Have you ever tried "Roll a Word?" Google 6 letter words about different topics like food, occupations, Christmas etc.
Residents take turns rolling a die. Whatever number they roll, that's the letter you reveal. They get to guess before the next person gets a turn. If they roll a number that's already been revealed, they at least get to guess.
Create the letters using construction paper and use a large white board with magnetic hooks to hang the letters on.
It will remind your residents of that nail biting final word game on Wheel of Fortune!
This will be a fun one for your residents that will result in lots of laughs.
Place the name of one member of a popular duo or couple on the back of each participant for them to guess who they are and to find their match.
Tell participants that they can only ask “yes” or “no” questions to find out who they are. You can use classic Old Hollywood couples like Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra, Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, and Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
Spice up your charade game by making it Valentine's themed. Get your residents to act out the titles of romantic songs, like “The Way You Look Tonight,” “My Funny Valentine,” or “Wind Beneath My Wings.”
If your community wants to celebrate Valetine's Day in an entertaining way and you have some married couples who live there, consider recruiting your married couples to play a fun Newlywed game.
Ask questions of each of the spouses separately, like “When did you last give your wife flowers?” or “What was the menu of the first meal that your wife cooked for you?”
You can search online for various questions.
Switch up your regular Bingo game by playing a fun round of Valentine bingo using candy like Hershey’s Kisses or sweethearts as the bingo markers. Give out Valentine candy for prizes! It's a fun way to 'sweeten' the program!
Do you have single residents in your community who are interested in dating? Help them break out of the friend zone by making it obvious if they’re available for dating!
Host a Spotlight Party where residents in relationships wear red and singles wear green. If it’s complicated? They wear yellow. It’s a lighthearted way to play matchmaker and help folks meet one another and potentially spark a connection.
Residents fill out questionnaires about their favorite hobbies, interests, and music. Then, they can meet their “friend matches” at an event. To help new friends break the ice, plan Valentine’s Day activities for seniors to run at the event. This is a great way for your residents to connect with others who share similar hobbies and interests.
It’s speed dating with a twist! Residents get 5 minutes to meet a new friend before time is up…and they meet another resident. You can use a large space like your dining room or lobby. This is a great opportunity for your residents to connect and get to know one another.
Quizzes like this are great to keep minds active and involved in verbal communication with the rest of the community. The simple way to play this quiz is to ask your seniors group to name the partner of the person I am about to call out. Begin by saying "Abbott and....." You can ask individuals in the group for the answer, to keep everyone involved.
Create a Valentine’s Day activity for those residents who have a knack for knitting. Team up with a local homeless shelter and invite your residents to knit a hat or pair of mittens. Not only will seniors feel good about helping those in need, but studies also show that knitting makes people feel happier.
