Ripened grain crops, flavorful berry patches, luscious fruit orchards, hardy vegetable gardens, mature grape vineyards – the fall harvest season is well underway. The bounties of the harvest bring a cornucopia of blessings, culminating with ... Read more
JEWELS: BE DAZZLED
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. ... Read more
WINTER WARMTH – January Activity Ideas
Old Man Winter has officially arrived. In many parts of the country, the winter landscape is full of snow, ice, and sleet. (Remember that "big" snow from your childhood?) Many people are thinking about ways to stay warm and toasty during ... Read more
HOLIDAY MUSIC MEMORIES
"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 ... Read more
MOTHER’S FLOWER GARDEN
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 ... Read more
HOLIDAY NOSTALGIA
The holiday season is often a flurry of activities - from shopping and baking to decorating and entertaining. Among older adults there is often a genuine yearning to return to simpler times when a plain, old-fashioned Christmas was the ... Read more
AUTUMN IS GOLDEN
Autumn is in full splendor, with its striking colors. Many people are outdoors, enjoying the crisp, cool days. Whether you delight in gazing at fields of ripe grain, vibrant fall foliage, or drooping sunflower stalks, autumn’s gold is a ... Read more
ICE CREAM
During the hot summer months, ice cream is a popular treat. The bar, the cone, the stick, or the sandwich - they’re all a delight to children and adults. In 1984 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July to be National Ice Cream Month and the ... Read more
FRIENDSHIP’S GIFT – February Activity Ideas
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 ... Read more
MUSIC IN FAMILY LIFE
Today's generation of older adults grew up with an appreciation for family and home, neighbors and community. Traditions and rituals were important in family life. For instance, family members shared an evening meal at the end of each day. ... Read more
GIFT-GIVING SEASON
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 ... Read more
