Duration:  30 – 40 minutes Goals: Encourage creative self-expression and reflection through visual art Foster connection through sharing advice, mottos, or guiding phrases Description: In this program, participants create decorated “wisdom bricks” that share meaningful words, sayings, or life lessons they’ve learned over time. Each brick will feature a short piece of advice. When combined, the bricks form a vibrant display titled “The Wisdom Wall”   - a wall of wisdom that ce

Duration: 30 - 40 minutes (Can be shortened or lengethened depending on how many songs/prompts you use) Goals:   Encourage creative self-expression and reminiscence through familiar songs Foster warmth, laughter, and social connection Description: Sweater Weather Sing-along is a program that invites everyone to gather, get cozy, and share in the warmth of music as the seasons turn. Participants sing familiar, uplifting classics that evoke togetherness, joy, and cozy memories

Duration:  30–40 minutes (can be shortened or lengthened depending on the amount of songs/prompts you use) Goals:  Encourage learning and reflection about how music connects to cultural and historical change. Description: From the 1930s through the 1970s, music became the soundtrack to history - helping people express their dreams, challenges, and hopes for the world. In Songs That Shaped History , participants journey through time to discover the real stories behind belo

Duration: 30 - 40 minutes (can be shortened or lengthened depending on the number of trivia questions) Goals: To spark curiosity, laughter, and social connection through exploring the stories behind everyday inventions. Description: In this interactive trivia program, participants will discover the surprising origins of familiar inventions - from Velcro to bubble wrap. Through a series of clues, guessing games, and fun facts, participants learn how creativity often grows fr

Description: In end-of-life and resting moments, music becomes more than sound - it becomes presence. A familiar melody, a soft hum, or shared stillness can communicate what words cannot. This guide invites you to use music as a bridge of compassion, supporting comfort, dignity, and connection at the bedside. Materials Needed: Bluetooth speaker (can use phone speaker if needed) How to Start the Conversation: (if the person is alert and receptive) “Would you like to listen to

Description:  Thankfulness can be found in the small, ordinary parts of life: a cup of tea, a walk outside, or a favourite song. This guide helps residents reflect on the little things that bring comfort and joy, nurturing a mindset of gratitude during your 1:1 visits.

Duration: 35 - 45 minutes Goals: To encourage creative self-expression, reflection, sensory engagement, and social connection through creating and combining squares into a collaborative Gratitude Quilt. Description: In this program, participants each design their own paper quilt square using markers, coloured pencils, pastels, or collage materials. Each square represents something they feel thankful for - such as a loved one, a favourite place, a meaningful memory, or a val

Duration:  35 - 45 minutes (can be shortened or lengthened depending on how many songs and prompts you include) Goals: To promote physical movement and creative expression through accessible, decade-inspired dance. To spark reminiscence and social connection through familiar music across eras. Description: Dancing Through the Decades is an upbeat music and movement program where participants explore easy, guided dance moves inspired by popular dances from the 1940s through th

Duration:  30–40 minutes (Can be shortened or lengethened depending on how many songs/prompts you use) Goals To encourage creative self-expression and social connection through familiar songs. To spark reminiscence and conversation about films, theatre, and the joy of music. Description: Magic of the Musicals is a joyful sing-along celebrating classic songs from Broadway and Hollywood. Participants will sing iconic favourites together, accompanied by recorded music, with oppo

Duration: 30 minutes (can be shortened or lengthened depending on how many songs and prompts you include) Goals: To promote physical movement and creative expression through accessible, disco-inspired dance To support social connection through shared music and movement Description: Disco Fever  is an upbeat music and movement program inspired by the energy and style of the disco era. Using iconic hits from the 1970s, participants will explore easy, guided dance moves that can

Duration:  30–40 minutes Goals: To encourage creative self-expression and promote social connection Description: Gather around for a cozy, joy-filled sing-along designed to spark memories, encourage creative expression, and strengthen social connections. Participants will sing classic, feel-good tunes together, accompanied by recorded music, with opportunities to play along using simple percussion instruments. This program fosters a warm, inclusive atmosphere where everyone

Duration: 30 - 50 minutes (depending on how many songs/prompts you include in the program) Goals: To support identity expression and promote social connection through culturally meaningful music Description: “A Journey Around the World”  is a culturally inclusive music program designed to celebrate the identities, histories, and personal stories of participants through beloved songs from around the globe. As we “travel” from country to country, music becomes a bridge, invitin