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July Activities for Seniors
Activity ideas that fit July: its holidays, its season, and the things residents remember about this time of year. Each one comes with a full guide for running it in your community.
23 activities, most loved first.
Physical
"July Journey to the Beach"
Set up a simple "path" using colorful pool noodles or soft fabric strips on the floor. Residents are…
Social
Bocce Ball Tournament
A friendly competition of Bocce Ball played in a designated outdoor area. This low-impact game provides…
Social
Patriotic Handprint Fireworks
Using washable red, white, and blue paint, seniors and children create "firework" designs on large sheets of…
Social
Patriotic Tunes & Their Tales
Let's raise our voices in a classic American sing-along! We will listen to and sing cherished patriotic…
Intellectual
Summer Travel Stories
Invite residents to share photos and tales from past summer vacations.
Intellectual
The Declaration and a Dream
Travel back to 1776 to explore the birth of our nation. We'll read powerful excerpts from the Declaration of…
Social
"Golden Hour" Lawn Games & Mocktail Mixer
Set up a series of classic, low-impact lawn games such as giant Jenga, beanbag toss, or oversized checkers in…
Social
"Guess the Walk-Up Song" Challenge
A selection of popular or classic "walk-up" songs (music played when a batter approaches the plate) are…
Social
"Sundae Bar & Social": Build Your Own Masterpiece
Set up an elaborate ice cream sundae bar with a wide array of flavors, syrups, candies, fruits, and whipped…
Social
250th Stars and Stripes Tea and Tour
I want to invite our waitlist people and our new residents to join our resident ambassadors for a getting to…
Physical
Bingo Bonanza with a Twist
Instead of calling out numbers, use bingo dobbers to create collaborative artwork on large paper. Each number…
Social
British Open
Create an activity for when we're watching the British Open
Social
Creative Canvas Creations
Using large sheets of paper and various art supplies (paints, markers, fabric scraps), residents collectively…
Social
Favorite Recipes Book Club
We would like to create a Tuckahoe Pines Cookbook of all of our resident's favorite recipes. Rather than just…
Intellectual
Fourth of July Discussion
History of fourth of July followed by discussion prompts and trivia questions.
Social
Garden Party Bingo
Independent living seniors ages 70-100 who love to garden. Want fun, upbeat experience.
Social
Journey to the Garden
Residents take turns rolling a single die, moving their marker (e.g., a colored pom-pom or large button)…
Social
Peachy Keen Ice Cream Social & Story Swap
Residents gather outdoors to enjoy freshly scooped peach ice cream while sharing personal stories related to…
Social
Red, White & Blue Trivia Challenge
Teams of residents will compete in a fun and engaging trivia game focused on American history, culture, and…
Vocational
Rock Snake
Creating a collaborative piece of art for the community garden, residents gain a sense of accomplishment and…
Social
Storytelling Under the Sun
Residents gather comfortably outdoors, sharing personal stories or favorite tales while enjoying the fresh…
Intellectual
The Declaration and a Dream
Travel back to 1776 to explore the birth of our nation. We'll read powerful excerpts from the Declaration of…
Social
Twinkie Tower Challenge
Teams of residents will be given a limited supply of Twinkies and toothpicks and challenged to build the…
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