As some of you are aware, I work in a nursing facility. Our Activity Director is about as imaginative as a rock, so the Director of Nurses and I have started planning some of the activities. We have decided to have a Mardi Gras party on the actual evening. So far, we're planning Gumbo, Red Beans&Rice, King Cake, etc. But I need some more suggestions. Most of our residents are wheelchair bound, but some are ambulatory. We will, of course elect a King and Queen. So....gimme your best...
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
The slide show sounds awesome!!! Definately do that!
I'll look into it...suggestions?
SoWal Insider
I'll look into it...suggestions?Check you library for some NO or LA videos or even some mardi gras videos. It will really set the atmosphere.
directionally challenged
No kiddin'! She's a vicious little wench, but I love her! She tells me every day to kiss her a$$.
Yum...muffalettas! Love the idea of blown up photos.
Awwww...Cork, thanks.
Luv Ya baby
margarita brocolia
they could have a parade with their wheelchairs and throw beads to each other...maybe men first then women???so each could have a turn throwing and catching....??????
you have received great suggestions for food and music.....
yall could rent a port o potty just to make it authentic....
gosh if i lived close i could get the daisy girls to come and parade for yall....
Love the parade idea! And decorate those wheelchairs ....
I should get together with Bill's niece (in Grapevine) and we could come and help you out! You're biting off a lot here but certain you of all people can do it ... what a loving and funn person you are.
PM me and fill me in on date times so I can see if I can work something out, IF you would want any help.
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Love the parade idea! And decorate those wheelchairs ....RITA...this is amazing!!! How funn would that be!
I should get together with my Bill's niece (in Grapevine) and we could come and help you out! You're biting off a lot here but certain you of all people can do it ... what a loving and funn person you are.
PM me and fill me in on date times so I can see if I can work something out, IF you would want any help.
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DD...I think next you should do a SoWal day!
Hook up a computer and we could each talk to your "guests"....
I am sure we would all learn some wonderful things! Of course...you would have a jail break...they would ALL be heading for SoWal!!!! 
beats on hood
DD, I just hope that they don't get so into the Mardi Gras mindset that they show their hooters to get more beads. Scary!
fartblossom
DD, I just hope that they don't get so into the Mardi Gras mindset that they show their hooters to get more beads. Scary!
i was just thinking the exact same thing as i was reading this thread ....
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Love the parade idea! And decorate those wheelchairs ....
I should get together with Bill's niece (in Grapevine) and we could come and help you out! You're biting off a lot here but certain you of all people can do it ... what a loving and funn person you are.
PM me and fill me in on date times so I can see if I can work something out, IF you would want any help.
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Rita! What a gracious offer!!! We accept any and all kinds of help! Will send you the details.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
DD, I just hope that they don't get so into the Mardi Gras mindset that they show their hooters to get more beads. Scary!
Maybe we just won't disclose that little tradition! We see enough already!! 
SoWal Guide
OMG...the dancing booty cat is back!!!
Freakin' A! you're right! it's about time!!!!! :clap_1:
SoWal Guide
DD: sounds like this party is very well planned! Thanks for including us in on the funn.
I have one little suggestion: ask a staff or friend who is good with the camera to document the party with individual and group shots (the residents will love being photographed). Then make a festive bulletin board with the pick of the photos, using some of the beads, masks, etc. The residents will enjoy it for months to come (and maybe not forget about it so quickly!).
I love this party! Good luck!
I have one little suggestion: ask a staff or friend who is good with the camera to document the party with individual and group shots (the residents will love being photographed). Then make a festive bulletin board with the pick of the photos, using some of the beads, masks, etc. The residents will enjoy it for months to come (and maybe not forget about it so quickly!).
I love this party! Good luck!
SoWal ExpertAuthor
DD: sounds like this party is very well planned! Thanks for including us in on the funn.
I have one little suggestion: ask a staff or friend who is good with the camera to document the party with individual and group shots (the residents will love being photographed). Then make a festive bulletin board with the pick of the photos, using some of the beads, masks, etc. The residents will enjoy it for months to come (and maybe not forget about it so quickly!).
I love this party! Good luck!
Thanks Toots. Our Director of Nurses has a bulletin board that she posts pics on regularly...good idea about the decorations!! I will for sure take pics and post some here.
SoWal Guide
Thanks Toots. Our Director of Nurses has a bulletin board that she posts pics on regularly...good idea about the decorations!! I will for sure take pics and post some here.
hey booty catwoman, we would love to see some of these photos if its allowed...
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Best of New Orleans Jazz - Dejan's Olympia Brass BandI'm listening to the first music suggestion from BR and you should make sure you get this for your resident's Mardi Gras party! Wow! Really makes you feel like you're right on Bourban Street. This music will be lots of funn for sure!
Houseparty New Orleans Style - Professor Longhair
Mardi Gras in New Orleans Volume II - Featuring The Meters
Have them do a second-line. Tell them to dress in purple/green/gold.
Make sure no one swallows the plastic Baby Jesus in the King Cake.
Dixie Beer?
When my daughter was in first grade, I threw a Mardi Gras party for her class. (Most people are clueless about Mardi Gras around here. I helped her explain the meaning of the colors, 12th Night, Ephiphany, parades, etc., to her class.) From Oriental Trading I ordered a quantity of 12 masks and beads for her class. Well, that was 12 gross. She went to a small private school (graduating class of 12), so I had enough beads and masks to do a Mardi Gras party for them from 1st through 12th grade!
beats on hood
I'm listening to the first music suggestion from BR and you should make sure you get this for your resident's Mardi Gras party! Wow! Really makes you feel like you're right on Bourban Street. This music will be lots of funn for sure!Thanks. Glad you like it. Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Second Line, etc.
The Meters one has Mardi Gras Mambo, Iko Iko, Hey Pocky Away on it.
The Professor Longhair one has Tipitina and Big Chief on it.
All Mardi Gras favorites of mine.
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