Webster's defines the word gift as something given voluntarily and without compensation. Set a brightly wrapped Christmas gift on a table for your group to view. Ask: What makes a wrapped present a true gift? Did they mention that true ... Read more
FIFTIES REVISITED
Have you noticed today's nostalgic craze for the 1950s? Ask your participants what images come to mind when they think of the years 1950-1959. Did they name tail-finned cars, interstate highways, crew cuts, hula hoops, PTA, poodle skirts, ... Read more
GERMAN OKTOBERFEST
The end of summer is near and autumn is right around the corner. There is a bounty of activities to enjoy in the beauty of nature. Try this seasonal exercise: Brainstorm a list of outdoor fall activities with your group (e.g., enjoy a ... Read more
FDR AND HIS TIMES
The year is 1932. America is in the throes of the Great Depression. Bank failures, farm and home foreclosures, and a host of unemployed people blanket much of the country. Citizens are looking for a new leader to deal with the economic ... Read more
FAMILY REUNION FUN
Hot lazy days, watermelon, swimming holes, and family reunions-these are some of the memories that summer evokes for many older adults. Extended family reunions are a way to gather multiple generations in one setting and to renew family ... Read more
AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY
It's time to start planning an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. To set the mood, decorate your meeting room with red, white, and blue balloons and streamers. Design star-spangled T-shirts and patriotic hats for participants to ... Read more
HOSPITALITY
Do you have memories of large family gatherings when all of the relatives came for a visit - grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins? The goal was simply to share a meal and enjoy each other's company. Or, can you recall a time when you ... Read more
SPRING CELEBRATION
Spring is a favorite time of the year for children, birds, dogs, lovers, athletes-in fact, just about everybody! Listen to the sentiments of poet Richard Hovey: Spring in the world! And all things are made new! Nature awakens and puts on a ... Read more
IRISH-AMERICANS
Do you know where your family came from? One important role for an older adult is preserving his or her family's history and cultural heritage for younger generations. Culture is often expressed through traditions, customs, and rituals, ... Read more
LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP
February gives you a wonderful opportunity to talk about love and friendship and to plan some endearing activities for your group. Each February we set aside a day to express our appreciation of the special people in our lives: St. ... Read more
1945 CELEBRATION
Consider the words of American novelist Pearl Buck: "If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday." The same thing can be said of people. If you want to know your clients, start by reflecting on their personal history. This ... Read more
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