Summer Party

We stumbled upon the concept of “mermaiding” on a recent radio story, which said that the sport/activity was rapidly growing across the country. Apparently, mermaiding, the art of swimming like a mermaid, has captivated the imaginations of both children and adults alike. While we can’t verify those claims, it sounded just strange enough to potentially make a unique resident event! As you can imagine, mermaiding is essentially using a monofin to do the dolphin kick in swimming, and I would bet that most of us have tried this as a kid at least one time in our lives. But now, it has grown to include mermaiding classes and instructors. Bizarre, right? Well, we at ResidentEvents.com think that the more bizarre sometimes means the most memorable, so it might...

The weather is getting warmer, and Spring slowly but surely calls everyone back outdoors. A few reasons why I love outdoor events: They fit more people (higher ROI per event) It makes for a unique experience (more memorable than a regular event) You can show off your amenities and outdoor grounds Natural lighting makes everyone happy and relaxed They are COVID-friendly! These outdoor resident events are becoming increasingly popular for us; check 'em out and get inspired! Have residents bring their own mat or order community branded mats (swag!) After the class or video, provide brunch and mimosas ...

Not only will your residents love it, but it will help you generate more leads. Have you ever wondered how you can throw an Instagram-worthy pool party without breaking your budget? Today is your day! A splashy pool party doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg to make an impact. The key is to invest in the right items that will allow your residents to enjoy, and most importantly, SHARE the party online. This event is SO easy. Fill your pool up with a variety of floats in all sizes, set up a table with refreshments that require ZERO effort to prepare, and use decor to create a photo-opp area. All that’s left is to transform yourself into your inner influencer and take photos like your life depended on it. That’s it! You’ll need these essentials: ...

Summer is here: a time when everybody loves to take time off and enjoy the sun. For this event, enjoy being active outdoors by planning an exciting “Olympics” style competition for your community’s residents. Honoring Culture To start off the day, invite residents from different ethnicities to participate in a parade to honor their culture and heritage with international flags and decorations. ***TIP*** Allow them to play or even sing their heritage national anthems. The parade will both make the residents feel proud of their cultures and be a great opportunity to form inter-cultural and inter-racial friendships with other residents. ***BONUS*** For an added treat, ask residents to bring along one of their favorite cultural dish or cuisine as part of an international potluck. ...

If you're like most communities, you don't allow resident pets in the hot tub or pool. This is for obvious safety and sanitation reasons. However, to make your canine friends feel welcome, plan a puppy play date at the pool on the last day before the pool area closes for the year! During the dog days of summer, a doggie swim day is a perfect event to hold in your swimming pool right before you close it down and drain the pool for cleaning. Dog day at the pool is the one time of year when your community’s dogs are welcome to dog paddle, fetch, and play in the pool! Building a Pup Friendly Pool Party Towels Buy some big fluffy beach towels and spread them around on the ground in a few shaded areas near the pool. Dogs will...