DAILY ACTIVITIES, SCHEDULE, COSTS

DAILY ACTIVITIES

Our program at Charles House aims to promote total well-being of participants, including:

• Care and Physical Activity
  Two snacks and a balanced lunch each day 
  Exercises in the morning and afternoon
  Supervision of prescription medications 
  Encouragement of good health and personal habits
  Daily rest period and quiet time

• Opportunities to Help
  Therapeutic gardening
  Preparing cookies
  Community service projects 

• Enrichment Activities 


Music education and singing
Intergenerational activities 
Games such as general knowledge and puzzles
Reminiscence
Field trips
Programs by community guests


DAILY SCHEDULE

MORNING

7:30 - 8:15                         Early Arrivals/Breakfast

Early arrivers are offered a light breakfast (oatmeal, cocoa, etc.)
to start their day at Charles House.

8:15 - 9:30                         Morning Activities

Participants are greeted, offered coffee or juice and are invited to join in the activities. Many enjoy the time to read the newspaper, visit with their Charles House friends, help with folding napkins, fill birdfeeders, or join in a craft project.

9:30 - 10:00                       Small-Group Activities

This time is for small-group activities. One group may gather in the sun porch to listen to reading. Another group has a variety of games and projects.



10:00 - 10:45                     Snack and Current Events

Our cook serves  bread or muffins fresh from the oven every morning to accompany group discussion of current events and an overview of the daily news.

10:45 - 11:30                     Morning Program

Each day a program is presented based on seasonal topics, educational interests, and entertainment. The group program offers time for fun, learning, reminiscing and sharing. Volunteers and community members often participate in our programs.



"Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I may not remember. Involve me and I'll understand." (Native American proverb)

11:30 - 12:00                     Morning Exercises

Participants gather for seated stretching and exercises.

12:00 -1:00                         Lunchtime

Lunches are prepared daily in our kitchen, filling Charles House
with wonderful aromas. Sometimes there is also piano music.



 

                                          AFTERNOON

1:00 - 2:00                         Quiet Time & Community Service Projects

After lunch many participants enjoy resting or some quiet time. Others contribute to the community through service projects, such as making dog biscuits for the animal shelter, ceramic hearts for families at the UNC Neonatal Center, or bookmarks for the library.

2:00 - 3:00                      Music and Singing

A tradition at Charles House is daily musical activities: sing-alongs of old favorites, musical performances, and music appreciation class.  Volunteers share their love of music and help fill Charles House with song.

3:00 - 3:30                      Afternoon Exercises

Participants gather for a routine of seated exercises and stretching designed for seniors.

3:30 - 4:00                      Afternoon Program

The afternoon programs offer a variety of topical activities and entertainment.

4:00 - 4:30                      Afternoon Discussion/Snack

An afternoon snack and round-table discussion help to draw our Charles House day to a close before participants begin leaving for home.

4:30 - 5:30                      Departures/Activities

During this time, while participants say good-bye for the day, others participate in games, friendly visiting, and helping to finish the tasks of our day at Charles House.

 

COSTS
Please contact us for current fees. Fee assistance scholarships may be available.