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2018-02-12 06:21:32 PM janaj Include them in celebrations, celebrate their birthday ?
2018-02-12 06:21:33 PM jwimberly81 We are a big/small family
2018-02-12 06:21:34 PM joanec hi everyone
2018-02-12 06:21:38 PM karynbrinkley Hi
2018-02-12 06:21:42 PM cbockis one example everyday for meals all dept heads transport to dining room and assist for rounds
2018-02-12 06:22:06 PM jwimberly81 we talk to eachother and we are just always there for eachother
2018-02-12 06:22:16 PM cbockis we give Token of kindness grams to those who go above and beyond
2018-02-12 06:22:23 PM olivcar Our company provides a hospitality training that really shows the staff and residents that we are a family, and to provide more than good customer service, but exceptional interactions that leave the staff, residents, and visitors smiling
2018-02-12 06:22:24 PM karynbrinkley So, let's think about ways to bridge the gap. We can't increase their pay and some we can't turn around but...if you were the ED, what would you do?
2018-02-12 06:22:32 PM karynbrinkley Love the ideas
2018-02-12 06:22:32 PM cbockis Residents host employee appreciation each month
2018-02-12 06:22:46 PM karynbrinkley yes
2018-02-12 06:23:10 PM karynbrinkley When people are happy at work, residents are happy
2018-02-12 06:23:11 PM joanec that's a very good thing
2018-02-12 06:23:12 PM jesjtipton I had a employer that asked during the interview your favorite food or drink... they made star bags and awarded a star badge on each shift each day.. At the end of the month, they drew out of those names for a door prize.
2018-02-12 06:23:12 PM jwimberly81 I would give everyone a pat on the back and know that we are all in this together
2018-02-12 06:23:15 PM karynbrinkley families love it
2018-02-12 06:23:19 PM cbockis show support. one team
2018-02-12 06:23:45 PM karynbrinkley Has anybody's ED every had lunch in the breakroom?
2018-02-12 06:23:45 PM lidiaal06 enter the chat room
2018-02-12 06:23:48 PM jwimberly81 I am all about friendship lollipops and rainbows
2018-02-12 06:23:49 PM karynbrinkley ever
2018-02-12 06:23:49 PM joanec at least we know they would not lie about how they feel
2018-02-12 06:23:58 PM cbockis yes
2018-02-12 06:23:59 PM olivcar Don't ever say, "that's not my job," but help when needed
2018-02-12 06:24:00 PM lidiaal06 Finally made it!
2018-02-12 06:24:02 PM lidiaal06 Hello
2018-02-12 06:24:04 PM lisai for us we all get along and work well together we are a team we are family but
2018-02-12 06:24:05 PM karynbrinkley Hi
2018-02-12 06:24:07 PM jesjtipton Yes, our ED has a breakfast and lunch monthly with front line staff
2018-02-12 06:24:10 PM olivcar He has from time to time.
2018-02-12 06:24:11 PM janaj Send a card signed by residents for appreciation
2018-02-12 06:24:13 PM cbockis we are like that
2018-02-12 06:24:14 PM sjorgensen Negativity seems to run rampant wherever you go...especially when you have a nurse who thinks she knows more than anyone else!
2018-02-12 06:24:17 PM lisai this new hire is a ball of negativity
2018-02-12 06:24:18 PM karynbrinkley That's great!
2018-02-12 06:24:35 PM cbockis our admin and staff sometimes eat with residents for an activity
2018-02-12 06:24:37 PM karynbrinkley oh, not a ball of negativity
2018-02-12 06:24:46 PM sjorgensen Activities seems to "set the tone" of the day!
2018-02-12 06:24:51 PM jwimberly81 We don't eat together because of the times we eat aren't the same
2018-02-12 06:24:58 PM cbockis We are the souls of the home
2018-02-12 06:25:03 PM janaj No break room
2018-02-12 06:25:04 PM karynbrinkley True!
2018-02-12 06:25:07 PM jwimberly81 My ED and I get food together
2018-02-12 06:25:14 PM sjorgensen We have to be at 100% every day whether we feel like it or not!!!
2018-02-12 06:25:18 PM joanec i agree with you on never say that is notmy job because we can always find someone who can help with the issue
2018-02-12 06:25:30 PM karynbrinkley I think programming breathes life into a community
2018-02-12 06:25:38 PM karynbrinkley and the staff
2018-02-12 06:25:40 PM jwimberly81 true that
2018-02-12 06:25:40 PM janaj Amen
2018-02-12 06:25:41 PM jesjtipton our team tries to treat other depts to goodies each month
2018-02-12 06:25:48 PM sjorgensen Yes...but, WHO does the programming??? The Activities staff!
2018-02-12 06:25:54 PM jwimberly81 I do
2018-02-12 06:26:01 PM cbockis yes but the way of life too thats a culture in itself we set the tone
2018-02-12 06:26:01 PM karynbrinkley Yessss!
2018-02-12 06:26:04 PM joanec i do also
2018-02-12 06:26:27 PM cbockis empower your other departments
2018-02-12 06:27:08 PM cbockis dietary hosts breakfast for small groups weekly. i just go and support. they do the rest. they have ownership and feel good about it
2018-02-12 06:27:09 PM olivcar Even something as simple as a smile or "How are you today?" makes a huge difference, instead of just passing one another in the hall but engaging them
2018-02-12 06:27:17 PM sjorgensen Person centered care and quality of life need to be taken into consideration...those residents LIVE in those facilities and should be shown love, patience, kindness, respect!
2018-02-12 06:27:55 PM karynbrinkley I think education on guilt and grief regarding families and the "why" behind their emotion is important.
2018-02-12 06:28:20 PM sjorgensen Training and Education!
2018-02-12 06:28:22 PM cbockis yes the Alz group has good programs
2018-02-12 06:28:22 PM karynbrinkley You are right, they live there and they have given up so mych.
2018-02-12 06:28:28 PM joanec sometimes i go out of my way to help
2018-02-12 06:28:53 PM karynbrinkley If you give help to nursing, you will have their support at times as well.
2018-02-12 06:28:53 PM jwimberly81 That is just what we do
2018-02-12 06:28:53 PM janaj SOme are so angry, and ask everyday, " Why am I here ?"
2018-02-12 06:29:00 PM lidiaal06 same here... I have "adopted" plenty of grandpas and grandmas
2018-02-12 06:29:02 PM karynbrinkley They forget
2018-02-12 06:29:11 PM karynbrinkley Awwww
2018-02-12 06:29:11 PM jesjtipton I say that we should be the resident services dept... most of us provide all the services to our residents.. from shopping to activities, to transportation, socializing and the fun stuff.... WE truly make the community run....
2018-02-12 06:29:27 PM karynbrinkley You are right
2018-02-12 06:30:02 PM cbockis yes sometimes they forget but when you are in it with a good attitude they respect you more and realize its not just games we do
2018-02-12 06:30:04 PM lisai so have i
2018-02-12 06:30:05 PM karynbrinkley Ok, so you guys seem to be good with this so I want to move to another topic.
2018-02-12 06:30:10 PM jesjtipton Everyone feels like we have the "FUN" jobs constanty.... but they dont see all the hardwork we put in..
2018-02-12 06:30:18 PM sjorgensen True!
2018-02-12 06:30:20 PM janaj Somedays, your hug may be the only one they get, it means so much
2018-02-12 06:30:22 PM lisai very true
2018-02-12 06:30:22 PM joanec true
2018-02-12 06:30:26 PM karynbrinkley true
2018-02-12 06:30:26 PM sjorgensen Nobody seems to know what we do!
2018-02-12 06:30:32 PM lisai or care
2018-02-12 06:30:35 PM jesjtipton That is true
2018-02-12 06:30:38 PM lidiaal06 or seem enough!
2018-02-12 06:30:42 PM joanec yes they do
2018-02-12 06:30:55 PM joanec it's just they don't show it
2018-02-12 06:31:07 PM karynbrinkley So, you guys are feeling that your work goes unnoticed a little
2018-02-12 06:31:21 PM joanec mine no
2018-02-12 06:31:21 PM lisai sometimes other staff do not even want to talk about rec issues or needs
2018-02-12 06:31:22 PM jwimberly81 Sometimes but not all the time
2018-02-12 06:31:23 PM cbockis i dont
2018-02-12 06:31:26 PM karynbrinkley What is it you need to hear?
2018-02-12 06:31:30 PM sjorgensen Joanec...you MUST be in activities!!! Haha
2018-02-12 06:31:35 PM karynbrinkley ha
2018-02-12 06:31:39 PM lisai ha
2018-02-12 06:31:48 PM joanec yes i am
2018-02-12 06:31:57 PM sjorgensen NURSING thinks they are the most important!!!
2018-02-12 06:32:09 PM lidiaal06 sometimes that is true.......
2018-02-12 06:32:10 PM janaj I think because we do not make money for the company such as Nursing and therapy, we will not have the respect we deserve.
2018-02-12 06:32:12 PM jesjtipton Maybe to staff... but our residents and families see all the things we do and appreciate them..
2018-02-12 06:32:24 PM karynbrinkley and we are there to serve them
2018-02-12 06:32:37 PM sjorgensen I don't know HOW to get those other departments to "think like a TEAM!!!" No one department could function without the other departments!
2018-02-12 06:32:58 PM olivcar I think it's really wasy for someone who is stressed and working on ADL's or paperwork all day to look at us doing crafts, cooking, etc., the "fun" stuff and get jealous that we get paid to do it. However, what is not understood is the paperwork and the constant development that we are in to ensure that our activities are diverse, compliant, individualized, etc.
2018-02-12 06:33:01 PM joanec even before when i used to be a cna i always care for my resident
2018-02-12 06:33:02 PM jwimberly81 I am very much respected in activities and everyone loves to help me
2018-02-12 06:33:07 PM lidiaal06 In my building, activities are in charge or dinning room. (nurses never show up) we do store runs, do transport
2018-02-12 06:33:08 PM cbockis it has to start with leadership
2018-02-12 06:33:10 PM jesjtipton Somedays I have to swallow my pride and know my worth..
2018-02-12 06:33:10 PM sjorgensen It was a "hard" Monday today!!! Can you tell? LOL
2018-02-12 06:33:27 PM karynbrinkley Well, it is communication
2018-02-12 06:33:36 PM cbockis set the tone
2018-02-12 06:33:37 PM sjorgensen I agree!
2018-02-12 06:33:37 PM karynbrinkley I have worked with all those obstacles
2018-02-12 06:33:41 PM olivcar That being said, it seems helpful when involving the staff because it gives them a break and allows for them to do something different and take a minute to walk in your shoes.
2018-02-12 06:33:49 PM sjorgensen Does it ever get better???
2018-02-12 06:33:49 PM joanec i really don't pay too much attention tothe nurses on how they feelbecause my residents are more important tome
2018-02-12 06:33:54 PM karynbrinkley But at our core, we are all similar
2018-02-12 06:34:01 PM karynbrinkley I was in activities
2018-02-12 06:34:01 PM jesjtipton I have a good rapport with staff, but I had to build it. It didnt happen overnight and I work at it daily.
2018-02-12 06:34:10 PM lisai i hope so
2018-02-12 06:34:12 PM sjorgensen IF we are all there for the residents! They should ALWAYS come first!
2018-02-12 06:34:16 PM olivcar We actually hold an annual activities inservice so that we can openly talk about our differences and provide better understanding of one another
2018-02-12 06:34:22 PM karynbrinkley Now I am an ED and consultant who does start up ALF/MC communities
2018-02-12 06:34:35 PM sjorgensen Brave woman!
2018-02-12 06:34:35 PM janaj I think if we had quantifiable goals this would be more of a team effort
2018-02-12 06:34:45 PM jwimberly81 I have to say we are all in this together and I know what the CNAs are going through and I am always there for them and if they need help I will be there
2018-02-12 06:34:48 PM jesjtipton Great idea olivcar!
2018-02-12 06:35:03 PM olivcar Thanks!
2018-02-12 06:35:05 PM karynbrinkley I think culture is the biggest differentiator
2018-02-12 06:35:22 PM karynbrinkley It starts at the top
2018-02-12 06:35:31 PM jesjtipton How do you establish culture in new communities karyn?
2018-02-12 06:35:31 PM cbockis i started in dietary became a CNA went back to activities
2018-02-12 06:35:40 PM sjorgensen I have offered to help TRAIN the CNA's in the memory care area...the nurse said that "her" employees don't have to "report to ME!" How do you handle THAT mentality?
2018-02-12 06:35:41 PM karynbrinkley I have all our leaders reading a book called Primed to Perform
2018-02-12 06:35:50 PM karynbrinkley Here's the deal
2018-02-12 06:36:01 PM joanec i can say that the CNAs are the eyes of the nurses because they spend more time with the residents than the nurses
2018-02-12 06:36:44 PM sjorgensen Yes...but...if the CNA's aren't trained in memory care, they can (and I've heard it myself) get abusive if they don't understand the disease!
2018-02-12 06:36:45 PM jesjtipton I will have to look for Primed to Perform
2018-02-12 06:36:54 PM karynbrinkley if work isn't fun and you don't have purpose, it can be a problem. You also have to train your leaders to listen to staff, train them, communicate with them, celebrate their successses...etc..
2018-02-12 06:36:56 PM cbockis NYT best seller
2018-02-12 06:37:22 PM cbockis i do some educations and I love it
2018-02-12 06:37:24 PM lisai we are trying to do that
2018-02-12 06:37:35 PM sjorgensen It WILL be an uphill battle...but, I'm still willing to try!
2018-02-12 06:37:39 PM cbockis try OASIS
2018-02-12 06:37:44 PM joanec very true because it the way you do your job that makeit fun
2018-02-12 06:38:06 PM karynbrinkley Change can start with us
2018-02-12 06:38:14 PM lidiaal06 so true!
2018-02-12 06:38:24 PM karynbrinkley Then, we are free to create the best for our residents
2018-02-12 06:38:25 PM sjorgensen I DO believe that...that's why I haven't given up!
2018-02-12 06:38:32 PM joanec i love orientation
2018-02-12 06:38:37 PM jesjtipton Ive been reading John Maxwell The Maxwell Daily Reader
2018-02-12 06:38:48 PM sjorgensen What's that about?
2018-02-12 06:38:50 PM jesjtipton so true!
2018-02-12 06:39:29 PM jesjtipton daily short stories to help you influence the people around you and inspire you as a leader
2018-02-12 06:39:39 PM lisai if not staff at center the ALF send the PRT to our center,, non bathed, their hygiene is just bad so when they arrive to center we spend time grooming them
2018-02-12 06:39:40 PM karynbrinkley Let's talk a minute about how we can incorporate the most for our residents outside of the culture changes with the staff.
2018-02-12 06:40:21 PM karynbrinkley Lisa, the care is not negotiable so that should be reported to your managers.
2018-02-12 06:40:34 PM karynbrinkley Love the short stories
2018-02-12 06:40:52 PM karynbrinkley How many are on your team in your activity dept?
2018-02-12 06:40:57 PM jesjtipton My boss got me the book for my birthday.. thought that was cool
2018-02-12 06:41:02 PM jwimberly81 Me and that is it
2018-02-12 06:41:05 PM karynbrinkley Ok
2018-02-12 06:41:12 PM janaj 2
2018-02-12 06:41:14 PM lidiaal06 In my team there is 4 or us
2018-02-12 06:41:19 PM cbockis 6 plus me
2018-02-12 06:41:20 PM jesjtipton 4 on my team
2018-02-12 06:41:21 PM olivcar 3 people total- a programming manager, programming coordinator, and a FT activities assistant for a CCRC
2018-02-12 06:41:27 PM joanec we are 3
2018-02-12 06:41:33 PM karynbrinkley Wow! That is great!
2018-02-12 06:41:42 PM jwimberly81 I love being the department of one
2018-02-12 06:41:57 PM karynbrinkley How many residents do you have?
2018-02-12 06:41:59 PM lisai 9
2018-02-12 06:42:02 PM cbockis dept of one?
2018-02-12 06:42:02 PM jwimberly81 48
2018-02-12 06:42:04 PM jesjtipton How many people are actually hands on? I had a manager who wasnt hands on.. We did everything while she sat at the desk
2018-02-12 06:42:07 PM sjorgensen In a 110 bed facility, I have 3 F/T staff and 1 P/T weekend staff...Not enough for an 89,000 square foot building! That's basically a 1:50 ratio.
2018-02-12 06:42:11 PM joanec you have everything on your sholder
2018-02-12 06:42:12 PM janaj 35
2018-02-12 06:42:38 PM lisai 220 participants but on daily basis any where from 50 to 70 can attend
2018-02-12 06:42:38 PM karynbrinkley that's a lot
2018-02-12 06:42:49 PM jwimberly81 I love it and the number of residents I get to the activities is higher then it ever has been
2018-02-12 06:42:52 PM sjorgensen I came from a 36 bed facility and did it all by myself with NO PROBLEMS!!!
2018-02-12 06:42:58 PM jesjtipton We have 135 residents over 3 levels of care
2018-02-12 06:43:05 PM karynbrinkley How did you do it?
2018-02-12 06:43:21 PM sjorgensen How did you do it?
2018-02-12 06:43:24 PM cbockis fortunate to have owners that support staffing levels
2018-02-12 06:43:29 PM joanec me try to learn everything i can because if one day my manageris not there i can get stuff going
2018-02-12 06:43:31 PM jwimberly81 I have so much and I offer things that no one has ever done
2018-02-12 06:43:41 PM sjorgensen Like what?
2018-02-12 06:44:14 PM jwimberly81 I did family fued today and I got 20 residents up in the activity room
2018-02-12 06:44:15 PM janaj Do share jwim
2018-02-12 06:44:24 PM jesjtipton same here sometimes jwimberly81
2018-02-12 06:44:27 PM sjorgensen If you're in activities long enough...it's ALL been done before!
2018-02-12 06:45:01 PM janaj We are having a "I love Lucy " themed Valentines,
2018-02-12 06:45:03 PM cbockis anyone do theatre group i love it
2018-02-12 06:45:08 PM sjorgensen Tell me what you're doing for Mardi Gras???
2018-02-12 06:45:10 PM dhopkins enter the chat room
2018-02-12 06:45:14 PM karynbrinkley i love lucy. :)
2018-02-12 06:45:15 PM olivcar The activities professional may have done it before, but it may be a new experience for the residents
2018-02-12 06:45:29 PM jwimberly81 yes it is olivcar
2018-02-12 06:45:52 PM jwimberly81 and I am able to laugh at myself and make it fun for all
2018-02-12 06:45:54 PM jesjtipton Love the Lucy idea.. we were doing a Taste of New Orleans with our dining team
2018-02-12 06:46:07 PM cbockis NICE
2018-02-12 06:46:07 PM janaj Me too, show the best, Vitameatavegaamin, Candy makers and , and grape stomping, all with related activities
2018-02-12 06:46:07 PM karynbrinkley Very nice
2018-02-12 06:46:09 PM sjorgensen I agree...but, I'm always looking for new ideas!
2018-02-12 06:46:14 PM dhopkins We have Lucy Tuesday's...they love it !!
2018-02-12 06:46:20 PM karynbrinkley grape stomping!!!!
2018-02-12 06:46:27 PM terrymoore enter the chat room
2018-02-12 06:46:29 PM cbockis ANYONE HAVE A CALENDAR COMMITTEE
2018-02-12 06:46:44 PM cbockis i keep it seperate from council
2018-02-12 06:46:45 PM janaj small pool with plastic balls, we act out the scene
2018-02-12 06:46:45 PM jesjtipton I have an activities committee
2018-02-12 06:46:51 PM cbockis good
2018-02-12 06:47:00 PM karynbrinkley That's good
2018-02-12 06:47:01 PM jesjtipton cool janaj
2018-02-12 06:47:12 PM karynbrinkley Do you get managers or other staff to assist
2018-02-12 06:47:15 PM dhopkins my Residents are my calendar committee
2018-02-12 06:47:15 PM lidiaal06 I a council whcich covers all departments and next planning month
2018-02-12 06:47:17 PM olivcar If anyone has TouchTown or a program similar, we play TED Talks on the TV- usually on TouchTown various times throughout the week and then have a discussion about the talk. There's a great one for teachers, and a very interesting one about a neurologist who experienced a stroke
2018-02-12 06:47:18 PM cbockis yes
2018-02-12 06:47:30 PM karynbrinkley It would be great it they brought an activity and lead it later
2018-02-12 06:47:32 PM janaj oh yeah the adminstartor will come in and do this too
2018-02-12 06:47:35 PM cbockis do you hold a formal meeting for it
2018-02-12 06:48:03 PM cbockis we have celebrity bingo sometimes and manager call
2018-02-12 06:48:09 PM jesjtipton our maintenance guys host our mens club monthly and our ED leads exercise monthly
2018-02-12 06:48:11 PM dcorvin enter the chat room
2018-02-12 06:48:15 PM joanec i have touch town where i schedule all mymovies for the month
2018-02-12 06:48:19 PM lisai yes sometimes CNA does the activity short staff
2018-02-12 06:48:21 PM karynbrinkley That's great!!!!
2018-02-12 06:48:24 PM amberh enter the chat room
2018-02-12 06:48:54 PM jesjtipton I think its neat to see the ED in workour clothes laughing with the residents..
2018-02-12 06:48:55 PM dcorvin hello everyone
2018-02-12 06:48:56 PM amberh Sorry everyone, Im late. Still trying to figure this all out
2018-02-12 06:49:19 PM dcorvin same here amberh
2018-02-12 06:49:20 PM karynbrinkley It's ok
2018-02-12 06:49:35 PM olivcar That sounds awesome jesjtipton
2018-02-12 06:49:37 PM lisai hello
2018-02-12 06:49:39 PM terrymoore Hi karynbrinkley , people are asking in the "live chat" if they are in the right one, I told them about this one, is this the correct one?
2018-02-12 06:49:41 PM joanec i have movie night on friday and sunday night
2018-02-12 06:49:46 PM karynbrinkley yes
2018-02-12 06:49:56 PM karynbrinkley this is the live chat..
2018-02-12 06:50:10 PM karynbrinkley what kind of family events do you do?
2018-02-12 06:50:14 PM sjorgensen For the MEPAP II class, right?
2018-02-12 06:50:19 PM jesjtipton I was confused about the differences of classes too
2018-02-12 06:50:21 PM karynbrinkley yes
2018-02-12 06:50:35 PM cbockis family bbqs talent shows and holiday parties
2018-02-12 06:50:35 PM janaj Carnival for spring, also fund raiser
2018-02-12 06:50:37 PM terrymoore Great, I new
2018-02-12 06:50:38 PM dcorvin me also its confusing
2018-02-12 06:50:39 PM amberh We have happy hour on fridays... families come and participate
2018-02-12 06:50:48 PM joanec i do lunch outing
2018-02-12 06:50:56 PM olivcar We've done a luau in the past with Hawaiian dancers, a cookout, drink machines, etc.
2018-02-12 06:50:57 PM jesjtipton Monthly Family Nights in Memory Care.. Quarterly for Assisted Living
2018-02-12 06:51:03 PM cbockis pround we have alot of family involvement daily
2018-02-12 06:51:04 PM lisai center cant have much visitors for long length of times, HIPAA
2018-02-12 06:51:08 PM olivcar We've also done family casino night with (fake) money
2018-02-12 06:51:12 PM joanec and have happy hour every wednesday at 3
2018-02-12 06:51:27 PM sjorgensen That'll be a fun Valentine's Day this week!
2018-02-12 06:51:44 PM amberh I havent really done any family events yet.. I just started in january and trying to figure it all out.
2018-02-12 06:51:48 PM olivcar We also hold an annual dance in August- that's probably our biggest event
2018-02-12 06:52:03 PM sylmat6 enter the chat room
2018-02-12 06:52:04 PM lisai a dance sounds like fun
2018-02-12 06:52:08 PM cbockis creative forecasting is a good reference
2018-02-12 06:52:15 PM jesjtipton I love doing our outdoor movies and smores bars in the summer..
2018-02-12 06:52:15 PM sylmat6 hi everyone
2018-02-12 06:52:20 PM lidiaal06 last year i made a big prom
2018-02-12 06:52:22 PM dcorvin at my facuiity we have have happy hour every friday with onnce a month we have a guy play piano and the residents love it
2018-02-12 06:52:34 PM lidiaal06 today we had a fieldt trip to a wax museum
2018-02-12 06:52:34 PM lisai oh i like the pron idea
2018-02-12 06:52:37 PM terrymoore We are a small Family Care Home, we really haven't done anythinfg, but would love some ideas
2018-02-12 06:52:46 PM jesjtipton Love Creative Forecasting... Activity Connection is amazing too!
2018-02-12 06:52:48 PM amberh I think that is really cool. I want to get more families involved. We have a lot of vietnamese, and they are really family oriented.
2018-02-12 06:52:50 PM lisai did you crown a king and queen
2018-02-12 06:52:57 PM sjorgensen I'd like to host a "formal" art show with an orchestra, formal gowns, white gloves, and champagne!
2018-02-12 06:52:58 PM lidiaal06 i did not...
2018-02-12 06:53:03 PM dcorvin i like the prom idea too
2018-02-12 06:53:07 PM kristenamrein enter the chat room
2018-02-12 06:53:12 PM lidiaal06 My Pts feel i will have favorites..
2018-02-12 06:53:19 PM sylmat6 we have happy hour as well but no money for entertainer
2018-02-12 06:53:24 PM lidiaal06 i had live music all day
2018-02-12 06:53:29 PM lisai i see thats true
2018-02-12 06:53:36 PM sylmat6 we have done prom for the last 3 years but not enough participants this year
2018-02-12 06:53:39 PM cbockis anyone promote events on social media for company
2018-02-12 06:53:45 PM lisai but prom I think i will try that shound like fun
2018-02-12 06:53:46 PM janaj Sylma can you sing ?
2018-02-12 06:53:49 PM amberh I havent had any live entertainment for happy hour yet
2018-02-12 06:53:52 PM sjorgensen Yep...facebook.
2018-02-12 06:53:59 PM jesjtipton Yep, facebook
2018-02-12 06:54:00 PM joanec remember we should not call them PTS
2018-02-12 06:54:08 PM sylmat6 lol not at all
2018-02-12 06:54:13 PM dcorvin have u ever ask around sometimes u can get peopple just to volunteer there time for music and such
2018-02-12 06:54:24 PM kristenamrein Has anyone done a Mad Hatter before? I've always wanted to try that!
2018-02-12 06:54:34 PM jesjtipton Chorus and bands at schools too
2018-02-12 06:54:36 PM ebroughton enter the chat room
2018-02-12 06:54:40 PM cbockis me
2018-02-12 06:54:42 PM ebroughton Hi eveyoe!
2018-02-12 06:54:44 PM sjorgensen I ALWAYS ask families if they have any "talents!"
2018-02-12 06:54:44 PM karynbrinkley what's a mad hatter?
2018-02-12 06:54:45 PM cbockis love alice
2018-02-12 06:54:50 PM cbockis mad hatter tea party
2018-02-12 06:54:52 PM jesjtipton Mad hatter? Tea party?
2018-02-12 06:54:53 PM janaj Karaoke groups willingly come for nothing, no guarantee on the sound, but its free
2018-02-12 06:55:02 PM karynbrinkley ohhhhhhh
2018-02-12 06:55:03 PM jesjtipton Sounds awesome
2018-02-12 06:55:11 PM sjorgensen Free is good...especially if you have no budget!
2018-02-12 06:55:12 PM karynbrinkley Do you dress up?
2018-02-12 06:55:14 PM sylmat6 good idea janjaj
2018-02-12 06:55:17 PM karynbrinkley I love that
2018-02-12 06:55:20 PM kristenamrein A Mad Hatter is just a fun tea party, i.e "Alice And Wonderland". The residents just wear crazy hats and costumes.
2018-02-12 06:55:25 PM cbockis our department was the cast for halloween one year. i was the queen
2018-02-12 06:55:31 PM amberh that is so cool
2018-02-12 06:55:33 PM dhopkins We have different home cares come in to carryout a Bingo, or karokee sing-a-long
2018-02-12 06:55:37 PM olivcar A Mad Hatter sounds like so much fun!
2018-02-12 06:55:44 PM karynbrinkley That is so much fun!!!!

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