Hi Everyone, I print my own bucks and call them ACTIVITY BUCKS. The bucks are only good at our monthly auction. Residents can receive these at different...
Please tell me how each of you do your actions I have so much trouble with it --it has become a headache. thanks ... From: kris loew <kris.reese@...> To:...
I display all items and let them all look at what is available. Than I start the auction with an opening bid of 5.00. If no one wants an item I put it away....
I don't use play money for my auctions. I do peanut auctions, where I print off a sheet with one hundred numbered peanuts on it. Residents bid their peanuts...
Hey Jan! I have had the same problem with ladies hoarding their bingo bucks... I joke with them about the fact that its just paper, only place to spend it is...
My predecessor started the "Butterbean Auction." Each resident gets 25 (dry) butterbeans to use for currency. My only problem is when they save their beans...
I have that problem with bingo. The residents will say we should play everyday. I always tell them that if we do that they will get tired of it and then it...
that's funny. my folks are soooooo serious about Bingo! If I answer a question not regarding to Bingo, they get angry. If I call a number wrong, they get...
Hi everyone. I'm new to your group. I'm the activity director at a skilled facility for MR/DD peds and young adults. Anyone out there in the same boat? I...
About 15 months ago I started a monthly joint activity with our rehab dept, it's called "Food Class". The residents have loved it, my problem is...because...
I have done peanut auction before and I hated it was looking for some insight to different ways of doing it --thanks for everyones suggestions ... From:...
I am not sure if this is what you are looking for, but worth a try. When I was volunteering, the AD at the facility had an activity where she had residents...
We have a toaster oven that works well. The only problem is that you can only get 6 cookies on a sheet or a loaf size pan in it. Otherwise, it solves the...
Why don't you have your mystery auction set up like a silent auction? Wrap auction items up in wrapping paper or in a box or bag so they can't see . Give a...
It is nice to know what works. Thank you. ... From: AD_Community@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AD_Community@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of LadyDebra Sent: Thursday,...
Oh my gosh! Bingo is serious business! If you take someone's Bingo card that they usually use, look out. Or if you sit in their usual spot, talk too much...
Ok I have to ask, what is Fried Pepsi? Oh and how much heavy cream do you use to make the butter? This sounds like something our residents would like to...
Fried Pepsi is really funnel cake, but instead of using milk, Pepsi is used. After it is fried, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top with a dollop of whipped cream...
That is a great idea, thanks! Â Kathy ... From: Christine J <christine59@...> To: AD_Community@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2008 11:53:29 PM...
Kathy, Thank you!!! I appreciate your reply. This is very encouraging to me. I was beginning to wonder if any of my input was useful. Please let me know how it...
We make a lot of soups this time of year. It works because there is a lot of cutting and measuring and you can put the pot on the electric skillet to cook. ......
Thank you so much. I love funnel cakes, never though to try it with Pepsi. I love the butter idea, I think we will have to make some this winter. Good...
awesome idea thank you very much ... From: Courtyards Knoxville <courtyardsknoxville@...> To: AD_Community@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 3, 2008...
just leave enough room in the jar to shake all you do is pour the cream into the jar add a pinch of salt close and shake! Yes we make homemake bread also and...
You know a great place to get easy cheap cooking class ideas is family fun .I get there magazine and they have a web site. Its for kids but its perfect for our...
Iam a student studying to get my national certification. Iam in the last part of MEPAP1. I need a project for my final. My instructor says it has to be a...