Mother's Day Activities for Seniors: Celebrating at Summit Place

Complete with local planetariums, art galleries, museums, and more, Glassboro, NJ, has something for everyone, including the best Mother's Day activities for seniors. If you're looking for family-friendly senior events to celebrate the day in style, Summit Place in Glassboro is dedicated to ensuring all residents have a wonderful holiday.

But what are some of the best Mother's Day ideas for seniors? From crafting to garden parties and everything in between, this helpful guide explains the best way to enjoy this special holiday.

Host a Garden Party

This event is weather-permitting, but can easily be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Since Mother's Day is in May, stick with a springtime theme. Decorate with flowers, either fresh or artificial, and create a yummy menu with lots of festive finger foods and desserts.

Consider adding some lively music to your garden party so seniors can dance and enjoy the day with friends and family. Although this is a Mother's Day celebration, all residents are welcome to attend, socializing and spending time with other community members.

Create a Crafting Party

Besides being a fun means of celebrating aging parents, crafting has plenty of benefits. This makes it a perfect activity for Mother's Day and seniors.

With a crafting party, the sky is the limit. Instead of choosing one craft for everyone, consider setting up crafting stations. Each table should have different activities to choose from.

Some crafts include (but aren't limited to):

Vase painting
Birdhouse painting
Painted rocks for the garden
Homemade greeting cards
Beading
Suncatchers
Handmade frames

No matter what types of crafts you have available, ensure that everyone who wants to participate can. When using beads, opt for larger beads for aging hands.

Throughout this activity, encourage everyone to talk about their favorite Mother's Day memories and stories. This is a wonderful time to encourage social interactions among seniors.

Host a Cooking or Baking Class

Seniors appreciate a vibrant activity calendar, and Mother's Day is a perfect opportunity to complete exciting activities with friends and loved ones. Take advantage of your assisted living community's kitchen and offer cooking and baking lessons.

You can also modify this type of activity, especially for residents with limited mobility. Instead, offer no-bake options so everyone can sit comfortably and make their favorite desserts.

Afterward, residents and their family members can sit and share stories about parenting while they enjoy the delicious food they prepared.

Organize a Local Outing

With so much to do in Glassboro, NJ, consider organizing an outing in the local town. Look for festivals or other events, spend a day taking in the sights, and enjoy the best that Glassboro has to offer.

You can spend the afternoon shopping and eating, visiting local artisans while enjoying the fresh air and socialization.

Offer a Family Fitness Class

This is ideal for seniors looking to celebrate Mother's Day with other family members while also enhancing their physical fitness. You can host a Senior Yoga Day to celebrate Mother's Day and, if it's nice out, have everyone bring their yoga mats outside.

Make sure to have activities for all ability levels. All residents should be encouraged to participate. You can even offer a meditation class as part of your fitness event.

Volunteer Together

Volunteering is an amazing way of bonding as a family and a community. Look for local charity organizations that need assistance on Mother's Day, such as food pantries or soup kitchens. Holiday activities for the elderly often involve giving back, and Mother's Day is a perfect opportunity to get involved.

Seniors can also:

Visit animal shelters
Visit children's hospitals
Work in a community garden
Volunteer at a park
Help with Meals on Wheels

Seniors helping seniors is a wonderful way of celebrating Mother's Day, especially when they bring a meal to someone who might not have any family to enjoy the day with.

Have Afternoon Tea

Instead of a formal garden party, consider having an afternoon tea party instead. They're more laid back and require less preparation, but are just as fun for everyone to attend.

Residents can dress up and enjoy tea with their family members and friends. Be sure to have:

A variety of teas, both decaf and caffeinated
Milk and dairy-free options
Sugar and sugar-free sweeteners
Finger foods
Desserts
Fine china or other decorative plates
Fresh flowers
Decorative linens

An afternoon tea party is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Mother's Day in style. You can host this event indoors or outside, depending on the weather.

Plant Fresh Flowers

Springtime is about renewal, and what better way to celebrate Mother's Day than by planting fresh flowers? For residents with mobility issues, be sure to offer raised garden beds or tabletop planters. Residents can also paint individual planters, adding crafting elements to this activity.

You'll need:

Potting soil
Raised garden beds
Gardening tools
Kneeling pads
Gloves
Seeds
Flowers
Watering cans
Small planters
Paint
Paintbrushes

This is also an amazing opportunity to create a community garden. Be sure to have all different types of seeds, including vegetables. Residents can help grow something beautiful on Mother's Day, but can enjoy it all year long.

If it rains, residents can paint small planters indoors, transferring flowers to their individual pots. They can then put these on windowsills to bring the outdoors inside for everyone to enjoy.

The Best Mother's Day Activities for Seniors to Enjoy

Mother's Day activities for seniors should be varied so everyone can come out and enjoy the festivities. Choose from a variety of activities, including indoor and outdoor events and local outings. You can even ask residents in advance what they'd like to do on Mother's Day, having multiple activities available all day long.

At Summit Place Assisted Living, we believe in senior celebrations all day, every day. Our vibrant activity calendar means residents will always have something exciting to look forward to, making new friends along the way.

To learn more about Summit Place Assisted Living, contact a member of our dedicated team today. We proudly partner with Patriot Angels, perfect for eligible Veterans who may receive a one-time deduction of $1,000 off their second month's rent.