Activities & Games

Have residents put on their guessing goggles and check out your gigantic jar filled to the tippy-top with all different kinds of treats! Residents can make their best guess for the jar guessing game and write down how many items they think are filling up that giant jar! The resident(s) with the guess closest to the correct number (without going over) will win a fun prize or be given a $25 gift card! Keeping a guessing game jar in the office is a simple, inexpensive, and easy event to repeat once a month. Residents and their children can make their guesses when they stop by the office to drop off rent…or just to chat. Every month, a few days before rent is due, set up a guessing game jar in the office filled with small seasonal candy or other fun...

Taking some time off to build their own terrariums is a fun and relaxing event for residents to let go of day to day stress. In early spring, getting back in the sunshine is also definitely a wonderful experience for everyone in your community. Terrarium building will be an exciting event for residents of all age groups! Materials Needed · Succulents (brightly colored) · Terrariums (or pots with adequate holes for water drainage) · Accessories such as big stones, ferns, lights etc. · Potting soil · Gravel and sand · ...

Most elderly people absolutely adore children, so this fun event involves senior citizens along with children up to 10 years of age! The idea is to have a reading session and some craft activities – such as scrapbooking or card making – to involve both senior residents and little children in your community. Sometimes, in old age, seniors can feel lonely, left out, and purposeless as their friends and family members pass away and they become increasingly immobile. Feelings of loneliness and purposelessness can cause sadness and depression among older individuals. Planning such activities occasionally will help them feel fresh and joyful. Finding Seniors (or Kids) Depending on your community’s demographics, you may need to hunt down a fun group of seniors (or kids) for a successful event. Consider partnering with local preschools, private schools, and retirement communities...

This special event that involves both residents and their pets! The event will show resident pet-lovers you care and create a bonding opportunity among the community pets (and owners!) Photography Arrangements You'll need an experienced pet photographer who knows how to capture pets beautifully. We also suggest making it an outdoor, morning, event as the natural lighting will make the photos naturally artistic. (Outdoors will also make it easier to clean up!) Use Props Using props can take the photo-shoot fun to another level. It will make the photo-shoot more fun and lively. Props can include items like hats, bow-ties, glasses, sunshades, or hankies. Ask your photographer what types of things might be best to keep on hand. ...

A mystery or murder-mystery dinner is an exciting activity to set up and act out. It's especially great for residents that have flair for the dramatic! This is because they’ll have to stay in character for a good two to three hours as you all have your meal and act out the drama! Getting set up To plan your party, you can either purchase a physical box kit or download instructions sharing everything you need to get started. Either way, there will be pointers for both the organizer and all participants. There will also be some tips on how to dress to stay in character. You can purchase murder mystery mingle kits online from sites like Shot in the Dark Mysteries or download...