Enhancing the Lives of Nursing Home Residents One Volunteer at a Time
September offers so many fun and quirky little-known holidays. It was tough to pick just one to feature for next month.
I finally decided on National TV Dinner Day since nearly everyone has eaten one of these classic meals at some point during their life. Be sure to add this holiday to your activities calendar for September 10!
Here’s a fun little-known holiday to add to your July calendar. It’s National Mutt Day, and we celebrate it every year on July 31. Created to draw attention to mixed-breed dogs (mutts), I say it’s a day to celebrate all types of dogs.
Do you celebrate National Mutt Day in your senior living community? Please add your suggestions in the comment section!
I didn’t originally have this topic on my schedule for June blog posts. However, a few of you asked for ideas on how to honor Juneteenth with your residents and staff. I’m glad you did because I think this is an important day to remember.
In case you’re unfamiliar with Juneteenth, it’s a day to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday since the 1800s, it only became a federal holiday in 2021. You might also hear Juneteenth (June 19) referred to as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.
Are you looking for fun summer activities for the residents in your senior living community? Then you’ll want to add National Go Fishing Day to your activity calendar for June 18.
I know your residents will enjoy these options:
Did you know there are organizations that can help you bring a group of residents on a fishing trip? The one I’m familiar with is called Let’s Go Fishing.
I know there are other organizations specifically geared toward hosting fishing trips for veterans. If you have experience with any of these groups, please share in the comments.
Have you ever given your residents an opportunity to play detective? One way to do this is by celebrating Sherlock Holmes Day on May 22. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the Sherlock Holmes character, was born on this day in 1859.
These are my favorite activities for Sherlock Holmes Day. Please add your suggestions in the comment section!
Your residents will enjoy learning these fun facts about the author and main characters of the Sherlock Holmes books: