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SWING YOUR PARTNER INTO FALL – September Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 01:00:14 +0000

September celebrates National Square Dance Month. Modern western square dancing involves four to eight couples promenading around a square, as directed by a caller. However, square dancing has its roots in English, Scottish, and Irish folk dance. Traditionally, square dances were one way a community came together to celebrate the harvest season. Gather your group […]

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SWEET SEPTEMBER – September Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:42:57 +0000

September celebrates National Honey Month, marking the conclusion of honey collection for beekeepers and honey producers. There are many reasons to celebrate National Honey Month, but the primary reason is to take a moment to appreciate the natural sweetener produced only through the efforts of an entire hive of honeybees. Treat your group to a […]

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HATS OFF! – September Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:00:57 +0000

September brings a change of seasons. The hot, humid weather of summer waves goodbye as we anticipate the cooler, crisper weather with autumn’s arrival. National Fall Hat Month kicks off in September, encouraging us to hang up our sunbonnets and don our fabric hats that are seasonal for the fall. So gather an assortment of […]

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SCHOOL DAYS – September Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 01:00:55 +0000

Labor Day signifies the unofficial end of summer and ushers in a new school year. After a long summer vacation, kids may dread having to resume a routine while some parents can hardly wait to see the dust trailing behind the school bus. As we welcome the season of fall later on this month, take […]

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CLASSICAL MUSIC MONTH – Activities Ideas for September

ElderSong — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 01:00:22 +0000

Music buffs and casual listeners alike can all agree on one thing, without the composers like Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, there would be no Leonard Bernstein, Paul McCartney, Elton John, or any of the other modern composers we’ve come to know and love. Whether or not you regularly tune into the classical genre, take a […]

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HATS OFF TO SEPTEMBER – Activity Ideas for September

ElderSong — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:53 +0000

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 long. We’re tipping our hat to Hats Off to […]

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PEARLS OF WISDOM

ElderSong — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:09:40 +0000

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 generation. Rekindle memories of favorite sayings and proverbs as you […]

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REMEMBERING 1964 – 50 YEARS AGO

ElderSong — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 01:41:38 +0000

Were you one of the millions of viewers who watched the Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964? Did you tune in to the debut of the quiz game show Jeopardy! on NBC of that same year? How did you feel about paying thirty cents for a gallon of regular gasoline? What […]

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KITTENS AND CATS

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:42:55 +0000

Leaf through the family photo album, and odds are, you’ll find some snapshots of children and their pets. Pets – especially dogs and cats – are treasured members of the family. They provide unconditional love, affection, and companionship. If your group members are unabashed cat or dog lovers, they’ll want to spend some time reminiscing […]

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SUMMER FLAVORS

ElderSong — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:00:51 +0000

Remember picking blueberries, blackberries, and huckleberries for Grandma’s special berry pie? How about feasting on fried chicken, dill potato salad, heirloom tomatoes, and deep-dish peach pie at the annual church picnic? Do you recall using an old hand-cranked churn to make gallons of tasty strawberry ice cream for your family? Some of our best summertime […]

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APPLE PICKING TIME

ElderSong — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:38:09 +0000

They come in shades of red, green, and yellow. They’re used in pies, crisps, cobblers, and dumplings. Eating one a day keeps the doctor away – or so the old saying goes. Apples are a favorite fall fruit. Just the mention of the word conjures up pleasant memories – napping under an old apple tree […]

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FALL COLORS

ElderSong — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:48 +0000

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of autumn? Color, of course. The leaves of trees burst into an array of vibrant colors – from green to hues of red, orange, and yellow. And that’s not all. There are red apples, orange pumpkins, purple grapes, golden wheat stalks, brown nuts and […]

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SUMMER GOOD-BYES

ElderSong — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:53 +0000

Kids seem to relish summer as a time to explore, read, play, or just daydream. What comes to mind when you recall summers as a carefree youngster? Some of summer’s simple pleasures (through kids’ eyes) are highlighted below. Share them with your group to evoke memories of the season about to come to an end. […]

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WALKING (AND TALKING)

ElderSong — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:00:11 +0000

Picture this: It’s a cool, crisp September morning, and you’re about to engage in a favorite wake-up activity – a brisk walk through the neighborhood. Along the way, you wave to the neighbors, hear familiar birdcalls, and see a hint of fall color on the trees. Your mind clear, you’re ready to face another day. […]

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WORKING PEOPLE

ElderSong — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:54 +0000

As summer comes to an end, Americans get ready to celebrate Labor Day, the first Monday in September. As you plan the last picnic of the season, it’s a good time to ponder the importance of work and jobs. Adults spend much of their life at work, and America’s working men and women merit a […]

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SCHOOL DAYS

ElderSong — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:27 +0000

School bells will be ringing again soon. A new generation of school children will be learning the 3Rs, just like their parents and grandparents. August often brings back nostalgic memories of the “good old school days.” Many of today’s older adults who lived near small towns and in rural areas received an education in a […]

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GRANDPARENTS

ElderSong — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:00:21 +0000

Older adults have fulfilled many roles in life. Among the most cherished is that of grandparent. Grandparents are important members of our families and communities. They provide extended family support and encouragement and a link to family history, culture, and traditions. The bond between grandparent/grandchild creates a lifetime of memories. Many senior adults are now […]

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FDR AND HIS TIMES

ElderSong — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 12:00:00 +0000

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 crisis. They turn to the Democratic candidate, the governor of New York, who […]

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