Autumn has arrived — the air is crisp, the leaves are painted gold, and your activity calendar is ready for a seasonal refresh. Whether you’re planning cozy crafts, festive socials, or outdoor strolls, fall offers endless opportunities to engage the senses and lift spirits.
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1. Cozy Crafts & Sensory Projects
Set the mood with craft tables full of color and texture — think flameless candles, mini pumpkins, and fall garlands. Encourage residents to decorate common spaces or create personalized door signs with the Cricut Joy Machine.
Pro Tip: Host a “Craft & Cocoa” social — warm mugs of Ghirardelli cocoa meet creative hands and lively conversation.
2. Culinary Fun: A Taste of Fall
Few things spark nostalgia like the smell of cinnamon and apple drifting through the halls. Try a “Harvest Café” theme using a Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker for pumpkin chili or cider. Add flair with pumpkin-shaped waffle makers and fall silicone molds.
🍲 Freebie Spotlight: ADN Kitchen Activity Form
Bring flavor, fun, and documentation together in one easy tool! The ADN Kitchen Activity Form helps Activity Professionals record every detail of their culinary programs—from recipes and ingredients to resident participation and compliance checks. Designed to align with state survey standards, this form makes it simple to track engagement, ensure dietary safety, and capture meaningful outcomes.
Whether you’re hosting a baking day, a cultural tasting, or a sensory cooking group, this ready-to-use template keeps your records organized and your survey prep stress-free.
Pro Tip: Use the form to build a “Community Cookbook” by compiling recipes and photos from your residents throughout the year.
3. Music & Memory: The Soundtrack of Fall
Music bridges generations and awakens the heart. Stream a curated playlist through a Bluetooth speaker or dust off classics like “Autumn Leaves” for reminiscence therapy sessions. Consider adding a “Name That Tune: Fall Edition” to your schedule!
4. Decor & Atmosphere
Create a cozy ambiance with essential oil diffusers using clove and orange blends. Layer in plush throw blankets and soft lighting for resident lounges.
Pro Tip: Involve residents in decorating day — document their creativity for your newsletter and bulletin board displays.
5. Learning & Growth This Season
As you refresh your programming, remember that professional growth is seasonal, too. Enroll in Trauma-Informed Care Certification or browse Continuing Education Courses to keep your skills growing like autumn vines.
🍁 Bring Fall to Life in Your Community
Explore our Calendar Club for ready-to-use printables and keep your residents engaged all season long.
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