ended up on the front page
2014-10-28 06:29:15 PM sbrooks we highlight one in our newsletter
2014-10-28 06:29:22 PM sarahcs I love that idea
2014-10-28 06:29:23 PM sbrooks fun
2014-10-28 06:29:23 PM janiew Yes and you can always ask a local highschool choir to come volunteer singing christmas carols - they're always needing volunteer hours
2014-10-28 06:29:26 PM carlasummar resident of the month never thought about that but do like it
2014-10-28 06:29:27 PM sarahcs I do not do a newsletter
2014-10-28 06:29:29 PM suzieb we have a lot of high school groups carol and the independent living residents have a choir and do the messiah every year
2014-10-28 06:29:31 PM nijah I think i am going to get in touch with some churches and different ministries to see if they would come to entertain the residents over the holidays
2014-10-28 06:29:32 PM ratna72 So miss kathy after we finish this mepap 1 course do we get any kind of provisional certificate or not
2014-10-28 06:29:33 PM conniedeel we have carolers that come in we do that to sense my husband is a pastor
2014-10-28 06:29:36 PM lorig7 I don't know how the families would take it, I don't think well,this is suppose to be a 5 star nursing home
2014-10-28 06:29:38 PM shaina yes we have a christmas carols all the time
2014-10-28 06:29:40 PM tamialfonso maybe go with the christmas animal fashion show
2014-10-28 06:29:41 PM sarahcs Most of my people dont read they just hoard paper ha ha
2014-10-28 06:29:46 PM jennifer2485 ww do a newsletter every month
2014-10-28 06:29:50 PM sbrooks without a newslettr how would you do a resident of the month?
2014-10-28 06:29:55 PM jennifer2485 lol
2014-10-28 06:29:59 PM marshaquarles lol
2014-10-28 06:30:01 PM carrie1 local school kids are great to have come in and carol
2014-10-28 06:30:01 PM jennide221 we usually have girl scouts or boy scouts come in and carol around the building
2014-10-28 06:30:08 PM 85cindy Animal fashion show for real?
2014-10-28 06:30:15 PM tbender senior sourc is sending us a ballerina to do a short performance for us
2014-10-28 06:30:22 PM lorig7 We do aquarterly newletter and a Resident Spotlight
2014-10-28 06:30:23 PM carriesl my resident start particing now for the christmas choirthey wear red hats and red sweaters
2014-10-28 06:30:25 PM nijah that's good jennide221
2014-10-28 06:30:26 PM jennifer2485 That souonds like fun!!
2014-10-28 06:30:26 PM sarahcs I have done the animal fashion show before
2014-10-28 06:30:29 PM dmarshall81 my cat would so do an awesome job at a fashion show
2014-10-28 06:30:29 PM sarahcs its really fun!
2014-10-28 06:30:32 PM carriesl its part of the party
2014-10-28 06:30:33 PM tbender and we are having a school com out to sing
2014-10-28 06:30:34 PM jennifer2485 sounds
2014-10-28 06:30:37 PM sbrooks we have the zoo bring in animals once a month
2014-10-28 06:30:38 PM sarahcs residents think it is hilarious!
2014-10-28 06:30:40 PM dmarshall81 i dress him up everytime he comes in to the facility
2014-10-28 06:30:40 PM suzieb wow a nutcracker show would be great at christmas

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