Community Socials

Looking for a new and unusual food-based event? With this activity, invite residents to learn how to ferment different foods for better gut health! Fermented foods are both healthy and taste great. Adding fermented food to our diets can also help ease symptoms from a variety of food-related diseases. Here is some important information for creating a successful food fermenting event. Fermentation Basics There are three main types of fermentation. Lactic acid fermentation – This is where bacteria and yeasts consume sugars and starch and convert them into lactic acid. We use this popular fermentation type to make foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, yogurt, and sourdough bread. Ethyl alcohol fermentation – This is when yeast breaks down certain molecules in...

Residents love their pets like children. So show that your community is pet-friendly by taking the time to keep your residents’ pets safe. For this event, you’ll set up a low-cost on-site pet vaccination clinic with trained veterinarians! What to Offer at Your Paw Party A few of the services you can offer dog and cat parents at your on-site clinic event include: Low-cost vaccinations Heartworm testing Lyme disease testing Rabies shots Bordetella (kennel cough) shots For dogs, vaccines for: canine distemper virus* canine adenovirus* canine...

This creative, fantasy event involves creating a miniature fairy garden out of plants, scraps, and old pots. Making a fairy garden is a fun project for any age, and both residents and children will have a ton of fun putting this craft together! The sky is the limit when it comes to making a small fairy garden. There are houses, fountains, mini furniture, and mini communities. The only thing stopping residents from creating the fairy gardens of their dreams are the limits of their own imaginations! Fairy Garden-Building Materials Here is a short list of materials your residents can use to build their fairy garden. You can both add to the stash yourself and also encourage residents to bring old items from their houses along as well! Some of these...

This artistic event is for the ladies in your community. It allows them to come together and have a jewelry making craft night! This event is likely to be fun to those who have a passion for fashion, crafts, and exploring their creative side. It will also serve as a therapeutic process and allow residents to take a break from their stressful daily routines. For this event, consider finding an instructor who can help your residents make stunning handmade jewelry for themselves or their loved ones. You could look up some local craft or jewelry designers to facilitate the event. Materials ***TIP*** Check in with your instructor for specific materials suggestions. For this event, you may need: · Earring hooks · ...

It’s officially summer! This exciting event is for your community residents and their beloved pets. For fully professional and insured services, we suggest inviting a local pet grooming business to the community. Negotiate with local providers to offer their services to residents at discounted rates. Let your residents know about the event well in advance. This way they can come prepared with their pets and fully enjoy the services! Create Stations for Each Different Grooming Activity We suggest making different stations for the various pet grooming activities. Some suggestions for the stations are: · Bath station · Blow drying station · Hair...