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FEBRUARY 2021
Black History Month
Heart Health Month
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2/17 - 2/23; Random Acts of Kindness Day 2/17
St. Mary’s Independent Living Extensions Day Program Calendar and Activity Guide
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Start of Black History Month 1 Ground Hog Day 2 3 4 5
Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration
Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing
ISP Goals Social Skills Life Skills Coronavirus Updates Learning Lab
Craft-Tastic Current Events Right of the Month Craft-Tastic Craft-Tastic
Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree
Zumba Dance Fitness Music Appreciation Chair Exercises Games/Team Building Walking/Fitness Club
Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities
8 9 10 11 Chinese New Year 12
Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration
Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing
ISP Goals Social Skills Life Skills Heart Health Learning Lab
Craft-Tastic Current Events Right of the Month Craft-Tastic Craft-Tastic
Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree
Zumba Dance Fitness Music Appreciation Chair Exercises Individualized Activities Walking/Fitness Club
Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities
TEAM TALK
Valentine’s Day Sunday 2/14 15 16 Thank your mail person day 17 18 19
Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration
Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing
ISP Goals Social Skills Life Skills Emergency Preparedness Learning Lab
Craft-Tastic Current Events Right of the Month Craft-Tastic Craft-Tastic
Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree
Zumba Dance Fitness Music Appreciation Chair Exercises Games/Team Building Walking/Fitness Club
Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities
VALENTINE’S PARTY!
22 23 24 25 26
Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration Morning Inspiration
Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing Stretching/Breathing
ISP Goals Social Skills Life Skills Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness
Craft-Tastic Current Events Acting Fundamentals Craft-Tastic Craft-Tastic
Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree Black History Honoree
Zumba Dance Fitness Music Appreciation Chair Exercises Games/Team Building Individualized Activities
Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities Individualized Activities
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What Are Rights and Responsibilities? Rights and responsibilities help make our communities better. Rights are
freedoms we have that are protected by our laws, while responsibilities are duties or things we should do. To be good
citizens, or members of a community, we must understand our rights and responsibilities.
Rights Focus of the Month
Being an American citizen is almost like being a superhero. As a citizen of this great nation, you possess amazing rights
and privileges. But with those rights comes responsibility.
A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury.
Examples of your civil rights are freedom of speech, press, and assembly; the right to vote; freedom from involuntary
servitude; and the right to equality in public places.
Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership
in a particular group or class.
We have much to be thankful for living in the United States of America. Let us make sure we're each doing our part to
ensure everything we love about our great country lives on.
Your responsibility as an American citizen …
• Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.
• Participate in the democratic process.
• Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
• Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
• Participate in your local community.
• Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Serve on a jury when called upon.
• Defend the country if the need should arise.
Closing Discussion Questions
What do you think is the difference between a right and a responsibility?
Why do you think it is important to know and understand your rights?
Why do you think it is important to know and understand your responsibilities?
Describe a time when you felt that one of your rights was violated. Describe your feelings and response to the situation.
Explain ways you could have handled it differently.
NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
WEEK: February 14th – 20th
DAY: February 17 th
Kindness Makes a Difference!
Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20
Give a Valentine’s Give a compliment Apologize to Do an act of Write and Tell someone Offer help to
Day card to to as many people someone with kindness for give a thank reasons why someone.
someone special. as you can. whom you have someone and you note to you like
had a past conflict. encourage someone in them. Share
Tell someone you Smile at everyone them to pay your life that something
love them. you see today. Clean up a mess it forward. helped you Make with
you did not make. R.A.K. through a someone someone.
Recycle a water Open the door for tough time. laugh.
Day!
bottle. someone.
History of Random Acts of Kindness
Officially started through the Random Acts of Kindness organization, this
holiday lets people give back to others through random acts.
It is a week dedicated to kindness and taking that extra, conscious step to
brighten somebody’s day.
On the second week of February, people all over the world celebrate
Random Acts of Kindness Week by striving to make kindness an
inspirational aspect of people’s lives.
Kindness in Action: Each person will discuss the kindest action you have
experienced. What was the kindest thing someone did for you? How did
you feel afterwards? Did it change your attitude? Did it motivate you to be
kind to others? What are some kind acts that you can do daily?
Remember…kindness is courageous!
~ February Observances ~ (All people to be studied for Black History Month were either born in Georgia or lived in Georgia for a significant part of their lives.) February 1: Black History Honoree: Clarence Thomas, U. S. Supreme Court February 2: Black History Honoree: Jackie Robinson, number 42: First Black Major League Baseball Player February 3: Black History Honoree: Andrew Young: Ambassador to the United Nations February 4: Black History Honoree: Jessye Norman: Opera Singer February 5: Black History Honoree: Wyomia Tyus, Gwen Torrence: Olympic Gold Medalists February 8: Black History Honoree: Carrie Steele Logan: Opened the first black orphanage in the United States (in Atlanta) February 9: Black History Honoree: Little Richard: 50’s Singer February 10: Black History Honoree: Alice Walker: Writer, The Color Purple February 10: Cooking: Make Lemon Fudge Bars (Recipe and ingredients to be provided.) February 11: Make a Friend Day (Make a new friend or celebrate a current friendship) February 11: Black History Honoree: Frank Yerby: First black author to sell more than 1 million copies of his books. February 12: President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. (Handout, worksheet) February 12: Black History Honoree: Sugar Ray Robinson: Boxer February 15: Presidents’ Day, Susan B. Anthony Day (Handouts/worksheets) February 15: Valentine’s Day Party February 15: Black History Honoree: John Lewis, Former Georgia Congressmen February 16: Black History Honoree: Iman, Top Model, George Wallace, Comedian February 17: Black History Honoree: Ray Charles, blind singer and musician February 18: Black History Honoree: Ron Simmons, World Champion Wrestler, football player. February 19: Black History Honoree: Herschel Walker, NFL Football Player, Olympic Bobsled February 20: National Love Your Pet Day (Make a Pet Rock) February 20: Black History Honoree: Henry “Hank” Johnson, Georgia Congressmen February 22: President George Washington’s birthday. (Worksheets and handouts) February 22: Black History Honoree: Matilda Taylor Beasley, First black nun in Georgia February 23: Black History Honoree: Otis Redding, Musician and singer “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” February 24: Black History Honoree: Henry “Hank” Aaron, Baseball, broke Babe Ruth’s Homerun record (Played for the Braves) February 25: Black History Honoree: Gladys Knight, Singer with the Pips, “Midnight Train to Georgia” February 26: Black History Honoree: Kanye West: Rapper, Presidential Candidate 2020: Black History Honoree Worksheet
During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the symbol of love. And February is also American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? During this special month, we are going to learn about the risks for heart disease and understand the importance of being “heart healthy” for ourselves and our loved ones as well as actions we can take to lower our risks for heart disease and stroke. President Lyndon B. Johnson, among the millions of people in the country who had heart attacks, issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, U.S. presidents have annually declared February American Heart Month. Throughout the month, the American Heart Association's "Heart to Heart: Why Losing One Woman Is Too Many" campaign will raise awareness about how 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart disease annually. This year, the federally designated event is even more important due to the impact of the coronavirus on the public's heart health, including potential harmful effects on the heart and vascular system, according to recent research. Also, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have delayed or avoided going to hospitals for heart attacks and strokes – netting poorer outcomes and prompting the AHA to create "Don't Die of Doubt," a national awareness campaign that reminds people that hospitals are the safest place to go when you have symptoms. And while in lockdown, more people have engaged in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, such as eating poorly, drinking more alcohol, and limiting physical activity, that can contribute to heart disease. Meanwhile, heart disease continues to be the greatest health threat to Americans and is still the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the AHA's Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2021 Update. The update, published in the association's flagship journal Circulation, reports that nearly 18.6 million people across the globe died of cardiovascular disease in 2019, the latest year for which worldwide statistics are calculated. That is a 17.1% increase over the past decade. And 523.2 million cases of cardiovascular disease were reported in 2019, a 26.6% increase over 2010. During American Heart Month, the AHA and other organizations reinforce the importance of heart health, the need for more research and efforts to ensure that millions of people live longer and healthier. In most cases, heart disease is preventable when people adopt a healthy lifestyle, which includes not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, treating high blood pressure, getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, and getting regular checkups. See additional handouts about how we can adopt a healthy lifestyle: Activities for the Heart worksheet, Making Healthful Choices worksheet, and Why Is Physical Activity Important? info sheet.
In the spirit of Random Acts of Kindness, the group will play a game called “Catch the Kindness”. Starting
with the instructor, each person will be called randomly. When you are called, choose a number between 1-3. The
number you choose is the statement you must complete about the person that came before you. Example: “Jasmine,
I like you because you are friendly and have always been a good friend to me.”
● #1 = I like you because…
● #2= I saw you being kind when you...
● #3= I am glad you are here because...
Simon Says: This game is more of a challenge than ever. Why?
Because being a good listener and paying attention is still tricky,
even as an adult, and helps us consider how the game reflects the way
we all listen and expect to be heard.
We know the basics:
• Only do the thing “Simon” commands if “Simon” starts with “Simon
Says.”
• And what if “Simon’s” actions don’t match his/her words? Do what
“Simon” says; not what “Simon” does. Nothing to it, right? Ha! We
will see!
So, let’s get creative! Everybody has played Simon Says. But how can
we make it different? Or maybe more interesting?
Toss and Talk Ball Activity
This is a good game of “Getting to Know You” and enhances social and communication skills.
Sit in a circle. The person holding the ball has the floor to speak. Toss the ball to someone and answer
a question posed by the instructor. After the question is answered, toss the ball to another person.
Each person can answer the same question when the ball is tossed to them until everyone has answered
the same question, or each time the ball is tossed, a different question can be asked.
1. What is your favorite color?
2. Where is your favorite place in the whole wide world?
3. What is the most common compliment you receive?
4. What do you like better, a pancake or a waffle?
5. If you were talking in your sleep, what would you say?6. If you were an animal, what would it be?
7. What is your favorite food?
8. What is the best costume you ever wore for Halloween?
9. What are you most proud of?
10. What is your favorite day of the week?
11. What is the last song that is stuck in your head?
12. What three positive words best describe you?
13. What do you like better, Coke or Pepsi?
14. What is your favorite store?
15. What is something you cannot live without?
16. What is your favorite TV show?
17. If you could invent a jelly-bean flavor, what would it be?
18. What is one lifelong dream you have?
19. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
20. What is the scariest movie you have ever seen?
21. What is your favorite movie?
22. What hobby have you always wanted to pick up?
23. What do you like to do for fun?
24. What is your favorite restaurant?
25. What is your favorite sport?
26. Who is the one famous person you wish you could meet?
27. Name something that you are good at doing.
28. Name something that you would like to learn how to do.
29. Which do you prefer, cake or pie?
30. What do you like to do to relax?
31. Would you prefer a day at the park or a day at the beach? Why?
Team building games are one of the most effective
ways for the group to connect, build comfort
working together, and to get to know each other
on a personal level. They help to create an
environment that is fun and inspires cooperation
and collaboration.OTHER CALENDAR ACTIVITIES Morning Stretching/Fitness: My Favorite Exercise Is… (3-5 people can take turns naming their favorite exercise and then everyone can count together in doing that exercise for 10 repetitions each. Examples: jumping jacks, arm rotations, leg lifts, touch your toes, arm stretches, etc. Fitness Simon Says. Everyday Exercises. (see handouts) By incorporating a stretching program into your daily routine, you can increase your flexibility and range of motion. You can also improve performance in sports and daily tasks. Stretching can help prevent injury and decrease pain associated with muscle tightness. *Individuals should only perform activities within their physical limitations, take resting breaks as needed and drink water to stay hydrated as needed. Walking Club: Walk outdoors, weather permitting, and observe nature while enhancing our well-being. Note the color of the sky, the clouds, the birds, the leaves on the trees, and whatever beauty you see. When you come back inside, talk about your walk such as how the exercise makes you feel, and what you observed while on your excursion. TEAM TALK: Discussions will be about real-life issues with answers to questions about cultivating women’s concerns or men’s concerns and topics suggested by those participating. Individualized Activities: This is a time when each individual can spend time doing a preferred activity solo or with another peer such as playing games on the tablet, writing/drawing/coloring/reading/crafting, word or jigsaw puzzles, worksheets, hand-eye-coordination, listening to music using headphones/ear buds, sorting, practicing sight words, etc. Vision Boards: A Vision Board should reflect big goals and priorities, preferences, and different areas of life like family and friends to make it meaningful. Use poster boards/craft roll paper and magazines to cut out images from in order to create and enhance your vision. Craft-Tastic: Arts and Crafts activities of choice and/or based on one of the themes of the month. Black History, Healthy Heart Month, Civil Rights, Random Acts of Kindness Day, Chinese New Year – Year of the Ox, Valentine’s Day, etc. Current Events: Go to Dogonews.com or Dailygood.org for current events topics, news, and articles to discuss. Social Skills: Use the Community and Social Acceptance page to review regularly. Talk about what each of the four headings means (Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Cooperation) and examples of what each word looks like in action. This is to continually reinforce socially acceptable behavior to increase independence and successful community participation. Other social skills hand-outs will be provided. Health and Safety: Coronavirus updates and other information will be sent via email to share with the individuals. There may also be a Zoom meeting to be facilitated by the leadership. If so, each team will be notified of the time and the link will be sent via email. Emergency Preparedness: (Do-again from January) Complete the following drills: Week #3 on 2/18: Fire Drill Evacuation (Document in Therap). Week #4 on 2/25: Emergency Drill Scenario – Power Outage (Document in Therap) Watch the short YouTube video Life Saving Skills: Are You Ready for a Power Outage? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-XxOMTiJ9k After watching the video, ask the individuals if they remember the emergency items in the video and to discuss why they are important to have (flashlight, phone charger, first aid kit, radio, spare batteries, emergency food and water supply, and medications). Music Appreciation: Did you know? Music improves mood. Studies show that listening to music can benefit overall well-being, help regulate emotions, and create happiness and relaxation in everyday life. Listen to a song of a variety of genres. Sing along. Dance. What feelings or memories does the song bring to mind? Learning Lab: Simple science, engineering, technology, or culinary activities. The leadership will facilitate and/or provide information every Friday.
MORNING INSPIRATION Take turns starting every morning with positive thoughts. A bad morning creates a bad mood. On the other hand, a good morning full of inspiring, energy-fueling activities can make for an awesome day! Below are some guidelines and choices to incorporate into the morning routine when practicing Morning Inspiration. INSPIRATION The process of being mentally stimulated to feel or do something creative ☺ FIVE THINGS TO SMILE ABOUT ☺ THREE THINGS TO BE GRATEFUL FOR ☺ READ A POEM OR SCRIPTURE, THEN EACH REFLECT AND SHARE PERSONAL FEELINGS MEDITATION A written or spoken expression of thoughts about a subject; a broad variety of practices that includes techniques designed to promote relaxation, and develop compassion, love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness ☺ LISTEN TO ONE SONG, THEN EACH REFLECT AND SHARE PERSONAL FEELINGS ON THE MEANING, LYRICS, AND/OR MELODY ☺ SEATED YOGA FOR RELAXATION (See other side for 3-minute routine) CELEBRATION Taking part in special, enjoyable, typically social activities; to say that someone or something is great ☺ SHARE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS ABOUT SELF OR OTHERS ☺ COMPLIMENT OTHERS ☺ POSITIVE DECLARATIONS ABOUT THE DAY ☺ CELEBRATE SOMEONE’S BIRTHDAY BY TELLING THEM HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE
All of us want to be valued and successful participants in the life of our communities. To do so
we should remember by saying aloud and practicing the following daily.
RESPECT
• We will value ourselves and we will value others.
• We will honor personal space, property, and this environment.
• We will use kind words, not profanity, hurtful or offensive words.
• We will listen to each other’s opinions and ideas.
RESPONSIBILITY
• We will be honest and tell the truth.
• We will learn, not distract, disturb, or disrupt.
• We will be open to learning new things so we can increase our independence.
• We will keep our areas clean and put things away where they belong.
SAFETY
• We will follow directions.
• We will not wander away or elope.
• We will keep our hands, our feet, and objects to ourselves.
• We will peacefully transition together from one setting to another in an
organized way.
COOPERATION
• We will work together as a team, not bully or boss others.
• We will pay attention, participate, and put forth effort.
• We will wait to be acknowledged before speaking so that we can be heard.
• We will mind our own business and not gossip about others.
• We will have a positive attitude and be pleasant, helpful, and courteous.You can also read
