https://blog.eldersong.com Activity Ideas for Older Adults Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:58:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://blog.eldersong.com/2010/11/holiday-music-memories/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:44 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=300 “Jingle Bells,” “White Christmas,” “Silent Night.” Listen carefully, and you’ll soon hear the sounds of the season. Many families have a tradition of listening to holiday music. Music enriches the meaning of the holiday in many ways. What traditional songs do you enjoy? What special memories do they evoke? Here are some suggestions to rekindle […]

The post HOLIDAY MUSIC MEMORIES first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2008/02/celebrate-womens-history-month-entertainers/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:54 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=169 March is National Women’s History Month. It’s a good time to honor the accomplishments and contributions of women during the month. This post focuses on the world of women in entertainment. There have been many notable females in showbiz – from radio, television, film, and theater. Commemorate Women’s History Month with some activities related to […]

The post WOMEN ENTERTAINERS first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2008/01/valentines-day-celebrations/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:00:16 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=167 Got the mid-winter blues? Liven up the season with some special activities for Valentine’s Day. The day isn’t just for sweethearts. You can use the occasion of St. Valentine’s Day to reflect on love and friendship among family and friends. Although the conventional gifts are cards, candy, and flowers, you can show appreciation for the […]

The post VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION – February Activity Ideas first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2007/11/favorite-holiday-memories/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:35 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=129 Which holiday memories hold a special place in your heart? Listening to “White Christmas” on the kitchen radio, baking a batch of Christmas cookies with your children, or trekking through the woods in search of the perfect Christmas tree? The holiday season is a time to welcome family and friends and share in some traditions, […]

The post CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MEMORIES first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2007/09/family-fun-in-the-fifties/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:00:44 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=125 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 […]

The post FIFTIES FAMILY FUN first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2007/08/good-old-school-days/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:27 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=123 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 […]

The post SCHOOL DAYS first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2007/07/the-simple-pleasures-of-summer/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:00:09 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=120 Do you remember running barefoot through the backyard, napping under an old elm tree, or spitting watermelon seeds with your best friend? Ah, the lazy, hot days of summer are here! It’s time to celebrate the simple pleasures of the season. Your group of senior adults can cool off with handheld paper fans as you […]

The post SUMMER’S SIMPLE PLEASURES first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2007/02/fitness-fun-and-fellowship/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:00:24 +0000 https://blog.eldersong.com/?p=109 A new season is approaching-the weather turns warmer, the days get longer, and our thoughts often turn to physical activity. Spring is often a time to start an exercise program, enjoy a favorite sport, or get busy with house or yard work. Physical activity is important for all ages. Senior adults can attest to the […]

The post FITNESS FUN AND FELLOWSHIP first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2005/11/the-gift-giving-season/ Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:00:08 +0000 http://70.32.89.35/?p=46 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 gifts should come from the heart? Talk about choosing the ideal or “perfect” gift. Ask your […]

The post GIFT-GIVING SEASON first appeared on ElderSong Activity Ideas.]]> https://blog.eldersong.com/2005/09/german-oktoberfest/ Thu, 01 Sep 2005 12:00:16 +0000 http://70.32.89.35/?p=38 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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