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Hello everyone! My name is Jovena and I am currently working as an Activity Coordinator here in California!

 

Hope to meet great people on this forum! :-)

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Hello my name is Amy and I work in Alabama as the Concierge.I have been here for 17 years. I look forward to talking with you all

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Hello....my name is Bonnie and I am from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. I am currently enrolled in the MEPAP-1 course and will finish up in a couple of weeks and plan to start MEPAP-2 in July.  I am currently the Activities Assistant at our facility; my AD will be retiring in the next year and I will be taking her position.

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Hello Everyone, My name is Diann, I am currently taking the MEPAP1 class with Kathy Hughes. I am on week 14 and will be finishing up soon. I plan on going right into MEPAP2. This is my first time on the message board. I just stopped in t o read, and figure out how it all works. Thank you!

 

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Hello, my name is Kathy. I'm currently the Assistant Activity Director at Heritage Manor in Elroy, WI. Our current AD is looking to retire in the near future so I am prepping for the position. I already do all of the assessments, MDS and care planning so the transition should go smoothly. (I just need to work on organization). Looking forward to finishing MEPAP 1 soon.  Will wait until winter to take MEPAP2. I've enjoyed meeting others in my field through our chat sessions!

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My name is Jodi Graf. I am working as an Interim Activity Director. I also work as a memory care activities coordinator. I am from Willis, TX working in Spring Texas. 

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HELLO EVERYONE , MY NAME IS BARBIE.   I  AM IN MEPAP1 , MY INSTRUCTOR IS KATHY HUGHES,  SHE IS WONDERFUL.  I HAVE BEEN LEARNING NEW ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS NEW PROGRAMS ON THE COMPUTER.  I HAVE BEEN REALLY ENJOYING THE CLASS. WITH MEETING NEW PEOPLE AND A VARIETY OF NEW IDEAS AND CRAFTS.   I MUST SAY IT HAS BEEN A VERY BUSY PAST FEW MONTHS,  BUT IT HAS BEEN WELL WORTH IT!!!!!    I WORK PART TIME AS A CNA AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES.  I ENJOYED HAVING NEW CONTACTS, WHICH GIVES ME NEW DIRECTIONS ON WHERE TO GO WHEN IT COMES TO PLANNING ACTIVITIES.  THANK YOU ALL !!!!!!!!      :D

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I am Tonya and have been an activity partner for almost 2 years. I am currently in MEPAP1. I am done with the first half of the course work, but, because of problems involving the practicums, I am not able to take the midterm yet. I am hoping this is resolved very soon because I am ready to move on. I think my next step will be to finish the last half of my CE hours and get my provisional license, and then I will take MEPAP 2. This will be the fastest way for me to get what I need to actually be a director in our community. I already missed one chance, I don't want to miss another just because I don't have the proper certification. I am finding that a lot of this is stuff that I had in my courses for my education degrees.

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My name is Jeanna Morris. I have been working at my facility for 6 years. I started as a c.n.a, then moved up to unit coordinator, went to staffing director and now im proud to say that im the Activities Director since September of last year. I wasn't sure if this would be the right job for me, but come to find out... I LOVE IT!!! I get to make a difforecne in peoples lives evey day. Think about it, we get paid to play! Our residents have so much much in our activities. I'm so thankful that i took this position.

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Hi my name is Sarah, I am finishing up the mepap1 class. Does  anyone have any recommendations or suggestions with me finishing the class. I am in New Hampshire. Would any one happen to know where to find the regulations of an activity director for New Hampshire?

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Hi everyone. My name is Teresa. Im currently working on my Final for MEPAP 1. Anyone want to set up a chat to discuss about an activity that they are planning?

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Hello, I am Kathy Degestrom from Cape Cod Ma. My first time on the network and have 3 weeks to go for MEPAP 1. Looking to talk to someone re practicum final

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Hi, My name is Lisa and I work as Activity Assistant at a skilled nursing facility in North Carolina.

 

I posted to two threads here about men's activities, and about lower cognitive activities.

 

I see a few classmates of mine from MEPAP1 have been wanting to chat as part of our final practicum. I am going to go on our class forum and try to set something up, in case others want to join in too.

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Hello to everyone!!!! My name is Joan and I'm in N.Andover Massachusetts.  I am currently activities assistant but am looking forward to running our activities department.  I finish up in 2 months with Mepap1.

 

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Hi Everyone, my name is Debbie and I am currently the Activities Directors at our community in Coeur d'Alene, ID.  I have been in the position for almost 3 years and am looking for new and refreshing ideas.

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Teresat18, I am sorry I did not see your post. I did set up a chat through the Class Forum for the MEPAP1-5 class that started in May. Three of us then got together in the LiveChatRoom last Saturday (Aug 8).

 

If you are still looking to chat with a classmate, you could announce that on your Class Forum and also set up a LiveChat date.

 

Sorry I didn't see this soon enough to invite you from this forum!

 

-lisafm

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Hello everyone, my name is Sherie'. I am currently working as a Wellness Assistant in East Texas. I am in MEPAP-1 and will be the Lifetime Enrichment Coordinator when I finish the class. Nice to meet yall!! 😀

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Hello ,

 My name is Noreen and I work in long term care I am taking the Activity Director course to give me a better understanding of activities as in my position of Director of Memory Care and Wellness I have a lot of interaction with activities and I would like to be more of a help than a hindrance.

Noreen

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HI! My name is Jorey. I am current working as an activity aide in a nursing home. I have been working there for 2 years in January and I absolutely love it! I am taking the MEPAP course for more education and am very much enjoying the class. I am just finishing up 1 and start 2 next month. I am so grateful for the learning opportunities I have had! It is neat that this network and chats provide so many ideas. Thank you all so much! 

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Hey y'all! I'm Stacey Allen. I am currently taking the MEPAP1-060215 Class. I work as the Activity Director for an Assisted Living Facility here in North Carolina. I love my job!! I am finishing up the MEPAP1 course in September!! I'm very happy that i will be finished soon! I have enjoyed taking it and learning these new things!! I have worked as a CNA since July of 2006 when i graduated high school. I got the AD job in December of 2014. I love working as the AD. It was nice to have gotten to know all the residents while working with them as a CNA at the facility for so long then getting promoted and working with them in a different way!! 

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Hello everyone My name is Frank Rasberry and  I am currently taking the MEPAP1 class with Kathy Hughes. I am doing my Final Practicum and hope to be finished with the course sometime next month. I'm hoping to set up a chat to discuss an upcoming activity that is being planned. We are having a fall festival in October and could use some ideas.

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