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Being the Activities Director at Bridgeway of Bensenville, I had the pleasure of leading a fun and creative craft session where we made adorable leprechaun pins. Using yarn, glitter paper, key rings, and a glue gun, we put together these festive little creations with ease. Even though it was a small group, we had a …

I had the joy of hosting a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day party filled with festive fun. The room was decorated in true Irish spirit, and everyone got into the celebration with green beads, headbands, and ties. We captured the moment with a group picture before enjoying delicious cookies and coffee with green sprinkles. The festivities …

We had a fantastic time celebrating Mardi Gras! As “When the Saints Go Marching In” played, everyone got up from their seats, marching and singing along, turning the moment into our own little parade. Laughter and joy filled the room as we enjoyed delicious beignets along with juice and coffee. The celebration continued with fun …

Celebrating our birthday party! Our delicious cake had something for everyone raspberry filling on one side and Bavarian cream on the other. The music got everyone moving, with John and Anna, stealing the spotlight as they got out of their chairs and danced the afternoon away. The room was filled with clapping, singing, and smiles …

We had so much fun celebrating Valentine’s Day with arts and crafts! The first project was DIY heart mason jars, which we filled with delicious Hershey Kisses perfect for spreading love and sweetness. For our second craft, we got creative with string art, using thumbtacks and colorful string to design unique heart patterns. There was …

I’m happy to share how much fun we had at our “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” hot chocolate bar! Residents indulged in delicious hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and marshmallows, creating their own cozy and festive drinks. The warm atmosphere was filled with laughter and conversation as everyone socialized, shared stories, and enjoyed each …

As the activity director, I’m delighted to share how much fun we had during our relaxing nails and spa day! Residents were treated to mini hand massages and soothing back massages, creating a calm and pampering atmosphere. We painted nails in a variety of vibrant colors, and everyone loved picking their favorite shades and seeing …

Indoor Lunch Bunch We had an amazing time celebrating the Chinese New Year at Bridgeway supportive living community! The highlight of the day was the delicious feast, featuring a variety of Chinese dishes, including Mongolian beef, crispy egg rolls, flavorful beef and shrimp fried rice, creamy crab Rangoon, and comforting wonton soup. The turnout was …

As the activity director at Bridgeway supportive living community, I’m thrilled to share how much fun we had during our recent arts and crafts session! We spent the day tie-dyeing hats and canvas bags, and everyone had a wonderful time expressing their creativity. Residents enjoyed selecting their favorite colors and experimenting with different patterns, eagerly …

Elvis Party – I’m excited to share how much fun we had during our Elvis party in honor of his January 8 birthday! This year, Elvis would’ve been 89 years old, so we celebrated in style by enjoying his favorite sandwich—peanut butter, banana, and bacon. While some were hesitant to try it at first, it …