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Jen 20th Dec 2022 Activities, Social Day Program, Life Enrichment
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a place to purchase round laundry style baskets and exercise balls to sit atop them for drumming with my senior group. Or perhaps there are better alternatives?
I have a very slim budget and fund many materials from my own money, so any bargains would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Susan 20th Dec 2022 Activity Director
Hi Jen
I’ve always bought supplies at Dollar tree or similar stores
I always look for sale items
I buy a lot of things at Oriental Trading because they always have items on sale
I don’t know if you have read any of these articles, but they may help you
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search=Drumming+
Jen 21st Dec 2022 Activities, Social Day Program, Life Enrichment
Hi Susan,

Thank you! I'll check all of that info out. I appreciate your suggestions!
Jean 24th Dec 2022 Activities Coordinator
I used plastic waste paper baskets. It will depend on the size of your ball.
Susan 26th Dec 2022 Activity Director
Hi Jean
That is a great idea
You usually can buy small plastic waste baskets at a dollar
Rose 28th Dec 2022 Community Living Coordinator
I got mine at Dollar Tree - only a dollar each. We don't use the ball on top of the basket, just tip the basket upside down to drum on the base. I don't have enough storage space to store 8-10 balls for this activity!
Jen 2nd Jan 2023 Activities, Social Day Program, Life Enrichment
Thanks, Jean! I will check those out. I was planning on exercise balls, but could easily look for something a bit smaller.
Jen 9th Jan 2023 Activities, Social Day Program, Life Enrichment
Thank you Rose! I didn't think of that- especially the storage!

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