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A day at the Center

November 4, 2025 /
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  • Open doors and turn off alarm. Turn on lights.
  • All personnel in by 8am.
  • Check bathrooms for toilet paper, soap dispensers filled, etc
  • Welcome first participants around 8:30am
  • Have participants sign in with date , time and signature
  • Receive breakfast, make tea and coffee
  • Serve breakfast
  • Clean up breakfast
  • Start activities with world news and birthdays

Structured Activities

These are offered between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Some of the activity programs that might be offered are:

Exercise Programs

  • Morning Exercise: This class consists of chair exercises and chair dancing that focus on range of motion, stretching and increasing physical fitness and muscle tone.
  • Nu-Step Exercise: Participants approved by their physicians can ride a special recumbent stepper with 1:1 assistance from staff.
  • Strength Training: This 30 minute class focuses on increasing strength and endurance of certain upper and lower muscle groups. The class uses light wrist and ankle weights to execute the exercises. The participants in this class must also have a release signed by a physician.

Table Activities

Small group activities are based on interest and promote participation and stimulation. Examples include puzzles, art projects, and table games such as Scrabble, and Uno.

Community Outings

Staff may take groups of participants on various outings such of interest: to the beauty shop, picnics at local parks, museums, mall shopping or to other Centers. Participant interest, strength and limitations are considered when planning the trips. Space is limited and opportunities to participate may rotate among participants. A minimal additional cost may be charged for some trips. Transportation will be provided by Fastran bus.

Additional Therapeutic Programs

Additional Therapeutic Programs are provided at the Centers which may include:

  • Special Events and Theme Days
  • Holiday Celebrations
  • Monthly Birthday Celebrations
  • Musical Programs
  • Music Therapy
  • Entertainers
  • Sing-alongs
  • Bell Choir
  • Inspirational Programs
  • Support and Inspiration Group
  • Rosary Group
  • Cognitive/Sensory Activities
  • Reminiscence Groups
  • Chat Groups
  • Current Events
  • Word Games/Crossword Puzzles
  • Trivia
  • Smartboard Interactive Games and Movies
  • Wii Sports
  • Fine Motor Activity Programs

Art Therapy

  • Crafts/Ceramics
  • Horticulture

Leisure Activities

Horseshoes, Balloon Volleyball, Bowling, Puzzles, Card Games, Tai Chi or Tai Chair, Ring Toss, Golf, Shuffleboard, just to name a few!

Intergenerational Activities

Visits from local schools and pre schools

End of Day

  • Sign out at 3pm
  • Get clients on van to go home
  • Clean up center
  • Lock doors