Get ready as Memory Lane Therapy presents you some Activities for St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th is a fantastic opportunity to bring some joy and excitement to your aged care facility. It’s a chance to celebrate Irish culture and heritage, but most importantly, it’s a chance to have some fun together!
Below is a collection of activities that you can incorporate into this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. We’ve included a variety of options that cater to different abilities and interests, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy on this special day.
Table Centerpiece for St. Patrick’s Day
For a charming and festive centerpiece, transform a simple wine glass into a miniature leprechaun! Turn the glass upside down and use double-sided tape to secure a bed of green shamrock-shaped confetti (easily made with a hole punch) at the base. Here’s where the magic happens:
Find some inexpensive green plastic trinkets at a discount store – think shamrocks, tiny horseshoes, or even sparkly coins. Arrange them playfully on the confetti bed, creating a treasure trove fit for a leprechaun. For the finishing touch, tie a bright green ribbon around the stem of the glass, mimicking a leprechaun’s bowtie. Complete the look by adding a miniature green hat on top! You can find these pre-made, or get crafty and make your own using felt or construction paper.
St. Patrick’s Day Activities: What is your Lucky Leprechaun Name?
Want to add a dash of St. Patrick’s Day magic to your activities? Here’s a fun and easy game to play with the residents! It’s all about creating silly Leprechaun names.
It’s super simple to join in. All you need to do is grab the first letter of your name and the month you were born. Put those two parts together, and voila – you’ve got your very own unique Leprechaun name!
Green Quiz for St. Patrick’s Day in Aged Care
Test your knowledge of all things green this St. Patrick’s Day! Join us for a fun and festive Green Quiz. We’ll have questions about Irish culture, shamrocks, and maybe even a leprechaun or two! Put on your thinking caps and get ready for some laughs and friendly competition. It’s sure to be a delightful way to celebrate the Emerald Isle.
1. Name 3 fruits that are green?
(A) Apple, lime, grapes, pear, kiwifruit.
2. Tom Jones had a big hit with this song “Green Green?
(A) Grass of Home.
3. This Muppet was the compare of The Muppet Show he was a very green color and sang a song it’s not easy being green what was his name?
(A) Kermit the Frog.
4. If you have a green thumb what does it mean?
(A) You are a good gardener.
5. Name the popular green Muppet who lived in a rubbish bin on Sesame Street?
(A) Hint he was grouchy, Oscar the Grouch.
6. If you are green around the gills what does it mean?
(A) Feeling unwell.
7. Name 3 green vegetables?
(A) peas, cabbage, beans, asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cucumber, spinach, leeks.
Continuation:
8. What is the name of someone who maintains the grass at a bowling green, cricket pitch or grassed oval?
(A) Greenskeeper
9. How many leaves does the lucky Irish clover have it is said to be lucky if you find one?
(A) 4 leaf clover.
10. Who wrote the popular children’s book titled “Green Eggs and Ham” in 1960?
(A) Dr. Seuss
11. What is the name of the traditional English folk song written in 1580 with green in its name? Many ice-cream vans play the tune as they drive through the streets?
(A) Greensleeves.
12. The door may be black now but which famous London address had a green door it is a well-known address in British politics?
(A) 10 Downing Street.
13. What precious gemstone is the color green and starts with E?
(A) Emerald
14. What 2 colors do you mix together to make the color green?
(A) Blue & yellow.
15. What is the girl’s name from the book and series based around Green Gables?
(A) Anne
Irish Jokes
Everyone loves a good old Irish joke and St Patrick’s Day is a great time to pull out your best collection for a good laugh. We have compiled a list for you to print out and use during your St Patrick’s Day festivities.
