Getting to know each other

A no cost activity that I enjoy doing is "Hidden Treasures."  We ask residents to bring something special to them to show and share information about.  It is sort of an upscale show and tell.  Residents bring photos, old jewelry, handmade quilts etc.  They each get a chance to be proud of something and show off an item.  It is a really nice feel good activity and I always learn something new about some of the residents, even the ones I have known for years.  I also encourage the staff running the group to bring in something of their own to show.  This activity works but needs to be infrequent.  Maybe once every 6 months or so.