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Ideas for Activities
Set the tone of the club by having a good attitude, bring in humor, show you care!
-Calendar use – helpful, especially for families and caregivers
*note that calendar is subject to change
CATEGORIES (click on category idea to go to that section of the page):
Spiritual & Religious
Hymn-singing
Sermon
Bible Study
Meditation
Breathing Exercises
Sharing Religious Traditions
Memorial Service
Exercise – Get your body moving!
*YouTube has many videos available that are easy to follow for exercises
Chair Yoga
Laughter Yoga
Easy Yoga
Qi-Gong
Tai-Chi
Chair Dancing
Actual Dancing!
Nature Walk
Volleyball
Balloon Toss
Beachball – balloon
Range of Motion
Sensory
-Aromatherapy
-Different textured materials
-Warm and cool objects
-Hand Massages
Community/Friends/Family
Holiday Parties/Special Day Acknowledgement
Birthday Celebrations
Reminisce together
Talk about past memories. Choose a discussion topic.
Discussion Topic Ideas:
Travel Memories
Favorite recipes
Favorite Books
Favorite Movies
Favorite jokes
Gardening
Aviation and Automobiles
Guest Speakers
-Other interest clubs, like Aviation, Audubon, Master Gardener
Pen-Pals
Volunteer with other organizations
Crocheting/Knitting baby hats for hospitals
Putting together care packages for the homeless
Drama Club
-Improv
-Short skits
Intergenerational – Visits with kids, grandchildren
-Work with scouting communities to help them earn their merit badges
Cooking together
-Another sensory activity
-Social activity
-Popcorn
-Decorating Cookies
-Baking Bread
Manicures
-Great activity for volunteer to help with
-Do not cut nails on diabetics – Medical Professional Only
Games
BINGO
Pokeno
Fact or Crap
Trivia
“Shake Loose” Game
Dice
Yahtzee
Word Searches
Crossword Puzzles
Poker Chips
Family Feud
Horseshoes
Ring Toss
Bean Bag Toss
Talents + Hobbies + Interests
Read the news
-Serve coffee and tea
-Great first activity to do
Art
-Watercolor Painting
-Drawing
-Pottery making
-Adult Coloring Book
-Rock Painting
-Artwork discussion
Book Club
Check with county library for “Book Club” packages
Can do short stories and discuss all in one meeting
Writing Poetry
Can write together as a group or separately
Postcard Exchange
Gardening
Knitting/Sewing/Crocheting
Music
Singing
Choir Practice/Choir Performance
Musicians
Come in and play instrument
Box CDs
-Mitch Miller
-Frank Sinatra
-Big Band Music
-Ask everyone what their favorite music is to play
Storytelling
-share life story
Kite Maker
Entertainment
Classic movies, TV shoes, Radio Shadows
-Discussion, trivia, watch clips
Travel
Rick Steves Travel Show
Talk about Travel Memories
Bring in photos to share
Learn Sign Language
Animals
-Animal Therapy Visits
-Make sure animal has rabies vaccines
Discussion (most important. If a discussion is rolling, the activity can wait!)
Bingo
Pokeno cards (large)
Trivia
Fact or Crap
Family Feud
Shake Loose games (Shake Loose a Memory; Shake Awake a Taste, etc.)
Dice games (Yahtzee, Left/Right/Hold)
Poker Chips
Word Searches
Crossword puzzles (group)
Magazine Scavenger hunt