To spike or not to spike...that is the question! Everyone is familiar with the classic lemonade stand. You know, that cute little one that you would set up outside your house when you were a kiddo to make a couple bucks for that new toy you wanted?! Now it’s time to do that for your residents...but with a twist (and tailored to all ages)! Remember: these sort of events can be a stay and chat type event or a grab-n-go. There’s something for everyone! WHAT YOU NEED Beverage Dispensers Cups Straws Banner Lemonade Speaker For Music If doing Lemonade At The Entrance for Kids: -If doing Kiddos - Buy Chalk If doing Lemonade Yappy Hour -Other Drink Needs for...

We all know that everyone loves free food. In the summertime, you have plenty of residents that are home and take care of kids that are out of school. Whatever the case may be, providing a lunch during the summer can not only help out parents with kids at home for the summer, but those looking to save a few bucks in the current economic climate. The best part is, it’s super easy to do with little prep work and little effort! You can do one big lunch where your residents can grab a lunch to go, or you can make it a weekly thing! You can start with bag lunches filled with sandwiches and snacks, or you can have lunch catered if you have the budget for it. Kids are so easy to please if you’re providing an alternative to school lunches...

Rose Haven Nursing Home shared pictures of their “Booze N’ Tattoos” event for their residents! So many great opportunities for fun, just look at all the smiles! This would be so much fun for any community during the summer. All you’ll need is some temporary tattoos and some adult beverages! Use this fun activity as a way to have residents pop into the office or club house for a quick chat to help build up some relationships. Or, have your Booze N’ Tattoos display up and ready for your summer pool party or pair it with any of your other full events! This would also be so much fun with your Taco Tuesday events or any event with food! Have fun with it like the residents at Rose Haven! Check out how...

With the nation slowly reopening and society creeping back to normal capacity, you can finally start putting together some in person events for your residents to enjoy! While there’s still some caution to be taken such as social distancing, gloves and masks, you can always throw an awesome ice cream party that your residents will LOVE while still staying cool and safe. There’s so many ways to make an ice cream party successful. From renting an ice cream truck, to gift certificates to a local ice cream shop, there’s no end to the ways you can help your residents chill for the summer! Start by checking out your local ice cream shops and see if they’re looking to partner with you to get their local business out there! You might find that they are more than happy to offer discounts or even...

Everyone knows that the best time for outdoor activities is summer time. As soon as that cold brisk wind takes its leave and the sun is shining every day, no one wants to be stuck indoors! Throw your property an outdoor movie night and watch your residents come out in troves for a chance to soak up the beautiful weather even after the sun goes down. There’s so many ways to pull off a successful movie night, but here are just a few to get you started! Don’t have the budget for a full blown screen set up? Grab a plain white sheet and rent a projector from a local rental store or you can borrow one from your local library if they will permit it! This is by far the most cost effective way to throw a super fun movie night without the price tag....