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Looking to bring some joy to your January calendar? We've got new ideas to inspire you and your residents and stave off those January blues!

It is almost that magical time of the year! Time to get inspired and find some new holiday traditions you and your residents will enjoy. (Or upgrade some older traditions, too!)

Aside from Thanksgiving, is there more to the dreary month of November? Of course, there is! Brighten the month with these fun and engaging resident activity ideas! From wine tastings to talent shows, there's something for everyone.

Explore 10 fun and engaging October activity ideas for senior living communities, from DrumFit and coffee tastings to card-making and Halloween parties. Celebrate quirky holidays and enhance resident engagement with these creative events.

Explore creative brainstorming strategies for fresh and engaging senior living programs. Brainstorming can open new doors to enhance resident engagement!

Get ready for September with these seven quirky activities for seniors! From square dancing and letter writing to coconut-themed happy hours and chocolate tastings, we've got fun and engaging ideas to brighten your residents' days.

Discover how life enrichment professionals can implement lifestyle interventions, cognitive stimulation, and exercise programs to enhance memory, cognitive function, and overall quality of life for older adults in their communities.

It's time to plan that August calendar - why not boost senior wellness this August with our 6 engaging fitness activities? These activities can be modified for various mobility levels, including seated options. Perfect for rec therapists.

Discover a wealth of engaging icebreaker questions designed to foster connections and build relationships among residents in your senior living community. Spark conversations, laughter, and connection while getting to know your residents better.

Are you and your residents feeling patriotic? The theme for this Canada Day and Independence Day is Red, White, and Engaging! Read on to get some inspiration for your July activity calendars.

Summer is almost here; does your calendar reflect the changing season? Here are some summer-inspired activity ideas for your June calendar that are sure to spark joy.

The theme of this May’s activity inspiration is all around the dimension of vocational wellness. Vocational wellness is often overlooked as one of the dimensions, but is all about redefining purpose.

Let's channel our energies into activities that not only stimulate the mind but also nourish our intellectual well-being. Join us on this journey as we unveil 10 engaging and accessible activities meticulously curated to enhance the intellectual dimension of wellness.

Engage your residents in a tapestry of experiences that not only embrace the spirit of renewal but also foster meaningful connections and creativity. Spring has sprung: let’s celebrate!

Black History Month is an opportunity to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Make this February a time of joy, learning, and unity as you embark on these engaging senior living activities in your community!

Gear up for a month filled with love, joy, and heartwarming activities. Explore our latest blog post featuring a carefully curated list of 10 accessible emotional wellness activities tailored specifically for senior living residents.

Discover engaging January activity ideas for senior living communities in our January blog! Uncover creative activities to enhance resident’s fitness.

From crafting Hanukkah paper dreidel garlands to baking homemade sufganiyot, creating beeswax Hanukkah candles, and hosting Christmas-themed "Minute to Win It" parties, we have a range of activities that cater to diverse holiday traditions and bring residents together for some festive fun!

We're dishing out 10 activity ideas that will not only get you into the Thanksgiving spirit, but also help your residents find meaning and joy in these cherished moments!

These frightfully delightful Halloween activity ideas for seniors will help you celebrate one of our favorite holidays with the residents in your community.

Environmental wellness is one of the 7 Dimensions of Wellness that contribute to the overall health and well-being of older adults. Try these environmental wellness activities with residents in your senior living community!

August is all about socializing. Be it barbeques or boating, if you are short on creative ideas for your community, we have you covered for your August activity planning.

Whether your community is celebrating on July 1st or the Fourth of July, we have activity ideas that will get your residents in the patriotic spirit!

This month, we're sharing activity ideas that are designed to boost cognitive wellness (one of the 7 dimensions of wellness) for residents in your senior living community.

April Showers bring May flowers, so we have some spring-themed activities that will bring flowers, colour, and sunshine into your residents’ lives this month. Read on to learn more!

Spring is on its way and what a spring it will be! This month, we have some special Easter and April-themed activities for you that will bring spring into your community!

March is full of fun and important holidays! It’s also when we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring. In this blog, we’re sharing some activities that bring spring into your community and give you ways to celebrate those milestone dates!

Happy New Year! For this month, we’re sharing more fun games and activities that you can do with residents in your senior living community. Try out a new card game, hold a ring toss tournament, test your memory and more!

Start the year this January with activity ideas that make the most of winter activities without braving the cold outdoors.

The holiday season is upon us! We have some holiday and non-holiday activities that take place in the month of December for you to make the most of this special time of year.

This month, we’re sharing activities based on holidays and quirky celebrations that take place in the month of November to help you get an early start on your November calendar.

For this month, we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of October to help you get an early start on your October calendar and celebrate those fun and spooky holidays. 

For this month, we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of September to help you get an early start on your September calendar and celebrate those fun holidays.

For this month, we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of August to help you get an early start on your August calendar and celebrate those fun summer holidays.

Summer is in full swing! For this month, we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of July, to help you get an early start on your July calendar and celebrate those fun summer holidays.

For this month we’re sharing activities based on quirky holidays and celebrations that take place in the month of June to help you get an early start on your June calendar.

Sprint is upon us! For the month of April, we’re sharing Easter-themed activities, funny April Fool’s Day activities, and a unique program idea to help your residents get a kickstart on their spring cleaning. 

This month, we’re hoping you and your residents have the luck of the Irish as you begin planning for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Pots of gold, beautiful rainbows, leprechauns, and all the green you can handle!

This month, we’re looking ahead to the romantic month of Valentine’s Day! Cards, celebrations, candy hearts, and all the red and pink you can imagine! Celebrate all kinds of love with your residents this holiday season.

This month, we’re celebrating the beginning of 2022 with party ideas, reminiscing, reflecting, and more! The start of a new year is a great time for you and your residents to look back and reflect and look ahead to resolutions, goals, and fresh starts.

This month, we’re looking ahead to December with holiday activities galore! Elves, Fires, Holiday Movies, and more! What seniors living community doesn’t love getting festive during the holiday season?

Observe Remembrance Day or Veterans Day in your senior living community with these activities. Plus, try some fun aerobic exercises, create amazing artwork, and hold a Minute to Win It tournament with your residents!

Take your residents on a virtual adventure, celebrate Grandparent’s Day, and unwind from all the excitement with some classic games.

Here are 10 activity ideas that will help your residents appreciate the natural world, get some low-impact exercise, and create gift-worthy arts and crafts!

Summer is here! We've made a list of one-on-one and group activities to get your residents outside to soak up the sunshine, as well as activities to bring the outdoors to them.

From discovering the world virtually to indoor gardening, we hope these ten one-on-one activity ideas for senior communities during COVID-19 quarantines inspire you.

Roses are red, violets are blue, here are some activity ideas for you! As Valentine's Day approaches, let's spread the love while limiting the spread of COVID-19.

As we begin a new year, it is as important as ever to ensure your residents remain safe while reducing the dangers of prolonged social isolation. To help, here is another installment of our activity idea series for your community!

The Christmas season is here and we’ve got a new round of cheer! Get your community into the holiday spirit with these 10 Saint-Nicholas-themed activities for your residents this year.

The holiday season is here and we’ve got a new round of cheer! Get your community into the holiday spirit with these 10 holiday-themed activities for residents of all backgrounds.

Senior communities are still working night and day to keep their residents safe throughout these challenging COVID-19 times. We are working hard to continue providing you with ideas, programs, and activities to ensure your residents’ spirits remain high.

Face masks don’t have to be plain — in fact, a well-crafted face mask can be a great statement piece and a fun activity for your residents.

The holiday season is upon us and brings with it numerous opportunities for turning typical days at your community into seasonal experiences.

As the pandemic continues, Welbi has compiled more activities you can try out during these challenging times.

Keeping the spirits high is essential right now! Here are some ideas and activities being used right now in senior communities.

Easter may be an emotional time for everyone, as families and loved ones spend time apart. Here are some holiday themed activities to connect and engage with seniors.

Here is a list of different activities you can put in place that still engage your older adults on a daily basis.