name they chose. For this information, visit: http://www.thinkbabynames.com/, http://www.behindthename.com/ and http://www.babyhold.com/. February 20 ~ Love Your Pet Day: Ask the residents to share stories about their favorite pet and why that pet held a special place in their heart. Help them write a poem about a favorite pet or make a collage using old magazines. Publish the poems in the facility newsletter. Mat and frame the collages and hang them on the facility’s “gallery wall” for everyone to enjoy. This is also a great intergenerational activity. February 28 ~ Floral Design Day: Invite a local florist to come and show the residents how to do some simple floral arrangements. Provide a variety of silk flowers and containers for the residents to practice their own designs. Encourage the residents to make some extra floral creations to be given to residents who may not be feeling well or who are new to the facility. Handmade Valentines These cute little Valentines are much easier than they look! Whether you use construction paper or card stock, the results will be charming. This is a great intergenerational project and can also be used as a fundraising activity when packaged in groups of six and tied with a pretty ribbon. What you'll need: • • • • • • • • • • •
8.5 x 11 construction paper or card stock in various colors and/or patterns Valentine and/or heart stickers Scissors Pinking shears (optional) Glue stick or white craft or school glue Old buttons Fabric scraps Ribbon Yarn Sequins Glitter (pink, red, white)
How to make it: 1. Begin by cutting a piece of construction paper or card stock into four equal pieces. 2. Fold quartered paper in half to make a card. 4