Celebrate Presidents’ Day on February 21st with senior residents by planning a few presidential games and activities to keep them engaged. They can also show off their historical knowledge and work on their mental and motor skills. Here are a … Read More
Category Archives: Holidays & Observances
9 Senior Activities to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is on February 10th this year, as it is based on the Chinese lunar calendar. Help get your senior residents involved in the traditional festivities by adding a few of these ideas from notjustbingo.com to your activity … Read More
Community Service Ideas for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Invite residents to participate in community service events in your facility on the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on January 18th. Here are a few ideas from notjustbingo.com: Make Blankets – Take a trip to your local fabric … Read More
10 Senior Activity Ideas for New Year’s Eve
Need help coming up with a New Year’s themed activity for your residents? Consider planning some of these activities from notjustbingo.com to celebrate the New Year! 1. Champagne Brunch – Help residents countdown to 12 o’clock noon in your facility’s … Read More
Create a Winter Wonderland at Your Senior Facility
Need help decorating your facility and your residents’ rooms for the winter? Here are a few easy decorating tips from notjustbingo.com to help your residents enjoy the winter season! 1. Decorate the Windows and Walls – Use window markers or … Read More
Holiday Craft Ornaments for Senior Residents
Pick a December afternoon to host a fun Craft Ornaments Party for your residents to help you make ornaments for your facility’s Christmas trees and garlands. Here are a few ideas from notjustbingo.com to consider. Wooden Ornaments: Invite residents to … Read More
5 Thanksgiving Games to Add to Your Activity Calendar
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, get your residents excited and active during the holiday season by scheduling fun facility-wide competitions. Here are a few Thanksgiving games from notjustbingo.com to get you started. Turkey Bowl Instead of playing the traditional … Read More
Halloween Party Games for Senior Residents
Not quite sure what activities to have or games to play with your senior residents at your Halloween party this year? Here are a few ideas from our friends at notjustbingo.com to get you started: Pumpkin Games Set up several … Read More
Crafts & Activities to Celebrate Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 10th. Whether you are an activities director at a senior center or an afterschool instructor, there are lots of ways to help celebrate grandparents on this special day. Host an afternoon of fun with some … Read More
9 Activity Ideas for National Grandparents Day
Host a fun event for your residents and their family members to enjoy on National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 10th. Plan one or a few of the following special events from notjustbingo.com for your facility on this annual observance. … Read More