April is Global Astronomy Month, as well as National Card and Letter Writing Month, National Poetry Month, and more! Check out the list below for fun ideas to celebrate all these great April holidays and themes along with a set of trivia ... Read more
OPENING DAY – April Activity Ideas
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
KEEP CALM IN APRIL – April Activity Ideas
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
DIG INTO APRIL – April Activity Ideas
Spring is officially here and the cold days of this past winter’s polar vortex are well behind us. By now, your group is probably feeling antsy to get outdoors, enjoy warmer weather, and witness the rebirth of all things green. Fortunately, ... Read more
WHEN APRIL SHOWERS COME ALONG – April Activity Ideas
April is notorious for rain. Don’t let a damp forecast rain on your parade, though. Whether it’s just sprinkling or it’s raining cats and dogs, embrace the rainy month with the activity ideas below. UMBRELLA ART – Turn umbrellas into a ... Read more
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? – April Activity Ideas
It’s spring! There are few ways more effective to shake off a bad case of cabin fever than to get outside to breathe in the fresh air and see what colors are pushing up from the dirt. April is Lawn and Garden Month, and we’re diving into ... 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
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
SPRING COMES CALLING
The wait is over. Springtime is officially here – at least on the calendar. It’s time for sun-kissed days, gentle breezes, birds and blossoms – and an occasional shower of rain. The arrival of spring is a welcome relief after the cold and ... Read more
FUNNY DAYS
Watch out! April is National Humor Month, and you might just hear peals of laughter, a fit of the giggles, or a few begrudging snickers – maybe even a “Gotcha!” on April Fools Day. It’s time to load up on the fun! Your group might enjoy ... Read more
SPRINGTIME IN PARIS
If you could take the trip of your dreams, where would you go? Many tourists choose Paris, France, as a popular travel destination. The mere mention of Paris evokes images of chic fashion boutiques, lush parks and gardens, quaint sidewalk ... Read more
LAUGHFEST
Do you like to hear the sound of hearty laughter? It's hard not to chuckle along with others who are enjoying a good belly laugh. April is National Humor Month. You can provide the older adults in your group with plenty of opportunities for ... Read more
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Have you ever built a birdhouse, planted a tree, recycled old newspapers, or rode a bike to work? Join the chorus of Americans - young and old - who have learned ways to protect and care for our planet. Your group of older adults can show ... Read more
HUMOR ME
Does your day include a dose - or two - of laughter? Do you enjoy a good belly laugh at least once a week? Have you found yourself "in stitches" this month? No matter your age, you need humor in your life. April is National Humor Month - an ... Read more
SPRING BREEZES
What comes to mind when you think of a glorious spring day? Do you think of clear blue skies, warm sunshine, and gentle breezes? How does the arrival of spring make you feel? What colors do you see? What sounds do you hear? What fragrances ... 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
LAUGHING TOGETHER
Snicker, chuckle, giggle, chortle, hoot, and cackle - have you had a good laugh today? Laughter and humor appeal to people of all ages. Older adults, in particular, can attest to the value of a good sense of humor. It helps to keep life in ... Read more
