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Recent Newsletters

  • OPENING DAY – April Activity Ideas
  • CRAFTING AN EXPRESSIVE MONTH – March Activity Ideas
  • CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH – February Activity Ideas
  • JUMP-START THE NEW YEAR WITH OATMEAL – January Activity Ideas
  • YULETIDE GREETINGS – December Activity Ideas
  • SPREAD KINDNESS – November Activity Ideas
  • FALL HARVEST – October Activity Ideas
  • SWEET SEPTEMBER – September Activity Ideas
  • FAMILY LEGACY – August Activity Ideas
  • JULY UNTAMED – July Activity Ideas
  • COWABUNGA, IT’S NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH – June Activity Ideas
  • SPICE IT UP – May Activity Ideas

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Activity Ideas Newsletter / Activity Ideas Newsletter

OPENING DAY – April Activity Ideas

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Eldersong

On April 1, 2021, for the first time since 1968, every team across the Major League Clubs will throw the first pitch of the season. Baseball has played a very active role in shaping our nation. From the Civil War to the Civil Rights ... Read more

Posted in March 2021

CRAFTING AN EXPRESSIVE MONTH – March Activity Ideas

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Eldersong

March ushers in the beginning of spring, a season of renewal and rebirth. As winter comes to an end, it’s a great time to encourage your group to blossom outwards into National Crafting Month. Originally established in 1994 to encourage ... Read more

Posted in Feb 2021, Newsletters

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH – February Activity Ideas

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Eldersong

Originating as part of an initiative by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month has its roots in Negro History Week. It was Woodson’s idea that Negro History Week should always occur the second week of February, bookmarked ... Read more

Posted in January 2021

JUMP-START THE NEW YEAR WITH OATMEAL – January Activity Ideas

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Eldersong

Originally discovered in the British Isles in the 17th century, oatmeal grew in popularity in the U.S. during the 19th century. Since then, it has become a staple in most home pantries. Oatmeal has many health benefits, such as lowering ... Read more

Posted in December 2020

YULETIDE GREETINGS – December Activity Ideas

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Eldersong

Once celebrated as the midwinter festival that occurred between December and January, the term “Yuletide” is another way to refer to the holiday season. The word “yule” is found in many holiday traditions, including carols, cakes, and even ... Read more

Posted in November 2020

SPREAD KINDNESS – November Activity Ideas

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Eldersong

Originally launched in 1998 by The World Kindness Movement, World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on November 13. Currently, 28 countries participate in The World Kindness Movement, including the United States, in hopes of making this ... Read more

Posted in Newsletters, October 2020

FALL HARVEST – October Activity Ideas

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Eldersong

The air is cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and the days are growing shorter, it’s fall. William Cullen Bryant said it best when he wrote, “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” Before the colder temperatures arrive and your ... Read more

Posted in Sept 2020

SWEET SEPTEMBER – September Activity Ideas

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Eldersong

September celebrates National Honey Month, marking the conclusion of honey collection for beekeepers and honey producers. There are many reasons to celebrate National Honey Month, but the primary reason is to take a moment to appreciate the ... Read more

Posted in August 2020

FAMILY LEGACY – August Activity Ideas

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Eldersong

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, senior living communities have come to feel more like a family than ever before. With limited opportunities to leave or visit their actual family, seniors are relying on each other and the staff to help ... Read more

Posted in July 2020

JULY UNTAMED – July Activity Ideas

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Eldersong

As we dive into the summer season, it’s a great time to observe wildlife at its peak. Hibernating animals have since emerged from their winter beds and all other wildlife are busy preparing for the next winter season. It’s no wonder why ... Read more

Posted in June 2020

COWABUNGA, IT’S NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH – June Activity Ideas

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Eldersong

Originally established to promote the sale of milk in grocery stores in 1937, National Dairy Month reminds us all to consume essential nutrients found in a variety of dairy products. Celebrate all things dairy during the month of June with ... Read more

Posted in May 2020

SPICE IT UP – May Activity Ideas

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Eldersong

Get ready to spice things up – May is National Salsa Month! Today, we use spice to enhance flavors and satisfy our palettes. Long ago, spices were used strictly for medicinal purposes and were a highly valuable commodity used to barter or ... Read more

Posted in April 2020, Newsletters

QUARANTINE ACTIVITY GUIDE

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Eldersong

The COVID-19 coronavirus, which is sweeping across our nation, has certainly caused many of our usual activities and routines to cease. Our government is asking Americans to keep their distance and stay home in order to contain this ... Read more

Posted in Special 2020

KEEP CALM IN APRIL – April Activity Ideas

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Eldersong

National Stress Awareness Month is observed during the month of April. While a little stress can be good for our health, too much stress is detrimental to our emotional and physical well-being. Seniors aren’t immune to the effects of ... Read more

Posted in March 2020

HER-STORY – March Activity Ideas

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Eldersong

President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the second week of March as National Women’s History Week in 1980. Over the years, that week has evolved into an entire month. Since 1995, each president has issued ... Read more

Posted in February 2020, Newsletters

FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS – February Activity Ideas

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Eldersong

Libraries offer a sanctuary away from the busyness of everyday life. They offer an abundance of resources for students, a safe place to play and explore for young children, and keep seniors engaged through adult education. It’s no wonder ... Read more

Posted in January 2020, Newsletters

MY CUP OF TEA – January Activity Ideas

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Eldersong

Cold and dark winter days call for nothing less than a cozy blanket, a seat near a warm fire, and a hot cup of tea to warm you up from the inside out. January is National Hot Tea Month. It’s the perfect month to sip cup after cup of hot tea ... Read more

Posted in December 2019, Newsletters

HOLIDAYS OF YESTERYEAR – December Activity Ideas

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Eldersong

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Each holiday celebrated in December has a wealth of traditions and rituals that bring a sacredness and nostalgia to the season. As you unwrap the month, slow down with your group in order to ... Read more

Posted in Newsletters, November 2019

NOW BOARDING – November Activity Ideas

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Eldersong

From the earliest theories of flight to every contraption that promised lift-off, our imaginations have been captured by the idea of soaring through the atmosphere. November celebrates Aviation History Month, a month to recognize all the ... Read more

Posted in Newsletters, October 2019

SPOOKTACULAR OCTOBER – Activity Ideas

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Eldersong

There’s something ghoulish in the air of October. The cooler winds blow summer away and yield to winter’s beginnings. October culminates with Halloween, a holiday that’s eerie, spooky, and full of treats. Build anticipation with your group ... Read more

Posted in September 2019

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