Birthdays are fun for all ages. A good way to commemorate the day you were born is to celebrate with a party. Everybody loves a good party! But there are other ways to have a fun and memorable birthday. Older adults will enjoy a simple ... Read more
Archives for 2007
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MEMORIES
Which holiday memories hold a special place in your heart? Listening to "White Christmas" on the kitchen radio, baking a batch of Christmas cookies with your children, or trekking through the woods in search of the perfect Christmas tree? ... Read more
AUTUMN SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
The seasons are changing, and soon nature will create a feast for our eyes! Autumn is particularly colorful - from the leaves on the trees, to the grapes on the vines, to the pumpkins in the fields. It’s the perfect time to make your ... Read more
FIFTIES FAMILY FUN
Remember when hula-hoops, sock hops, drive-in movies, and fins were all the craze? Ah, the good ol’ Fifties! Today’s senior adults were busy raising young families during the decade, but they still managed to find time for some good ... Read more
SCHOOL DAYS
School bells will be ringing again soon. A new generation of school children will be learning the 3Rs, just like their parents and grandparents. August often brings back nostalgic memories of the "good old school days." Many of today’s ... Read more
SUMMER’S SIMPLE PLEASURES
Do you remember running barefoot through the backyard, napping under an old elm tree, or spitting watermelon seeds with your best friend? Ah, the lazy, hot days of summer are here! It's time to celebrate the simple pleasures of the season. ... Read more
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
The wedding season is officially here. Are you thinking about love songs and wedding bells? Summer is typically full of marriage ceremonies and anniversary celebrations. It's a great time of the year to celebrate the joy of love and ... Read more
GREEN THINGS
Spring is awash in vibrant colors and fragrance. It's a good time to enjoy some color appreciation activities with your group members. Take a poll of favorite colors among your group. Green is sure to be cited as a popular seasonal color. ... Read more
NEIGHBORS
Pet sitting for old friends who live next door, playing your weekly bridge game with the ladies in the neighborhood, shoveling the sidewalk of the elderly couple down the street, watching your next-door-neighbor's children for the ... Read more
SPRING WELCOMING
The birds are singing, the bunnies are hopping, the flowers are blooming-spring is bursting out all over! It's time to awaken our senses and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of a new season. Ask your participants: What are your favorite ... Read more
FITNESS FUN AND FELLOWSHIP
A new season is approaching-the weather turns warmer, the days get longer, and our thoughts often turn to physical activity. Spring is often a time to start an exercise program, enjoy a favorite sport, or get busy with house or yard ... Read more
FRIENDSHIP’S GIFT – February Activity Ideas
Most of today's older adults grew up learning to value family, friends, and community. They experienced the importance of an extended family and a network of friends in hard times such as the Great Depression or World War II. February is a ... Read more
