Sample Men's Activity Calendar

February 2020 Men's Activity Calendar

Find fun activity ideas in the calendar below for the senior men in your nursing facility that you can easily add to your facility's activity calendar.

TIP: Click on the links in the calendar box below to see more information about each activity.

Fun Men's Activity Ideas for February
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Tactile: Hot Chocolate Spoons

On this second day of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival in Saranac Lake, New York, assist the men with assembling hot chocolate spoons to enjoy with their hot cocoa this afternoon. For the activity, supply the men with plastic spoons to coat with melted chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts.

One-on-One: St. Brigid's Cross

Teach your resident how to make a St. Brigid's cross on this St. Brigid Feast Day using pipe cleaners.

Discussion: Peaceful Protests

Start a discussion with the men about peaceful protests on this first day of the Greensboro Sit-in, a nonviolent protest where African-American students sat down at a Woolworth's lunch counter and ordered coffee, staying there even though they were refused service. Share a list of other nonviolent protests for the men to recall and comment on whether they worked.

Special Event: Name That Toy

Invite the men to play a fun game of Name That Toy in which you show pictures of vintage toys for the men to identify on this day that the toy action figure G.I. Joe was introduced. Have fun with the men by sharing photos of newer toys to see if the men can identify them as well. (On the businessinsider.com website, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page so that the photos load before printing.)

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Tactile: Groundhog Toy

Celebrate this Groundhog Day by inviting the grandchildren to assemble groundhog play sets with the men using toilet paper rolls, felt, scissors, pom-poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and glue.

One-on-One: Groundhog Sock Puppet

Show your resident how to assemble a groundhog puppet for a grandchild on this Groundhog Day. For the project, simply cut out the bottom of a cardboard canister so that it is open at each end. Then stick a wooden dowel into a small Styrofoam ball. Next, insert the ball and stick inside the canister, and cover everything with a large brown sock. Then decorate the sock using pom-poms, googly eyes, and buttons. Finally, add batting to the edge of the canister to signify snow.

Discussion: Pros and Cons of Wetlands

For this World Wetlands Day, start a discussion with the men about the wetlands and whether we should provide more protection for them. Ask the men to share a few advantages and disadvantages of wetlands.

Special Event: What's My Line?

On this day that the game show What's My Line? premiered on television, play a fun guessing game with the men about their occupations. To play, pick one of the men to be the guest, and have the other men ask him "yes or no" questions to find out his occupation. Award a prize to the person who correctly guesses the occupations of the men.

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Tactile: Artistic Hour

Provide the men with colored pencils and coloring pages of Norman Rockwell's paintings on this day that the renowned artist was born. Share a few of his actual paintings for the men to look to for inspiration.

One-on-One: Vegetable Cupcakes

Recruit your resident to assist you with making vegetable cupcakes (carrot cake cupcakes) on this Carrot Cake Day to hand out to passersby to try. After baking the cupcakes, set up a booth in a common area in your facility to encourage passersby to try the "vegetable cupcakes."

Discussion: Who Shouldn't Have the Right to Vote?

Chit chat with the men about the right to vote on this day that the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting everyone the right to vote, was ratified. Ask the men whether all people should have the right to vote, even felons. Then ask the men to name the pros and cons of having felons vote.

Special Event: Hurry Up and Roll!

On this day that the Sixteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, allowing Congress the right to levy taxes on income, was ratified, invite the men to play a fun money game in which they try to be the first to get five in a row on their money game sheet. To play, provide each of the men with a die to roll and a game sheet. Then have the men roll their die and look on their game sheet for the number that they rolled. (Each game sheet has two of each number, so the men can pick whichever one works for them.) Then have the men count the money in the box that matches the number they rolled, and cover that exact amount on their board. Award a prize to the first person to cover five spaces in a row on their board.

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Tactile: Runway Landing

Invite the men to test out their landing skills on this birthday of aviator Charles Lindbergh. For the activity, first place masking tape on the floor, creating two vertical "landing strips," with a foot between the two lines. Then have the men fold paper to create their own paper airplanes to toss to see who can land their plane within the strips.

One-on-One: Thank You Card

Recruit your resident to assist you with addressing thank you cards to your facility's mailman, UPS, and FedEx guy or girl on this National Thank a Mail Carrier Day. Simply print out the cards before writing short thank you notes on the back of the cards.

Discussion: What About the Worst Coaches in History?

For this African-American Coaches Day, start a discussion with the men about sports and whether any of them ever played or coached sports. Ask the men whether there should be stricter rules for how coaches threat their players. Afterwards, ask the men to name the best coaches in history and the worst coaches in history.

Special Event: Facebook Party

Host a Facebook party for the men where you help them get on Facebook to communicate with family and friends on this day that the social media platform launched.

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Tactile: Mexican Weave

Show the men how to use dowel rods and yarn to weave God's eye, a popular weave in Mexico, on this Constitution Day in Mexico.

One-on-One: Origami Class

Provide your resident with a one-on-one origami tutorial of how to fold a boat in recognition of this first day of the Vancouver International Boat Show in Canada. (Since the website is in German, use Google Translate to read the instructions in English by placing the website's URL in the left box and then hitting the link that appears in the right box.)

Discussion: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Begin a discussion with the men about athletes on this National Signing Day for college football. Ask the men whether they agree that athletes should stay in school instead of leaving early for the pros.

Special Event: It's Nutella Time!

Celebrate this World Nutella Day with the men by setting up a snack bar so that they can pair Nutella with various snack foods.

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Tactile: Soda Pop Toss

Set up a fun ring toss game for the men on this first day of the Florida State Fair in Tampa, Florida using soda pop bottles and rings from a ring toss game (or even from a Mason jar).

One-on-One: Rasta Bracelets

On this birthday of Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, invite your resident to assemble Rasta bracelets using jewelry cording and red, green, yellow, and black beads.

Discussion: Weird Baseball Contract Clauses

Chit chat with the men about weird baseball contract clauses on this birthday of baseball great Babe Ruth. Ask the men to pick out the clauses that they would have wanted in their own contracts if they were playing professional baseball.

Special Event: Name That Hall of Famer

For this birthday of baseball Hall of Famer Babe Ruth, pass around photos of baseball's greatest players to see whether the men can correctly guess the player's name. Before passing around the photos, read the stats to see if any of the men can correctly guess the player.

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Tactile: Ballerina Ornaments

Show the men how to create ballerina ornaments that can be given as gifts to their grandchildren on this day that ballet was introduced to the United States. Supply the men with floral wire, floral tape, wire cutters, ribbon, and tulle fabric for the project.

One-on-One: Famous Fictional Characters

In recognition of this day that Charlie Chaplin debuted his character "Tramp" in the movies, chit chat with your resident about his favorite iconic fictional characters.

Discussion: Chaplin's Wives

Start a discussion with the men about Charlie Chaplin on this day that he debuted his character "Tramp" in the movies. Afterwards, chit chat about the actor's wives and the controversy that surrounded him.

Special Event: Neighborhood Swap Party

Recognize this Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day with the men by hosting a neighborhood swap party in your Activity Room, in which the men swap something that they no longer want with an unwanted item from someone else.

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Tactile: Colorful Lanterns

Provide the men with colorful paper to assemble paper lanterns to hang throughout your facility's Activity Room on this day of the Lantern Festival in China, Taiwan and Korea.

One-on-One: Where Is...?

On this day that Portland, Oregon was incorporated, see how well your resident is at identifying the states as you play an online game.

Discussion: Why Can't a Girl Join?

In recognition of this day that the Boy Scouts of America was founded, begin a debate among the men about having girls join the Boy Scouts. Ask the men whether girls should be given the same opportunity as the boys by joining the Boy Scouts, even if there is a similar group that girls can join (the Girl Scouts).

Special Event: Where Is the College Located?

For this first day of CAMEX, an annual national conference and trade exhibit for collegiate retailers in New Orleans, Louisiana, host a fun college town guessing game among the men. For the activity, ask the men a few college town trivia questions to see who can correctly guess the most.

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Tactile: Mini Pizza Pie Makers

Assist the men with making mini pizzas on this National Pizza Pie Day using flour tortillas, tomato sauce, and pizza toppings.

One-on-One: Balloon Awards

For this day of the 92nd Academy Awards Presentation in Los Angeles, California, invite your resident to help you make balloon awards to hand out to your residents. (Instead of printing out the categories onto cards, as shown on the website, write the category on each balloon instead.)

Discussion: Beatlemania Discussion

Chit chat with the men about Beatlemania on this day that the music group The Beatles performed on The Ed Sullivan Show to start their "British Invasion" with their American tour. Encourage the men to discuss what they remember about the group before you share a few facts about the "invasion."

Special Event: Oscar Night Bingo

Play a game of Oscar bingo with the men on this night of the 92nd Academy Awards Presentation in Los Angeles, California. To play, provide each of the men with a bingo card to mark with a gold star sticker whenever they witness one of the descriptions on their bingo card being played out during the Oscars.

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Tactile: Planting Parsley

Invite the men to plant parsley on this Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish Arbor Day known as the "New Year of the Trees." Supply them with small planters, soil, and parsley seeds, and keep the planted pots in your Activity Room on the windowsill.

One-on-One: Challenge the Computer

Encourage your resident to challenge the computer to a game of chess on this anniversary of the first time a computer beat a human in a chess game.

Discussion: Best and Worst Breeds

On this first day of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City, chit chat with the men about the dog breeds that they used to own. Afterwards, see if the men can guess the best and worst dog breeds.

Special Event: Name That Famous Slogan

In recognition of this day that The New York Times slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print" first appeared on its front page, share catchy slogans with the men to see if they can identify the product that is associated with the slogan.

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Tactile: Origami Shirts

Teach the men how to fold origami shirts in recognition of this White Shirt Day, a day honoring the union strike by blue-collar workers at General Motors factories in 1937.

One-on-One: Tuxedo Cards

In recognition of this Satisfied Staying Single Day, invite your resident to create a tuxedo card to give to a loved one for Valentine's Day. For the craft, use red and black felt, white cardstock, the heart template, a black marker, a pencil, red satin ribbon, and glue.

Discussion: Remembering Nelson Mandela

On this day that anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was freed from prison after serving 27 years for being convicted of trying to overthrow the South African government, share a bit of the political leader's biography. Ask the men to compare South Africa's road to civil rights to that of America.

Special Event: Name The Dish

For this birthday of French chef Paul Bocuse, invite the men to compete in a fun Name That Dish game where they try to identify the dish by photo. For the activity, divide the men into two teams, and provide each team with the same photo. Then award a point to the first team who correctly guesses the dish.

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Tactile: Dollar Bill Hearts

Show the men how to create dollar bill hearts using real dollar bills on this birthday of President Abraham Lincoln.

One-on-One: Valentine Bottle Drop

Challenge your resident to a valentine bottle drop as he gets ready for Valentine's Day. For the activity, set up a bottle on the floor, and hand your standing resident conversation heart candies to try to drop into the bottle with his arm outstretched.

Discussion: The Penny Discussion

Host a debate among the men about the penny on this birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. Ask the men whether the United States should get rid of the penny.

Special Event: Chronological Order of Famous Movies

Invite the men to participate in a film competition on this day that the horror film Dracula premiered. For the contest, divide the men into teams, and provide each team with a set of photos from movies for the teams to arrange in chronological order. To make the contest a bit easier, write the name of the movie on the back of each photo, just in case the men cannot easily tell from the photo.

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Tactile: Pucker Up Planters

Encourage the men to help makeover your planters for Valentine's Day by creating pucker-up planters, in which the men paint your terra cotta planters pink and allow the paint to dry. Then use gold paint to paint on kisses all over the planters.

One-on-One: What's Your Name?

Celebrate this Get a Different Name Day in your facility by inviting your resident to assist you with giving everyone a different name today. Simply ask passersby for a different name that they would like to be called today, and then write the name on a self-adhesive label for each resident to wear for the day.

Discussion: What Would You Do?

Chit chat with the men about what they would do in different situations on this Employee Legal Awareness Day by asking them hypothetical questions to answer.

Special Event: News Break

Set up newspapers and coffee in your Activity Room and tune your radio to the local news station as you invite the men to come in to read and listen to the news on this World Radio Day.

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Tactile: Filling Chocolates With Cream

Show the men how to make filled chocolates in recognition of this National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day. Use candy melts, candy molds, and the homemade filling to create the tasty treats.

One-on-One: Valentine Balloons

Recruit your resident to assist you with making D.I.Y. glitter valentine balloons to pass out to residents on this Valentine's Day. To make the balloons, simply inflate them before drawing the design on the balloon. Then use tacky glue to fill in the designs before sprinkling glitter onto the glue.

Discussion: Organ Donation

Start a discussion with the men about organ donation on this National Donor Day. Ask the men whether they believe that everyone should be organ donors due to the need around the world.

Special Event: Valentine Family Feud

Play a fun game of valentine Family Feud with the men on this Valentine's Day. To play, set up the game in your Activity Room, and read off the questions from the Family Feud questions.

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Tactile: Foil Pendants

Encourage the men to assemble foil pendants on this birthday of American jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany. Supply the men with craft foam sheets, aluminum foil, clear tape, a pen, colored permanent markers, a hole punch, and yarn.

One-on-One: Night Skygazing

Invite your resident to sit near a large picture window to stargaze at the night sky on this birthday of astronomer Galileo Galilei.

Discussion: That's So Canadian

Chit chat with the men about Canada on this day that Canada's maple leaf flag was adopted. Share a few fun facts about the nation to the north with the men.

Special Event: Valentine Pictionary

Play a fun game of valentine Pictionary with the men on this Love Reset Day.

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Tactile: Winter Architecture

In recognition of this first day of National Engineers Week, assist the men with creating winter luminaries that can be used as decoration throughout your facility for the season. Supply the men with the downloadable templates (at the bottom of the webpage), craft knives, white tissue paper, and battery-operated tea lights for the project.

One-on-One: Can You Read Lips?

On this birthday of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, teach your resident how to read lips.

Discussion: Are Sports Stars Paid Too Much?

Begin a debate among the men about sports stars' salaries in recognition of this day of the NBA All-Star Game in Chicago, Illinois. Ask the men whether they believe that these sports stars are paid too much.

Special Event: Balloon Car Race

For this day of the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida, invite the men to make and race balloon cars in your Activity Room. Supply the men with balloons, juice boxes, tape, rubber bands, plastic straws, and disposable water bottle caps.

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Tactile: Paper Butterflies

Assist the men with assembling paper butterflies on this day that the opera Madama Butterfly was performed for the first time in Milan, Italy, using colorful scrapbook paper, a paper cutter, and craft wire.

One-on-One: Bridging Gap With Latin America

Chit chat with your resident about Latin American countries on this day that the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) was founded. Ask your resident whether America should help other countries.

Discussion: Presidential Kids

On this Presidents' Day, chit chat with the men about presidential kids. Share a list of those kids whose antics made news, and ask the men to name the presidential kids that they most enjoyed hearing about.

Special Event: Name That D.C. Attraction

Invite the men to play a fun game of Name That D.C. Attraction on this Presidents' Day as you pass around photos of hidden attractions in Washington, D.C.

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Tactile: Homemade Balloon Wine

Encourage the men to make their own homemade wine on this National Drink Wine Day using grape concentrate juice, yeast, and a balloon. (Please note that the process can take up to six weeks.)

One-on-One: Museum Facts

Share a few fun facts about museums with your resident on this birthday of George Peabody, the American merchant and philanthropist who endowed several museums.

Discussion: Feminism for All?

Start a discussion among the men about feminism on this birthday of feminist and magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown. Ask the men whether they believe that feminism is good for everyone – both men and women.

Special Event: Drinking Game

For this National Drink Wine Day, play a fun trivia game with the men in which the loser (the person who answers a question incorrectly) has to take a drink of cranberry juice. For the activity, go around the room and ask each participant a question, and hand them a small cup of cranberry juice to drink if they answer incorrectly.

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Tactile: Drawing Shadows

Show the men how to draw shadows on this birthday of Polish astronomer Nicolas Copernicus, who found that the sun and not the Earth is the center of our planetary system.

One-on-One: Carnival Glasses

Celebrate this first day of the Carnival de Ponce in Ponce, Puerto Rico with your resident by creating fun carnival glasses using plastic glasses from your local dollar store, gold fringe, sequins, and glue. (Since the website is in Italian, use Google Translate by placing the site's URL in the first box and then clicking the link that appears in the second box.)

Discussion: Reparations for Japanese Americans

Host a debate among the men about reparations on this day that Japanese Americans were ordered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to be placed in concentration camps during World War II. Ask the men whether Japanese Americans should receive reparations.

Special Event: Hole in One

Set up a fun putting carnival game for the men on this first day of the Carnival de Ponce in Ponce, Puerto Rico. To play, lay a glass on its side, and invite the men to use a putter to putt a golf ball or ping pong ball into the glass.

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Tactile: Tying Knots

In recognition of this first day of the Montreal Hunting, Fishing & Camping Show in Canada, teach the men how to tie hunting knots.

One-on-One: Tabletop Baseball

Challenge your resident to a fun game of tabletop baseball on this birthday of Little League baseball founder Carl Stotz. Beforehand, print out the game board and use a pair of dice to play. (On the printable site, click "Download" in the top right-hand corner to download the game board.)

Discussion: Social Justice

On this World Day for Social Justice, chit chat with the men about social justice. Ask the men whether citizen activism is the best way to achieve social justice.

Special Event: The Cherry Game

For this National Cherry Pie Day, invite the men to play the cherry game. To play, place a bowl with a cherry in front of each person. Then add a heavy dollop of whip cream on top of the cherry. Next, have each player place their hands behind their backs and attempt to find and eat the cherry without using their hands. Award a prize to the first participant who successfully eats the cherry without using their hands.

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Tactile: Making Sticky Buns

Invite the men to make sticky buns on this National Sticky Bun Day.

One-on-One: New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut?

Play a fun guessing game with your resident about the tri-state area near New York City on this day that the magazine The New Yorker was first published. To play, state a few trivia facts about the three different states – New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut – to see whether your resident can correctly identify the state.

Discussion: Should We Learn Another Language?

Start a debate among the men about Americans having to learn a second language on this International Mother Language Day. Ask the men whether Americans should be required to learn a second language.

Special Event: Language Guess

See how well the men do at guessing languages as you read a language and have the men guess which language you are speaking on this International Mother Language Day.

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Tactile: Peeling Potatoes

Provide the men with potatoes and potato peelers to help Dining Services peel sweet potatoes on this National Cook a Sweet Potato Day.

One-on-One: Amazing Sports Upsets in History

Chit chat with your resident about major upsets in sports on this day that the U.S. hockey team upset the Soviet Union's team at the Lake Placid Winter Games, known as the "Miracle on Ice." Share a list of other big upsets in sports to see whether your resident remembers.

Discussion: When to Tell Kids About Santa

Begin a discussion about Santa Claus with the men on this birthday of Francis Pharcellus Church, the American editor of the New York Sun who wrote the famous editorial about whether Santa Claus existed. Ask the men how they told their kids about Santa. Then ask the men to list a few of the pros and cons of kids believing in Santa Claus.

Special Event: It's Mock Margarita Night!

Host a fun mock margarita night for the men so that they can socialize with one another while listening to music and sipping margaritas on this National Margarita Day.

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Tactile: Tile Confetti Coasters

Assist the men with assembling tile confetti coasters on this National Tile Day. For the project, use plain tiles, tissue paper, Mod Podge, and felt. Save the finished coasters for an upcoming special celebration in your Activity Room.

One-on-One: Homemade Journals

Invite your resident to make homemade journals for his grandchildren in recognition of this birthday of English diarist Samuel Pepys.

Discussion: The Green New Deal

In recognition of this day of Hustle Chicago, Chicago's annual winter event to raise money for clean air education and research, start a debate among the men about the Green New Deal, a piece of environmental legislation put forth in Congress. Encourage the men to list what they think are the strengths and weaknesses of the legislation.

Special Event: Who's the Best Note Taker?

See which of the men is the best note taker on this birthday of diarist Samuel Pepys. For the activity, provide each of the men with pencil and paper and have them transcribe the sentences that you read to see how many they transcribe correctly.

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Tactile: Mexican Folk Art

Pass out inexpensive plastic white bowls from your local dollar store for the men to transform into Mexican folk art bowls using permanent markers on this Flag Day in Mexico.

One-on-One: Bartender Lingo

Educate your resident about bartender lingo on this World Bartender Day.

Discussion: Tech Buzz

Host a discussion among the men about technology on this birthday of technology innovator Steve Jobs. Ask the men whether they believe that technology is making our lives better.

Special Event: What Is It?

Share photos of high tech gadgets with the men to see if they can identify them in honor of this birthday of tech guru Steve Jobs.

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Tactile: Mardi Gras Cookies

Encourage the men to make Mardi Gras cookies on this Mardi Gras using Nutter Butter cookies and melted chocolate. For the activity, provide the men with melted chocolate or candy melts in different colors to decorate the Nutter Butter cookies.

One-on-One: Renoir Impressionism

Help your resident mimic a Renoir-style technique of painting on this birthday of the well-known artist using paint and textured items, like cotton balls or even fabric.

Discussion: The Effects of Boxing

Host a sports discussion among the men about boxing on this day that boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) became the world's heavyweight boxing champion. Share a list of typical boxing injuries with the men, and ask them whether those types of injuries would deter them from wanting to enter the ring.

Special Event: Masquerade Party

Invite the men for a fun men's only masquerade party in your Activity Room on this Mardi Gras. Beforehand, encourage the men to make their own Mardi Gras masks by attaching a wooden dowel to the printable mask.

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Tactile: Teach Me Wall

Encourage the men to assist you with creating a Teach Me wall in your Activity Room on this Ash Wednesday. (On the website, scroll down to the third craft to view the instructions.) Use wooden plaques, paint, and paint markers for the craft.

One-on-One: Caricature Lesson

Teach your resident how to draw a caricature on this birthday of French painter and caricaturist Honoré Daumier.

Discussion: The Harm of Killing Buffalo

Chit chat with the men about the killing of buffalo in America on this birthday of Buffalo Bill, the American frontiersman who was known for killing over 4,000 buffalo. Ask the men whether we should kill American buffalo for buffalo meat.

Special Event: Bible Trivia

Organize a Bible trivia game among the men on this Ash Wednesday.

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Tactile: Hulling Berries

Celebrate this National Strawberry Day with the men by showing them how to hull strawberries using straws (the second technique shown on the video).

One-on-One: Penny Stack Challenge

On this first day of the National Money Show in Atlanta, Georgia, challenge your resident to a penny stack challenge to see how many the two of you can stack in one minute using one hand.

Discussion: Online Universities

For this Digital Learning Day, encourage the men to discuss their opinions about online universities. Ask the men to share a few pros and cons about getting an online education.

Special Event: Penny Hose

Supply the men with pennies and panty hose to play the popular Minute-to-Win-It game Penny Hose on this first day of the National Money Show in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Tactile: Rope Pots

Show the men how to create rope pots on this birthday of Charles Blondin, the French acrobat who crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope. To make the rope pots, simply wrap and secure twine around terra cotta pots.

One-on-One: 20th Century Gangsters

Chit chat with your resident about 20th century gangsters on this birthday of American gangster Bugsy Siegel.

Discussion: Favorite Shows

Begin a discussion with the men about their favorite 1950s sitcoms on this day that the final episode of the popular television sitcom M*A*S*H debuted. Afterwards, ask the men to list their favorite shows on television now.

Special Event: Guess the Flower

Divide the men into teams to play a fun game of Guess the Flower as you show them photos of different flowers to identify on this Floral Design Day.

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Tactile: Flip the Bottle

For this Open That Bottle Night, a night to encourage wine drinkers to open wine that has been saved for a special occasion, teach the men how to play the Flip the Bottle game using plastic water bottles.

One-on-One: A Four-Year Letter

Encourage your resident to write a letter to himself that he gets to open in four years on the next Leap Day.

Discussion: What Was Life Like for You...as a Bachelor?

Chit chat with the men about their lives as bachelors long ago in recognition of this Bachelors Day. Ask the men to name the benefits of being a bachelor.

Special Event: Bachelor Party

Host a fun bachelor party for the men in your Activity Room on this Bachelors Day. Set up several gaming tables for the men to play poker, dominoes, and blackjack. Be sure to serve nonalcoholic drinks.

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