Sarita

Maybe a reminder at breakfast/ lunch would help? Even a printed note at their place at the table so they'll take it with them and see it in their room throughout the day before the time of the event.
Maybe put up posters around the place advising of the guest/ entertainer/ event well before the day, then change them to say TODAY IS THE DAY so-and-so is coming to sing for us, or whatever...
Perhaps find out who is really looking forward to the event and ask them to help get others enthusiastic about it and there on time. They could do some door knocking for you - like a "time-keeping" committee!

I do a quarterly newsletter and include an intro from me; Information & News (like staff leaving or works around the place); Outings & Events with photos and a short piece written by participating residents on the outing; Coming Up listing things like Mother's Day, Easter, etc; Birthdays; Reminders - for resident meetings, daily timetabled activities, CI, etc; Pastoral Care Report; Resident Profile with a short interview and a photo of a resident; Jokes; Manager's Greeting. I like the idea of putting in a puzzle or word search so might integrate this in my next issue!
Good luck with your newsletter :)