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February still brings lingering cold, but let’s hold events and get through it together with smiles and fun! When it comes to events that liven up February, the classics are Setsubun and Valentine’s Day.
There’s also Cat Day, Mount Fuji Day, and Kabuki Day.
Recreational activities that let you enjoy seasonal traditions with seniors create special moments that warm both heart and body.
From bean-throwing and heart-themed games to exercises full of seasonal flavor, we’ll introduce ideas packed with February-specific touches.
Move your mind and body, and enjoy a time filled with smiles.
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[For Seniors] Recommended Events for February: Fun Ideas That Bring Out Everyone’s Smiles (1–10)
Heart Attraction Game
Let me introduce a recreation activity perfect for Valentine’s Day.
In this game, you reel in heart-shaped balloons placed on a stand.
Each balloon has a string attached, so turn the handle in front of you to wind the string.
The first person to bring the heart to their spot wins.
There’s also a unique twist: each heart has a staff member’s photo attached.
It’s a great game for finger and hand exercise, so feel free to add your own variations and enjoy it together with older adults.
Sweets buffet
Since February includes Valentine’s Day, you probably want to plan an exciting event where everyone can enjoy delicious treats.
How about having fun with a sweets buffet? Try making lots of different cakes and cookies and arranging them on a table.
Both the time spent choosing and the time spent eating will surely feel special.
Prepare items that older adults tend to like—such as rice crackers and traditional Japanese sweets—and create a snack time that’s a little different from the usual!
Kabuki viewing
February 20 is designated as Kabuki Day, originating from Izumo no Okuni’s performance of kabuki dance before Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
With that in mind, how about planning a kabuki outing as a February event? A full kabuki program often lasts around four hours, which may feel long for older attendees.
However, there are “hitomakumi-seki” (single-act seats) that let you casually watch just the act you like.
These tickets are also recommended for beginners, so why not give it a try and see a performance?
Distributing chocolates
https://www.tiktok.com/@karitasunosato/video/7205544851985747201Many older adults may not usually eat chocolate, but it still feels nice to receive a gift on a special day, doesn’t it? For Valentine’s Day, why not give a wrapped box of chocolates? Family members or staff can present them, and if you look online, you’ll find plenty of recipes for chocolates that are easy for seniors to eat.
It could also be fun to make them together as a snack activity.
Let’s give them with gratitude, regardless of whether the recipient is male or female.
Snowball Fight Game
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When it comes to winter snow play, nothing beats a snowball fight! Many of us played as kids and ended up covered in snow.
Here’s an event that brings back those fun memories: a snowball-fight game using balloons.
Put tape down the center of the room to divide it into two sides.
Place several inflated balloons on the tape, and at the starting signal, throw “snowballs” to knock the balloons over to the other team’s side.
When the game ends, the team that has moved more balloons into the opponent’s territory wins.
Throw lots of snowballs, get moving, and feel like a kid again!
Valentine’s Gift Exchange Tournament
When it comes to February events, Valentine’s Day is the first that comes to mind.
Let’s exchange gifts with the people close to us to show our appreciation.
The rules are very simple: when you hear the handclap, pass your gift to the person next to you in the opposite direction.
During the chorus, raise the hand holding the gift and sway both hands as you dance.
When the music stops, you succeed in the game if you keep the gift you’re holding.
A slow song that everyone knows is recommended.
It might also be easier to prepare if you set a uniform budget for the gifts in advance.
Game delivered to you
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Using simple paper cups, the “Deliver It to You” game launches a ping-pong ball from a cup as you take aim.
The force you use to pull the balloon will change how powerfully the ball flies.
If you hit and knock something down with the ping-pong ball, you win.
You can enjoy it either standing or sitting by adjusting the angle and how you hold it.
Aim at letters you want to send a message to, or shoot at any target you like.
It’s a fun game that helps build hand strength and concentration.