[For Seniors] Liven Up November Day Services! Fun Autumn Event Ideas
November is the time when autumn turns to winter, and it’s also a season full of beautiful autumn foliage and abundant harvests.
To help older adults enjoy November even more, here are some event ideas packed with seasonal charm.
We’ve gathered many ideas inspired by commemorative days like Culture Day and Shogi Day, as well as activities to savor autumn flavors such as sweet potatoes and persimmons.
Many of these can be used not only for events but also incorporated into everyday recreational activities.
Please make good use of them.
We hope this collection of event ideas helps you spend a joyful time!
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[For Seniors] Get the Day Service Buzzing in November! Fun Autumn Event Ideas (21–30)
Viva golf!
Many seniors may have enjoyed golf when they were working, right? That’s why we recommend “Viva Golf!” For this game, attach papers with point values to water-filled plastic bottles and line them up.
Participants then take turns using a deck brush—standing in for a golf club—to hit a tennis ball.
Naturally, the person who hits the highest-scoring target wins! It’s great to be able to enjoy golf indoors in chilly November.
You can even play while seated, so it’s fun for those who are concerned about their legs or back.
Newspaper Pull-Out Game
A game where you keep pulling out endlessly connected newspaper strips! Connect newspaper sheets into a long band, roll them up like a roll of toilet paper, and set them in a box.
Then, at the start signal, just pull the newspaper out from the box! Whoever pulls it all out first wins! It’s easy to prepare and can be played over and over, so running a tournament is also recommended.
To prevent the newspaper sheets from sticking together, make sure they are thoroughly dry before rolling them.
Persimmon mizu-yokan (persimmon agar jelly)
Let’s make persimmon mizuyokan, a classic autumn jelly dessert using persimmons! Finely chop the persimmons, add water and sugar, heat, skim off any scum, then blend into a paste.
Heat water, sugar, and powdered agar until fully dissolved, mix in the persimmon paste, strain, heat again, then pour into a mold and chill to set.
It’s delicious as is, with the gentle sweetness of persimmon, but topping it with a sauce made from fully ripe persimmons makes it look luxurious and lets you enjoy the flavor of persimmon twice over.
Pottery
Pottery, where you knead clay and shape it into tableware or ornaments, is perfect for the artistic spirit of autumn.
Deciding what to make and how to design it is part of the fun.
Because giving shape advice and understanding pottery precautions can be tricky, hiring a traveling pottery class is recommended.
If you book one, they’ll also fire what you make, so you can fully enjoy the finished piece.
It’s not only great for training your creativity through design, but the hands-on process of shaping the clay and moving your fingertips is also a major attraction.
Karaoke Contest
A karaoke contest is a wonderful event where older adults can take center stage.
Singing nostalgic songs brings back memories and naturally puts smiles on faces.
Remembering the lyrics also serves as brain training.
When we sing together, it creates a sense of unity.
It’s okay if you can’t sing perfectly—what matters is that everyone has fun singing together.
Choosing songs by your favorite singers is a great idea, too.
Singing involves moving your mouth widely, which is said to be good for your health.
While having fun, it also contributes to both mental and physical well-being.
Let’s all spend an enjoyable time together!
French toast on a hot plate
How about serving the stylish treat of French toast as an autumn snack activity for seniors? Using an electric griddle is recommended since several people can enjoy cooking together.
The buttery aroma of French toast whets the appetite, stimulates the brain, and will likely be a hit with older adults.
Also, cutting the bread into dice makes it easier to flip while cooking and easier for seniors to eat.
By working together, everyone can experience cooperation and a sense of accomplishment.
Shogi
By playing shogi against an opponent, you can communicate and enjoy it across generations.
Shogi not only enhances cognitive functions such as concentration and memory, but also contributes to mental well-being by relieving stress and fostering a sense of achievement and confidence.
When holding it as a facility event, I think it will be more exciting if you incorporate seasonal themes.
It’s also important to create an environment where everyone can have fun—for example, by organizing team and individual matches, and tailoring the format to different skill levels.
