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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Egg Carton Pumpkin Garland
This could be changed up into Christmas decorations
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Beth
Life Enrichment Director
Life Enrichment Director
Do you have access to A Rhyming Christmas Carol by Richard Coleman
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Emily
Activity Director
Activity Director
London Landmarks Picture Pairs Game
This is nice with the beautiful photos but I am wondering why they don't tell you what the Landmarks are. It would like to be able to tell my residents what they are.
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9 months ago
Christmas Bingo
Are there any Christmas Bingo 5x5 rows? I only see 4x4 for Christmas. Thank you.
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Harbourside
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Hidden Birds Game
The beautiful Red Tailed Black Cockatoo would be a great addition to this activity.
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Grace Manor
Activity & Volunteer Manager
Activity & Volunteer Manager
Jokes - Children's Thoughts
We had lots of chuckles this evening.
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Susan
Activity Director
Activity Director
Cuban Dancing Dolls
Hi Steph
Can you create a template for a Male Cuban Dancing doll
Thanks
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Susan
Welfare Officer/Activity Coordinator
Welfare Officer/Activity Coordinator
Hi I have always done a weekly planner and monthly newsletter, but now being asked to make a larger one or a daily one as we only have an A4 printer and the residents can't read it... Any ideas on a...
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Pioneer
Site Assistant Manager
Site Assistant Manager
Cuban Dancing Dolls
Our residents loved this activity, now they're asking templates for Men Dancers, so they can make a dancing couple
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Daniele
Student Leisure And Health
Student Leisure And Health
Sensory Sorting Tray
Wouldn't they try to put it in their mouth. I do like the activity. How safe is it though. Has anyone tried it.
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Foyer
Activity Worker
Activity Worker
Newsletter Template - October 2025
Thank you! These are amazing! So grateful!
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National
NTRS
NTRS
Have You Ever ā Penny In, Penny Out Game
Thanks for this funny game.
Our residents truly enjoyed it š„°
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National
NTRS
NTRS
Tongue Twisters
So much fun for the residents.
We love your activities. Thanks!
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Lawrence
Carer
Carer
The Red Carpet Awards
You lot have posted some fantastic activity ideas lately, cheers guys!
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Bridget
Assistant Director - Connections Social Day Program
Assistant Director - Connections Social Day Program
Guess the Song and Artist (1930s to 1960s)
This is a great program! The content is perfect and it's easy to use. Love it and my Seniors will too!
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Nikki
Selwyn Centre Coordinator
Selwyn Centre Coordinator
Laughing Together - Five Activities to Get Residents Smiling
We get lots of laughter when playing Balloon Badminton! Fly swats are our 'rackets' with participants choosing the colour they want. Chairs are arranged in a circle with seniors staying seated while...
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Nemia
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
The Menās Club: Social Activities for Men
I always include this in my monthly calendar and it works well with my Men's group day .
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Cwa
CWA House
Laughing Together - Five Activities to Get Residents Smiling
I do a who am I during breakfast in the dining room using the on this day from golden carers. I also read out the jokes at the bottom of the page each day.
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Jose
Activities
Activities
Day of the Dead Mask Craft
Hi Maricar Thank you for sharing this great art work idea perfect for Halloween Art projects
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Lauren
Activity Aide
Activity Aide
Classic Literature Quiz
While I love these quizzes, I just wish they were a bit longer. My residents go through these so quickly, it isn't enough material for an entire program.
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Joyce
Caregiver
Caregiver
Animals in Disguise Quiz
I cannot see any pictures in the slide show. the only picture is of the eel and I dont understand eg how you got from zebra to eel for the answer. Would you mind explaining for me please.
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Sheila
Volunteer Arts/crafts Assistant
Volunteer Arts/crafts Assistant
Chocolate Milkshake Quiz
This was fun. Now everyone wants a milkshake, haha. Thanks so much for all you do. Love your site.
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Annatjie
Nurse Manager
Nurse Manager
Good day I am a long-existing member of this beautiful, wonderful site!!! i was wondering whether anybody maybe have an activity calendar for frail cares and residents living with dementia? I have run...
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Apii
Lifestyle Facilatator Team Leader
Lifestyle Facilatator Team Leader
AFL Tipping 2026
Thank you so much for having this available for us too use, muchly appreciated
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Lorna
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator
Painted Positivity Plaques
Looking forward to trying this one later this week.
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Stacy
Manager
Manager
This Day in History for Seniors: September - 2nd Edition
Thank you for all the fantastic ideas š” š
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Sue
Leisure and Lifestyle Aged Care Officer
Leisure and Lifestyle Aged Care Officer
I joined because I love finding activities for the residents in my care. We have scheduled activities and also I do smaller group and 1x1 activities. Golden Carers cover so much. Thanks guys.
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Tracey
Volunteer
Volunteer
Left & Right Game - Horse Racing
love this! Will be the 2nd time playing this game with my seniors and there is always much laughter. Have also made up my own left and right game using the members of our day club in the story. So...
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Sharon
Activity Director
Activity Director
Hello I just wanted to say this is the best resource of all the Activity Websits I have used in 25 years you cover every activity I am going todo for each month. Thanks so much. Sharon Moore
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Diane
Recreation Team Leader
Recreation Team Leader
Tree of Life: Milestones & Memories
Thankyou, I am interested to do this.
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Daria
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
I noticed there are limited resources for other religions. Can somebody please direct me to a cultural/religious profile for Lebanese Maronite Catholics? Very much appreciated, thank you in advance :)
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Sheila
Volunteer Arts/crafts Assistant
Volunteer Arts/crafts Assistant
Slice of Pie Party
We did not do the pie party may do that some other time thanks so much.
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Sheila
Volunteer Arts/crafts Assistant
Volunteer Arts/crafts Assistant
Slice of Pie Party
Residents like this, however it made us all want some pie for dessert. Ha Ha
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Kirsty
Social Care Coordinator
Hello all,
I am just wondering if anyone can help me, please?
When creating activities from scratch, how do we come back to edit it without making a copy? Also, how do we delete creations?
Many thanks...
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Judd
IT Administrator
IT Administrator
Impressionist Hydrangeas
will try this for art and craft.. thank you.
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Peter
Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
Peacock Collage Group Project
Residents enjoyed collaborating on this project š
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Fairway Bayside
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Hi Everyone
I recently saw (or thought I saw) a traffic sign game but I can't seem to locate it. Can anyone help me find it please.
Marg.
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Louise
Caregiver
Caregiver
Daffodil Brooch
Hi just a query with the daffodil template the circle template doesn't have the marks on it to cut, and the template seems quite large.
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Julia
Resident Engagement Coordinator
Resident Engagement Coordinator
Postcards of Love, Loss, & Forgiveness
I love this idea; we all have regret after losing a loved one, defiantly adding this to my calendar for October. Thank you!
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10 months ago
Summertime Reminiscing
I love this activity! So well laid out with lots of detail and resources already provided, and hits all the senses!
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Teena
Activity Manager
Activity Manager
Does anyone have a survey to pass out to resident for activities?
We would like to know what they like and dislike and suggestions.
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Laurie
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Price is Right - UK Edition - 1970's vs 2022
Is there a US version?
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