September Resident Event Guide

September 2022 Edition

M O N T H LY RESIDENT EVENTS GUIDE

Check out the new event suggestions, including All Paws On Deck!

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RSVP for our FREE Virtual Events on WeidnerEvents.com This Month: Wednesday Yoga/Deep Stretch Sept. 7th & 21st 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Saturday Yoga/HIIT Sept. 3rd & 17th 9am CST & 9am PDT

Paint Night

Sept. 13th 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Live Trivia Night

Sept. 14th 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Dance Classes

Sept. 5th, 12th, & 19th 6pm CST

Kids Yoga Fitness Sept. 8th 6pm CST

Bingo Night

Sept. 28th 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Cooking Class

Sept. 6th 6pm CST & 6pm PDT

Education Series - Story Time Sept. 22nd 7pm CST & 7pm PDT

SEPTEMBER 2022

What’s Inside?

Spotlight Event of the Month

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All Paws On Deck

An annual pet event your residents are sure to remember.

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September Event Calendar

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Spotlight Event : All Paws On Deck

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Back To School

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Hometown Heroes

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Book Drive

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Count the Beans

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End of Summer Bash

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Autumn Brunch

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Football is Back

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Just Because

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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

SEPTEMBER 2022

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A L L PAWS O N D E C K

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 Kim Lillie (MN Region) • This annual event is an absolute hit with pet owners. provide pet toys and snacks and let the dogs play.

If you do not have a pool or it isn’t seasonal, use plastic or inflatable kids pools as an alternative • Basic Supplies needed: pool, dog treats, dog toys, and snacks for the pet owners.

• The last day your pool is open is perfect

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• Cost: $100 for dog toys, snacks, and snacks for the pet owners. A plastic or inflatable dog pool is $50 to $150. Pools can be ordered HERE or splash pads HERE.

Water and dogs are a great pairing!

No matter if you have a pool or not, this is a very fun event to host. A host and water spicket can make for a great alternative.

Invite local pet stores to participate. This can easily become your most talked about event by residents with just a little work. Submit a ticket to Marketing> Resident Event Support to set up a fun and easy event!

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BACK TO SCHOOL

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

• By curating gift baskets full of school supplies or setting up a grab and go station, this display will show off your generosity.

• Basic Supplies: contact your local school for a full supply list including, pencils, pens, paper, folders, etc.

• A month long display is ideal, or set up a couple dates for parents and kids to come pick this up.

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• Approximate Costs: $100 to $250 dependent on need. Donate extras to local schools.

Parents and kids will both appreciate this!

This annual tradition will definitely help parent residents out substantially. Saving them time and money in the interest of the children of the community is a great way to gain favor. You can even set this up as a donation program and then deliver these to your local school district.

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H O M E TOWN H E R O E S

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

• Establish strong relationships with local authorities, healthcare workers, teachers, or other vital members of our community. A special thank you to those who serve will help those members feel appreciated and show our residents we are part of a larger community.

• Basic Supplies needed: Snacks, Thank you cards, and refreshments.

• Any time will work, but ideally accomodate your residents who work in these professions to ensure they can attend.

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• Cost of supplies - $25 for quality thank you cards. $100 to $200 for snacks and refreshments.

There are never enough Thank You’s

This is all about the people. This event can be implemented a variety of ways. If you are interested, please submit a ticket to Marketing> Resident Event Support and we will coordinate the appropriate set up for your community.

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B O O K D R I VE N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• Maintain a community library utilizing residents excess of books or magazines. This is a great time to set one up if you don’t have one already. Build off this activity by starting a resdent hosted book club.

• Basic Supplies needed: collateral to promote and shelving.

• Hosting a month long donation drive is ideal. Jump start the donations by grabbing a few books from local goodwill.

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• Estimated cost: Book shelves start about $40. Look HERE for some shelf options. Books from Goodwill $20 for a good assortment. Outdoor book shelf $85 w/ shipping found HERE.

Reading is FUNdamental Outdoor book cases make for a great cummunity aesthetic and also serve a purpose. A book club is a great way to generate and maintain this library throughout the year. This also allows us to help residents declutter, Keep these for the property or donate to a local school or shelter.

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CO U N T T H E B E A N S N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• A great way to get residents to stop in for a visit without an issue to discuss. Purchase a variety of jars and candies and use those as the prizes themselves.

• Basic Supplies needed: Jars, jelly beans, and candy.

• Hosting this weekly will provide multiple winners and build continued excitement.

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• Estimated costs: Mason Jars $2-$20 dependent on size. Candy is $10 to $50.

We all have some sort of sweet tooth!

This event is a great way to generate conversations with residents that do not involve work orders or problems. It’s a great time to ask for reviews and build up online reputation. Keep extra candy to give away to participants. Don’t forget to smile!

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END OF SUMMER BASH N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• A pool party, outdoor gathering, bbq, or any traditional summertime activity is perfect for this theme. Be sure to have music, beverages, and a variety of outdoor games.

• Basic Supplies needed: Food, beverage, and entertainment • Ideal as a weekend or Friday evening event.

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• Cost for Event: varies greatly. Purchase food and beverage from Costco $200 per 50 ppl. Additional entertainment could be covered by vendors.

Summer parties are the best!

One last big hoorah outside will definitely generate interest. Use this event to generate traffic with a “bring a friend’ theme. Utilize your vendors to help sponsor entertainment and food. Plan well in advance to create a huge buzz and host your biggest non holiday event of the year!

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AUTU M N B R U N C H N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• Hosting an in person brunch is a great way to kick off the fall. Beyond grab and go style pre-packaged items, catering or cookng breakfast items in bulk is fairly easy. It’s a great way to bring people together.

• Basic Supplies needed: Juice, coffee, breakfast items.

• a weekend morning event is ideal for this event.

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• Estimated event cost - Save time by catering from a local breakfast place. average cost is $200 per 50 people.

Brunch is a happy place. while in person gathering is ideal, this can still be a grab and go event. However, a little planning and preparation will allow an outdoor gathering with tables and canopies.

Submit a zendesk ticket to Marketing > Resident Event Support for assistance planning.

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F O O T B A L L I S B AC K N A M E O F E VE N T CA N G O H E R E

• A weekly gathering to watch your local team play is perfect. Tons of local establishments will be willing to offer discounts to gather at their locations. Or an easy weekly “Pick Em” game is a great alternative • Supplies needed: Pizza and refreshments for on site events. prizes for weekly pick em games.

• Check local tv listings to identify when games are held.

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• Cost of supplies: $150-$200 per 50 people for in person events or off site events. $10-$25 per weekly game winner

400 Million people watch NFL weekly.

Utilize your lounge, tv rooms, theaters, or local estabishments to bring people together. This event requires prep time and little event time maintenance. Send a support ticket to Marketing > Resident Event Support to identify the easiest way to choose the best option for your community.

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J U S T B E CAU S E 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. A good alternative is random giveaways to show residents appreciation.

• Supplies needed: Promotion and/or giveaway items • Reach out to residents to identify potential charitable partners. Host this throughout the month.

Ask residents to submit recommendations.

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• Cost of supplies - No cost other than donations for charitable partners. Giveaways vary dependent on theme.

You don’t need a reason to do good!

People always want to do more charitable works but don’t know where to start. Provide opportunities by reaching out to local nonprofits, shelters, or local autorities to identify areas of opportunity. Submit a zendesk ticket to Marketing > Resident Event Support for assistance identifying opportunities.

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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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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 Nyssa Welliver.

Manager of Customer Experience & resident whisperer!

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A 10 year veteran with on-site experience, Nyssa is a master at her craft. Not only does she handle our most upset residents, Nyssa has helped us go from #69 to 21 in ORA ranking! A positive attitude and resident whisperer abilities is why she’s so valuable to our team!

Making upset residents smile is her specialty!

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

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Bulletin Board Post

September 2022

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