1. ‘Beating the Holiday Blues’-for some, this had a big impact-as some really struggle with the Holidays. We sat in a round circle and discussed ideas on how to recognize depression, and the best way to positively impact others to make our lives more meaningful during the holidays.
2. Gift Wrapping 101-this was fun—I made it an afternoon social and had people bring things they have trouble wrapping due to arthritis and such, and had one of our employees give a wrapping demo. We served cookies and punch, listened to Christmas music in the background, and reminisced.
3. Twinkle Tours-Always a favorite for everyone! We do several runs to accommodate everyone on the bus. We even stop by our weekend bus drivers’ house and he dresses up with his granddaughter and hands out little candy canes to everyone on the bus!
These are our most successful programs….we also fill the calendar up with community groups that come in to perform—and that is always a hit, and of course our resident Christmas party. For our Jewish Folks, we have a small celebration each day at 4pm to celebrate Chanukah in the Lobby area by lighting the Menorah.
Sandy Steinbach, Activity Director
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