[For Seniors] Enjoy September’s Autumn Fun! A Collection of Craft, Game, and Exercise Ideas
September is the season when the summer heat eases and the air turns crisp.
As it becomes more comfortable, you might find yourself wondering if there’s something fun to do.
September, with its moon-viewing, the equinoctial week, and cosmos flowers, offers plenty of activities to enjoy both indoors and outdoors.
You can hang a handmade wreath, do exercises together while singing, or get excited with fun games.
It’s also a great time to hold seasonal events like Respect-for-the-Aged gatherings and sports days.
Spend some heartwarming, enjoyable moments with your family and friends.
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For Seniors: Enjoy Autumn with September Activities! A Collection of Craft, Game, and Exercise Ideas (41–50)
Space, Stars, and Constellations Quiz
September 12 is Space Day every year.
It appears to be based on the date when Mamoru Mohri, the first Japanese astronaut to fly on the Space Shuttle, launched.
Let’s help seniors feel as if they’ve gone on a space trip with space-themed quizzes! Space quizzes often include many specialized elements and fun trivia.
They’ll likely enjoy gaining new knowledge about space and constellations they didn’t know before.
You could also look up each senior’s zodiac constellation in advance and turn it into a quiz for extra fun.
[For Seniors] Enjoy Autumn with September Activities! A Collection of Craft, Game, and Exercise Ideas (51–60)
6 Trivia Quiz Topics About the Moon
Speaking of September, the Mid-Autumn Moon is famous, isn’t it? Since it’s a long-standing tradition, some older adults may be familiar with it.
Many seniors may also have memories of moon-viewing from when they were young or with their families—children and grandchildren.
How about a moon trivia quiz as part of your moon-viewing recreation activities at the facility? Through the quiz, learning new facts in addition to what they already know can spark the desire to “tell someone,” which in turn encourages communication.
Enjoy a fun time with a moon trivia quiz!
Making apple jam
When it comes to apples, their peak season is fall to winter.
So how about making apple jam as a September activity? The ingredients are apples, sugar, and lemon juice.
The basic method is to peel the apples, slice them thinly, add sugar and lemon juice, let them sit for a bit, and then simmer.
If you finely chop the peels, you can simmer them together as well.
Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, and it’s done! It takes a little time, but the steps are very simple, so please give it a try with everyone.
Since the ingredients are simple, you can feel at ease when eating it, too!
mural
Let’s try creating a wall mural using colored construction paper and double-sided tape.
It’s nice to have something that evokes the seasons, isn’t it? Even if it’s hard to go outside, being able to feel the season indoors—through flowers and other motifs on the wall—can be very soothing.
Try decorating with seasonal flowers and themes, such as cosmos or moon-viewing.
It could also be fun for everyone to make a little bit together.
Hand game ‘Shoulder Tapping’
Can you do a fingerplay song and shoulder tapping together? Let’s enjoy a fingerplay with the song “Katatataki” (Shoulder Tapping).
The way to tap shoulders is put into a cute, simple song that even little children can sing and enjoy, making it perfect for having fun with grandpa and grandma.
You’ll want to tap-tap their shoulders to show your appreciation to them, right?
Reading Play: Moon-Viewing Thief
Let’s try hosting a read-aloud gathering where everyone listens to and enjoys the same story.
Many people might not be very familiar with read-aloud sessions, right? Even if you can’t read perfectly, it’s fine as long as you stay calm and read with heart.
Choosing a story that reflects the season will make it even more exciting.
“Otsukimi Dorobō” (The Moon-Viewing Thief) is a sweet, heartwarming tale about forest animals bringing offerings and gathering to celebrate the moon-viewing festival.
Bingo game
At events, the classic bingo game is a staple.
For occasions like seniors’ gatherings, try making it extra special with a slightly more luxurious selection of prizes! After all, the prospect of winning something is exciting at any age—not just for kids, but for adults too.
You don’t have to use store-bought bingo cards; handmade ones can be just as fun, and you can make them larger and easier to read.
Searching for the numbers is a mental exercise and works well as brain training.
Everyone will get enthusiastic—maybe you’ll even find yourself calling out numbers louder than usual!