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2016-11-15 06:56:32 PM lorimcg reminded me of being a kid and sent to bed and my older sisters stayed up.
2016-11-15 06:56:40 PM kathybrosrt lol
2016-11-15 06:56:43 PM lisa2 lol
2016-11-15 06:56:46 PM kathybrosrt Whats the topic today
2016-11-15 06:56:51 PM baileykillingsworth Is it time for the MEPAP 1 chat?
2016-11-15 06:56:57 PM kacies yep
2016-11-15 06:57:03 PM samanthaculver How not to go insane.
2016-11-15 06:57:04 PM kathyhughes Ok...first you are in the right chat
2016-11-15 06:57:11 PM samanthaculver Can that be the topic?
2016-11-15 06:57:13 PM pamgoodwin Good evening everyone..
2016-11-15 06:57:14 PM lisa2 lol
2016-11-15 06:57:15 PM cynthiasickler anyone know what its about tonight
2016-11-15 06:57:16 PM kathyhughes and second I will do a topic soom
2016-11-15 06:57:17 PM kathybrosrt hahaha
2016-11-15 06:57:23 PM kathyhughes soon
2016-11-15 06:57:28 PM baileykillingsworth Well i'm here then!!
2016-11-15 06:57:28 PM cynthiasickler lol
2016-11-15 06:57:29 PM kathyhughes Please be patient
2016-11-15 06:57:31 PM lorimcg that would be a good one
2016-11-15 06:57:42 PM joannab lol
2016-11-15 06:57:58 PM kathyhughes What would you like to talk about?
2016-11-15 06:58:02 PM kathybrosrt We are being trained to put everything in Epic..lol I just got used to Matrix
2016-11-15 06:58:07 PM kathyhughes Its your chat
2016-11-15 06:58:13 PM cynthiasickler i need some ideas for mens activities
2016-11-15 06:58:19 PM lisa2 we use matrix
2016-11-15 06:58:20 PM pamgoodwin I have a question before we get started. Does anyone else have a rule in their facility where residents can not be escorted without foot rests?
2016-11-15 06:58:24 PM samanthaculver coffee corner
2016-11-15 06:58:33 PM rebeccaa mens actvities for younger guys too
2016-11-15 06:58:33 PM kathybrosrt Yes Pam
2016-11-15 06:58:35 PM samanthaculver no pam
2016-11-15 06:58:36 PM lorimcg that would be good. i think mine are tired of our stuff
2016-11-15 06:58:37 PM kacies we are in the middle of our annual survery at work. not fun!
2016-11-15 06:58:39 PM krisb enter the chat room
2016-11-15 06:58:40 PM schmiess1 yes
2016-11-15 06:58:51 PM samanthaculver yuck kacie
2016-11-15 06:58:51 PM kathyhughes Yes some facilities have that policy
2016-11-15 06:58:57 PM lorimcg good luck kacie
2016-11-15 06:59:02 PM award95 Our home doesn't have a foot rest rule. That's a good idea though.
2016-11-15 06:59:03 PM baileykillingsworth I need some ideas for thanksgiving activities.
2016-11-15 06:59:05 PM pamgoodwin Is it a state mandate--federal or just facility??
2016-11-15 06:59:11 PM 123504147 enter the chat room
2016-11-15 06:59:14 PM kathybrosrt Really Sam? Cause state has diged us before for not having them on\
2016-11-15 06:59:16 PM cynthiasickler we cant take residents out of centeer without leg rests, also if residents arent capable of picking feet up we need leg rests
2016-11-15 06:59:18 PM kacies thanks lori
2016-11-15 06:59:22 PM kathyhughes It is a facility policy
2016-11-15 06:59:25 PM reddis enter the chat room
2016-11-15 06:59:28 PM ginadilas Its policy but not always enforced.
2016-11-15 06:59:29 PM kacies we should be fine n our department. cant speak for everyone :)
2016-11-15 06:59:31 PM pamgoodwin OK, thanks Kathy
2016-11-15 06:59:38 PM 123504147 Hello Everyone!
2016-11-15 06:59:45 PM schmiess1 hi
2016-11-15 06:59:45 PM samanthaculver I don't think so......I've never been told. That is how a lot of our residents get around is prople them self
2016-11-15 06:59:51 PM samanthaculver hi 123
2016-11-15 06:59:54 PM pamgoodwin No it is not an enforced policy--but it should be
2016-11-15 07:00:02 PM reddis hello
2016-11-15 07:00:04 PM kathybrosrt The only time its ok is if a resident toodles around on their own
2016-11-15 07:00:12 PM pamgoodwin If they can self propel--they don't count
2016-11-15 07:00:18 PM 123504147 How is everyone doing?...anyone overwhelmed by the upcoming holidays?
2016-11-15 07:00:19 PM jdw090882 I worked in Rehab for a long time we love foot rest
2016-11-15 07:00:20 PM cynthiasickler a lot of ours propel too but there are ones that cant
2016-11-15 07:00:26 PM award95 Guys, what are some scents that remind you of Thanksgiving?
2016-11-15 07:00:27 PM lorimcg same in our building if the feet work use them
2016-11-15 07:00:29 PM baileykillingsworth We have to rebuild are activities program.
2016-11-15 07:00:29 PM kathybrosrt very overwhelmed
2016-11-15 07:00:35 PM samanthaculver apple cinn
2016-11-15 07:00:39 PM lisa2 next month is my big month for activities
2016-11-15 07:00:46 PM mcurtis512 enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:00:46 PM kathyhughes Any time the facility makes a policy it can be a deficiency if it is not followed
2016-11-15 07:00:50 PM kathybrosrt Pumpkin spice
2016-11-15 07:01:00 PM lorimcg get some leaves from outside
2016-11-15 07:01:06 PM harebare enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:01:10 PM schmiess1 makes sense
2016-11-15 07:01:14 PM cynthiasickler any mans activity ideas, so many of our men dont like to come out or are not cognitively able or are bed ridden
2016-11-15 07:01:15 PM reddis cranberry seems to be my favorite holiday scent!
2016-11-15 07:01:19 PM anjalihpatel enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:01:20 PM mcurtis512 Hello MEPAP 090616
2016-11-15 07:01:22 PM pamgoodwin I just finished our calendar for the whole facility for next month--WHEW!!!
2016-11-15 07:01:26 PM kathybrosrt we are expecting 11 inches of snow over the weekend..not hunting leaves
2016-11-15 07:01:27 PM haliea our men love card games
2016-11-15 07:01:27 PM rebeccaa we baked bread yesterday and the smell was amazing not to mention the bread
2016-11-15 07:01:28 PM mcurtis512 Me too
2016-11-15 07:01:31 PM lisa2 I just sent out letters to all POA's for big family dinner now waiting on response for next month
2016-11-15 07:01:34 PM saraheltman Uno
2016-11-15 07:01:34 PM samanthaculver i have not even started
2016-11-15 07:01:38 PM anjalihpatel Hello!
2016-11-15 07:01:40 PM kathybrosrt But we are going to build snowmen with the kids indoors
2016-11-15 07:01:49 PM pamgoodwin 11 invhes of SNOW!!! Oh you poor thing
2016-11-15 07:01:50 PM samanthaculver how kathy
2016-11-15 07:01:52 PM mcurtis512 Thats fun
2016-11-15 07:01:52 PM award95 Here in central Texas, it was 80 degrees today.
2016-11-15 07:01:55 PM cynthiasickler how are you doing the snowman
2016-11-15 07:01:56 PM sueg poker is a good card game for men
2016-11-15 07:02:02 PM samanthaculver boo award
2016-11-15 07:02:06 PM 123504147 I picked up some really beautiful different color leaves by my house and brought that in to have a sensory activity. The residents passed the leaves around and admired the colors and textures.
2016-11-15 07:02:06 PM lorimcg poker with pretzel logs as cigars
2016-11-15 07:02:07 PM mcurtis512 You can baking soda and shaving right kathy
2016-11-15 07:02:07 PM reddis We made a Thankful Tree and got the whole hospital to fll out a leaf. Looks good and was so much fun!
2016-11-15 07:02:10 PM kerilforgues make paper airplanes and judge the distance
2016-11-15 07:02:14 PM kathyhughes I have colunteer groups come and build snowmen around the building
2016-11-15 07:02:15 PM rebeccaa Our Christams party is the 4 and we do not decorate u til the 1. I am a little stressed about that.
2016-11-15 07:02:17 PM jenniferezy enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:02:20 PM award95 Thankful tree sounds very cute.
2016-11-15 07:02:22 PM samanthaculver oh
2016-11-15 07:02:28 PM anjalihpatel Are we discussing christmas parties?
2016-11-15 07:02:41 PM erinmarie221 enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:02:43 PM kathyhughes sure
2016-11-15 07:02:44 PM harebare im overwhelmed with holidays working and doing this course
2016-11-15 07:02:45 PM haliea we decorated once it hits thanksgiving lol
2016-11-15 07:02:48 PM kathybrosrt I fill up buckets with snow..bring dinner trays, put gloves on the residents, and they build a little snowman. We have material, sticks everything they need
2016-11-15 07:02:54 PM samanthaculver me to hare
2016-11-15 07:02:54 PM arethafelton we do a man's club, we get all the man together and do a game of chest
2016-11-15 07:03:00 PM mcurtis512 You can make snow out of baking soda and shaving like a palydough its cold like snow
2016-11-15 07:03:01 PM haliea omg i love that idea kathy1
2016-11-15 07:03:03 PM award95 We almost never get snow (if we do, not above an inch or so) where i live.
2016-11-15 07:03:03 PM baileykillingsworth I live in Nome Alaska and we don't have any trees here. What is a good way to make artificle leafs?
2016-11-15 07:03:03 PM 123504147 Rebecca...why can't you decorate right after Thanksgiving? That way you can take a few days to get everything done.
2016-11-15 07:03:04 PM haliea !*
2016-11-15 07:03:05 PM lorimcg i like that idea kathy
2016-11-15 07:03:05 PM jenniferezy hellow
2016-11-15 07:03:06 PM rebeccaa Love the snowman idea
2016-11-15 07:03:06 PM mbowie0280 I have a huge party coming uo thursday! I hope it go as planned
2016-11-15 07:03:20 PM mbowie0280 I love parties
2016-11-15 07:03:23 PM kacies i cant wait to start playing the christmas music
2016-11-15 07:03:25 PM mcurtis512 We having lets be thankful social firday
2016-11-15 07:03:26 PM reddis The fake snow sounds cool!
2016-11-15 07:03:33 PM cynthiasickler our center is so hot our snowmen would melt in a minute
2016-11-15 07:03:36 PM lisa2 we ahve an ugly christmas sweater party next month.Residents are the judge
2016-11-15 07:03:41 PM anjalihpatel Our clients have been LOVING the christmas music. we just started haha
2016-11-15 07:03:43 PM lisa2 *have
2016-11-15 07:03:52 PM cynthiasickler ugly sweater, good idea
2016-11-15 07:03:55 PM award95 I have a random question for the lot of y'all; How many of you are CNAs as well?
2016-11-15 07:03:57 PM samanthaculver we did that last year and its hard to ge the staff to he;lp
2016-11-15 07:03:58 PM lorimcg we are planning an ugly sweater contest too.
2016-11-15 07:03:59 PM kathyhughes find some old Christmas trees (fake) wire cut the branches and use them for a wreath
2016-11-15 07:04:02 PM mbowie0280 I have also started christmas music
2016-11-15 07:04:04 PM reddis I'm a CNA
2016-11-15 07:04:05 PM samanthaculver oh
2016-11-15 07:04:05 PM mcurtis512 We doing a iron chef and chopped contest tommrrow
2016-11-15 07:04:08 PM harebare i also have a problem with getting my men to participate in some groups
2016-11-15 07:04:09 PM schmiess1 i like the ugly sweater party idea
2016-11-15 07:04:12 PM lisa2 Im a CNA
2016-11-15 07:04:12 PM rebeccaa We will have our first sonwball fight with marshmallowa when the first snowflake flies which could be Sunday.
2016-11-15 07:04:15 PM erinmarie221 We are doing an ugly Turkey Top party next week
2016-11-15 07:04:16 PM samanthaculver me too
2016-11-15 07:04:17 PM lorimcg i have a meeting for holiday events tomorrow
2016-11-15 07:04:18 PM ginadilas We are remodeling our house and i brought in end pieces of wood and the guys love to sand them and then paint signs. We have been selling thier signs at our craft sales and they go like hot cakes. They also make their favorite football team colors and put the signs on tier doors to support thier favorite team.
2016-11-15 07:04:20 PM marissavega1274 im a cna amd medtech
2016-11-15 07:04:25 PM samanthaculver whats trhat erin?
2016-11-15 07:04:32 PM 123504147 We had a staff ugly sweater contest last year and I won $50!
2016-11-15 07:04:38 PM kathybrosrt We were lucky enough that aux bought us a pull down screen like a movie theater. Will start playing Christmas movies for them nxt Fri
2016-11-15 07:04:43 PM samanthaculver woot woot 123
2016-11-15 07:04:45 PM harebare good for you pam i need to do that to
2016-11-15 07:04:51 PM mcurtis512 its too hot for ugly sweater at my job
2016-11-15 07:04:55 PM baileykillingsworth I'm a nurse!
2016-11-15 07:04:56 PM erinmarie221 an ugly turkey top party is my spin on the ugly xmas sweater party
2016-11-15 07:04:58 PM lisa2 we did door contest and let the residents judge.they loved that
2016-11-15 07:05:00 PM kacies im having an ugly sweater party at home. never thought to do one in the nursing home. thats a cute idea!
2016-11-15 07:05:03 PM rebeccaa I go through the throw away bin at Lowes and get the cut off from the trees and we make bouquets for the tables with mason jars
2016-11-15 07:05:06 PM award95 What are some good ways to make CNAs feel appreciated? Like so that they may help with the getting people to activities on time and such?
2016-11-15 07:05:08 PM reddis I think I'm going to steal the ugly sweater idea!
2016-11-15 07:05:09 PM anjalihpatel we put up felt and velcrow xmas trees with everyones names on it and have little cutouts of nice things that we can velcrow on each opthers trees! everyone is so nice to each other during this time!
2016-11-15 07:05:14 PM lorimcg we cant do doots
2016-11-15 07:05:14 PM jdw090882 yes we are still running the ac lol
2016-11-15 07:05:17 PM lorimcg doors
2016-11-15 07:05:22 PM samanthaculver i need a staff xmas idea
2016-11-15 07:05:22 PM mcurtis512 Try FOOD
2016-11-15 07:05:24 PM jenniferezy I like that Idea also the sweater
2016-11-15 07:05:28 PM samanthaculver part
2016-11-15 07:05:31 PM samanthaculver y
2016-11-15 07:05:31 PM mcurtis512 A secret santas
2016-11-15 07:05:32 PM saraheltman Secret Santa
2016-11-15 07:05:32 PM mbowie0280 I got a couplc churches to come out and christmas carol in dec. Im so excited about that. I called every church in our area
2016-11-15 07:05:36 PM kathybrosrt lol its to hot in LTC for me to wear a sweater.
2016-11-15 07:05:36 PM cynthiasickler i love door decorating idea but i think i need some encouragment ideas for staff participation, maybe gift cards
2016-11-15 07:05:45 PM krisb I invite my men that don't come out to lead a group, one guy I got him to show his car racing things, set it all up for him and had him just sit there. The peers asked questions and he answered. He did that a few times, got to know peers and now comes to activities.
2016-11-15 07:05:49 PM rebeccaa I live the white elephant gift exchange for staff
2016-11-15 07:05:50 PM mcurtis512 Yes gift cards and food
2016-11-15 07:05:52 PM award95 I work at Auntie Anne's pretzel shop. I bring out pretzels once a month or so.
2016-11-15 07:05:53 PM saraheltman Christmas Themed Lottery Tickets
2016-11-15 07:05:54 PM lorimcg we were making glitter pine cones with ribblons to sell
2016-11-15 07:06:09 PM mbowie0280 good idea
2016-11-15 07:06:16 PM samanthaculver I had my meeitng with some fellow ad today for midterm project
2016-11-15 07:06:20 PM lisa2 we used gift cards
2016-11-15 07:06:27 PM baileykillingsworth I just started decorating my dinning hall today for Thanksgiving>
2016-11-15 07:06:29 PM 123504147 That's a great idea lori, making pinecone ornaments to sell as a fundraiser!
2016-11-15 07:06:32 PM samanthaculver it was so helpful that we are going to do it evey 3 months
2016-11-15 07:06:38 PM krisb Good point Kathy Hughes. About company policies.
2016-11-15 07:06:38 PM jdw090882 lottery tickets that would be fun
2016-11-15 07:06:39 PM rebeccaa You can give lottery tickets for a door prize or game prize
2016-11-15 07:06:57 PM lorimcg i was thinking of having them make bird seed forms to hang outside so they can watch the birds
2016-11-15 07:06:58 PM schmiess1 making the pincones for a project alone would be great
2016-11-15 07:07:04 PM kathybrosrt I had my Vendor fundraiser yesterday. They told me they think it out did last yr. I may get around 1500 to spend on the residents for Christmas. I was so excited
2016-11-15 07:07:10 PM cynthiasickler i struggled with week 6 sending info in. not enough room to upload things, im hoing Kathy, you got my facitiies info i had to upload.
2016-11-15 07:07:10 PM rebeccaa We are making pine cone christmas trees. Easy and cheap
2016-11-15 07:07:27 PM 123504147 I am calling all my local grocery stores to get donations of turkeys and baking goods so we can have a bake sale fundraiser on our thanksgiving dinner
2016-11-15 07:07:28 PM mcurtis512 Making stockings
2016-11-15 07:07:33 PM joannab We made Turkey Table Decorations from Brown Paper Bags and Magazine Pages. I think this idea came from Activity Connection. They were really cute.
2016-11-15 07:07:33 PM lisa2 we have an angel tree to.Just got that up and ready and so far so good
2016-11-15 07:07:42 PM harebare i met with another activity director today and had alot of fun talking about many different things that we do different. now just to get the rest done before week 8
2016-11-15 07:07:45 PM kathyhughes I am sure that I did Cynthia
2016-11-15 07:07:54 PM kacies we used to do an angel tree
2016-11-15 07:08:01 PM jdw090882 We used to have the kids come from the school to decerorate the doors
2016-11-15 07:08:03 PM erinmarie221 Ohh I like the angel tree idea Lisa
2016-11-15 07:08:06 PM cynthiasickler any ideas for christmas gifts for residents. our auxiliary gives us 1300 we always do sweaters, sweat shirts or blankets, any other suggestions
2016-11-15 07:08:12 PM lisa2 thank you
2016-11-15 07:08:13 PM kacies we are lucky that local companys take a christmas wish list and buy EVERY resident what they ask for
2016-11-15 07:08:17 PM cynthiasickler thank god kathy
2016-11-15 07:08:17 PM lorimcg we have to get moving on the resident angel tree
2016-11-15 07:08:26 PM krisb Lisa2, did you send those invitations seperately or with their bills.
2016-11-15 07:08:26 PM award95 Angel tree is cute
2016-11-15 07:08:30 PM joannab That is cool, Kacies.
2016-11-15 07:08:34 PM jdw090882 thats nice Kacies
2016-11-15 07:08:36 PM saraheltman Jewlelry, clothing, slippers, pjs, candy, etc.
2016-11-15 07:08:47 PM samanthaculver chocolate
2016-11-15 07:08:50 PM lisa2 im hoping this year to have at leat one gift per resident on christmas day
2016-11-15 07:08:53 PM cynthiasickler good ideas
2016-11-15 07:08:53 PM samanthaculver that works for me
2016-11-15 07:08:59 PM kathybrosrt For Christmas I put the RA resident list for each floor and ask co-workers to adopt a resident for christmas. They buy a present and decorate their rooms
2016-11-15 07:08:59 PM mcurtis512 We do to
2016-11-15 07:09:00 PM rebeccaa bird feeders or other outdoor items for outside their window make a nice gift
2016-11-15 07:09:03 PM award95 we have our family Thanksgiving event on Thursday
2016-11-15 07:09:08 PM haliea the residents keep asking when we are going to decorate for christmas lol
2016-11-15 07:09:11 PM kacies yeah i believe prudential insurance does it, they get them nice stuff. if they ask for say shoes, they get new balances. they dont go cheap
2016-11-15 07:09:14 PM joannab Chocolate is not a good idea for some residents. Be careful with that.
2016-11-15 07:09:14 PM schmiess1 word search, adult coloring books, room decor
2016-11-15 07:09:17 PM reddis I am stiill overwhelmed with thanksgiving I am waiting to start Christmas until afterwards!
2016-11-15 07:09:17 PM kathybrosrt yep award we do to\
2016-11-15 07:09:21 PM mcurtis512 We also do the dec 1
2016-11-15 07:09:23 PM award95 Kitchen is going to cook for about forty-five different families skilled side.
2016-11-15 07:09:24 PM 123504147 Our local rotary club is hosting a secret santa gift donation for all the residents that don't have any family...so thankful for that!
2016-11-15 07:09:28 PM auazuibke0114 enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:09:39 PM mcurtis512 We start in the morning and we finsh in the afternoon
2016-11-15 07:09:40 PM erinmarie221 Kathy we do something similar. It's worked great
2016-11-15 07:09:41 PM lorimcg we have no one on our first floor. so we can't hang out their windows but
2016-11-15 07:09:42 PM award95 Going to be placing tables in every hallway to make room haha.
2016-11-15 07:09:43 PM joannab I love that Secret Santa idea.
2016-11-15 07:09:54 PM marissavega1274 all of our residents have been adopted thank god
2016-11-15 07:09:55 PM kathybrosrt We make sure every resident has at least 2 gifts to open..they usually have more
2016-11-15 07:10:08 PM kathybrosrt 3rd floor will exchange gifts with 2nd floor
2016-11-15 07:10:09 PM cynthiasickler maybe i will use the christmas money and try individualizing the gifts this year. it will be time consuming but i really want something different
2016-11-15 07:10:11 PM samanthaculver I had a random lady call in like 2 weeks ago, just from the community. she wanted residents who didnt have family for xmas so she can buy for them.
2016-11-15 07:10:18 PM lisa2 we have santa come a couple days before christmas
2016-11-15 07:10:25 PM mcurtis512 we have that to sam
2016-11-15 07:10:26 PM marissavega1274 thats sweet
2016-11-15 07:10:26 PM auazuibke0114 Yes me too. We are going to have a secret santa deliver presents
2016-11-15 07:10:27 PM rebeccaa We have a Santa visit on Christmas morning to deliver the presents
2016-11-15 07:10:28 PM award95 I was thinking about offering like a tipping service - money to pay for gifts or small gifts for the Christmast party
2016-11-15 07:10:28 PM jenniferezy left the chat room
2016-11-15 07:10:36 PM jdw090882 That is sweet
2016-11-15 07:10:36 PM cynthiasickler we have several local churches that donate homemade gift stockings
2016-11-15 07:10:37 PM jenniferezy enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:10:47 PM lorimcg santa comes after dinner christmas eve
2016-11-15 07:10:57 PM audreypryan enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:10:58 PM erinmarie221 We are trying a Christmas Card exchange this year with other facilities around the country
2016-11-15 07:11:01 PM joannab Wouldn't it be fun to have stockings for each resident.
2016-11-15 07:11:01 PM kathybrosrt Thats awesome Lori
2016-11-15 07:11:07 PM krisb Harebare, I am to. I dont know about this. I will just push along. Good luck to you.
2016-11-15 07:11:10 PM auazuibke0114 Oh that's so good. Rebecca
2016-11-15 07:11:11 PM cynthiasickler im santa and we take a picture with each resident to give to the families.
2016-11-15 07:11:12 PM reddis We have an association thats going to buy all the residents their Christmas gifts! It so nice to have people like that around
2016-11-15 07:11:17 PM kacies the school in our area has the home economics class make things for the residents all the time. im sure if you called the school in your area they would consider it
2016-11-15 07:11:18 PM samanthaculver We are having the 3rd of December, we are doing breakfast with santa for our friends and family
2016-11-15 07:11:18 PM joannab Love that card exchange idea!
2016-11-15 07:11:33 PM mcurtis512 we doing music with santa
2016-11-15 07:11:34 PM jenniferezy I made xmas cards and they are going to decorate them and send them to their families
2016-11-15 07:11:36 PM lorimcg how do you do the card exchange
2016-11-15 07:11:38 PM lisa2 i would just like to this year have a little something for christmas day...like a blanket or lotion for the ladies and cologne for the men.Just something small
2016-11-15 07:11:39 PM joannab Theses are great ideas!
2016-11-15 07:11:41 PM kacies they made pillow cases, bags to hand on walkers and chairs, even clothing protectors
2016-11-15 07:11:45 PM harebare i have to raise money to get gifts for our residents i hang a tree and put the residents on it to get staaf to pick names to buy whats left i have to buy for
2016-11-15 07:11:48 PM kathybrosrt Our parties are the 13th and 14th..but we do a candle light supper for them Christmas eve. They get to pick out the menu..this year they asked for Prime rib and scampi
2016-11-15 07:11:50 PM samanthaculver im doing the post card exchange
2016-11-15 07:11:57 PM saraheltman same harebare
2016-11-15 07:12:00 PM cynthiasickler breakfast with santa. i could have him show up during residents breakfast. love that idea.
2016-11-15 07:12:01 PM rebeccaa We are doing cards as well on National Card day in december
2016-11-15 07:12:03 PM lorimcg that is what we do too harebare
2016-11-15 07:12:07 PM samanthaculver kinda like a pen pal for the residents just on post cards
2016-11-15 07:12:07 PM jenniferezy left the chat room
2016-11-15 07:12:12 PM erinmarie221 I got addresses from a forum on activityconnection.com
2016-11-15 07:12:17 PM jenniferezy enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:12:24 PM baileykillingsworth left the chat room
2016-11-15 07:12:24 PM haliea yes breakfast with snata is a great hit
2016-11-15 07:12:26 PM samanthaculver i did to erin
2016-11-15 07:12:27 PM lisa2 pen pal how does that work?
2016-11-15 07:12:35 PM rebeccaa We will also be wearing pajamas to work on national wear your pajamas to work day.
2016-11-15 07:12:36 PM baileykillingsworth enter the chat room
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2016-11-15 07:12:43 PM 123504147 Our local girl scouts are coming out to sing christmas carols and pass out treats
2016-11-15 07:12:47 PM baileykillingsworth enter the chat room
2016-11-15 07:12:47 PM samanthaculver ill give you my address to work and the residents right back and forth
2016-11-15 07:12:51 PM mcurtis512 us too
2016-11-15 07:12:53 PM cynthiasickler when is pajama day
2016-11-15 07:12:57 PM erinmarie221 Also, our facility is a franchise. So, I'm expanding it to other franchises as well
2016-11-15 07:12:59 PM samanthaculver or we do it but they tell us what to say.
2016-11-15 07:13:05 PM jdw090882 Milk and cookies with Santa would be fun
2016-11-15 07:13:09 PM harebare its hard sometimes to raise money. and takes alot of my time to do many fundraisers
2016-11-15 07:13:09 PM samanthaculver me to erin
2016-11-15 07:13:21 PM kathybrosrt We have pen pals to..my memory care colors pictures, signs their name and age and we send to other facilities. One of our residents hangs them all on her walls
2016-11-15 07:13:21 PM lisa2 thats neat
2016-11-15 07:13:31 PM mcurtis512 we doing polar express party
2016-11-15 07:13:36 PM rebeccaa We are holding an ugly christmas sweater contest with the residents being the judge. They will be making mine for a craft
2016-11-15 07:13:36 PM kathybrosrt \its awesome for people that never get mail
2016-11-15 07:13:37 PM samanthaculver ohhhhhh
2016-11-15 07:13:39 PM auazuibke0114 We too. We will have kids come to sing Xmas carols and give out christmas greetings card too.
2016-11-15 07:13:42 PM samanthaculver true
2016-11-15 07:13:45 PM cynthiasickler i think i might have our residents make cards for their cna's
2016-11-15 07:13:46 PM award95 How many fundraisers do y'all do on average a year at your facilities?
2016-11-15 07:13:47 PM lisa2 we are doing the same with the polar express
2016-11-15 07:13:50 PM krisb Rebecca, I love that idea. I will buy out the marshmellows for sure.
2016-11-15 07:13:52 PM baileykillingsworth Are local homeschool kids a coming to help decorate the facility and the tree.
2016-11-15 07:13:55 PM lorimcg i got a local florist to donate a beautiful thanksgiving centerpiece to raffle off to raise money
2016-11-15 07:13:55 PM mbowie0280 I hane planned doughnuts and coffee sat dec 10th at 10am then one of the churches are coming out at 2pm to sing!!! The residents are going to love it
2016-11-15 07:13:58 PM samanthaculver 17 Forry Street Newark Ohio 43055
2016-11-15 07:14:03 PM reddis The local boyscouts usually come in and sing around Christmas

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