Connector Tips – Vol. 12

Keeping You Engaged & Informed

• Earth Day Zinnias: See the below for photos of the transplanted zinnias located in the Butterfly Garden.
• Scavenger Hunt/Trivia: The final scavenger hunt has been distributed and Trivia will begin on June 19th. Final drawing for scavenger hunt prizes will be June 15th. Call to register for Trivia and see what surprises await!
• Crafty Creations Challenge: For this challenge, you receive a package with various materials to spark your creativity. It is not too late to sign up. Contact Mary to receive the next package.
• BINGO Update: This week is our last Wednesday BINGO. Next week, resident Mimi O’Donnell will begin hosting BINGO at 11 AM on Saturdays; using the same zoom link and call in procedures. Special thanks to Pam Steiner for keeping everyone entertained with her BINGO calling skills!
• COVID Crazy Hair Voting: Cast your vote before voting closes on June 17th! Call Stephanie and leave a message with your name & photo number that you would like to vote for. See finalists’ pictures below.
• Name That Executive Team Member: Eugenia High is the brains behind our next challenge. Test your skills by Identifying Exec.Team members (and their departments) from photos of them with a mask on. Call to register and receive your challenge sheet.

To participate in events, please contact:
Stephanie at x: 601-8133 (Tues-Sat) Stephanie.Knowles@Erickson.com or
Mary at x: 601-8558 (Sun – Wed)
Mary.Evans@Erickson.com

Crafty Creative Challenge Submissions:

Enjoy three recent creative results courtesy of Veronica Coleman, Anna Marie Ciarrocchi and Ardeth Johns.

Computer Related Activities:

• Minimalism: Learn ways to simplify your life by studying about being a minimalist. This is a great way to declutter our lives in various aspects which in turn brings peace. I once did this to my closet and wanted to sit in there for hours afterwards. It was so calming and peaceful.
• All Oscars: Find a complete list of all the Best Picture Oscar award winners and watch those that interest you.
• Talent Show: Host a talent show with your loved ones via Zoom. Share your talents live or show off your art creations etc. Who knows someone’s talents might spark a new interest for you.
• Virtual Tour: Visit a various landmarks and historic sites virtually. Here is a website that will give you links to a variety of specific sites. Enjoy your travels!
• Did you know?: Any student in the University of Maryland System who’s retired and over the age of 60 may have tuition waived, even for degree-granting programs.

Non – Computer Related Activities:

• Weekly Writing/Journal Topic of the Week: What three things could you give up that would give you more time, energy, and peace?
Feel free to share your responses; email or send them through inter-community mail.
• Father’s Day Variety TV Special: John Legend & his family will be hosting this special with appearances from various guest artists on June 21st 8pm on ABC.
• Self Portrait: Look yourself in the mirror and attempt to draw a self-portrait. If you have someone around have them try to draw you and you draw them. This should definitely brighten your day.
• Gratitude: Start a gratitude journal by writing 5 things a day you are grateful for in a notebook. My daughters and I do this and it is not only fun to write, it is amazing to read in the future. Suggest to your loved ones that they do the same and if you feel comfortable share with one another.
• Write a Play: Write a play featuring your loved ones. You can even act it out with them via zoom or just write it up and give it to them on a special occasion.
• In Hall Sing Along: Host a Sing along for your hall. Give residents on your floor copies of music, have everyone open their doors at the set time and sing along. Make sure to maintain social distancing and wear masks. This could be a great way to be “Safer at Home” while also getting a little socializing time in. If you need copies of music we will be happy to make those copies for you.
• Post-Quarantine Bucket List: Create a list of things you want to do or accomplish once restrictions have been lifted. Make sure to add a visit to us on your list!

Zinnia’s Meet the Butterfly Gardens:

Special thanks to Marie Anderson or Ron DeAbreu for planting and caring for them!

Covid Crazy Crown Competition Finalist Choices:

Voting ends June 17, 2020. Call x601-8133 to vote by leaving a message with your name and photo selection.