Chinese New Year

The memory care residents were able to trace, loop, and glue beautiful Chinese good luck pendants for the unit. None have traveled to China personally, but some talked about their favorite oriental dishes as they worked.

2017

Door decorations remain a popular activity in all areas. To start the new year, I made a template for 2017 banners and, as usual, some residents created their own spectacular versions of my simple idea. My favorites included red lettering. A simple, meaningful craft that is sure to stay in the halls for many months to come.

snick-eakers

In one month we appreciated LPNs and Physical Therapy. The residents made treat bags with medical hats for the "Loving Phenomenal Nurses" and laced up Snickers for the step in the right direction rehab personnel.

Paint and Sip

One of my activities professionals is an artist. Now that he has joined our team, we can host monthly paint and sips. Residents have a beverage of choice, a small canvas, and an instructor to guide them through. They have been pleasantly surprised with the results of their art.

Birthday Bears

A local Church donated hand-sewn bears for our use. I thought they were sweet enough to give residents on their birthday. So far, the birthday boys and girls have seemed to appreciate the soft little gifts.

Friends Giving

After the feast for Thanksgiving lunch, many  residents went off to visit with family members.

For those who didn't have that option, I hosted a Friendsgiving social. Local children donated placemats they made in class. We had various cranberry juices and mini-cupcakes.

In the center of our table was the tree with notes of things people were thankful for. We read them off, added new ones, and talked about Thanksgiving Day trivia.

leaf shaped thankful notes

Be a Turkey

November was a month to celebrate our business office. So, residents donned gloves and made reese pieces filled Turkey gifts to say thanks to all those behind the scenes workers.