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ROLL OUT THE BARREL – October Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:36 +0000

What do the Easter bunny, Santa Clause, Christmas trees, and hamburgers all have in common? They all are rooted in German tradition. Since the first Germans settled in Pennsylvania in 1683, German Americans have contributed greatly to American culture, tradition, and economic growth. October celebrates German-American Heritage Month, making it the perfect neonth to extend […]

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FALL HARVEST – October Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:11:04 +0000

The air is cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and the days are growing shorter, it’s fall. William Cullen Bryant said it best when he wrote, “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” Before the colder temperatures arrive and your group is stuck indoors, make the most of this sensational time of year. Take your group […]

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SPOOKTACULAR OCTOBER – Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 01:00:19 +0000

There’s something ghoulish in the air of October. The cooler winds blow summer away and yield to winter’s beginnings. October culminates with Halloween, a holiday that’s eerie, spooky, and full of treats. Build anticipation with your group for the month end holiday using the activity ideas below. Members will surely have a “Spooktacular October.” PUMPKIN […]

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OCTOBER IS THE APPLE OF MY EYE – October Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 01:11:00 +0000

Vibrant colors, crisp air, pumpkin spice everything – fall is here. After a hot, humid summer, the change of the seasons is nourishment for the soul. While Halloween festivities and hayrides are on your mind, October is also National Apple Month. Be sure to pick up a few bushels of apples for your group, and […]

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A SENSE-SATIONAL MONTH – October Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:28:07 +0000

While September marks the official beginning of fall, October stimulates our senses. Dive into all that autumn has to offer, giving group members the opportunity to benefit from sensory stimulation. Our ideas this month can easily stand alone as small or large group activities, or you can add the sensory opportunities to other celebrations that […]

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LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE HOME TEAM – Activity Ideas for October

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:15:00 +0000

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 reason to cheer for the home team. This month, dive into the familiar feelings of home […]

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AUTUMN: NATURE’S WAY – Activity Ideas for October

ElderSong — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:14:41 +0000

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 favorite changes in nature. The activities suggested below […]

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BASEBALL’S FALL CLASSIC

ElderSong — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:01:13 +0000

Baseball season is almost over. Die-hard fans are looking forward to the coming weeks when the division pennant races begin, and the winners face off in a best-of-seven championship series. Major League Baseball’s World Series – played for over 100 years – is slated for late October. This “fall classic” is laden with nostalgia, so […]

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HARVEST TIME

ElderSong — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 21:10:26 +0000

Fall is the season of harvest. Whether you take a trip to the pumpkin patch, go to the local farmers’ market for produce, pluck grapes from the vineyard, or enjoy a family outing to the apple orchard, you’ll find bountiful crops – pumpkins, apples, corn, grapes. Yes, the season is changing, and it’s time to […]

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BOOKS AND NOOKS

ElderSong — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:25:36 +0000

Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, the Bobbsey Twins. As a youngster, did you ever stay up past your bedtime reading a mystery under the covers? Generations of readers know how easy it is to become totally engrossed in a new book. What’s on your list of “good reads”? And what’s the best place […]

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ATTIC TREASURES

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:38:42 +0000

Did you ever go hunting for family treasures from bygone days? Grandma’s attic is a great place to search. You might find an old wooden trunk full of relics from the past – a lace wedding gown, an old Christmas stocking, embroidered tablecloths, Depression glassware, a military uniform, love letters in a box, or a […]

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DOWN MEMORY LANE ANNIVERSARY – 2010

ElderSong — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:54 +0000

ElderSong Publications celebrated its 25th anniversary year in 2010. The company was started with the publication of the original first edition of Down Memory Lane in September 1985. The popular resource was revised and updated in 2005. In keeping with the book’s theme, we have included some highlights from the year 1985, followed by some […]

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WILDLIFE

ElderSong — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:24 +0000

Frogs croak, eagles soar, monkeys jump, skunks smell – are you fascinated with wild animals and their behavior? Many people enjoy the pastime of watching wildlife in their natural habitat. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Do you like to feed and photograph wildlife? Have you ever been on a safari or wilderness vacation? These […]

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ELECTION DAY

ElderSong — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:00:48 +0000

On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, every four years, Americans head to the polls to elect the president of the United States. As Election Day nears, voters ponder whom to choose for the nation’s highest political office. Older adults have participated in many presidential elections, witnessing both landslides and defeats. This […]

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FIFTIES FAMILY FUN

ElderSong — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:00:44 +0000

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 old-fashioned fun. Your group will enjoy reminiscing about leisure and recreation in the Fabulous Fifties. Here […]

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FARM LIFE

ElderSong — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:00:18 +0000

The growing season is winding down, and soon it will be time to celebrate the bountiful harvest of autumn. The fall season often evokes memories of life on the family farm. Many senior adults who grew up in the early 20th century come from a tradition of family farming. Survey your group members to see […]

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GERMAN OKTOBERFEST

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 12:00:16 +0000

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 nature walk, go on a hayride, pick a pumpkin, navigate a corn […]

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