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!

1) How does bleach work!


Today we also take a look at the search and rescue team for the Fire Department!

1) Search and Rescue!

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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!

1) Never mix these chemicals!


Today is also: Golf Lover's Day!

1) Golf's Greatest Moments!

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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!

1) MLB season hype video!

2) Dodgers Legends hype video!

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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!

1) Ruff Ryderz Baseball!

2) Matthew McConaughey Motivational Video!

3) Alice in Wonderland - Mad Hatter's Tea Party!

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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!

1) COVID-19 resources guide!


Today we take a look at Chocolate Covered Pretzels! YUM!

1) Tutorial - Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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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!

1) Trivia Quiz - Guess that Super Hero!

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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!

1) Why is PPE so important?


Today is National Sausage Pizza Day! GO out there and get yourselves a pizza!

1) Best Deep Dish Pizza

2) The Evolution of Pizza

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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!

1) Cold Weather Precautions!


Today is also: National Farmer's Day!

1) California Farm House!

2) Virtual tour of Vermont

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Wednesday, October 13

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!

1) US Navy Celebration video!

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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

2) Dinosaur Thrill Ride - Disney's Animal Kingdom

3) History of Dinosaurs!

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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!

1) Heart Healthy tips!


Today is also: We watch some iconic scenes from I Love Lucy!

1) Vitametavegimen

2) Charm School!

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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!

1) Lake Arrowhead Virtual Tour!

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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!

1) CPR DO's and DONT's!


Today we take a look at the beautiful state of Kentucky!

1) The Ark Encounter!

2) World Famous Kentucky Derby - Full Race

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Wednesday, October 20

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!

1) What is Cancer?

2) Breast Cancer Awareness!


Today we take a look at how to make famous chicken and waffles!

1) Pioneer Woman - Chicken and Waffles

2) Brain Teasers! Tricky riddles to stretch your mind!

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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

4) The Great Shake Out


Today is also: National Reptile Awareness Day!

1) All about reptiles!

2) All about snakes!

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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?

1) How sleep works!


Today is also: Make a Dog's Day Day! Treat your furry friend to a wonderful treat or extra attention!

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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!

1) Emergency Preparedness!


Today we take a look into Halloween with these fun ideas!

1) 51 DIY costume ideas!

2) Halloween Guessing Game!

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Tuesday, October 26

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!

1) Easy arts and crafts for Halloween!

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Wednesday, October 27

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!

2) Kids and COVID-19!


Today we look at a popular sweet treat! Snickers!

1) Snickers Bar - Unwrapped!

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Thursday, October 28

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!

1) How Candy Corn is made!

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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!


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