This page is intended to be a collection of activity ideas and best practices from Minnesota’s Activity Professionals. If you have a resource, best practice or great idea that you would like to share, please email the details to [email protected]
Ten New Ways to Play BINGO!
These ten ways to play Bingo was shared by Pam Hayle at the Fall 2013 Conference “Top 30” pre-session.
Download Bingo Games List (pdf)
Puzzlemaker Website
Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, math puzzles, and more-using your own word lists.
Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors
Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors Website
1025 19th Ave SW
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-8448
Email Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors
Let’s Go Fishing is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals through fishing and boating excursions that strengthen communities, build relationships and create memories.
Fishing and boating is such a common past-time for Minnesotans and we may often take for granted how easy it is for many of us to enjoy our state’s beautiful lakes and rivers. LGF returns the outdoor experience to those whom might not otherwise have the opportunity to fish, boat or enjoy time with friends on the water. Since our inception in 2002, we have served over 91,000 seniors, youth, veterans and disabled adults. Today 30 LGF chapters exist throughout Minnesota and 1 in Wisconsin.
ADVENTURE PARTNERS LLC
Mark Peterson, President
Producers of the MN FIELD TRIP LIBRARY & EXPO
8014 Highway 55, Suite 130
Minneapolis, MN 55427
612-518-8353
Email Mark
MN Field Trip Library Website
A quality resource for activities
Dedicated to providing resource services for individuals of ALL ages, the MN Field Trip Library & EXPO offers a website, a printed, annual guide, monthly emails and the Annual Field Trip EXPO (held each August) – all of which are free for activity professionals and staff who plan educational, recreational and leisure programming for Retirement Communities, Adult Day Programs, Group Homes, Special Care for Seniors, Community/Senior Centers, Tour Planners & Operators, and Retirement & Church Organizations.
Simply go to the password-free MN Field Trip Library website – to begin your planning. From there you’ll be able to discover all types of ideas and programs, download brochures & flyers (free of charge), sign up for our monthly newsletter that tells about new field trips and programs we discover, and RSVP for the annual MN Field Trip EXPO where you’ll be able to meet the people on the other end of the phone!
Finally, when you go to the Download Center on our website, go to our download carousel and open the MN FIELD TRIP GUIDE! That is this year’s issue of our annual “hands-on” resource for you.
As you see, we have numerous ways to discover a whole range of activities that fit your needs like a glove!
Meternally
Sally Mathews Inglett
President & Founder
MEternally, LLC
(833) 733-8866
meternally.com
Since 2015, Brian and Sally Inglett of MEternally, LLC have exhibited at the MNSWAP Conference as vendors, and their product line has grown each year. This family owned, Minnesota based business, listens to the ideas and feedback of attendees and uses this information when developing new products and collections. They specialize in reminiscence therapy and use a person-centered approach rather than disease or generational specifics. Anyone can participate in and benefit from reminiscence.
What started as a DVD has grown to a line of not only DVDs but also activity and photo cards. Their easy to use, high quality products are a hit with both residents and staff. In response to those who no longer use DVDs, they have created an online reminiscence video library whose content just continues to grow. Try a FREE 30 day trial!
They not only provide products to caregivers and individuals but have formed relationships with public libraries and created special packaging so that their products can be checked out, and returned by the public after use. Their large photo and activity cards are laminated to facilitate sanitizing between uses.
Check out their website, online video library and blog at www.meternally.com, and don’t forget to stop by their MNSWAP Conference booth. (They always bring good treats!)
DAVID JONES HISTORICAL PRESENTATIONS
David Jones
612-619-3468
[email protected]
Website: www.djhistoricalpresentations.com
David makes history come alive! He presents on several historical topics. He has his own A/V equipment and shows an easy-to-follow powerpoint. He has been speaking to a wide range of audiences since 1996. And, because he knows his material, he is able to speak without notes – audience members find him to be very engaging!
Quote: “I wish all of my guest speakers were as low maintenance as you. You came in and set up and were ready to go. And, then you gave a great presentation to top it off. Thank you!” -Activity Coordinator
