[For Seniors] Recreation Games Related to October Events
October is when the heat finally eases and autumn truly sets in.
The weather is getting cooler, and there are probably more days that feel comfortable.
Autumn is full of exciting events like Halloween and sports festivals.
This time, we’ll introduce recreation ideas related to October’s events.
Since some seniors may find it difficult to go out, we’ve focused on activities that can be enjoyed indoors.
Please use these as a reference and have a wonderful time together!
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[For Seniors] Recreation Games Related to October Events (1–10)
Creating an autumn harvest festival with quilling
Paper quilling is an art form where you roll thin, narrow strips of paper into coils to create artworks.
This time, why not use paper quilling to depict autumn delicacies like grapes, mushrooms, and persimmons? It’s tricky to roll the paper with just your fingers, so try winding it around a toothpick or similar tool.
Unlike torn-paper collage, this technique produces a three-dimensional finish, and the completed piece will make a wonderful interior decoration if you frame it.
It helps build concentration and gives a sense of accomplishment, so even seniors who find fine motor tasks challenging are encouraged to give it a try.
Ghost Fishing Game
A recreation game where you attach paper-made ghosts with clips and fish them using a rod with a magnet tied to the end of a string.
The principle is the same as a fishing game, but simply changing what you fish lets you enjoy a casual Halloween vibe.
You can draw your own ghosts and, during the game, try to find and catch the one you made, so the excitement starts from the preparation stage.
Plus, since it can be played while seated, people with limited mobility can enjoy it as well.
With simple rules, it’s a recommended game for everyone from children to seniors.
Halloween Game: Banish the Ghosts
It’s a perfect game for stimulating little fingers: flick the pieces with your fingers to chase away the ghosts! Draw ghost faces on white round stickers and stick them onto plastic bottle caps.
Draw jack-o’-lantern faces on yellow round stickers and attach them the same way.
Prepare as many ghost pieces as possible, and make enough jack-o’-lantern pieces for the number of players.
Once you set the ghost pieces inside a square frame, you’re ready to play.
From outside the frame, flick the jack-o’-lantern pieces with your fingers to hit the ghost pieces inside.
The player who knocks the most ghost pieces out of the frame wins!
[For Seniors] Recreation Games Related to October Events (11–20)
Pumpkin Balancing Game
A game where players throw a ball from a fixed spot toward a pumpkin made from items like balloons or boxes, aiming to land it on the pumpkin’s head.
By adjusting the points based on the throwing distance and the pumpkin’s size, it becomes an exciting recreation.
Since balls may roll off even after landing, using beanbags can be a good idea in facilities for the elderly.
Because participants can play while seated, it’s a Halloween game that people who are elderly or have physical disabilities can enjoy without any handicap.
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This is a ball-passing game where you move a ball to an autumn song! The rules are super simple: just pass the ball to the person sitting next to you.
But when you try to match the song or the speed at which the ball comes around, you might find yourself getting flustered.
The key to success is to receive it firmly with your palm and pass it to the next person without rushing.
Set a comfortable speed and try moving your body while singing an autumn song.
It might also be a good idea to take song requests in advance.
Halloween
Halloween is an event believed to have originated with the ancient Celts in Ireland, and it’s a fun occasion known for its colorful decorations centered around pumpkins.
Because the event features various motifs such as the jack-o’-lantern, you can enjoy the Halloween atmosphere simply by incorporating them into your decorations.
It’s also an event where children in costumes go from place to place asking for sweets, so you could use this as inspiration to try dressing up, or even make it a costume-and-candy-buffet format to liven things up.
It also seems like content that could be enjoyed as a way to help people unfamiliar with Halloween learn what the event is about.
Pinball Catcher
Pinball Catcher: catch rolling balls with your feet! Set a board with multiple obstacles at an angle and roll a ball from the top.
Then attach a net to your feet, position them under the board, and keep catching the balls as they come down.
For the foot nets, we recommend fixing them to milk cartons so you can slip your feet into the tubes and use them easily.
Moving your feet side to side or lifting them slightly is surprisingly tough even while sitting! It may look like a low-activity game, but it actually gives you a sneaky good workout.