1. Craft n’ Creations with Senior Citizens
Program Description for Marketing:
Explore your creativity and join us in making unique arts and crafts. Discover and learn about the different
mediums and enhance your artistic ability while creating fun and easy crafts in a community setting.
Agency Mission Statement:
We are committed to providing the best care for our residents. Our commitment is best described by asking
ourselves one question when decisions are being made:
“Is this best for our residents?”
This is our mission, our driving force – to be the very best we can be for our residents.
Need for the Program:
This program will provide opportunities for creativity and improvement of fine motor skills for the residents of
Parkdale Manor Care Center and senior citizens in the Maryville community. Through the art of crafting,
participants will increase their physical, cognitive and social abilities. They will also get to design and create four
different unique crafts while interacting and engaging with other senior citizens in the local area.
Goals & Objectives for the Program:
Goal: To improve fine motor skills in the residents of Parkdale Manor Care Center and senior citizens of the
Maryville Community.
Objective: Residents of Parkdale Manor Care Center will improve their fine motor skills by 30% by working with
their hands to create arts and crafts, by the end of the program on May 23, 2015
Goal: To increase participation in residents of Parkdale Manor Care Center and senior citizens of the Maryville
Community.
Objective: During the arts and crafts program, participation in residents of Parkdale Manor Care Center will
increase by 50% through gaining satisfaction and enjoyment in their creativity by the end of the program on
May 23, 2015
Facility Arrangements:
This arts and crafts program will take place in the activity room at Parkdale Manor Care Center. The activity
room and tables and chairs must be reserved by 3/6/15.
Parkdale Manor Care Center is located at:
814 W South Ave.
Maryville, MO 64468
For More Information Please Contact:
(660) 582-8161
Special Arrangements:
- Contact Parkdale Manor Care Center and reserve an activity room for the dates of May 2nd
, 9th
, 16th
and
23rd
for the time of 2:00 - 3:15 PM.
- Reserve 9 tables and 30 chair for the dates of May 2nd
, 9th
, 16th
and 23rd
for the time of 2:00- 3:15 PM.
- Order supplies at least 2 month in advance from S&S Recreation.
- No transportation necessary.
- Ensure that the room is wheelchair accessible.
- Space tables and chairs far enough apart for participants in wheel chairs to pass through.
- Make sure there is adequate light available in the activity room.
- Tables and chairs need to be secure and stable.
- Make sure rugs are provided at the entrance to reduce slips.
- Ensure the phones are working and accessible in case of emergency.
- Have a list of emergency numbers close by.

2. Inclusion Plan:
Our program welcomes all senior citizens in the local Maryville area as well as the residents of Parkdale Manor
Care Center that are interested in designing and creating crafts. Any senior citizen is welcome to join regardless
of a disability or obstacle they may face. Accommodations will be noted on the registration form and we will
make as many adaptions and accommodations to our activities as necessary. Our Program’s arts and crafts
activities require a mild to moderate physical and cognitive ability, so majority of the participants should be able
to complete the activity without any assistance. The participants who are unable to do some of the tasks
involved in our activities, we will assist them to our best ability. We will have a staff member on duty as well as
an activity director to help assist those participants. Our program also offers adaptive paintbrushes and scissors
to help participants who struggle with fine motor abilities. The entire facility and parking lot is wheelchair
accessible and we will arrange the activity room for the most convenient access for participants in wheelchairs.
Equipment, Supplies, and Materials:
Equipment:
- 30 Tables
- 9 Chairs
Supplies:
- Assortment pack of paintbrushes
- 10 Easy Grip paintbrushes
- Gallon of non-toxic white glue
- 2 Packs of scissors(set of 15 )
- 3 School Smart Loop scissors
- Acrylic paint(set of 8)
- 9”x12” white tag board(set of 100)
- 1lb bag of assorted buttons
- 1lb bag of glass gemstones
- Pack of acrylic yarn(set of 10)
- Pack of coffee filters (set of 250)
- 28oz plastic bowls(set of 30)
- 2 rolls of plastic wrap
- Paper towels(set of 3)
- 5 packs of 9oz white paper cups(set of 20)
- 30 recycled plastic container lids
Promotion (Marketing) Plan:
(SEE ATTATCHED FLYER)
This program is designed for residents of the Parkdale Manor Care Center and any senior citizen in the local
area who are interested in making arts and crafts in a community setting. During each session, participants will
be able to make and design their own craft and take it home with them after it’s completed. This program offers
the chance for senior citizens to increase their physical, cognitive and social abilities while creating and exploring
different arts and crafts. Our promotion plan is to advertise this program during the months of March and
April. We plan on advertising through flyers and making announcements on the intercom at Parkdale Manor
Care Center on a regular basis to inform residents. We plan on reaching out to the senior community of
Maryville by distributing flyers at the Senior Center and other assisted living facilities throughout the town.
Flyers will also be displayed at local grocery stores and other local businesses in town.
Parkdale Manor Care Center’s Announcements: Explore your creativity and come and create arts and craft with
us every Saturday from May 2nd
– 23rd at
2:15PM. Activities will be held in the activity room. For more
information and registration form come by the main office anytime.
Program Budget:
(SEE ATTATCHED BUDGET SHEET)
Minimum & Maximum Breakdown:

3. Min. # of participants: 15
Total cost of program: $471.32
$471.32/15 = 31.42 = $32
$32 x 15 = $480.00
$480 – $471.32 = $8.68 profit with 15 participants
Max. # of participants: 30
Total cost of program: $471.32
$32 x 30 = $960.00
$960 – $471.32 = $488.68 profit with 30 participants
Registration Plan & Form:
(SEE ATTATCHED REGISTRATION FORM)
Registration for this program will begin on April 11th
, 2015 and will run until April 25th
, 2015. We ask that all
participants fill out the registration form with their personal and contact information as well as any
accommodations needed. We also ask that participants pay a program fee of $32. This program fee can be paid
in cash or check and turned into the main office of Parkdale Manor Care Center or mailed- in before the end of
the registration date. Make checks payable to: Parkdale Manor Care Center. Participants will receive a carbon
copy of a receipt when they pay in person or when they first attend the program.
Staffing & Staff Orientation/Training Plan:
This program requires a staff member for every 15 participants and includes the activity director of Parkdale
Manor Care Center. Applicants will need to be interviewed by the activity director and show a level of
knowledge and kindness towards senior citizens. After all applicants are interviewed the best one will be selected
and hired. The orientation and training process will consist of 2 days, 4 hours total, with the activity director of
Parkdale Manor Care Center. The staff member will get familiar with the facility and the residents. They will be
expected to help the activity director with all the activities during those 2 days. Once completed, the staff
member will then be qualified and ready to work for this program. During the program the staff member will
be expected to know the activities and be able to assist the participants when needed. They will also need to
execute the program set-up and program wrap-up process along with helping the activity director observe and
evaluate each participant throughout the program.
Management Plan:
(SEE ATTATCHED MANAGEMENT PLAN PROGRAM TIMELINE)
Cancellation Plan:
This program will be cancelled if less than 15 people register. If this occurs participants will be given a full
refund check in the mail or delivered personally to them. Participants and staff will also be notified if
cancellation occurs via phone calls and announcements at Parkdale Manor Care Center. This program could also
be postponed by a week if there are any rental issues with the activity room in Parkdale Manor Care Center.
New dates of the program would be May 9th
, 16th, 23rd and 30th
. If this occurs, all participants and staff will be
notified of the new program dates via phone calls and announcements at Parkdale Manor Care Center.
Set-Up Plan:
Staff members will arrive 15 minutes before each activity and stay at least 15 minutes after an activity. Before the
activity the staff will make sure the activity room is clean and set up one of the tables in the front and center of
the room. The staff will then set the rest of the tables and chairs facing that main table at the front. Make sure
the staff members leave open spots without chairs at some of the tables for participants in wheelchairs. On the
main table, there will be the visual example and all the extra arts and crafts supplies for the specific activity that
day. On each individual table spot, the staff members will set up the necessary supplies and materials needed for
each participant in that activity.
Risk Management Plan:
Risk Precautions or Preparation Taken
Environmental Weather Hazards Be aware of the weather before, during and after
the activities and follow the Parkdale Manor Care
Center’s emergency procedures.

4. Allergies Provide EpiPen on site and have participants note
their allergies on the registration form. If allergies
interfere with an activity make the necessary
accommodations for that participant.
Sickness Make sure that if a participant or staff member is
sick, they do not come to the activity to prevent
the rest of the participants from getting sick.
Provide and use hand sanitizer before and after
each activity.
Infrastructure Room Layout Make sure all tables and chair are spread far
enough apart for participants to be able to pass
through easily.
Lighting Ensure that there is enough lighting and that all
the lights in the activity are working properly.
Trips Make sure that the activity room is clean and
there is nothing on the ground that could be a
potential tripping hazard. After an activity is
finished make sure to begin floor clean up
immediately.
Equipment Make sure all tables and chairs are stable and
secure before using.
Slips Monitor all spills during an activity and wipe them
up as soon as possible. Have paper towels on hand
for spills
Program Health Emergency Provide first aid kit on site and make sure to have
a certified person in the room at all times.
Cuts Provide first aid kit on site and use rounded tip
scissors during the activities
Ingestion Make sure to use non-toxic glue and paints.
Monitor all participants throughout the whole
activity and take the necessary precautions if
ingestion of any object or supplies occurs.
Emergency/Crisis Mgt. Fire Follow Parkdale Manor Care Center’s emergency
fire procedures and evacuate the building at the
nearest fire exit.
Weather Follow Parkdale Manor Care Center’s emergency
weather procedures
Safety Provide first aid kit and a certified nurse on site.
Also make sure to have a phone close by and a list
of the participants’ emergency contacts.
Transportation No transportation will be provided
Animation Plan:
(SEE ATTATCHED PICTURES OF FINAL PRODUCTS)
Activity #1 – Button Tree
May 2nd
, 2015
2:00-2:15 PM-Set up room and prepare and pass out all supplies to participants.
All participants will receive:
- Tag board
- 2 paintbrushes
- Cups of colored paints
- Cup of white glue
- Cup of water
- Handful of assorted buttons
- Paper towel.

5. 2:15-2:30 PM- Describe the activity and show participants the finished product. Begin with instructing
participants to paint a large tree silhouette with empty braches onto their tag board.
2:30-2:45 PM- Let the tree silhouettes dry and instruct participants to pick and sort out the buttons they would
like to use.
2:45-3:00 PM-Instruct participants to use their paintbrush and cup of glue to glue buttons onto their paintings
to resemble the leaves and foliage on a tree.
3:00-3:15PM- Let the button trees dry and clean up activity room by soaking all paintbrushes in water, throwing
away all trash, collecting all extra supplies, wiping all tables and chairs and rearranging the room back to
normal.
Activity #2 – Sun Catchers
May 9th
, 2015
2:00-2:15 PM-Set up room and prepare and pass out all supplies to participants.
All participants will receive:
- Handful of assorted glass gems
- Cup of white glue
- Plastic container lid
- Scissors
- Piece of yarn
2:15-2:30 PM- Describe the activity and show participants the finished product. Begin with instructing
participants to pour the clear glue into the plastic container lid, just coating the bottom of the lid.
2:30-2:45 PM- Instruct participants to pick and sort out the glass gems they would like to use on the sun
catchers.
2:45-3:00 PM-Instruct participants to gently press the glass gems into the lid of glue.
3:00-3:15 PM- Let sun catchers dry and clean up activity room by throwing away all trash, collecting all extra
supplies, wiping down the tables and chairs and rearranging the room back to normal.
**Let sun catchers dry for 2-3 days. When dry, carefully peel the sun catcher from the lid and poke a hole at the
top. Thread yarn through the hole and return to the participant that next week.
Activity #3 – Yarn Baskets
May 16th
, 2015
2:00-2:15 PM-Set up room and prepare and pass out all supplies to participants.
All participants will receive:
- Precut strands of colored yarn
- Plastic wrap
- Cup of white glue
- Plastic bowls
- Paper towel
2:15-2:30 PM- Describe the activity and show participants the finished product. Begin with instructing
participants to turn their bowls upside down a cover with plastic wrap.
2:30-2:45 PM- Instruct participants to pick out the colored yarn they would like use on their yarn baskets and
have them begin soaking the yarn in their cup of white glue.
2:45-3:00 PM-Instruct participants to pull out the strands of yarn and drape them over their plastic-covered
bowls.
3:00-3:15 PM- Let the bowls dry and clean up activity room by throwing away all trash, collecting all extra
supplies, wiping down the tables and chairs and rearranging the room back to normal.
** Let yarn baskets dry overnight and then carefully remove bowl and peel plastic away from yarn. Return to
participants that next week
Activity #4 – Coffee Filter Flowers
May 23rd
, 2015
2:00-2:15 PM-Set up room and prepare and pass out all supplies to participants.
All participants will receive:
- 2 paintbrushes
- Cups of colored paints

6. - 2 coffee filters
- Scissors
- Tag board
- Cup of glue
- Cup of water
- Paper towel
2:15- 2:30 PM- Describe the activity and show participants the finished product. Begin with instructing
participants to paint the coffee filters in different colors.
2:30-2:45 PM- Let coffee filters dry and instruct participants to cut their tag board into a medium sized circle.
When that is complete instruct the participants to paint their circle. Let circles dry and instruct participants to
stack their coffee filters together and fold them in half and then again in half.
2:45-3:00 PM-Instruct participants to cut out an outline of a petal on their coffee filters. Next, instruct
participants to unfold the coffee filters, and use their paintbrush and cup of glue to glue the coffee filters on top
of each other. Have them add glue to the middle of the coffee filters and glue their cut out of a circle on top.
3:00-3:15 PM- Let the coffee filter flowers dry for at least 5 minutes and clean up activity room by soaking all
paintbrushes, throwing away all trash, collecting all extra supplies, wiping down the tables and chairs and
rearranging the room back to normal.
Program Wrap-Up:
After each activity, the staff members will begin clean up immediately. The clean-up process includes gathering
all the excess arts and crafts supplies, wiping down each table and chair with a wet paper towel, sweeping the
entire activity room and emptying all trashcans. After all the tables, chairs and floors are clean, staff members
will set-up and return all tables and chairs to their original spots. Make sure that after each activity, staff fills
out a participant observation report on each participant. Also make sure to thank all participants for coming to
the program and invite them back to the next activity. Make sure all participants have all their belongings and
confirm that they have a ride home from the program. On the last day, make sure all participants have all the
crafts they have created throughout the program and thank them for participating in the program.
Program Evaluation Method:
(SEE ATTATCHED PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION REPORT)
This program will be evaluated through observation of each participant during the activities. Participants will be
evaluated based on their ability to complete certain tasks in the activities and how well those tasks are
performed. The participants’ involvement and satisfaction in the activities will also be evaluated and put into a
daily report for each participant. All observation and daily reports will be done by the staff and activity director.
Daily reports will be completed immediately after program wrap-up and will consist of levels of functioning in
each domain, perceived satisfaction at the beginning and end of the activity and overall involvement throughout
the activity. After the end of the program, all of the daily reports will be compared and evaluated. Desired
results for each individual participant in the program will be an increase in fine motor and physical skills, and
an increase in participation and satisfaction as the activities and overall program progresses.
Disposition Decision Plan:
Overall this program ran smoothly and all the participants seemed to enjoy the arts and crafts activities. The
location of this program was good because it included the residents of Parkdale Manor Care Center. During the
program, there was involvement from most of the participants and those participants were able to complete
majority of the tasks involved in each activity without any assistance.
Things to Continue:
- Hands on arts and crafts activities for senior citizens
- Adaptive paintbrushes and adaptive scissors
- Program location at an assisted living or nursing home
Things to Change/Rethink:
- Allow volunteers to help participants during activities
- Choose less messy activities
- Make activity times an hour instead of 45 minutes to ensure completion of each activity
- Use art and craft kits from S&S Recreation will make program easier and cheaper
- Advertise program better by creating more flyers and distributing them each resident at Parkdale Manor
Care Center, as well as other assisted living homes in the Maryville area
- Program needs to be cheaper in order to gain more participants

7. - Use recycled or donated materials for some of the supplies in the activities