October 2021 Activities
Friday, October 1
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking Class - 3 ingredient cookies / Vanilla Iced Coffee Demonstration
10:30am - Movie Day
11:00am - Outdoor Walk (Weather Permitting)
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Bleach! It has become a necessity during the pandemic! Lets find out how it works!
Today we also take a look at the search and rescue team for the Fire Department!
Monday, October 4
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free Draw and Color
10:30am - Tabletop Activities
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Never mix chemicals! Here's some common cleaning products you should NEVER combine!
Today is also: Golf Lover's Day!
Tuesday, October 5
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Japanese Language Class - Numbers 1-10
10:30am - Tabletop Bowling
11:00am - Indoor/Outdoor Basketball (Weather Permitting)
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: How cross contamination works!
1) How cross contamination works!
Today we look at MLB Playoffs!
Wednesday, October 6
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Creative Color 1 / 2 / 3
10:30am - Virtual Bingo
11:00am - Board Game of Choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Behaviors influence behaviors during COVID-19!
Today is also: National Coaches day!
2) Matthew McConaughey Motivational Video!
Thursday, October 7
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Arts and Crafts Demonstration! - Crawling Spider Craft!
10:30am - Dancing!
11:00am - Music of Choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Emotional support during COVID-19! Focusing on yourself has become so much more important especially during the pandemic! Learn ways to cope with stress that seeks to bring you down!
Today we take a look at Chocolate Covered Pretzels! YUM!
Friday, October 8
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking Class - Fluffernutter!
10:30am - Movie Day
11:00am - Outdoor Walk (Weather Permitting)
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Emotional support during the pandemic part 2!
Today is also: National Heroes day!
Monday, October 11
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free Draw and Color
10:30am - Tabletop Activity of choice
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Importance of PPE!
Today is National Sausage Pizza Day! GO out there and get yourselves a pizza!
Tuesday, October 12
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Japanese Language Class - Days of the Week
10:30am - Sensory Stimulation Activity
11:00am - Indoor Bowling
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: With Fall and Winter just around the corner, it's important to stay safe in the cold weather!
Today is also: National Farmer's Day!
Wednesday, October 13
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Frankenstein Coloring Page / Halloween Coloring Page / October Coloring page
10:30am - Virtual Bingo!
11:00am -Board game of choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Make your homes a safe place!
1) How to minimize common hazards in the home!
Today is also: US Navy Birthday!
Thursday, October 14
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Arts and Crafts! - Paper Plate Pumpkin!
10:30am -Zumba!
11:00am - Music of Choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Nutrition is important not only during the pandemic but for every day life!
1) Nutrition for a healthy life!
Today is also: National Dessert day!
1) 11 most outrageous Disney desserts
Friday, October 15
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking Class - Donut Spiders demonstration
10:30am - Movie Day
11:00am - Outdoor Walk (Weather Permitting)
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: The heart is the powerhouse of our body. Let's learn some ways to keep our hearts healthy and strong!
Today is also: We watch some iconic scenes from I Love Lucy!
Monday, October 18
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free Draw and Color
10:30am - Tabletop Activity of Choice
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: First Aid Basics!
1) 10 common First Aid mistakes to avoid
Today is also take a look at scenic Lake Arrowhead!
Tuesday, October 19
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Japanese Language Class - Months of the Year
10:30am - Easy Seated or Wheelchair Aerobics!
11:00am - Indoor/Outdoor Soccer (Weather Permitting)
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: CPR basics! Still need to get certified to practice it, but here are some great tips to know for beginners!
Today we take a look at the beautiful state of Kentucky!
Wednesday, October 20
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Halloween Hidden Pictures / Halloween Trivia! / Halloween Word Search
10:30am - Virtual Bingo
11:00am - Board games of choice
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! We honor those what have lost family or are struggling with a diagnosis of their own!
Today we take a look at how to make famous chicken and waffles!
1) Pioneer Woman - Chicken and Waffles
Thursday, October 21
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Arts and Crafts - Paper Bag Crow!
10:30am - Relaxation Time
11:00am - Music of Choice
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Oral Hygiene and why is it important! Why caring for your teeth is actually good for your general health!
1) Oral Hygiene and General Health
Also it is the Great Shakeout 2021!!
1) Earthquake Safety - Mobility Disability!
2) Earthquake Safety - If you're near a sturdy desk
3) Earthquake Safety - When You're Driving
Today is also: National Reptile Awareness Day!
Friday, October 22
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking Class - Mummy Fingers Cooking Demonstration
10:30am - Movie Day
11:00am - Outdoor Walk (Weather Permitting)
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Some of us get too much and some of us not enough! Why do we sleep and why is it important?
Today is also: Make a Dog's Day Day! Treat your furry friend to a wonderful treat or extra attention!
Monday, October 25
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free Draw and Color
10:30am - Tabletop Activities
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: What to do in case of an emergency! How to prepare yourself and your family for any sort of emergency!
Today we take a look into Halloween with these fun ideas!
Tuesday, October 26
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Japanese Language Class - Hiragana Lesson! / Hiragana Chart
10:30am - Tabletop Bowling
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Earthquakes are a common occurrence especially in the heart of Southern California! Learn how to stay safe during an earthquake!
1) Protecting yourself during an earthquake
Today we continue our preparations for Halloween!
Wednesday, October 27
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Halloween Connect the Dots! / Halloween Pumpkin Maze! / Halloween Word Scramble!
10:30am - Virtual Bingo
11:00am - Board game of Choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Stress! How to effectively cope and deal with stress during the pandemic! You are never truly alone!
1) How to cope with the physical and mental stress of the pandemic!
Today we look at a popular sweet treat! Snickers!
Thursday, October 28
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Arts and Crafts! - Life-sized sunflower! / Sunflower Petal Template
10:30am - Easy Stretching Exercises
11:00am - Music of choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: We take a look how to focus and care for ourselves during the Pandemic! We can't help others if we don't care for ourselves first!
1) 7 self-care tips during COVID-19!
Today let's take a look at how the iconic Halloween Candy Corn is made!
Friday, October 29
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking Class - Halloween Bark Cooking Demonstration
10:30am - Movie Day
11:00am - Outdoor Walk (Weather Permitting)
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Halloween is just around the corner! It is a fun time for kids and adults of all ages but pay attention to these tips to stay safe!
1) How to stay safe during the Pandemic!