While decorating for Christmas is fun, it’s even better when you get to make the decorations. To brighten up rooms and hallways for the holiday season, have seniors make some of these Santa door decorations: Santa Wreath A wreath is already perfect for Christmas, but a Santa wreath door decoration is an easy and whimsical […]
Once autumn rolls around, there are plenty of crafts you can make with seniors. Scarecrow crafts especially are great to make as Thanksgiving approaches. Here are some examples of materials you can turn into Thanksgiving scarecrows: Popsicle Sticks Scarecrows With several popsicle sticks, markers and paint, craft straw (also called raffia), and other decorative materials, […]
One great game to get seniors active and in the Thanksgiving spirit is the Stuff The Turkey game. You can make everything you need for the game yourself or have seniors help craft the items. The most important parts are the turkey and pieces to throw into it. You can find specific instructions on how […]
If you are having a Halloween party, you need festive foods! Here are some simple recipes to make for your seniors’ Halloween party: 1. Ghost Cupcakes Use marshmallows, mini marshmallows, and chocolate sprinkles to make adorable, edible, and festive cupcake toppers. This recipe uses homemade cupcakes, but you could easily use store bought and have […]
