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DECEMBER, THE TWELFTH MONTH

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:34 +0000

How time flies! We’ll soon be entering the twelfth and last month of the year. Winter officially arrives during December, just as the holiday season is in full swing. The month is associated with family gatherings, special meals, festive music, and gift-giving – the perfect combination for creating lasting memories. Engage your group of older […]

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CHRISTMASTIME – ‘TIS THE SEASON

ElderSong — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:11:29 +0000

The Christmas season is a great time for making memories. Etched in the minds and hearts of many older adults are childhood images of an old-fashioned Christmas – homespun, simple, uncomplicated. Although the holiday has changed a bit over the years, some things remain the same: baking sugar cookies using Grandma’s favorite recipe, tromping through […]

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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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MOTHER’S FLOWER GARDEN

ElderSong — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:00:08 +0000

Remember the sight and scent of the blooming lilac bush outside your grandmother’s back door? Such memories often tug on our hearts and bring smiles to our faces. After all, many of us grew up watching our mother or grandmother tend her flower garden. This month’s activities are designed to evoke memories of mother’s flower […]

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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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GREEN THOUGHTS

ElderSong — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:00:55 +0000

The barrenness of winter is slowly replaced with a touch of green in March. Soon you’ll celebrate the arrival of Saint Patrick’s Day and a new season! Nature comes to life in vibrant shades of green during the springtime. No wonder it’s a favorite color. Celebrate the color of growth and renewal with some creative […]

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FRIENDSHIP’S GIFT – February Activity Ideas

ElderSong — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0000

Most of today’s older adults grew up learning to value family, friends, and community. They experienced the importance of an extended family and a network of friends in hard times such as the Great Depression or World War II. February is a good time to celebrate the gift of friendships with your group. Encourage participants […]

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NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION

ElderSong — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:00:50 +0000

Resolutions, songs, confetti, parties, noise, and a little bubbly – soon it will be time to usher in a new year. A familiar expression of the season is “Ring out the old, ring in the new” from poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Ring a bell and ask your group of senior adults to share recollections of […]

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SPRING CELEBRATION

ElderSong — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 12:00:16 +0000

Spring is a favorite time of the year for children, birds, dogs, lovers, athletes-in fact, just about everybody! Listen to the sentiments of poet Richard Hovey: Spring in the world! And all things are made new! Nature awakens and puts on a glorious show: migrating birds return; trees begin to bud; bulbs begin to sprout; […]

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