The 'A' List

It is often hard to find activities for the men at your facility.  Most activity sites are directed to arts and crafts or other things that typically women like.  Here is something that the men will really get into.  Host a car get-together!  You can make this simple or more complex depending on the time you have to spend on it.  You could also make this into a fundraiser for your facility.

Search the web for local car groups in your area.  There are so many groups of people, with different makes of cars that gather at a certain place different times of the month.  Check this site for antique car shows, and other information to begin your search. Once you have found a group, give them a call and see if they would like to come to your facility.  Most gatherings consist of people driving to one location, having all of their cars there, and then just chatting about things.  This would be an easy event to host, and it gives your residents a chance to see the cars too!  When you talk to the group leader, ask them what their meeting usually consist of, and offer a room in your facility if they'd like to do a coffee or gathering there. 

After you have your date in place, all you will need is an area for them to park their cars.  You could put them close to the doors so that residents could go out in groups to look around and see the cars.  This is a great activity for smaller groups.  You can take each group out for 15 minutes or so, and then bring another group out.  If you have time or the staff to do it, you can obviously make this longer.  This event helps residents have a reason to get outside and get some fresh air, meet new people, and also see some great automobiles!