This event takes volunteers, but not as many as you would think - we had four. Set the mood by buying as many paper lanterns as you can, along with red and yellow balloons and streamers. (Hint: Check your Dollar Store for lanterns & other Chinese treats) Hang the paper lanterns low, while remaining out of the reach of children. It is fun for people to walk amongst them and makes the transport to China come alive. Around the room hang the attached Zodiac Signs. You can make them obvious or discrete. Encourage the kids to go on a "scavenger hunt" to discover which animal represents their birth year. The signs have descriptions of the personalities of the animals and some history. A great place to order food from is Panda Express. Their party trays can feed...
During the month of December don't forget to participate in the decoration contest. Please stop by the office or on your resident portal for a list of the Do's and Don'ts. You can also grab a copy of your lease to find out your restrictions. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to a restaurant of their choice. Good luck!
Advertise for residents to bring 4 dozen of their favorite cookie to the clubhouse for the Exchange. Make sure to prepare some of your own. (Emphasize that the cookies must be homemade). When everyone arrives, divide the number of cookies by the number of people and let everyone pick cookies to take home. Everyone should leave with lots of different kinds of cookies. Tasting the cookies is definitely encouraged! This event gives people a lot to talk about - encourage exchanging recipes and talking by making some coffee for people to drink while they sample the cookies.
Provide a buffet of various flavors of holiday pies: rosemary apple pie, twilight pie, peachy pecan pie, creamy apple pie, bumbleberry pie, crunchy caramel apple pie, cranberry apple pie, etc.
Serve caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee in different flavors: regular, chocolate caramel, and pumpkin spiced.
Talk with a local coffee vendor about the possibility of serving their signature coffees on site.
Have eggnog and apple cider for any non-coffee drinkers.
Invite an artist(s) to come and serenade the atmosphere with soft festive holiday music. If unable to do so, play soft light background music.
If a musician is available, invite the residents to gather around and sing classic holiday songs.
Visit Better Homes and Gardens/ Recipes for holiday recipes.
Don't forget that during the month of December you can mail or drop your Christmas card off at the office. We'll be selecting our favorites and posting them to Facebook and office window. Winner will receive a $50 gift card to a restaurant of their choice.
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