"More Shoestrings"

We have a tradition to celebrate Presidents' Day in our facility. Every year, we celebrate with cherry pie ala mode, patriotic music, and a visit from President and Mrs. Lincoln. Before you panic, the diabetics are served sugar free pie and just a smidgeon of ice cream on top.

This is simple, but special way to celebrate Abe and George's birthdays. Our residents look forward to the event, coming to the dining room early and encouraging other residents to do the same.

Our facility is currently working on its 9th Annual Seniors' Prom. Through the years, we have learned many ways to save $$$ and still offer your residents a night to remember. Here are some examples:
1) Many charity thrift shops have sale days (i.e. "Sack Day"). You wouldn't believe how many formals you can fit in a grocery sack for $2.00!
2) If you offer formals for your residents to wear, they can be washed in the gentle cycle, line dried, and pressed (if needed).
3) Music can be as inexpensive as a relative used as a DJ or as expensive as a small dance band. Our first year, my brother was the DJ. We used a stereo system from a local rent-to-own store. (They provided the stereo - we put a small sign next to it saying that it was provided by the store.)
4) Refreshments can be as simple as cookies and punch or as complicated as the year we went "tropical!"
5) Did you know that most schools throw their prom decorations away after their Prom? Last year, we were given over $1200 worth of decorations. This year, the school is once again donating the decorations. We will soon have the huge "wrought iron" gates and 15 foot (we'll have to downsize it a little) castle! Talk with the sponsors. Most will give you the decorations. The catch is that someone has to pick them up within 24 hours after the Prom is over.

Now is the time to be planning your Prom. If you have any questions about planning your Prom, feel free to contact us via e-mail.

June is fast approaching. Now is the time to plan your "Bridal Fashion Show." Here's your "to do" list:
1. Pick a date and time.
2. Ask someone to act as "narrator" to describe the wedding gowns.
3. Ask staff and anyone else you know to model their wedding gowns (or let someone else model it), bring in wedding photo albums, etc.
4. Ask someone to play the piano or organ as background music. You may even have a soloist sing wedding songs.
5. You may want a guy in tux to escort the "brides."
6. Have a table to display photo albums and other mementos.
7. Have a table for refreshments. Refreshments should included: wedding cake, punch, mints, and nuts.
8. Decorations may include: archways, palms, candelabra, etc. DON'T FORGET THE BRIDAL BOUQUET!!!
You may even be lucky enough for the residents and their families to have wedding gowns and/or pictures to use for the event. It would also be great if a resident could be one of your models. What a great press event that would be!

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