This book is designed to decrease the amount of time it takes to put on a great special event. It is suggested that you look through the book in order to be able to accurately plan ahead for your event.This will ensure that you have sufficient time to collect themed props, complete ‘pre-program’ requirements, and book entertainment. Each program is provided as a framework to which to add your own dash of flair and creativity.

Each special event is accompanied by a page of spin-off programming ideas so you can keep your theme rolling for the month. There is space for you to write in your own adaptations of each event for easy reference of what you’ve done and what worked well.

Also included are two bonus sections: Book of the Month Club and Koffee Klutch. All the information you need to successfully run a book club is literally at your fingertips. And you can stop wondering how to get your participants talking - whether it’s a verbal reminiscing group or an informal chat in a coffee program. All you have to do is use the provided Koffee Klutch prompts - and enjoy a stress free program!

These programs were designed with the senior in mind. However, they are completely adaptable for all age groups, and we encourage you to use them wherever and whenever you need a special event or meaningful program.

Karen is a Recreation Therapist who specializes in care strategies for clientele living in Long Term Care & Alzheimer’s Care facilities. She currently runs WAYFINDERS, teaches her own courses in health and wellness, & teaches part-time for Red Deer College’s continuing education department.

She started her technical writing in 2004 with her first published book “Program Planning Manual for Older Adults”. Since then she has added adult-based resources: the “Come Read With Me” series, and the “Grab & Go” series. In using these resources, no longer are recreation team members spending valuable time researching, planning and writing. Instead, time is spent where it counts...with people.

You can contact Karen at: introspection@solepurpose.ca