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2015-02-24 07:21:50 PM lesas If a resident gets the first five numbers that I call on the blackout game they win a jackpot which is usually between $20 and $30 (money that I have made at Happy Hour)
2015-02-24 07:21:51 PM jcarey ohh thats cute jennifer
2015-02-24 07:21:52 PM edfoster It is aromatherapy, nail care, shaving, hair styling, ect.
2015-02-24 07:21:54 PM lenad wow
2015-02-24 07:22:01 PM phowell we too spa day with massage
2015-02-24 07:22:02 PM colleenb I always try to add something that was never on it before
2015-02-24 07:22:03 PM stacy we seem to continuously be doing manicures a couple times a week
2015-02-24 07:22:04 PM carmenc909 Yes, and a lunch outing every Friday
2015-02-24 07:22:08 PM georgiam we go every tuesday and friday
2015-02-24 07:22:14 PM ginnypow spa day is awesome
2015-02-24 07:22:17 PM kristygal82 left the chat room
2015-02-24 07:22:19 PM vickey we do manicures to
2015-02-24 07:22:19 PM cafreitas1 haah id love to see my residents running around wealmart
2015-02-24 07:22:20 PM fawnw we have a Tai Chi instructor who works with lower functioning residents as well, soft music, dimmed lights
2015-02-24 07:22:22 PM tammyd are these chaats available for reference later?
2015-02-24 07:22:23 PM cafreitas1 walmart&
2015-02-24 07:22:24 PM kathyhughes Mine wanted to go to the Dollar Tree
2015-02-24 07:22:25 PM chloer1 same
2015-02-24 07:22:26 PM karri2 spa day is cool
2015-02-24 07:22:28 PM jennifercummings81 I'm thinking about calling the River city humane society for cats.....so they can do one too....the patients love animals...
2015-02-24 07:22:28 PM peggypatrick i do pretty nails every monday
2015-02-24 07:22:29 PM salitadean HOW MANY RESIDENTS DO YOU DO
2015-02-24 07:22:31 PM colleenb we do manicures every wednesday
2015-02-24 07:22:31 PM cafreitas1 dollar tree is a great one
2015-02-24 07:22:32 PM cbrockway what about a resident hall of fame, like give each resident that wants to participate a 'thing that they are famed for'
2015-02-24 07:22:35 PM kathyhughes yes Tammy they are
2015-02-24 07:22:36 PM stacy We don't do outings in my facility into the community only outside
2015-02-24 07:22:38 PM kellymiller colleenb message me after chat this is going to fast lol. I will share what I have on calender
2015-02-24 07:22:38 PM carmenc909 They LOVE the Dollar Tree. :)
2015-02-24 07:22:40 PM peggypatrick its also a great one on one activity
2015-02-24 07:22:42 PM ccwilliams My resident love the dollar tree
2015-02-24 07:22:42 PM vickey we are taking our residents to the mall
2015-02-24 07:22:46 PM tammyd Thanks KAthy
2015-02-24 07:22:47 PM georgiam we switch between walmart/dollar tree/target
2015-02-24 07:22:49 PM melodyc we have nail spa once a week
2015-02-24 07:22:50 PM jcarey dollar tree of course they can stay there for hours upon hours
2015-02-24 07:22:50 PM lenad we do one food trip and one shopping trip a month
2015-02-24 07:22:56 PM lesas I take mine to the Dollar Tree at least once a month.
2015-02-24 07:22:58 PM lmorasch Dollar Tree is my favorite place to take them. smaller than walmart and they have so much fun,
2015-02-24 07:22:59 PM ccwilliams Hamricks11
2015-02-24 07:23:00 PM fawnw We do outings on Fridays and our residents always want to go to Walmart and dine out for lunch - their pick
2015-02-24 07:23:02 PM ginnypow dollar tree is the very best for prizes decorations and paper products
2015-02-24 07:23:03 PM amainez to the Mall!!!! make sure they don't get lost
2015-02-24 07:23:05 PM leila we do fieldtrip every 3rd Friday of the month, 1 CNA with us and volunteers for each resident
2015-02-24 07:23:08 PM ccwilliams Hamricks1!!
2015-02-24 07:23:10 PM gloria12 we dont have any stores in town
2015-02-24 07:23:10 PM edfoster I added four new activities to cater to the interest of the residents and much needed changes.
2015-02-24 07:23:17 PM kathyhughes They also liked to go to the grocery store
2015-02-24 07:23:17 PM jmosley4 we have the dollar store every 2 weeks
2015-02-24 07:23:21 PM rlwohlers how many residents go on outings with all you?
2015-02-24 07:23:21 PM phowell we have no transportation
2015-02-24 07:23:23 PM salitadean WHY GLORIA
2015-02-24 07:23:23 PM karri2 the dollar tree for is 30mins away
2015-02-24 07:23:32 PM jcarey never even thought about the grocery store
2015-02-24 07:23:36 PM gloria12 is just a little town
2015-02-24 07:23:38 PM cbrockway i take aroud 6-8 residents on outings
2015-02-24 07:23:46 PM missy153 we shop every week. they sign up to go wherever they want
2015-02-24 07:23:46 PM lenad then i do an active trip like the birds dinner and the rivers
2015-02-24 07:23:48 PM jcarey which of course they would love!!!! geeze
2015-02-24 07:23:48 PM rlwohlers w/c bound?
2015-02-24 07:23:49 PM pam74 we take our residents to the farmers market
2015-02-24 07:23:51 PM lupe27 my res. love to go the casino
2015-02-24 07:23:55 PM kellymiller we live far from everything
2015-02-24 07:23:56 PM salitadean WE WILL BE GOING TO OLIVE GARDEN FOR LUNCH FOR RESIDENTS
2015-02-24 07:23:57 PM amainez does anyone else go with you
2015-02-24 07:23:57 PM leila our AD always shop in Dollar Store for almost everything needed in the Activity Dept
2015-02-24 07:23:57 PM fawnw Taking them to the aviary, local community theater, baseball games in the summer
2015-02-24 07:24:00 PM kellymiller I take men fishing
2015-02-24 07:24:03 PM kathyhughes Well Pat...I would call around and see if the stores will come to you
2015-02-24 07:24:08 PM cgbrown1977 wedo a trip every monday....grocery store, dollar store, restaurant, walmart and a place of interest if there is a 5th monday or we look for a slow appt. day
2015-02-24 07:24:08 PM kathyhughes and the restaurants
2015-02-24 07:24:11 PM kellymiller women have picnic in park at dam we live right on a river
2015-02-24 07:24:12 PM gloria12 we have to drive an hour to a walmart or dollar tree
2015-02-24 07:24:15 PM ccwilliams Museums are good also
2015-02-24 07:24:19 PM ginnypow residents to restaurants is really great
2015-02-24 07:24:22 PM chloer1 nice
2015-02-24 07:24:23 PM salitadean WHERE DO U GO FOR FISHING KELLYMILLER
2015-02-24 07:24:25 PM kathyhughes and I am sure that there are outreach programs from the community
2015-02-24 07:24:25 PM lenad I want to try and take them to a theater perfomance
2015-02-24 07:24:28 PM lesas I am in an independent living facility and we go alot! I have two trips toTarget every week.
2015-02-24 07:24:28 PM jcarey petting zoo is even better
2015-02-24 07:24:30 PM lenad but the cost
2015-02-24 07:24:32 PM kellymiller dam in campwood texas
2015-02-24 07:24:34 PM fawnw Everything we do has to include food
2015-02-24 07:24:35 PM jcarey left the chat room
2015-02-24 07:24:35 PM phowell good idea Kathy i'll tell my boss
2015-02-24 07:24:36 PM vickey i will look into taking our resident fishing
2015-02-24 07:24:36 PM llemack Any activities that may provide families to join?
2015-02-24 07:24:48 PM elainelewis I was thinking of sensory activities for our assignment, and I thought for the lower functioning ones I would bring in several large bags filled with different items but each bag would have a theme. ex Kitchen: spoon, spatula, ... and have them reach in the bag without looking, feel for an object and then tell us what she found or write it down. Is there a better way to play?
2015-02-24 07:24:48 PM jennifercummings81 We have a scrub sale every quarter and they bring things like t shirts, and shoes the patients might like...I take them down stairs to shop...
2015-02-24 07:24:48 PM colleenb we do an auction my residents love it
2015-02-24 07:24:48 PM kathyhughes Tailgate Party
2015-02-24 07:24:49 PM cbrockway i wish i could take my guys fishing
2015-02-24 07:24:50 PM ccwilliams Parties llemack
2015-02-24 07:24:51 PM leila we go for free concerts by the beach every summer, they love it!!!
2015-02-24 07:24:51 PM salitadean PICNIC FOR SUMMER IS HERE ALMOST
2015-02-24 07:24:52 PM kathyhughes on Sundays
2015-02-24 07:24:53 PM kerih enter the chat room
2015-02-24 07:24:54 PM jmosley4 we go to all you can eat places because the have food for every diet
2015-02-24 07:24:55 PM jcarey enter the chat room
2015-02-24 07:24:59 PM tammyd what's the tailgate party
2015-02-24 07:25:02 PM stacy How about any socials or luncheons with the families
2015-02-24 07:25:03 PM colleenb oh yes they love their tailgate parties
2015-02-24 07:25:05 PM georgiam tailgait party I LOVE IT
2015-02-24 07:25:06 PM lupe27 Fishing is a good idea
2015-02-24 07:25:10 PM ginnypow restaurants apple picking are both good for families to join in
2015-02-24 07:25:13 PM jcarey geeze got kicked out for a second
2015-02-24 07:25:14 PM chloer1 oh yeah sounds good
2015-02-24 07:25:14 PM colleenb Has anyone ever done an oscar party?
2015-02-24 07:25:15 PM lmorasch include the families in bingo. they love it!
2015-02-24 07:25:16 PM karri2 fishing is a good idea
2015-02-24 07:25:17 PM georgiam is it just for anyreason
2015-02-24 07:25:22 PM kathyhughes We tailgated every Sunday afternoon
2015-02-24 07:25:25 PM vickey we have cocktail parties with families
2015-02-24 07:25:26 PM edfoster How do you go out for outings every week when its just you and one assistant working?
2015-02-24 07:25:26 PM amainez We have a resident that enjoys to watch scary movies so once a month we take him and invite his family as well to the theaters to watch a scary movie.
2015-02-24 07:25:28 PM phowell bbq theme brunch, take outs families love
2015-02-24 07:25:30 PM fawnw When the weather's bad for those folks who signed up for the outing we make sure we make it up to them with a picnic lunch in the Activity room
2015-02-24 07:25:33 PM kathyhughes and families brought in snacks
2015-02-24 07:25:40 PM karri2 that is cool
2015-02-24 07:25:45 PM ginnypow tailgates are a great activity for men
2015-02-24 07:25:47 PM lupe27 left the chat room
2015-02-24 07:25:48 PM chloer1 yea i love it
2015-02-24 07:25:48 PM kathyhughes Baseball, Football, Basketball
2015-02-24 07:25:55 PM salitadean ITS GOOD IF FAMILIES CONNTRIBUTES KATHY
2015-02-24 07:25:57 PM georgiam im thinking a welcome summer bbq
2015-02-24 07:25:59 PM kathyhughes all the residents attended
2015-02-24 07:26:01 PM monica70 enter the chat room
2015-02-24 07:26:01 PM jcarey we do bbqs every friday the first friday after mothers day, families are invited to all of them
2015-02-24 07:26:07 PM jmosley4 we should tailgate'
2015-02-24 07:26:07 PM lenad that sounds so fun
2015-02-24 07:26:08 PM karri2 have to talk to my boss about that
2015-02-24 07:26:09 PM kellymiller I ordered a basketball hoop for 25 dollars on amazon for outside
2015-02-24 07:26:12 PM kathyhughes It took awhile for them to get into it
2015-02-24 07:26:13 PM jennifercummings81 I'm having the cafeteria put green food coloring in the patients food for st patricks day...
2015-02-24 07:26:16 PM amainez thats a great idea
2015-02-24 07:26:17 PM fawnw We go to the movies too! We visited the animal shelter and I couldn't believe how many folks signed up to go.
2015-02-24 07:26:18 PM monica70 hello everyone just made it in from work
2015-02-24 07:26:20 PM kerih we are going to have outdoor happy hours starting in april
2015-02-24 07:26:23 PM llemack I have a few men that scored around a 7 on the mini mentals... any suggesttions for activities for them?
2015-02-24 07:26:25 PM karri2 hi
2015-02-24 07:26:26 PM tammyd residents love animals
2015-02-24 07:26:27 PM cafreitas1 at my old facility we used to do cookouts every wednsday afternoon!
2015-02-24 07:26:30 PM cafreitas1 it was great
2015-02-24 07:26:33 PM fawnw bowling and the casino are all a favorite
2015-02-24 07:26:36 PM patlec we are thinking of doing a paradise party in the winter
2015-02-24 07:26:36 PM salitadean I KNOW WE GO THRU A LOT WITH FAMILIES
2015-02-24 07:26:37 PM kellymiller my patients love the non alcoholic beer so that dyed green at the pub
2015-02-24 07:26:43 PM amainez face painting for the residents also
2015-02-24 07:26:43 PM jcarey they look foward to the cookouts for sure
2015-02-24 07:26:47 PM rlwohlers what would you make for cookouts?
2015-02-24 07:26:50 PM chloer1 oh yeah
2015-02-24 07:26:56 PM karri2 yes they do
2015-02-24 07:26:56 PM cafreitas1 hamburgers hot dogs
2015-02-24 07:26:57 PM kathyhughes but they also need special invitations
2015-02-24 07:26:58 PM stacy I always have at least one luncheon a month where the families are also invited too... It's either for that holiday coming up or a themed month like.... 1940's Lights! Camera! Action! We will do a Oscar Academy Awards Luncheon, 1950's Sock Hop Rock & Roll...
2015-02-24 07:26:59 PM ginnypow Everyone can be involved in cookouts staff residents and family
2015-02-24 07:27:01 PM kellymiller I have a casino night to for the men and then womens social
2015-02-24 07:27:03 PM jcarey burgers, brats, chicken, steaks you name it
2015-02-24 07:27:06 PM cafreitas1 they sit at picnic tables
2015-02-24 07:27:07 PM jennifercummings81 you can have some of the residents paint faces of the staff....
2015-02-24 07:27:07 PM fawnw Card club and non alcholic beer are a hit, pizza and chips served!
2015-02-24 07:27:11 PM salitadean OH YES THANKS KATHY
2015-02-24 07:27:11 PM patlec we aren't allowd to serve hot dogs
2015-02-24 07:27:15 PM leila our AD calls restaurant for free meals or cheaper pay meals and they most of the time is willing to give back . we only have 5 residents with their escotrs and the AD = 11 people in our fieldtrip/ outing
2015-02-24 07:27:18 PM chloer1 we do a taste of home every other week and cook for them
2015-02-24 07:27:23 PM cafreitas1 those who had special diest still went but had their diet instead
2015-02-24 07:27:23 PM lmorasch we can;t serve hot dogs either petlec
2015-02-24 07:27:25 PM jcarey we have a covered patio we set tables up at all around
2015-02-24 07:27:28 PM cafreitas1 then we would do icecream
2015-02-24 07:27:29 PM kellymiller we do cooking classes
2015-02-24 07:27:34 PM stacy For March, We will be having our St Patrick's Day Luncheon with our families
2015-02-24 07:27:34 PM michelle1 left the chat room
2015-02-24 07:27:39 PM georgiam why not hot dogs
2015-02-24 07:27:42 PM fawnw We do pretzel and sub fundraisers
2015-02-24 07:27:45 PM kerih choking hazard
2015-02-24 07:27:46 PM tammyd can't wait for the warmer weather... our facility has a nice covered patio
2015-02-24 07:27:48 PM patlec choking hazard
2015-02-24 07:27:50 PM katew We had a group that cut out coupons. We would take them to the grocery store and tape them on the items. It was our way of giving back.
2015-02-24 07:27:50 PM llemack chloer1 great idea! Taste From Home!
2015-02-24 07:27:50 PM kellymiller yeah split them down the middle
2015-02-24 07:27:54 PM colleenb any food ideas for a wizard of oz theme week?
2015-02-24 07:27:56 PM vickey we will have st. patty party
2015-02-24 07:27:57 PM phowell we are not allow to serve meat balls
2015-02-24 07:28:03 PM chloer1 thanks
2015-02-24 07:28:04 PM lenad we have chef center stage and partner with our kitchen
2015-02-24 07:28:04 PM jcarey when is wizard of oz week?
2015-02-24 07:28:06 PM stacy Easter is at the beginning of April....So, My residents enjoy Dyeing Easter Eggs
2015-02-24 07:28:06 PM patlec not allowd by state law
2015-02-24 07:28:09 PM cafreitas1 yellow-brick-road cake
2015-02-24 07:28:10 PM salitadean TODAY WE MIXED BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH JUICE FOR THICK LIQUID RESIDENTS
2015-02-24 07:28:12 PM karri2 so will we
2015-02-24 07:28:12 PM jennifercummings81 make hayestacks for the wizard of oz party...
2015-02-24 07:28:13 PM colleenb not until may lol
2015-02-24 07:28:16 PM elainelewis No one has ever done baking with our residents. I wanted to make sugar cookies and have the kitchen help bake them for us. Do I just get gloves for the residents and set out the ingrediients ....
2015-02-24 07:28:17 PM jmosley4 we will too
2015-02-24 07:28:17 PM kellymiller we have a special waiver family and residents sign so they can eat and participate in all events that have different food than their normal diet is
2015-02-24 07:28:18 PM rlwohlers hotdogs are a choking hazzard unless you cut them up or split down the middle
2015-02-24 07:28:20 PM carmenc909 OK, in WV hotdogs are a staple of life. Esp with hot dog chili and slaw. My peeps love down home food.
2015-02-24 07:28:23 PM colleenb we always do a theme for nursing home week
2015-02-24 07:28:35 PM ginnypow there are all different colored cake batter now
2015-02-24 07:28:36 PM stacy We do Monthly Cooking Corner, Birthday Celebrations, Happy Hours,
2015-02-24 07:28:39 PM fawnw We're having a Candyland party
2015-02-24 07:28:41 PM kellymiller yes have all gloves and do it kinda like you did in home ed
2015-02-24 07:28:46 PM liaw how would one access a chat later?
2015-02-24 07:28:47 PM peggypatrick my facility has a nice covered patio too can't wait for nice weather! nice to sit out and do activities and drink lemonade!
2015-02-24 07:28:53 PM patlec NY -no dogs
2015-02-24 07:28:53 PM tammyd We have a daycare center next door and would be fun to have th residents stuff the plastic eggs and have the daycare kids come over and find them
2015-02-24 07:29:02 PM kellymiller you help them measure set out and I have a toaster oven I bake in
2015-02-24 07:29:02 PM kathyhughes There are lots of ideas for all the themes on Pinterest
2015-02-24 07:29:08 PM llemack http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/corned-beef-muffins/f9cccda6-d095-4faf-ad1f-68d355fe5bd7/?nicam4=SocialMedia&nichn4=Pinterest&niseg4=Tablespoon&nicreatID4=Post&crlt.pid=camp.9mN1XNa4uoiG
2015-02-24 07:29:10 PM cafreitas1 we usedtodo an easter egg hunt too
2015-02-24 07:29:13 PM peggypatrick anyone use activity connection?
2015-02-24 07:29:13 PM rlwohlers we usually do our exercize group outdoors when the weather is nice.
2015-02-24 07:29:13 PM missy153 we set up tents for our cookouts
2015-02-24 07:29:19 PM cafreitas1 pinterest is the best
2015-02-24 07:29:20 PM ginnypow pinterest is very helpful
2015-02-24 07:29:21 PM katew we always went to the final dress rehearsal at the local theater. They liked having an audience and it was free.
2015-02-24 07:29:21 PM fawnw setting the entire dining room up into one huge candyland board games with stations to play games and get prizes
2015-02-24 07:29:24 PM amainez in the beginning of every month we have birthday club and celebrate everyones birthday for that month
2015-02-24 07:29:27 PM pam74 yes i love it
2015-02-24 07:29:28 PM karri2 yes it is
2015-02-24 07:29:29 PM colleenb kathy I looked I lot of it is like chips and all
2015-02-24 07:29:30 PM cafreitas1 pinterest and activity connection #1
2015-02-24 07:29:34 PM kathyhughes And you have access to activitydirector network
2015-02-24 07:29:35 PM elainelewis I thought we could have an easter egg coloring party and then I would hide the eggs and have a hunt
2015-02-24 07:29:36 PM colleenb I was looking for a meal
2015-02-24 07:29:37 PM peggypatrick me too pam
2015-02-24 07:29:37 PM stacy I will usually do a "How Many Jelly Beans" Contest...
2015-02-24 07:29:37 PM cbrockway pinterest confuse
2015-02-24 07:29:38 PM chloer1 i would pick something easy and something that they dont have everyday and make it for them give them pink lemonaide to drink
2015-02-24 07:29:42 PM jcarey we do an easter egg hunt too...we stuff 1000 eggs we have to start next month
2015-02-24 07:29:49 PM salitadean YES PINETEREST IS V GUD
2015-02-24 07:29:50 PM lmorasch pinterest is my life saver!
2015-02-24 07:29:50 PM missy153 we have a pool we fill and put their feet in. so nice on a sunny dya
2015-02-24 07:29:51 PM fawnw It all ends with the entertainment from Queen Fosteen
2015-02-24 07:29:58 PM lmorasch i dedicate 15-20 minutes of my morning to pinterest.
2015-02-24 07:30:01 PM jennifercummings81 i use pinterest all the time
2015-02-24 07:30:01 PM salitadean YES I KNOW MINE TOO
2015-02-24 07:30:03 PM fawnw Frosteen
2015-02-24 07:30:03 PM kellymiller I am puting together easter baskets for all the residents and having the over night aides put them in the rooms. I am having the staff donate baskets stuff animals and small lotions ect..
2015-02-24 07:30:15 PM tammyd kellymiller -- great idea
2015-02-24 07:30:15 PM jcarey i just got a pinterest when i started this course lol
2015-02-24 07:30:18 PM stacy We just purchased those big inflatable bowling pins/ball and ring toss
2015-02-24 07:30:18 PM ginnypow great idea kelly
2015-02-24 07:30:25 PM cafreitas1 those are fun
2015-02-24 07:30:26 PM amainez great idea kellymiller
2015-02-24 07:30:27 PM stacy Those have been fun to do as well
2015-02-24 07:30:27 PM salitadean SAME HERE THANKS TO KATHY
2015-02-24 07:30:28 PM jmosley4 oriental trading is great
2015-02-24 07:30:29 PM jennifercummings81 I need to do baskets....
2015-02-24 07:30:42 PM karri2 good ideas
2015-02-24 07:30:46 PM cbrockway i love oriental trading
2015-02-24 07:30:50 PM salitadean SMALL BASKETS FROM DOLLAR TREE THAT WE DOINNG
2015-02-24 07:30:51 PM leila somebody to follow in pinterest that have lots of ideas in the Acitivity
2015-02-24 07:30:52 PM jmosley4 and alot of themes
2015-02-24 07:30:52 PM lesas Baskets are a great idea.
2015-02-24 07:30:53 PM elainelewis oh kelly...i like the basket idea
2015-02-24 07:30:54 PM ginnypow i love the basket idea TY
2015-02-24 07:30:54 PM karri2 me too
2015-02-24 07:30:55 PM tammyd oriental trading is a great things
2015-02-24 07:30:56 PM edfoster I was donated bibles for my spiritual residents for their easter baskets
2015-02-24 07:30:57 PM vickey good ideas
2015-02-24 07:30:57 PM phowell same here thanks to this course
2015-02-24 07:30:57 PM georgiam i do a easter egg hunt with the residents and thier grandchildren
2015-02-24 07:30:58 PM kathyhughes Easter Baskets make a good fundraiser
2015-02-24 07:31:00 PM jcarey me too
2015-02-24 07:31:01 PM patlec I use the plastic tubing for icing and fill them with orange jelly beans...they look like carrots
2015-02-24 07:31:07 PM stacy Crazy,Bizzarre Observances & Holiday Website is another great resource
2015-02-24 07:31:17 PM salitadean WHO DO YOU SELL TO KATHY
2015-02-24 07:31:18 PM rlwohlers how about a brunch for easter?
2015-02-24 07:31:18 PM amainez bibles is great too
2015-02-24 07:31:20 PM lenad anything self adhesive is your best friend
2015-02-24 07:31:20 PM peggypatrick thanks stacy
2015-02-24 07:31:20 PM kellymiller I also have a country store 3 times a week with cokes cookies honey buns and the staff and residents buy stuff then it raises money to do more with and for them plus they feel like they are shopping and getting snacks
2015-02-24 07:31:22 PM georgiam how kathy
2015-02-24 07:31:26 PM kathyhughes staff and families
2015-02-24 07:31:27 PM jcarey i make a huge easter basket and stuff it with things from the dollar tree and raffle it off
2015-02-24 07:31:38 PM salitadean OHH GREAT
2015-02-24 07:31:39 PM llemack great idea kathy
2015-02-24 07:31:45 PM edfoster The residents are going to decorate the bags in arts and crafts
2015-02-24 07:31:48 PM ginnypow jcarey raffle is a great idea
2015-02-24 07:31:49 PM kathyhughes the residents would make all sorts of baskets and we would sell them
2015-02-24 07:31:54 PM salitadean RAFFLE SOUNDS FUN
2015-02-24 07:31:55 PM stacy left the chat room
2015-02-24 07:31:59 PM karri2 we are going to a basket of stuff and raffle it off
2015-02-24 07:32:03 PM georgiam that sounds great
2015-02-24 07:32:07 PM ginnypow everybody loves a raffle
2015-02-24 07:32:10 PM lmorasch a raffle would be a great idea for my facilities care club.
2015-02-24 07:32:11 PM cafreitas1 its always the best when the residents help to make the raffled items
2015-02-24 07:32:12 PM leila that sounds good
2015-02-24 07:32:19 PM kellymiller I also have the residents make a quilt themselves by getting blank sqaures and they color and design them then we put it together and raffle it off
2015-02-24 07:32:20 PM ginnypow They are exciting
2015-02-24 07:32:23 PM marym154 a raffle does sound fun
2015-02-24 07:32:28 PM patlec we do a brunch with the easter bunny
2015-02-24 07:32:30 PM stacy enter the chat room
2015-02-24 07:32:38 PM cafreitas1 thats great!
2015-02-24 07:32:39 PM jcarey so i have a question...
2015-02-24 07:32:41 PM salitadean DIVIDED IN GROUPS
2015-02-24 07:32:43 PM cafreitas1 with the easter bunny
2015-02-24 07:32:45 PM kathyhughes ok
2015-02-24 07:32:50 PM vickey raffles are always fun
2015-02-24 07:32:51 PM peggypatrick notjustbingo is a good website too
2015-02-24 07:32:54 PM pam74 I have a raffel ticket sale for items and the staff wins what ever prize that is up that month
2015-02-24 07:32:57 PM phowell raffle brings in lots of money
2015-02-24 07:33:08 PM kellymiller I have twice a month a lunch sale too for the staff and residents help as a fundraiser
2015-02-24 07:33:09 PM edfoster We were donated a buuny costume
2015-02-24 07:33:12 PM fawnw In the fall we're planning a Renaissace festival with staff as live chess pieces while residents play the game for real moving staff members around the board
2015-02-24 07:33:14 PM jcarey we just had a resident admitted for long term care hes only 47...such a sad story he has...any activity ideas
2015-02-24 07:33:14 PM patlec I have them bid on decorated boxes
2015-02-24 07:33:17 PM karri2 yes a $1 a ticket
2015-02-24 07:33:19 PM stacy Wow - You All Have Such Great Ideas...
2015-02-24 07:33:26 PM patlec they don't know what is inside
2015-02-24 07:33:27 PM amainez we have a staff member dress up as a Easter Bunny and invite family and friends they wish to take a picture with
2015-02-24 07:33:30 PM tammyd Kathy -- You said the chats are available after ... how do I get it? There are some great ideas shared but it goes so fast I can't possibly write it down!
2015-02-24 07:33:32 PM karri2 (y)
2015-02-24 07:33:35 PM georgiam kathy i got all day bingo set up with a differtent vendor for each hour it is going to be so awesome
2015-02-24 07:33:38 PM elainelewis What kind of sensory activ. do we do for non cog. impaired residents?
2015-02-24 07:33:38 PM kathyhughes I would ask the resident and his family what he liked

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