West Central Abilities

Cheese Lover’s Day
2021-01-20
Choose a recipe or two that everyone wants to try and make a cheesy meal!! Fondue, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, a cheese and cracker tray, mini cheesecakes for dessert, etc.!!! There are so many ways to use cheese! Do not forget to send in pics of your cheesy creations!!

Backwards Day
2021-01-26
Switch it up today and do it backwards, have breakfast for supper and supper for lunch, try writing your name backwards or with your non-dominant hand, or colouring or painting. Throw on a backwards hat and see what else you can think of to do backwards. Can you work together as a group to go through the whole alphabet??

Homemade Soup Day
2021-02-03
Whip up a batch of soup to enjoy for lunch! A great way to try an old family recipe, a restaurant inspired dish or a new cultural meal!!! Make sure to share pictures of whatever you create and the recipe too!!!

Casino Day
2021-02-04
Dress up like you are headed to the casino and try your luck at some games!!! You could set up a buffet lunch to stretch the theme even further!

National Pizza Day
2021-02-09
Create homemade pizzas with everyone’s favorite toppings! Make sure you add gooey cheese to the grocery list the week prior so that you are prepared.

Valentine’s Card Making and Mailing
2021-02-11
Everyone can make cards for housemates, friends, and family. The staff can help deliver valentines to other houses or send them in the mail to those we are not able to see right now.

Valentine’s Fun
2021-02-12
Enjoy some games or crafts, a special lunch and a valentine’s movie on this day!! Wear your favorite pink or red clothing today.

Random Acts of Kindness Day
2021-02-17
Plan ahead for this day and decide on one or more people who have been kind, caring and compassionate or choose someone who is having a rough time and think of something that you can do to brighten their day! Random Acts of Kindness can be anything from a friendly smile or wave, to a note of thanks or cheer! Bake cookies and deliver them to someone, or a few people, the options are endless!

Chocolate Mint Day
2021-02-18
YUMMMMM Work together to create something delicious with chocolate and mint! There are so many recipes including tea, hot chocolate, cookies, cakes, muffins, puddings, etc. I’m getting hungry just making this list!!

Hungarian Day
2021-03-11
Take time on this day to learn a little about the country of Hungary and their foods and traditions. Margaret and Irene have Hungarian roots and may be helpful resources when planning for this day.

St. Patrick's Day
2021-03-17
Celebrate this fun filled day with games, green food and the luck of the Irish!!! Work together to prepare a green lunch.

Rock Your Socks World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
2021-03-19
Everyone dig out your funkiest or most mismatched socks and send in some pictures so we can share as we raise awareness for those with Down Syndrome.

Purple Day
2021-03-26
Wear Purple for Epilepsy Awareness – We know people who experience seizures, and they can be scary. This is a good day to talk about what a seizure is and how each of us can help if we think someone is having a seizure. Individuals who have seizures may be able to share what it feels like for them or what helps them to feel better during and after a seizure.
