August Resident Event Guide

August 2022 Edition

M O N T H LY RESIDENT EVENTS GUIDE

Check out the new event suggestions, including our Flamingle Summer Event

what MATTERS to YOU, MATTERS to US.

RSVP for our FREE Virtual Events on WeidnerEvents.com This Month: Wednesday Yoga/Deep Stretch Aug 10th, & 24th 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Saturday Yoga/HIIT Aug 6th & 20th 9am CST & 9am PDT

Paint Night

Aug 9th 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Live Trivia Night

Aug 16th 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Dance Classes

Aug 8th, 15th, & 22nd 6pm CST

Kids Yoga Fitness Aug 29th 6pm CST

Bingo Night

Aug 30th 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Cooking Class

Aug 23rd 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Education Series - Story Time Aug 18th @ 7pm CST & 7pm PDT

AUGUST 2022

What’s Inside?

Spotlight Event of the Month

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Let’s Flamingle

A themed summer time celebration everyone will enjoy!

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August Event Calendar

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Spotlight Event : Let’s Flamingle

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Food Trucks

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Ice Cream Sandwich Day

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Let’s Have S’more Fun

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Pizza Day

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Joking Around

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Family Board Game Night

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Take a Hike Day

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Be An Angel

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Pet of the Month

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WeidnerEvents.com Flyers

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Employee Spotlight

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Bulletin Board Post

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Event Calendars

August 2022

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LET’S FLAMINGLE

N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

Spotlight Event of the

Month

Created by Alicia Allen of Le Mirage • This themed event provides a wide assortment of decor, pool toys/floats, and other activity options.

Host this event as a pool party, mocktail hour, or food related gathering.

• Basic Supplies needed: Decor, food, or themed outfits.

• A weekend event is ideal for outdoor activity. Simple food related events can be done any evening.

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• Cost: Decor, snacks, prizes, and beverages: Approx. $150 to $250. Use Oriental trading for decor or bulk purchases.

Any reason is a good reason for an outdoor party Generate curiousity by getting decor spread throughout the community. Decorations are essential to fully create the ambiance desired for this event. Purchase pool toys that can be reused throughout the summer.

Reuse leftover lemonade to make colorful drinks everyone can enjoy.

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FOOD TRUCKS

N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• This can be a self sustaining outdoor event and easily repeatable. Book your trucks for more than one date or at multiple communities.

• Basic Supplies needed: Promotional materials and possibly raffle tickets.

• Any weekday evening or weekend lunch time schedule works best.

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• Approximate Costs: Free to $700 dependent on booking minimums/fees

Food Trucks are convenient, fun, and delicious.

Working with Food Trucks may be the easiest events to provide. Save on minimums, but making minor contributions to put more residents in front of them. Schedule multiple dates and communities to avoid booking fees. Expect potential cancellations. Contact Joeg@weidner.com for assistance.

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I C E C R E A M S A N DWI C H DAY

N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• This event can be hosted as a single gathering, a grab and go function, or parade style event.

• Basic Supplies needed: Ice Cream Sandwiches, or cookies and Ice Cream.

• Hosting during a weekend mid day will boost participation but can host at any time.

• Cost of supplies - $1 per serving.

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Hand made adds to the fun!

Store bought sandwiches will work just fine but take it to another level by simply providing the ingredients. Cookies, Ice Cream, and a few toppings will take this event to the next level. They’re also pretty fun to make. A guaranteed hit with residents!

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L E T ’ S H AVE S’ M O R E F U N !

N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• Keep the ingredients on hand for residents to do on their own, or set up a special in person gathering.

This is an ideal outdoor gathering requiring little set up and maintenance.

• Basic Supplies needed: Skewers, Chocolate, Graham Crackers, and Marshmallows.

• a late afternoon/evening weekday event or mid day weekend date will generate the most attendees.

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• Estimated cost: $1 per serving. Partner with a sister community and save money.

Easy, fun, and delicious!

All you need is supplies and a place to cook the marshmallows. Communities can use fireplaces, grills, or create make shift burners. Contact Joeg@weidner.com for assistance planning and ensuring resident safety.

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P I Z Z A DAY N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• Purchase pizzas and give out slices for a great in person gathering. Partner with a local establishment for special sales or discount days.

• Basic Supplies needed: Pizza and plates • A great weekday evening event. Schedule monthly as an easy to repeat activity • Estimated costs: Free w/ Partnerships, or up to $1 per serving.

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There’s no such thing as bad pizza!

Setting up a regular discounted delivery day, or monthly set up is the most effective way to host these. When purchasing pizzas always ask for slices to be double cut, and ALWAYS serve your residents. This will not only help control supplies, but also gives our residents an opportunity to thank you.

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J O K I N G A R O U N D DAY N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• Set up a weekly, or special day for residents to post appropriate jokes on our bulletin board, or issue a silly photo contest.

• Basic Supplies needed: prizes and promotions • Pick a day, host weekly, or all month long. Content generators are very flexible but the longer you allow for submissions the more conent you’ll receive.

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• Cost for Event: Free to host. Prizes issued for any contests would be the only cost associated.

Life is better when we smile!

Post a weekly joke on your bulletin board, or include them in your regular communications to residents. A themed photo contest is easy to jump start by posting a fun image of your own.

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FA M I LY B OA R D G A M E N I G H T N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• This event is easily repeated every month and should help identify some co-creators. Host these events in person or make games available to residents regularly.

• Basic Supplies needed: Board and card games • Hosting during a weekday evening will generate the most participation.

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• Cost of supplies - Initial cost is approx $100 to $200 to purchase games. Replacement costs are minimal therafter.

If you build it, they will come...

This is a great event to host monthly, and consistently. Be sure to carefully put the games away when finished to extend durability of your games. Find interactive games to encourage residents to meet one another. Provide a few light snacks to keep everyone comfortable.

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TA K E A H I K E DAY N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• Schedule a weekly or monthly hiking excursion.

Even a simple stroll around the community can be enjoyable. Coordinate an off-site meeting place and rotate locations regularly.

• Supplies needed: Water, and potential transportation.

• A weekend early morning gathering time is ideal.

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• Cost of supplies: no supplies needed, potential cost for transportation dependent on Uber or taxi rates.

Nature is good for the soul!

This is a great excuse to get out and enjoy some fresh air each month, or each week.

Residents will appreciate a little company and inspiration to go out and enjoy nature. This is a great event to find a Cocreator to take the lead.

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BE AN ANGEL N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• This is a great content generator by asking residents to share recent acts of kindness.

Coordinate a charitable activity with a local organization to create a one day event or charity drive.

• Supplies needed: Donations and opportunities.

• Reach out to residents to identify potential charitable partners. Host this throughout the month.

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Not all Angels have wings!

• Cost of supplies - No cost other than donations for charitable partners.

This is a great opportunity to identify an annual charitable effort, or develop a signature event based on your partnership.

Think WeidnerCares but on a small local scale. Even something as simple as a photo contest should help inspire residents to perform a good deed.

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PET OF THE MONTH N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• Every Pet Friendly Community should have a Pet of the Month. Collect pet details quarterly. Choose at random • Event Supplies: pet treats, prizes, or discounts established with local pet groomers, food suppliers, dog walkers, • People LOVE their pets and love showering them with treats. You can set this up for several months in advance.

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• Activity Costs: FREE

We love our pets!

Pet of the Month is the best and easiest activity you can maintain monthly. Take a day and find a local pet store, groomer, or pet service location and work out a promotional partnership. Contact Joeg@ weidner.com for assistance.

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WeidnerEvents.com

Flyer Downloads

Print and display to distribute the following flyers for the virtual events you’d like to promote at your community. All Class start times are listed in Pacific or Central Standard time zones. Refer inquires to Events@weidner.com

Workout with Weidner A weekly class of Yoga, BodyZen, Meditation Yoga, and more.

Classes will rotate between Saturday’s and Wednesdays.

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Dance Fitness Classes A virtual dance introduction class. Hip Hop, Belly Dancing, and Kids classes available. All beginner friendly instructors.

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Paint Night with Weidner A low cost and relaxing paint night experience. Classes include acrylic, watercolor, and a variety of other painting techniques.

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Live Trivia Night A challenging, and fun trivia event hosted by Joe G. Topics change every round and prizes are issued to winners.

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WeidnerEvents.com

Flyer Downloads

Print and display to distribute the following flyers for the virtual events you’d like to promote at your community. All Class start times are listed in Pacific or Central Standard time zones. Refer inquires to Events@weidner.com

Kid’s Yoga Class A Fitness class designed to teach children the values of fitness, movement, balance, and stretching.

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Cooking Class This monthly cooking tutorial is inexpensive. delicious, and a hands on culinary experience.

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Bingo Night A fun interactive Bingo night provides fun for all ages. No apps required and prizes give to winning residents.

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KIDS EVENT: Education Series - Story Time Story time for kids age 7 and under hosted by our very own Brittany Kukal.

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Meet Brittany Kukal.

National L&D Trainer and jack of all trades!

Mother of 2 adorable boys

A native of the Pacific Northwest, Brittany started as a leasing consultant over 13 years ago. A

lover of adventure, children, and public speaking, Brittany was the ideal candidate to initiate our new Children’s Story Time!

Our Newest CoCreator with Children’s Story Time!

From Leasing Consultant to National Trainer

Send Love Notes, Associate Highlights, and Resident Events to WeCare@weidner.com

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Bulletin Board Post

August 2022

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