[For Seniors] March-Themed Event Activities
In this article, we introduce March events and recreational activities for seniors!
March is full of occasions like Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and White Day.
Elderly care facilities such as day services often hold a variety of events every month.
Of course, classic recreational activities are fun, but these ideas are also recommended when you want to change things up a bit and try something different.
Many of them can be enjoyed at home as well, so please feel free to incorporate them.
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[For Seniors] March-Themed Event Activities (41–50)
rapeseed blossoms
Making rapeseed flowers (nanohana) with origami is a lovely idea.
It’s perfect as a recreation activity that lets you feel the arrival of spring.
When crafting with older adults, enjoy the process while supporting any fine motor tasks.
Folding and gluing origami use the fingertips and can help stimulate the brain.
Displaying the finished rapeseed flowers will instantly bring a springlike atmosphere to the room.
Working together will spark conversation and make for an enjoyable time.
Let’s create beautiful pieces while making the most of each older person’s strengths.
Bingo game
A bingo game is a staple at events.
Let’s make it a bit more special than usual by preparing prizes and having some fun! After all, the chance to win a prize is exciting not only for kids but for adults of any age.
You don’t need store-bought bingo cards—handmade ones are just as enjoyable, and making them large and easy to read might help older participants join in more comfortably.
Searching for the numbers is a mental workout, too, making it effective as part of brain training.
You might even find yourself calling out louder than usual in all the excitement!
Whac-A-Mole game
Even moles that usually live underground pop their heads out in spring.
When you think of spring, some people might even say “moles,” right? How about a game of Whac-A-Mole as a recreation activity to enjoy in March? It’s easy to make your own Whac-A-Mole using paper cups and disposable chopsticks.
Let’s draw moles on the paper cups.
If older adults each draw their favorite face, you’ll end up with a lot of unique, characterful moles! Make the hammer by fixing a disposable chopstick to a paper cup.
When the countdown starts, try whacking the moles with your hammer! It’s bound to turn into an exciting and fun showdown!
Easy Hina Dolls with a Topsy-Tail Twist
These are Hina dolls made using fabric tape that’s even sold at 100-yen shops.
Since you attach Japanese-patterned fabric tape to another piece of fabric to make them, there’s no need for needles.
It’s safe and suitable for older adults as well.
After sticking the fabrics together, turn the piece inside out with a quick twist through the slit you’ve made.
Once flipped, the head and neck portion will form.
Use craft supplies or origami paper to make the faces and accessories, and attach them to the fabric you prepared earlier.
You’ll end up with simple Hina dolls that have a refined, grown-up feel.
It’s a project you can continue to enjoy afterwards by taking it home and displaying it in your room.
Hinamatsuri crafts
Speaking of events in March, the Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) comes to mind.
How about enjoying some Hina Matsuri-themed crafts as a recreational activity? You could make Hina dolls using paper plates or paper cups, or create hanging decorations or wall ornaments.
If you search video sites, you’ll find lots of craft ideas related to Hina Matsuri.
It’s a good idea to look for projects that are easy to make based on the number of participants and the materials available.
There are also plenty of ideas for making cute items using recycled materials or supplies from 100-yen shops.
Hinamatsuri hand play
We’d like to introduce a hand play activity that captures the feel of March.
Move your hands in time with the lyrics.
If you incorporate elements of the Peach Festival into the lyrics, it may help people recall past celebrations of Hinamatsuri.
Hand play also has brain-training benefits and is recommended for dementia prevention.
For example, moving different hands to different motions in time with the melody stimulates and activates the brain.
It’s great for recreation, and you can also include it in your March exercise sessions.
Hinamatsuri Association Quiz
How about a word-association quiz to enjoy Hinamatsuri? Thinking of answers while picturing peach blossoms and hina dolls can be a lot of fun.
It’s a great mental workout and can help improve memory, too.
It’s also something seniors can enjoy together, so it’s perfect for day-service centers.
Through the quiz, you might make new discoveries about Hinamatsuri—for example, the order of the colors in hishi-mochi is something many people don’t actually know.
It sounds like a lovely time where everyone can have lively fun together and feel the arrival of spring.