Although a brand new year is coming and the year ahead is filled with endless possibilities, for those of us living in the northern hemisphere, the new year comes during winter. Days are shorter, temperatures are cooler, and the hustle and ... Read more
Archives for 2015
COMFORT AND JOY- Activity Ideas for December
December is full of reasons to celebrate, and it is the perfect month to focus on Comfort and Joy at your community. The holiday season can be a happy one for some, but for others it can be a time of increased depression, anxiety, and even ... Read more
FAMILY STORIES – Activity Ideas for November
As you dream of meeting around the Thanksgiving table this year, you may be remembering times spent listening to the stories told in your family during family gatherings. One of the stories told many times in our family was about the time ... Read more
AUTUMN: NATURE’S WAY – Activity Ideas for October
The apples are ripe for the picking, the chrysanthemums are blooming, the acorns are falling, the leaves are beginning to show a hint of color – yes, autumn is in the air. The fall season is a good time for your group to share some of their ... Read more
PEARLS OF WISDOM
If your grandmother reminded you on more than one occasion to “think before you speak,” she was passing on a pearl of wisdom. Many of us can recall the wise words our grandparents uttered as they tried to pass on life lessons to a younger ... Read more
SNAPSHOTS OF SUMMER
What seemed like endless days of summer are passing by quickly. Families are enjoying a flurry of last-minute activities before the new school years starts and the fall season begins. Bask in the sunshine as you relive some picture-perfect ... Read more
NATIONAL PARKS
You can gaze at glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, geysers, mountains, caverns, and oceans or encounter a grizzly bear and cub, a herd of elk, or a lone gray wolf. America’s national parks are a favorite summer destination – full of ... Read more
BURST OF CHERRIES AND BERRIES
Grab your pails and baskets – berry season is here. There will be plenty of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries – ripe for the picking! You can eat them fresh from the vine, bush, shrub, or tree. Enjoy the bounty of ... Read more
SPRING IN YOUR STEP
Longer days and warmer temperatures are finally here, and that means more time to work and play. There are lots of chores and activities to do inside and outdoors. Revel in springtime with your group as you engage them in some of the ... Read more
RAIN
You know the old rhyme: April showers bring May flowers. True enough - the wet weather in early spring is often followed by brilliant sunshine and an influx of beautiful flowers. While waiting for the drier and warmer days ahead, your group ... Read more
UP IN THE SKY
March is a transition month from wintertime to spring, and the weather is often unpredictable. From cold temperatures, gusty winds, and snow showers to warm temperatures, gentle breezes, and sunshine, the wild swings can make for some ... Read more
HEARTS – February Activity Ideas
February is the month for hearts and the celebration of love and friendship. On the occasion of Saint Valentine’s Day, lovers and friends exchange gifts that come from the heart, such as candy, flowers, and cards. During the observation of ... Read more
