Poetry National Activity Professionals Week Celebration
Unit 11-7 hosted the “On-Unit” National Activity Professionals Week Celebration By: M. T.
surprised, happy, and inspired to attend various activities in the unit.
To honor the National Activity Professionals Week, where Therapeutic Recreation Staff Innovate, Inspire, and Involve, Elizabeth C. and Rialyn M. (11-7 TR Staff) conducted an “On-Unit” Resident Activity Awarding and Voyage Around the World theme, featuring The Republic of the Philippines. be accommodated in the Auditorium for this big event, Unit 11-7 Recreational Staff made sure that all residents in our unit experienced what they performed in the Auditorium on January 26. The program included a presentation of the Republic of the Philippines - its culture, brief history, lifestyle, statistics, currency, music, arts, and beautiful places to enjoy when you visit. It was followed by the Resident Recognition, where everyone was Since everybody could not
Rialyn M. proudly sang a Filipino song, “Mamang Sorbetero” (The Ice Cream Man), while Elizabeth C. danced a Philippine folk dance style in sync. Most of the audience, staff, and residents considered the dancing inspiring. M. K., D. F., J. P., and R. P. said they had fun seeing the costumes worn and the authentic singing. They also saw the beautiful, handcrafted jewelry, bags, arts, real pearls, and coin purses created with real seashells. Most of the residents received awards in different activities, which we enjoyed and felt great and proud. Awards included are Best in Trivia, Best in Music, Most Artistic Award, Most Active Veterans, Best in Exercise, and many more.
We are so happy we learned about other countries’ historical and cultural backgrounds and diversity. We visited the Philippines live in Unit 11-7!
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