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2015-08-18 06:07:20 PM acollis03 We are taking our residents to the local youth fair tomorrow and they are so excited for funnel cakes... I am going to search for a recipe to find to serve the ones who weren't able to go on the outting and maybe make it a cooking class if the reciepe is easy enough!
2015-08-18 06:07:23 PM kathyhughes So any one doing activities for Sept on Apples?
2015-08-18 06:07:33 PM ashley17 we are celebrating baseball the week
2015-08-18 06:07:37 PM cristinadodson i like the ice-cream truck idea
2015-08-18 06:07:40 PM brendaluber1 we do not have a transport van to take multiple residnets out
2015-08-18 06:07:45 PM ryanklemmer I think we're have an apple cider social.
2015-08-18 06:07:45 PM janfred73 we make homemade apple sauce
2015-08-18 06:07:48 PM mkucka1 we make apple turnovers
2015-08-18 06:07:48 PM de we are doing glass painting next month off of pintrest
2015-08-18 06:07:50 PM melissagp Accidentally left oops back
2015-08-18 06:07:59 PM janfred73 I'm thinking about doing apple pie too
2015-08-18 06:08:00 PM ashley17 apple crisp
2015-08-18 06:08:04 PM cristinadodson we are having an apple festival with all kinds of treatss
2015-08-18 06:08:09 PM naomid apples and cloves craft
2015-08-18 06:08:12 PM christiking We use KONA ICE, the residents love when they get snowcones
2015-08-18 06:08:16 PM acollis03 Apple crisp is the best its delicious and easy to make!
2015-08-18 06:08:17 PM langdona enter the chat room
2015-08-18 06:08:19 PM jennide221 In the past, we did an intergenerational event at the library involving apple stories and apple crafts and a snack that the residents made and brought with them...not sure if we can do it this year. I don't think we have a bus right now.
2015-08-18 06:08:22 PM lindac Were not big cookers!
2015-08-18 06:08:24 PM de do a color party...
2015-08-18 06:08:30 PM chrissyw Christi er use Kona ice as well!!!
2015-08-18 06:08:32 PM mkucka1 carmel apples
2015-08-18 06:08:32 PM kathyhughes We printed our own tablecloths with apple halves and then used them for our Sept party
2015-08-18 06:08:33 PM langdona Sorry Im 6 minutes late
2015-08-18 06:08:33 PM jennide221 but the rts really enjoyed working with the toddlers
2015-08-18 06:08:41 PM janiceb We have a "pie happy hour" every other month, so Applie Pie Happy Hour it is!
2015-08-18 06:08:47 PM langdona BUT IM HERE!!!!
2015-08-18 06:08:49 PM chrissyw Gets them so motivated, they will walk right out there to get it.
2015-08-18 06:08:50 PM ashley17 we use the apple crisp for our ice cream cart we do on mondays
2015-08-18 06:08:58 PM chrissyw Great Physical therapy LOL
2015-08-18 06:08:58 PM de that way you pick the color green and have all kinds of green foods apples
2015-08-18 06:09:07 PM naomid i have a day planned to watch on youtube how to eat an apple and have every one try it
2015-08-18 06:09:08 PM acollis03 We are actually making fall table cloths for a craft one day next month so they can keep them out through November!
2015-08-18 06:09:11 PM cristinadodson we also go on a fall tour in october with the residents
2015-08-18 06:09:11 PM kathyhughes good!
2015-08-18 06:09:12 PM kimberly1 enter the chat room
2015-08-18 06:09:13 PM tracyg we will be making personal pies with the residents for our next candle light dinner. It is hollowed out apples then filled with the apple, sugar, cinnomon mixture then a pie shell latice is placed on the top.
2015-08-18 06:09:15 PM ashley17 i like the pie happy hour
2015-08-18 06:09:36 PM bradc we take residents to an apple orchard that has a little farm stand
2015-08-18 06:09:39 PM brendaluber1 make no bakc cheese cakes they are great
2015-08-18 06:09:43 PM janfred73 pie happy hour is a cute idea
2015-08-18 06:09:47 PM mkucka1 we make wrapping paper with stuff we can use as a print
2015-08-18 06:09:48 PM sherrij What is your candle light dinners?
2015-08-18 06:09:49 PM ashley17 we will also be making apple pies
2015-08-18 06:09:52 PM bradc and they do a little presentation on how they sort the apples and explain the diff types
2015-08-18 06:09:53 PM ryanklemmer I wish we had apple orchards here.
2015-08-18 06:10:08 PM bradc we have done apple crisps and turnovers all so
2015-08-18 06:10:17 PM melissagp No apple orchards here either
2015-08-18 06:10:18 PM janiceb They like it. We either make them here, or go to this pie shop close by
2015-08-18 06:10:18 PM kathyhughes You can ask the staff to make apple pies and have a taste off with the residents as judges
2015-08-18 06:10:24 PM janfred73 do you use the little battery tea lights?
2015-08-18 06:10:28 PM de id be in heaven with fresh aples
2015-08-18 06:10:35 PM janiceb good idea
2015-08-18 06:10:35 PM primus3 our staff doesnt bake lol
2015-08-18 06:10:36 PM ashley17 we have many apple orchards here
2015-08-18 06:10:37 PM melissagp Great idea Kathy
2015-08-18 06:10:37 PM jennide221 we did a similar taste test activity with soup in feb and called it the "Soup-er bowl"
2015-08-18 06:10:38 PM kimberly1 Hello i am late had computer issues
2015-08-18 06:10:40 PM acollis03 we are doing something similar to that cathy only with apple butter!
2015-08-18 06:10:46 PM acollis03 kathy*
2015-08-18 06:10:47 PM cristinadodson we always have to be inventive for our purees we found an apple pudding they love
2015-08-18 06:10:50 PM kathyhughes thats great
2015-08-18 06:10:56 PM tracyg i live in an apple area, we will also make apple chips with the residents as well caramel apple slices.
2015-08-18 06:11:06 PM kathyhughes we also had a Chili Cookoff in early Oct
2015-08-18 06:11:16 PM bradc @tracyg, are you in Maine?
2015-08-18 06:11:18 PM jennide221 only problem is that we are not allowed to bring in treats from home for the residents....they can only eat food cooked in the building
2015-08-18 06:11:20 PM brendaluber1 we do apple butter in october
2015-08-18 06:11:25 PM kathyhughes and invited local community groups in to cook and the residents tasted
2015-08-18 06:11:26 PM kimberly1 is this open discussion
2015-08-18 06:11:31 PM cnorstedt We hold a harvest blessings community event and deliver baskets to our neighbors.
2015-08-18 06:11:32 PM janfred73 We have done a chili cook off. And we have had our chef do a chef challenge against another local chef. Residents loved it.
2015-08-18 06:11:38 PM ashley17 we try to do a chili cookoff but no one really wanted to do it
2015-08-18 06:11:42 PM mkucka1 insted of placing the carmel on the sliced apples you can get the carmel dip
2015-08-18 06:11:58 PM melissagp We will be doing a Halloween wheelchair decorating contest
2015-08-18 06:12:08 PM lindac We getting ready for our carnvical?!
2015-08-18 06:12:08 PM brendaluber1 or use melted peanut butter for the apples
2015-08-18 06:12:09 PM janiceb We're have that, and walkers
2015-08-18 06:12:15 PM mkucka1 we do holloween door decorating
2015-08-18 06:12:17 PM lindac Carnical
2015-08-18 06:12:23 PM ashley17 next month we are doing fair week
2015-08-18 06:12:24 PM chrissyw We do a family potluck around thanksgiving time and have family bring the residents favorite dishes,
2015-08-18 06:12:30 PM acollis03 That sounds great!!!
2015-08-18 06:12:30 PM kathyhughes How about Carnival?
2015-08-18 06:12:45 PM janiceb October Fall Music Festival and Christmas Bazaar
2015-08-18 06:12:47 PM lindac Ours is in two weeks!
2015-08-18 06:12:52 PM jennide221 i wanted to do that, but they were doing work on our courtyards so we couldn't
2015-08-18 06:12:53 PM acollis03 Oktoberfest!
2015-08-18 06:12:56 PM naomid we are having a mini olympics on senior day next week
2015-08-18 06:12:59 PM de we had a disney them door decorating contest i have some awsme doors to be judged thursday night
2015-08-18 06:13:00 PM brendaluber1 good idea for thanksgiving pot luck
2015-08-18 06:13:17 PM chrissyw Thank you Brenda!'
2015-08-18 06:13:21 PM melissagp We are doing Senior Games too.
2015-08-18 06:13:24 PM lindac Were trying to get our Community ccollege to take animals but their charging us $75.
2015-08-18 06:13:35 PM kimberly1 what is ts the topic?
2015-08-18 06:13:43 PM brendaluber1 i had a spelling bee the other day it went great ]
2015-08-18 06:13:43 PM kathyhughes Fall activities
2015-08-18 06:13:47 PM langdona Carnivals are great... Petting zoos are greatttt!!
2015-08-18 06:13:49 PM mkucka1 we have a bunch of carnival games and play them in the courtyard or in the activity room
2015-08-18 06:13:50 PM kathyhughes thats good
2015-08-18 06:13:53 PM kimberly1 Thanks
2015-08-18 06:13:56 PM sherrij Do any of you have t-shirts for your facility that staff or residents wear that say your facility name or logo
2015-08-18 06:14:03 PM acollis03 Pumpkin patch!
2015-08-18 06:14:07 PM brendaluber1 no
2015-08-18 06:14:09 PM naomid we do
2015-08-18 06:14:09 PM bradc pie in the face booths are always great
2015-08-18 06:14:10 PM de yep
2015-08-18 06:14:12 PM acollis03 Pumpkin decorating contest
2015-08-18 06:14:12 PM chrissyw Yes we have tons of T shirts
2015-08-18 06:14:14 PM janiceb We're still doing our Brainiac School Days, still on math
2015-08-18 06:14:15 PM kathyhughes lol
2015-08-18 06:14:16 PM lindac I hope my AD goes for it.
2015-08-18 06:14:17 PM kimberly1 yep
2015-08-18 06:14:18 PM cnorstedt yes
2015-08-18 06:14:18 PM ashley17 there is so many different activities to do during the fall
2015-08-18 06:14:20 PM bradc get the management involved
2015-08-18 06:14:22 PM mkucka1 use a bunch of stuffed animals and give them away as prizes
2015-08-18 06:14:25 PM langdona Pumpkin decorating is my fav
2015-08-18 06:14:27 PM cristinadodson we did smores this year with marshmellow puff and chocolate syrup and had a video of a campfire playing in the background it was a hit...had boy scouts join us
2015-08-18 06:14:29 PM tracyg sherrij- we do a dinner once a month for the families. it's great to see the families networking with each other and the residents like the feel of being at a resturant. the staff dress in black and we play up the atmosphere.
2015-08-18 06:14:38 PM christiking We don't, I have only seen the admistrator wear one
2015-08-18 06:14:50 PM jennide221 we did a campfire event too....we told ghost stories and the residents made smores bars
2015-08-18 06:14:55 PM ashley17 we have a farm that donates pumpkins for us
2015-08-18 06:14:56 PM lindac We all have them in different colors.
2015-08-18 06:15:02 PM cnorstedt Each department has their own color
2015-08-18 06:15:08 PM mkucka1 I camp fires are great
2015-08-18 06:15:10 PM lindac Activities has their own too
2015-08-18 06:15:15 PM christiking Tracyg how big is your facility? Census?
2015-08-18 06:15:24 PM melissagp We made smores too...fun and messy
2015-08-18 06:15:26 PM chrissyw Big crockpot of apple cidar, flyers put up so the family wants to come, have the residents take turn in reading family holiday books. The children, family, and staff would love it.
2015-08-18 06:15:27 PM janiceb We have the pumpkin patch that we'll be going to
2015-08-18 06:15:28 PM de christie go to www.workplacepro.com they are cheap
2015-08-18 06:15:35 PM jennide221 we have a fake campfire with one of those fabric flames and a light under it so it kind of looks real
2015-08-18 06:15:42 PM ambercovey i wish our ad did all these kinds of actvities
2015-08-18 06:15:51 PM mkucka1 we take the residents to the cider mill twice a year
2015-08-18 06:16:01 PM cristinadodson whatever we do we have to make sure we come up with the same taste for all the diets
2015-08-18 06:16:02 PM naomid left the chat room
2015-08-18 06:16:03 PM naomid enter the chat room
2015-08-18 06:16:04 PM lindac @amber my AD is very limited too
2015-08-18 06:16:17 PM kathyhughes We would do a contest with the Pumpkins....guess how many seeds are in the display pumpkin
2015-08-18 06:16:20 PM ambercovey and anytime i tell her about something she wont do it
2015-08-18 06:16:26 PM kathyhughes it took hours to count the seeds
2015-08-18 06:16:27 PM ashley17 we have a staff member that works at the cider mill and is always bring cider in for the residents
2015-08-18 06:16:32 PM jennide221 @amber, we are also limited right now....new company, new rules, no money :(
2015-08-18 06:16:46 PM mkucka1 petting zoos work nice
2015-08-18 06:16:53 PM acollis03 This year for fall I want to do a pop the pumpkin I seen the idea on Pinterest and thought it was so neat!
2015-08-18 06:16:56 PM ashley17 i probably loss count on the seeds lol
2015-08-18 06:16:59 PM ambercovey at least you guys have reasons. they have the money and the vans and anything that they need
2015-08-18 06:17:02 PM janiceb They like petting zoos
2015-08-18 06:17:09 PM christiking I am still limited being this is my first time ever being a AD. :) I had no idea there was such a title lol. If I would of known about this back when I went to school I would of for sure started out here
2015-08-18 06:17:10 PM lindac @mkucka where do you get the animals?
2015-08-18 06:17:13 PM tracyg bradc- i'm in corralitos ca. between santa cruz and monterey.
2015-08-18 06:17:16 PM kathyhughes the residents loved counting the seeds
2015-08-18 06:17:21 PM ashley17 we did the petting zoo but it is a lot of money
2015-08-18 06:17:27 PM cristinadodson we are going from a private owner to a corporation we have no idea what is in store for us
2015-08-18 06:17:30 PM mkucka1 we have a local petting zoo near us
2015-08-18 06:17:39 PM langdona zoo is a lot of money
2015-08-18 06:17:45 PM janiceb We have one that volunteers for us
2015-08-18 06:17:47 PM naomid Kathy did you roast them afterward?
2015-08-18 06:17:51 PM brendaluber1 our budget is very small 4dollars a person
2015-08-18 06:17:53 PM acollis03 Also I like to do Boo Bowling in October as a physical activity take white plastic cups and make a ghost face on them and get an orange ball "pumpkin" set the cups up and bowl them over like bowling
2015-08-18 06:17:58 PM ambercovey we have a very cheap zoo around the corner from where we are and they wont take them
2015-08-18 06:17:59 PM mkucka1 the cider mills have them as well
2015-08-18 06:18:01 PM lindac Did they do it for free?
2015-08-18 06:18:01 PM kathyhughes Yes we did Naomi
2015-08-18 06:18:13 PM tracyg contact your local 4H. do you have them in your area?
2015-08-18 06:18:16 PM mkucka1 its like 3.00 a person
2015-08-18 06:18:18 PM kathyhughes They might do it for a donation
2015-08-18 06:18:19 PM naomid yummy
2015-08-18 06:18:22 PM janfred73 We had a nature center bring animals to us but it was expensive
2015-08-18 06:18:26 PM christiking My budget for activities is 500 a month and that includes the bingo money too and they play bingo 2 times a week
2015-08-18 06:18:33 PM jennide221 we have a local zoo near us too...it's actually pretty cheap. I think it only cost us 6 bucks or so, the residents love it, but theres a pretty steep hill...makes it interesting for the people pushing wheelchairs...
2015-08-18 06:18:40 PM acollis03 That is one of the main things my residents are excited about the fair... the animals
2015-08-18 06:18:50 PM janiceb Yes, I ask everyone to do it for free first, then we negotiate if they want to paid
2015-08-18 06:19:01 PM janfred73 I am going to try to get the police or leader dog trainers to come give us a demo with their dogs
2015-08-18 06:19:03 PM brendaluber1 we made ghost milk jug lights in ocotber for halloween
2015-08-18 06:19:03 PM lindac Their chargin us $75 for snakes, turtles and one other thing
2015-08-18 06:19:07 PM mkucka1 we've been doing a bunch of fundraisers for extra money as well
2015-08-18 06:19:07 PM ashley17 thats is a pretty good budget. we don't even have that much
2015-08-18 06:19:25 PM kmatthews311 enter the chat room
2015-08-18 06:19:29 PM cristinadodson we had baby acres farm come to our facility the residents fed and held the animals...they had bunnies, a calf, goats and sheep
2015-08-18 06:19:34 PM acollis03 That sounds steep for some reptiles to visit... lol
2015-08-18 06:19:34 PM kathyhughes We raised money all year long for activities
2015-08-18 06:19:42 PM kmatthews311 hello everyone
2015-08-18 06:19:47 PM brendaluber1 we have been to like out car show with hot dogs for sale and a bake sale at the same time and we now have a donation box
2015-08-18 06:19:48 PM naomid lindac have you tried rescue centers for animals or rescue groups?
2015-08-18 06:19:48 PM ambercovey i will have to find our their budget tomorrow.
2015-08-18 06:19:49 PM jennide221 we are non profit...cannot raise money as that is considered a profit
2015-08-18 06:19:50 PM kimberly1 There is a kritters organization that comes to us.
2015-08-18 06:19:54 PM mkucka1 we foind the best time to do them is payday week
2015-08-18 06:19:58 PM mkucka1 found
2015-08-18 06:20:00 PM ashley17 we have families that doante things for bingo
2015-08-18 06:20:02 PM lindac We were suppose to start fundraising since January it never happened.
2015-08-18 06:20:03 PM ambercovey jennide we are also non profit
2015-08-18 06:20:11 PM janiceb So far, our Fall Music Festival has seven bands, all volunteered. They're all really good bands, and we're thankful for them
2015-08-18 06:20:13 PM jennide221 yes, before we were non profit we found that pay weeks also work well for fundraisers
2015-08-18 06:20:14 PM kmatthews311 left the chat room
2015-08-18 06:20:15 PM de donation is not a profit
2015-08-18 06:20:17 PM melissagp I am going to raffle mystery bags to staff to fundraise. I am getting items donated for the bags.
2015-08-18 06:20:19 PM primus3 what ideas did you use besides bake sales to raise money Kathy?
2015-08-18 06:20:24 PM mkucka1 I love fundrairing
2015-08-18 06:20:25 PM acollis03 We are having a fall craft bonaza with different vendors in October
2015-08-18 06:20:35 PM mkucka1 fundrasing
2015-08-18 06:20:37 PM kimberly1 we are also nonprofit
2015-08-18 06:20:37 PM kathyhughes https://www.pinterest.com/nccap/fundraising-food-bars-ideas/
2015-08-18 06:20:40 PM acollis03 to raise some extra money for outings and for our residents Christmas
2015-08-18 06:20:43 PM brendaluber1 families have offerd to help with donations such as cake mixes and things for the bingo store
2015-08-18 06:20:45 PM sherrij I like your mystery bag idea, what is in them
2015-08-18 06:20:47 PM melissagp You can also raffle themed baskets
2015-08-18 06:20:50 PM naomid we are non profit
2015-08-18 06:20:52 PM janfred73 We used to sell necklaces and scarves that we made. But then we got a new Executive Director and he thought fundraising was tacky. :(
2015-08-18 06:20:54 PM cristinadodson we raise money too we make seasonal baskets and raffle them off the staff and family m embers enjoy them residents sell tickets and makie the baskets we find the ideas on pinterest
2015-08-18 06:20:57 PM tracyg we make aprons with the residents and greeting cards that a local store sells for us
2015-08-18 06:20:59 PM janiceb Having businesses "sponsor" events works well also
2015-08-18 06:21:17 PM kathyhughes https://www.pinterest.com/nccap/gift-baskets-for-fundraising/
2015-08-18 06:21:18 PM janfred73 We are doing a big Classis Car show in Sept
2015-08-18 06:21:18 PM bradc we're non profit as well
2015-08-18 06:21:23 PM de we are raffling off a 42 inch tv
2015-08-18 06:21:25 PM degestrom enter the chat room
2015-08-18 06:21:28 PM mkucka1 Christmas we do adopt a resident. Employees sign up for one resident and buy them a gift
2015-08-18 06:21:31 PM bradc we are selling candy bars for a new bus
2015-08-18 06:21:35 PM kathyhughes https://www.pinterest.com/nccap/fundraising-crafts-and-gifts/
2015-08-18 06:21:38 PM chrissyw How do you get a business to sponsor you Janice?
2015-08-18 06:21:41 PM bradc we've raffeled some things
2015-08-18 06:21:50 PM melissagp Items in the bag can be themed and can be anything. You can let them know one item in each bag and go from there.
2015-08-18 06:21:51 PM kmatthews311 enter the chat room
2015-08-18 06:21:52 PM jennide221 at chirstmas we do the "angel tree"....kind of like adopt a resident.... but we put their name on an angel on a tree
2015-08-18 06:22:07 PM jennide221 staff takes an angel off the tree and buys them a gift for xmas
2015-08-18 06:22:16 PM de contact local buisness for adopt a resdent our post office adopted our residents too
2015-08-18 06:22:17 PM christiking we do the same for christmas
2015-08-18 06:22:24 PM cristinadodson the gentlemens club plants vegetables in our garden and they sell the vegetables also
2015-08-18 06:22:26 PM vdarmstrong1 enter the chat room
2015-08-18 06:22:27 PM kmatthews311 we are staring the angle tree for chridtmas
2015-08-18 06:22:34 PM kathyhughes We would also find out what the "hot" toy would be for Christmas and try to buy it...hold onto it until Dec and then raffle it off
2015-08-18 06:22:37 PM acollis03 we do that also but we try to raise extra money to purchase some extra gifts for new admissions that are last minute
2015-08-18 06:22:39 PM degestrom left the chat room
2015-08-18 06:22:41 PM chrissyw We get a bunch of gifts and have like a chinese christmas and they get to pick what they want.
2015-08-18 06:22:43 PM janiceb I go talk to them and let them know what we need. It's always best to go in person, not on the phone. Many want to help, it's a write off for them
2015-08-18 06:22:48 PM melissagp They could be bath and body, mens bag of items, or office stuff, etc
2015-08-18 06:22:56 PM ashley17 we have the families buy the resident a gift for christmas if we don't recieve a gift then our staff buys them a gift
2015-08-18 06:23:07 PM mkucka1 I likethat idea Kathy
2015-08-18 06:23:19 PM vdarmstrong1 aha I think I founmd the right chat room
2015-08-18 06:23:32 PM lindac I like the adopt a Resident idea for Christmas
2015-08-18 06:23:40 PM janiceb We always have our boxes for the Food Pantry
2015-08-18 06:23:41 PM kmatthews311 i had to figure it out as well
2015-08-18 06:23:43 PM kathyhughes We also had all the home show people in and did home shows with residents families and staff ordering items
2015-08-18 06:23:45 PM mkucka1 yeah it works out great
2015-08-18 06:23:59 PM jennide221 yes, ashley, we do the same....we take the rsts names off the tree who didn't get a gift and we got out to walmart and get them something from the activities department...we make sure everyone gets a gift,
2015-08-18 06:24:01 PM kmatthews311 thats a great idea kathy
2015-08-18 06:24:06 PM kathyhughes then we would use the :hostess" points to get items to raffle at Christmas time
2015-08-18 06:24:29 PM ashley17 we use to do adopt a residents a christmas time but the staff member always forgot didn't have the money at the time
2015-08-18 06:24:30 PM janfred73 lots of good ideas on here
2015-08-18 06:24:35 PM kathyhughes We would do it in Sept to make sure that the items would come in on time
2015-08-18 06:24:57 PM kathyhughes and the "hostess" points were great for free items for baskets
2015-08-18 06:25:11 PM naomid nice, I like that
2015-08-18 06:25:17 PM mkucka1 yeah
2015-08-18 06:25:29 PM bradc great idea kathy
2015-08-18 06:25:34 PM kathyhughes Amd I just worried about the residents without families for Gifts
2015-08-18 06:25:39 PM de you can also contact groups like avon to donate gifts for christmas ,churches, lions club vfw there are so many that will adopt a resident for christmas
2015-08-18 06:25:50 PM acollis03 Very neat idea!
2015-08-18 06:25:53 PM kathyhughes and you can ask local churches for gifts for the residents
2015-08-18 06:25:54 PM cristinadodson the residents adopt a family from a church in need they wrap the gifts and the family comes into the facility to accept. they take pictures of their chilldren unwraping the gifts and bring them in to thank the residents.
2015-08-18 06:25:58 PM lindac We get alot of donations aroung christmas alot
2015-08-18 06:26:00 PM kmatthews311 we are using the salvation army
2015-08-18 06:26:15 PM primus3 very nice idea de
2015-08-18 06:26:20 PM mkucka1 The local church donates things to us for the women in Christmas
2015-08-18 06:26:21 PM lindac We're very grateful for our Volunteers
2015-08-18 06:26:24 PM de your local fire dept police dept
2015-08-18 06:26:26 PM melissagp Great ideas
2015-08-18 06:26:33 PM ashley17 same here Kathy it is the worst if they don't have family i always feel so bad for them am always getting them something if they need it
2015-08-18 06:26:43 PM sherrij nice
2015-08-18 06:26:45 PM ryanklemmer There are so many good ideas for the holidays it's hard to settle down with only a few of them.
2015-08-18 06:26:45 PM de put flyers out all over town
2015-08-18 06:26:48 PM kathyhughes Our local TV station gets donations too for the residents
2015-08-18 06:27:04 PM jennide221 angel tree gifts at our center are separate from families gifts to their loved ones...the local VFW buys for all the vets and the moms club takes a bunch of names off the tree...
2015-08-18 06:27:17 PM lindac I wanted to do the flyers thind but my AD didnt like the idea.
2015-08-18 06:27:19 PM de put a tree up in your local bank
2015-08-18 06:27:29 PM christiking I am loving all the ideas coming in. :D
2015-08-18 06:27:30 PM kathyhughes You should have your lists ready for when folks call....like have the list done by the end of next month
2015-08-18 06:27:31 PM acollis03 Wow thats great the Tv station pitches in
2015-08-18 06:27:35 PM kmatthews311 oh the bank idea is great
2015-08-18 06:28:03 PM kathyhughes I believe that you can also post on Craigslist
2015-08-18 06:28:04 PM de post office will do it too
2015-08-18 06:28:09 PM vdarmstrong1 what is the best way to approach local churches. I work in an area that I am un familar with?
2015-08-18 06:28:13 PM kathyhughes and the Library
2015-08-18 06:28:14 PM janiceb Its amazing how many places want to help
2015-08-18 06:28:17 PM mkucka1 we are having a bazzar in september
2015-08-18 06:28:20 PM kathyhughes and local colleges
2015-08-18 06:28:28 PM primus3 you guys are blowing my mind with this idea overload
2015-08-18 06:28:33 PM ashley17 what is a bazzar
2015-08-18 06:28:37 PM cristinadodson we have to be very carefull due to some of our residents beliefs and not wanting to exclude them. does anyone else have this issue where a resident doesnt celebrate holidays
2015-08-18 06:28:55 PM mkucka1 everyone sells the items they make
2015-08-18 06:28:58 PM de yes
2015-08-18 06:29:00 PM kathyhughes yes we did Christina
2015-08-18 06:29:05 PM naomid I try to celebrat them all
2015-08-18 06:29:09 PM kathyhughes so we would ask them ahead of time
2015-08-18 06:29:14 PM de simply respect their wishes
2015-08-18 06:29:25 PM ashley17 i like that idea mkucka1
2015-08-18 06:29:26 PM kathyhughes and they would just avoid the celebrations
2015-08-18 06:29:31 PM lindac We try and do a porgram for everyone
2015-08-18 06:29:32 PM brendaluber1 we want to do a community yard sale and part of the proceeds goes to the ecf fund
2015-08-18 06:29:49 PM jennide221 we have a bazaar every year....at least we used to...not sure how we will do that this year....still working on that....basically its like a big flea market...we get community craft vendors to rent tables and sell their wares. They keep their profits...staff donates items to sell at the flea market table and residents make crafts and baked goods to sell too
2015-08-18 06:29:50 PM de if they recieve a gift give it to them in another form other then a celebration
2015-08-18 06:30:22 PM brendaluber1 we would have to figure out where to do it we could not do it in the hospital parking lot
2015-08-18 06:30:22 PM kathyhughes We also made items for hospitals for the Sr Citizens who had to spend the holidays in the hospital
2015-08-18 06:30:38 PM ashley17 thats a great idea kathy
2015-08-18 06:30:41 PM kathyhughes so many goups gave to the kiddos and no one remembered the Seniors
2015-08-18 06:30:43 PM janiceb Same here, vendors come from all over and our residents make things to sell too.
2015-08-18 06:30:50 PM kathyhughes and its a great marketing tool!
2015-08-18 06:30:57 PM sherrij We have a lutefisk dinner at Christmas time
2015-08-18 06:30:58 PM kmatthews311 we have a food sale once a month for the staff for money as well as a country store to help fund activities

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