Hailing from the Emerald Isle, many Irishmen and women sought refuge in America and thus shaped the culture of the United States. With heartwarming Irish blessings eluding to brighter tomorrows, Irish Americans symbolize perpetual optimism. ... Read more
GOURMET ALL DAY – February Activity Ideas
In a month full of Cupid arrows and lots of red hearts, it can be easy to get swept up in celebrating all things romance in February. However, there’s much more to this short month that you can choose to highlight, especially when thoughts ... Read more
CRUISING THROUGH JANUARY – Activity Ideas for January
When the holiday decorations are tucked away until next season and the last piece of tinsel is swept up, the environment around you can feel sort of blah. Shorter, colder days leave little room for pep and cheer. It can be difficult to ... Read more
FROM ATLANTIC TO PACIFIC – December Activity Ideas
Perry Como sang all about traveling home in his classic song, “Home for the Holidays.” In the month of December – traditionally full of Christmas cookies and hot chocolate – challenge yourself (and delight your group members) with a travel ... Read more
GRATEFUL HEARTS – Activity Ideas for November
Pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters paired with boots, the crisp chill in the air pointing towards winter: ahh, the holidays are upon us. This month, pause and take a deep breath before heading out to purchase those holiday decorations and ... Read more
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE HOME TEAM – Activity Ideas for October
October ushers in autumn colors, smells, and experiences in full force. What better month to take some time to cozy up with reminiscing about home, along with highlighting some fun sporting events (local and national) that give everyone a ... Read more
HATS OFF TO SEPTEMBER – Activity Ideas for September
Don’t put away your sun hat quite yet, September is National Hat Month! We’ve put on our thinking cap in order to give you a few ideas on how to celebrate this month. Scour your local resale shops for gently used hats to feature all month ... Read more
GO FOR THE GOLD – Activity Ideas for August
You’ll be hard pressed to find a someone who doesn’t enjoy a bit of Olympic programming. Since we are able to celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympics soon (Opening Ceremonies are on August 5), along with host city Rio de Janeiro and the rest of ... Read more
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! Activity Ideas for July
Summer time screams ice cream to me! I love those warm summer evenings when my family and I pile in the car and drive over to our favorite ice cream parlor for a sweet treat. Since July is National Ice Cream month, it’s a good excuse to ... Read more
JUST KEEP SWIMMING – June Activity Ideas
As summer temperatures begin to climb, there are plenty of ways to celebrate all things aquatic throughout the month of June. Not only does this month host National Aquarium Month and Fishing Week celebrations, hosting water-themed ... Read more
AT THE RACES – Activity Ideas for May
Best known as the “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the first jewel in the Triple Crown is the Kentucky Derby. For most race fans, the derby is a day-long affair of sipping on mint juleps, wearing classy hats, placing bets, and ... Read more
LAUGHING IT UP – Activity Ideas for April
April is as good of a time as any to add a bit of comedy to your event calendar. Not only is April home to the prankster’s favorite holiday, April Fool’s Day, but it is also National Humor Month. Laughter, when it comes to senior health, is ... Read more
SPRING FEVER – Activity Ideas for March
March ushers out the last days of winter and welcomes the first day of spring, and it’s about time we welcome a new season filled with new life and hope! There’s something magical about the first days of spring - the first sprouts of the ... Read more
WE LOVE ART – Activity Ideas for February
We think that this February is a great month to celebrate all things creative. While you can certainly still celebrate red and pink Valentine’s Day, make this month extra sweet by showing that your community loves all kinds of art. Your ... Read more
BEAT THE WINTER BLUES – Activity Ideas for January
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
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
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