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"Activities"
By Amy Rehberger
This poem is dedicated to the families, staff and most importantly
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the residents who are affiliated with Bayshore Health Care Center
in New Jersey.
Quality of life is important
to all,
As activity professionals - it's our number one goal.
Activities keep us going
day in and day out.
As an Activity Professional, I'll tell you what it's all about.
Table Games
Horseracing
Card Games Galore
How about a quick game of Uno or War?
Let's play bingo, one
and all
Is it prize or dime - some residents call.
We'll use our two hands
to create arts and crafts,
And after - our work will be admired by family and staff.
Do you have a green thumb,
either now or back when.
Let's plant a garden
Whomever can tend.
Cooking
Baking
Let's make a cake.
I'll do the hard stuff
and you decorate.
Chair dancing
Kickball
Let's all strech
It's time for exercise and after we'll rest.
Perhaps take a stroll,
either inside or out
Walk or wheel
Just don't tire yourself out.
Poems
Magazines
Short Stories, too.
You can read to yourself or I'll read to you.
Let's put on a movie
Is it a new release?
Or is it a classic?
One you might have seen.
Sitcom
Reality
Western
Or drama,
Let's put on the TV and see what it offers.
Music of all eras, on
tape or CD
Sing-a-long or listen
Just do as you please.
Live entertainment
What a great treat
We'll have a full house
Better get a good seat!
Let's converse - one
on one, or in groups.
I'll tell you about me and you tell me about you.
A socials a-brewing,
would you like coffee or tea?
I'll have a hot cocoa, I hear some plea.
Religious ceremonies
for those whom please
You can attend church or rosary at least twice a week.
Picnics
Joy Rides
The dollar store - a must!
Pathmart
K-Mart
Everyone load the bus!
If helping others is
a taks that you please,
You can volunteer your serviced any day of the week.
Table setting
Mail delievery
Random errands, too!
Would you like to stuff these envelops?
It is completely up to you.
Quality of life is important
to all,
As activity professionals - it's our number one goal.
We bring meaning and purpose into our resident's lives
With significant activities that are sure to suffice.
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