West Central Abilities

All About Bugs Day
2021-03-10
Let’s learn about the bugs in our area or around the world! We can watch videos, read books, or make bug crafts and snacks

Planting Flowers and Veggie Seeds
2021-03-08
Start Your Seeds – March and April are when you should start seeds for growing things like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc. Send your list of requested seeds to plant to Regan by March 4, to give time for purchases to be made.

Anna’s Birthday
2021-03-04

Flowerpot Painting
2021-03-03
We can start looking forward to spring and preparing some beautiful pots to plant in! Individuals can choose whether to paint or decorate their pots in a different way! If supplies are required for this, make sure you request them a week in advance.

Dr. Seuss Day
2021-03-02
Enjoy the stories of this well-known author and plan crafts and activities to go along with the books you choose. Contact Regan to request books from the library a week in advance.

BOOK WEEK
2021-02-22 - 2021-02-26
This one will take a little advanced planning and discussions. Decide together on a book or theme you would like to read about and plan some simple activities and crafts to go along for the week! There are plenty of books available at the Activity Centre that can be signed out. If we don’t have what you are looking for, let Regan know by February 9 and she will try to arrange with the library to get the books you want. Also let me know if you need activities printed, etc.

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!!

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!

No Program Staff on Duty
2021-02-15

Family Day
2021-02-15

Valentine's Day
2021-02-14

Program Staff Meeting
2021-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Regina)
Bring your March ideas and be on time so we can get out the door on time.

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.

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.

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.

Super Bowl
2021-02-07

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!

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!!!

Groundhog Day
2021-02-02

Chopped Dessert Challenge
2021-01-29
Get your aprons out and get ready to make something sweet!!! As always, a box of mystery ingredients will be delivered in the morning and you will have to work together to create something for the judges to taste and judge you on.

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??

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!!

Facetime Bingo
2021-01-18 13:00 - 16:00
Everyone will be able to play bingo together again!! Staff will help out by setting up a facetime call while one house calls numbers and everyone plays along!!
Time: 1:00 pm
Who will call from each house? GH1 Melanie, GH3 Brianna, GH2 Amanda (please contact Melanie to let her know if you will be joining in.

Fear Factor Day
2021-01-14
Staff rom the houses will share ideas as they plan some fun Fear Factor Challenges!!! Send a list of supplies needed to Regan by January 7.

PART Training
2021-01-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-01-11 08:00 - 17:00
PART Training – Please see Memo at facilities for list of staff registered.

Slime Making Day
2021-01-12
There are many ways to make slime, and many fun things that you can add into the slime. Choose a recipe and send your shopping list to Regan by January 7 if there are things that you need purchased.

Elvis Day
2021-01-08
Elvis’ Birthday: Celebrate “The King” on his birthday by watching an Elvis movie, eating his favourite lunch, a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich, and shaking your hips to Blue Suede Shoes!!

New Year Goal Setting Activities
2021-01-06

Program Staff Return
2021-01-04
GH3 @ AC for the day as TLR is at GH3
