virtual day program schedule...2020/06/06 · virtual day program schedule (monday, june 8th –...
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Virtual Day Program Schedule (Monday, June 8th – Friday, June 19th) As we all continue to practice social distancing, our Day Program Team has been working hard to offer several engaging virtual programs. Check out what we have planned for the next two weeks by clicking on the links below:
Monday June 8th
Tuesday June 9th
Wednesday June 10th Thursday
June 11th Friday June 12th
Monday June 15th
Tuesday June 16th Wednesday
June 17th Thursday June 18th Friday
June 19th
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Monday, June 8th (Day Program Participants Only)
10:00AM – 11:00AM (3 options)
1. Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? With Jada We will be Regis Philbin and you will be our contestants as we ask countless trivia questions. Come and try your chance at winning a million Amazing Place dollars!
2. Coffee and Conversation with Pam In this program we will all join together to discuss current events. We invite you to bring a beverage of your choice, the paper, and your morning attire to our morning discussion.
3. Travel the World with Kaneisha & Ray In this program we will look at photos from around the world and discuss the different places you have been. Be prepared to see the many wonders of the world as you travel the world through photographs.
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11:30AM – 12:00PM
Rhythmic Exercise with Nancy & Kaneisha Amazing Place’s wonderful volunteer Nancy will be leading us in exercise to the beat of music. You will need something to beat together, like two sticks, spoons, or whatever you can find to make noise. All the exercises you can do from your chair at home. Just make sure you have enough room to kick your feet and have a good time.
1:00PM – 1:45PM
Muscle Up with Jose & Pam Jose will be leading us in exercise to stimulate your muscles in a slow and deliberate way. We will use our breathing to help facilitate stronger control of our muscles. You can do these exercises seated or standing, so choose what is safest for your loved one. *This program will be recorded.
2:00PM – 2:45PM
Musical Theater Jukebox with Mitch & Jada In this activity we will be joining our wonderful volunteers from the Wildfish Theater Group. They will be taking requests and discussing classic music from Broadway, theater, dance, and more. If you like music this is perfect for you. If you like the theater even better!
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3:30PM – 4:15PM
World Ocean Day with Casey Today we want to highlight and talk about the issues facing our Oceans. Join us to learn about what is happening to the ocean and how you can help. Also, we will play some brain games centered around the Oceans.
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Tuesday, June 9th (Everyone is Invited)
10:00AM – 10:45AM
Anything Goes on Cole Porter Day with Pam & Candi Cole Porter was born on June 9th, 1891 in Peru, Indiana. Many of his songs are featured in Broadway shows. Join us as we explore Cole Porter’s life and music.
11:15AM – 12:00PM
Stretch & Strengthen with Jose & Jada Jose will be leading us in exercise to stimulate your muscles. We will be building onto your muscles to keep you healthy and strong. You can do these exercises seated or standing, so choose what is safest for your loved one. **You will and want enough room to move side to side, forward and back, seated and or standing.
2:00PM – 2:45PM
Franklin Delano Roosevelt with Pam and Casey FDR was the 32nd President of the United States. He also held the office longer than any other president. Come and learn about his life from the Great Depression through Germany’s defeat in WWII. *This program will be recorded.
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3:00PM – 3:45PM
Virtual Vacation Day to Sweden with Emile Join six senior citizens from Eudora, Missouri, as they explore Sweden. We will take a look at the culture of Sweden including history, geography, trivia, food, and more!
4:00PM – 4:45PM
Music Madness with Jada and Ray In this program we will be looking at a variety of music; suggestions are encouraged and welcome. We will explore the musical interest of our group. Bring a nickel to put in our jukebox.
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Wednesday, June 10th (Day Program Participants Only)
10:00AM – 11:00AM (2 options)
1. All About Houston with Pam and Ray Today we will explore the history, attractions, food, culture, and more of our home, Houston, TX. Join us as we discuss and reminisce on Houston today.
2. Brain Games Galore with Jada and Candi Join us for brain games as we look to strengthen the mind through fun and entertaining games. We will work on one or more of the areas of the brain: memory, visual spatial, morals, or language. Let’s exercise our minds together.
10:00AM – 11:30AM (if needed)
Creative Writing with Kaneisha In this activity we will have a creative writing program. We will provide you with a topic to write about. After an opportunity to write our stories we will share what we wrote about.
11:30AM – 12:15PM
Machoman Exercise with David & Emile Come and join David as he leads us in his classic exercise routine that he has been perfecting for 20 years at Amazing Place. This exercise is meant to be done seated and is for everyone.
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2:00PM – 2:45PM
Judy Garland with Kaneisha and Candi Frances Ethel Gumm (Judy Garland) was born on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Learn more about Judy Garland today as we explore her life, career, and music.
3:00PM – 3:45PM
Movie Moments with Jada and Ray Come join our movie moments with trivia questions and some famous movie scenes from some of the greatest movies of all time. *This program will be recorded.
4:00PM – 4:30PM
Afternoon Stretch with Jose and Pam Join us for a seated exercise program this afternoon. We will look to stretch our muscles from head to toe.
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Thursday, June 11th (Everyone is Invited) Today is National Making Life Beautiful Day, a celebration of all the people who make life beautiful for those around them. You are Awesome with a capital A!!!
10:00AM – 10:30AM
Rhythmic Exercise with Nancy & Kaneisha Amazing Place’s wonderful volunteer Nancy will be leading us in exercise to the beat of music. You will need something to beat together, like two sticks, spoons, or whatever you can find to make noise. All the exercises you can do from your chair at home. Just make sure you have enough room to kick your feet and have a good time.
11:00AM – 11:45AM
Jam Session with Amazing Place’s Pam & Jose MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! Today we will look back at the most recognizable songs of all time. Come ready to dance, sing, and enjoy some of the best music hits of all-time.
1:00PM – 1:45PM
Bible Study & Sing Along with Kaneisha Join us for a program to promote your spirituality. Amazing Place Bible Study volunteers will join us for a short devotional and a time of worship and praise. We will pray, sing hymns, enjoy a devotional, sing more hymns, and pray.
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2:00PM – 2:45PM
Nurse’s Knowledge with Amazing Place Nurses Join one or more of our Registered Nurses as they teach us how to be healthier and safer. We will discuss and learn about topics relevant to seniors and aging. There will be a Q & A at the end of the program.
3:00PM – 3:45PM
Science Corner with Casey and Pam An Amazing Place staple comes to you virtually. Science corner is all about exploring the wonders and magic of science! Also, what’s the latest breakthrough and discovery? Come and discover science with us. *This program will be recorded.
4:00PM – 4:45PM
Explore the Great Barrier Reef with Jada One of Earth’s great wonders, the Great Barrier Reef, was discovered by James Cook. Come and learn about Australia’s natural wonder.
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Friday, June 12th (Day Program Participants Only)
11:00AM – 12:00PM (3 options)
1. Travel the World with Pam In this program we will look at photos from around the world and discuss the different places you have been. Be prepared to see the many wonders of the world as you travel the world through photographs.
2. Mind Matters with Kaneisha Today we will explore different brain games. In Mind Matters, we look to exercise different areas of the brain including memory, language, executive functioning, and visual spatial skills. 3. Gomer Pyle Day with Jada Jim Nabors was born on this day, June 12th, 1930. Everyone loved Gomer in the Andy Griffith Show, so they ended up giving him his own show, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. Despite his characters, he had a rich a sultry voice.
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2:00PM – 2:45PM
Cooking with Chef Michael and Emile Chef Michael shares with you some of his favorite dishes from Barcelona including Spanish Potato Omelet, Ensalada Rusa and Escalivada plus mock Sangria with an exploration of the spectacular sightseeing attractions that Antoni Gaudi built including the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Park Guell.
3:00PM – 3:45PM
Architecture of Sir Edwin Lutyens with Virginia and Casey We will be discussing Sir Edwin Lutyens and his architecture with our wonderful volunteer Virginia Kelsey. She is a practicing residential architect who has over the years gone on two pilgrimages to visit Lutyens work. *This program will be recorded.
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Monday, June 15th (Day Program Participants Only)
10:00AM – 11:00AM (2 options)
1. Who Said That? Notable Quotable Day with Jada and Ray We will go through famous quotes and work your mind by asking you “who said that?” “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo
2. Mind Matters with Kaneisha and Jose Today we will explore different brain games. In Mind Matters we look to exercise different areas of the brain including memory, language, executive functioning, and visual spatial skills.
11:30AM – 12:00PM
Rhythmic Exercise with Nancy & Kaneisha Amazing Place’s wonderful volunteer Nancy will be leading us in exercise to the beat of music. You will need something to beat together, like two sticks, spoons, or whatever you can find to make noise. All the exercises you can do from your chair at home. Just make sure you have enough room to kick your feet and have a good time.
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1:00PM – 1:45PM
Seated Exercise with Jose and Pam Today we will join Jose for a seated exercise program. This is a low-impact program that can be done in your home. We recommend you have enough space to put your arms out and move your feet side to side, in your chair.
2:00PM – 2:45PM
Musical Theater Jukebox with Mitch, Shay, & Jada In this activity we will be joining our wonderful volunteers from the Wildfish Theater Group. They will be taking requests and discussing classic music from Broadway, theater, dance, and more. If you like music this is perfect for you. If you like the theater even better!
3:00PM – 3:45PM
National Photography Day with Casey Let’s celebrate by reviewing the top 10 most influential nature photographers of all-time. A picture is worth a thousand-words. What words would you use? *This program will be recorded.
4:00PM – 4:45PM
Flag Day with Pam and Candi Let’s be patriotic together! Flag Day was yesterday and today is the Army’s Birthday. Let’s join together to discuss and celebrate our military and flag! From patriotic music to the pledge of allegiance.
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Tuesday, June 16th (Everyone is Invited)
10:00AM – 10:45AM
Boardwalk Day with Kaneisha and Ray Today in 1870 the Atlantic City Boardwalk opened to foot traffic. Join us “Under the Boardwalk” as we discuss Atlantic City and the boardwalk experience. Do you know the famous boardwalk near Houston?
11:30AM – 12:00PM
Zumba with Jose & Kaneisha In this activity, Jose will lead us through a high energy exercise routine. This can be done seated or standing. Please be sure to allow enough room to move side to side and forward and back.
2:00PM – 2:45PM
Virtual Tour of Historic Places with Jada and Candi Together we will explore different Historical Places. Many organizations including the National Trust for Historic Prevention have shared virtual tours during this time. We will explore today’s location around the world. Come with us on an adventure.
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3:00PM – 3:45PM
Craft Demonstrations with Pam and Candi Pam will be doing a silhouette art demonstration. She will take printed silhouettes and add embellishments. She will have something for the ladies and the men. Directions and how to, to come shortly.
4:00PM – 4:45PM
Jam Session with Amazing Place, Jada and Ray MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! Today we will look back at the most recognizable songs of all-time. Come ready to dance, sing, and enjoy some of the best music hits of all-time. *This program will be recorded.
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Wednesday, June 17th (Day Program Participants Only)
10:00AM – 11:00AM (2 options)
1. All about California with Kaneisha and Ray Today we will visit The Golden State, California. From its largest city, Los Angeles, and its attractions, the state motto, and the many different cuisines. Join us as we leave our heart in San Francisco. *This program will be recorded. 2. Crosswords and Word Games with Pam and Candi Pam and Candi will be taking us through a collection of crossword puzzles this morning. Challenge your mind with crosswords and other words games.
11:30AM – 12:15PM
Machoman Exercise with David & Kaneisha Come and join David as he leads us in his classic exercise routine that he has been perfecting for 20 years at Amazing Place. This exercise is meant to be done seated and is for everyone.
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2:00PM – 2:45PM
Weather Watchers Wednesday with Pam and Ray Did you know there are a lot of songs and literature about weather? Let’s sing in the rain! We will also discuss the weather and some of the most memorable moments we have witnessed and been a part of.
3:00PM – 3:45PM
Stretch & Strengthen with Jose & Jada Jose will be leading us in exercise to stimulate your muscles. We will be building onto your muscles to keep you healthy and strong. You can do these exercises seated or standing, so choose what is safest for your loved one. **You will and want enough room to move side to side, forward and back, seated and or standing.
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Thursday, June 18th (Everyone is Invited)
10:00AM – 10:30AM
Rhythmic Exercise with Nancy & Kaneisha Amazing Place’s wonderful volunteer Nancy will be leading us in exercise to the beat of music. You will need something to beat together, like two sticks, spoons, or whatever you can find to make noise. All the exercises you can do from your chair at home. Just make sure you have enough room to kick your feet and have a good time.
1:00PM – 1:45PM
Bible Study & Sing Along with Kaneisha and Candi Join us for a program to promote your spirituality. Amazing Place Bible Study volunteers will join us for a short devotional and a time of worship and praise. We will pray, sing hymns, enjoy a devotional, sing more hymns, and pray.
2:00PM – 2:45PM
Nurse’s Knowledge with Pam Join one or more of our Registered Nurses as they teach us how to be healthier and safer. We will discuss and learn about topics relevant to seniors and aging. There will be a Q & A at the end of the program.
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3:00PM – 3:45PM
Sir McCartney’s Birthday with Casey and Ray Join us to celebrate Paul McCartney’s birthday. As an original member of The Beatles, we will explore his life and contribution to Rock and Roll and Beatlemania. Join us because “I want to hold your hand.”
4:00PM – 4:45PM (2 options)
1. Napoleon Bonaparte and France with Pam and Candi Today marks Napoleon’s final battle and defeat at Waterloo. We will focus on Napoleon’s life and his impact on France. We even unearthed an old love letter to his wife Josephine! 2. Club de Hispanohablantes con Jose y Casey / Spanish Speakers Club with Jose and Casey Una variedad de diferente temas que incluyen historias de vida, juegos, comida, música, danzas y cultura. A variety of different themes including life stories, games, food, music, dance, and culture.
5:00PM – 5:45PM
Amazing Place Happy Hour with Emile Hey, it’s 5 O’Clock! Make yourself a drink and join us for some conversation and concoctions. We will be making drinks (alcohol not required) and discussing current and past events. Come and have a drink with us!
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Friday, June 19th (Day Program Participants Only)
11:00AM – 12:00PM (2 options)
1. Houston Chronicle Current Events with Pam and Candi Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or juice and join us to discuss current events and hot topics in the morning paper. We will take a look at what all is going on in the world and how we feel about it.
2. Who am I? with Kaneisha and Ray Today is Juneteenth Day. It is widely considered to be the date that the last slaves in America were freed. We will see if you can guess who these famous African Americans are.
1:00PM – 1:45PM
Guy Lombard and Big Bands with Kaneisha Today would have been his 118th birthday. Come and sing his music and other band leaders’ classic songs. We will also learn about Guy’s life, including how his family helped propel him to stardom.
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2:00PM – 2:45PM
Stretch & Meditate with Jose and Pam Jose will be leading us in exercise to stimulate your muscles in a slow and deliberate way. We will use are breathing to help facilitate stronger control of our muscles. You can do these exercises seated or standing, so choose what is safest for your loved one. *This program will be recorded.
3:00PM – 3:45PM
New York, New York with Casey The Big Apple is one of the biggest cities in the world. Join us as we discover New York City and the many places, people, and things you can see and do. Frank Sinatra even wrote a song about it!
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