Laurie

I love that idea Dawn. Maybe I'll use that next year.

Yes. I get paid. I work for a Healthcare company AD department. the cost to the participants is 3.00 a day and this includes a hot lunch a 3 hours of programming. It's more of a give back to the community. I have been doing it for 10 yrs and it is very successful. I like to hold a census of 15.

I love the birthday suggestions. I work in independent senior apartments offering 4 hours of activities. 85% of participants are high functioning. they pay 3.00 a day which is 12.00 a month to attend. I go to a different building each day. I try to change up the birthday celebrate yearly. one year I did balloons and scrolls with important people that share the same birthday and added "but most importantly "Marie". The next I did tiaras and crowns. last year I did cards, this day in history, personalize newsletters for their special month and Hershey candy with happy birthday wrappers. This year I bought birthday scratch off's from Amazon that you can write and customize on. the beginning of each month I will give each birthday participant a birthday card, newsletter and a chance to pick a scratch off. they can receive a free day, 2 free days, a free month, etc. I am sureeeee it will be a big hit. this can be customize to any health care facility.