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NEW YORK – A TRIP TO THE BIG APPLE – January Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:09:46 +0000

It’s December 31, and the countdown to midnight has begun. A very large crowd has gathered in Times Square to watch the lowering of the crystal ball. Shouts erupt and confetti fills the air. Welcome to New Year’s Eve in New York City! The bustling city is a favorite tourist destination in any season. What […]

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SUMMER SUN AND FUN

ElderSong — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:09:48 +0000

Bright sunshine, clear blue skies, and an occasional white puffy cloud are the ingredients for a perfect summer day. A new season officially starts on June 21, and most people are eager to enjoy the warm, sunny days ahead. Summertime is full of simple family activities, like walking the dog, playing catch, weeding the flower […]

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JEWELS: BE DAZZLED

ElderSong — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:00:30 +0000

Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds – sparkling jewels can sure catch our attention! Most women own a few sentimental pieces of jewelry. After all, jewelry is a favorite gift for special occasions, like anniversaries and birthdays. Weddings often feature a little razzle-dazzle from the shiny diamond ring to the heirloom pearl necklace. Invite your group […]

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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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AUTUMN: SIGHTS, SCENTS, AND SOUNDS

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:34 +0000

Which simple autumn pleasures do you enjoy: gazing at the vibrant orange colors in a pumpkin patch, catching the scent of a burning wood stove, tasting the first apple pie of the season, hearing the rustle of dried leaves, or tending a fall garden? The autumnal season is a delight to the senses. Here are […]

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SUMMER’S DOG DAYS

ElderSong — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:26 +0000

Look at the calendar and you’ll discover that the dog days of summer are in full swing. The dog days run from mid-July through mid-August – 40 hot, sultry days. Remember all the ways you tried to beat the summer heat? Older adults can share a memory or two – from lemonade stands to a […]

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BLOSSOMS ‘N BIRDS

ElderSong — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:33 +0000

Do you enjoy waking up to the sound of singing birds? Does the pair of mockingbirds in your blooming magnolia tree captivate your eyes? Do you enjoy the sweet scent of your backyard lilac bush? Welcome to spring when buds, blossoms, and birds take center stage! The older adults in your group will have plenty […]

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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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MARCHING BANDS

ElderSong — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 +0000

There are a number of upcoming patriotic holidays, so it’s a good time to enjoy some activities on marching bands and their special brand of music, including marches and other patriotic tunes. Here are some suggestions to “strike up the band” and enjoy the occasion. Show a nostalgic photograph of a band and play sounds […]

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NEIGHBORS

ElderSong — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:00:09 +0000

Pet sitting for old friends who live next door, playing your weekly bridge game with the ladies in the neighborhood, shoveling the sidewalk of the elderly couple down the street, watching your next-door-neighbor’s children for the afternoon, sipping a lemonade on the front porch of your neighbor’s home. Do these scenes conjure up memories of […]

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OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

ElderSong — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 12:00:03 +0000

May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor and appreciate a unique season of life. Many of us have benefited from the wisdom and experience of older adults. Those generations born before 1945 lived through some unique life experiences: radio, the automobile, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the GI Bill, […]

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FIFTIES REVISITED

ElderSong — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 12:00:39 +0000

Have you noticed today’s nostalgic craze for the 1950s? Ask your participants what images come to mind when they think of the years 1950-1959. Did they name tail-finned cars, interstate highways, crew cuts, hula hoops, PTA, poodle skirts, rock ‘n roll, fast food, or mothers in aprons? In the 1950s, many of today’s older adults […]

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