Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard-working people in our lives. Whether working or retired (or somewhere in between), your senior-friendly independent living community can help you enjoy this holiday with family and friends. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Labor Day with your loved ones:
Have A Picnic
The great thing about picnics is that they’re fun and inexpensive. You can picnic in your backyard, at the park, or on the beach. Here are some ideas for food and games you can provide:
Food Ideas:
- Sandwiches (vegetarian sandwiches if any of your residents are vegetarian)
- Chips, pretzels, and popcorn
- Fruit salad or vegetable tray
Games: If you have children in your assisted living community, consider playing classic games like “Hide-and-Seek” or “Red Light/Green Light.” Also, consider having someone act as judge for an old-fashioned pie-eating contest – who doesn’t love pie?
Go To A Baseball Game
If you’ve just moved into an assisted living community or are planning on moving there soon, you might wonder what’s in store for the future. One of the best ways to find out is to get involved with local activities and events. A great way to do this is by going to baseball games with your family!
There are many options available when choosing a team—pick one that sounds fun and exciting! Once you’ve made your decision, take the whole family with you so they can experience everything firsthand while learning more about life outside their new home.
Attend A Parade
Parades are a great way to celebrate Labor Day. They’re also a great way to get involved in your community and spend time with your family. If you’re looking for a parade to attend, there’s one in just about every city!
Watch The Labor Day Fireworks
Fireworks are a great way to celebrate Labor Day. But they can be dangerous, and you must know how to be safe when viewing them. The best place to view fireworks is in an indoor venue where you can see the entire display. You should always focus your eyes on the sky and never point or throw things toward a firework display. If you do not want to watch at home, ask your Assisted Living community if any local venues provide displays for events like this one.
Host A Game Night
If you’re looking for a Labor Day activity that will allow you to celebrate the workers of America, consider hosting a game night. Invite your friends and family members to play board games with you. (If they’re not familiar with the rules, consider teaming them up with one of your residents.) You can host the game night in either the common room or private rooms of individual residents—whichever is more convenient. You should also decide if this event will be played during dinnertime or later in the evening.
Take Time To Reflect
Reflecting on what you’ve done and where you are now is an important part of life. It’s important to take the time to reflect because it allows us to see the bigger picture. In this way, reflection can help us appreciate what we have accomplished and how far we have come.
It’s also a great opportunity for introspection: taking time out of our busy days to think about ourselves and our choices is not only useful but healthy as well!
