New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past and celebrate with the ones you love. If you’re fortunate enough to have your senior parents in your life, New Year’s Eve is a great opportunity to bond over last year’s memories and have fun ringing in the new year. If mom or dad is usually in bed before the ball drops, don’t worry! Our assisted living team in Sussex County has put together a list of ideas on how to celebrate with your senior loved one at any time of day.
#1 – Champagne
brunch to ring in the New Year at noon
Who doesn’t love
brunch? Cooking up a storm and serving everyone’s favorite breakfast foods is
the perfect way to say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022. Invite friends,
family, and neighbors – especially those that are elderly or who don’t have a
family event to go to – to share in the cheer of ringing in the New Year. You
can have a countdown to noon, complete with champagne, noisemakers, and silly
hats! Any leftovers can go home with guests to enjoy later, and you can even
make fun care packages filled with treats and goodies to start the year off on
the right foot.
#2 – Dance the
night away through the decades
Line up a playlist of
all your loved one’s favorite bands from their best years and get ready to
dance through the decades. Have all your guests dress up to fit the theme, make
a signature cocktail to enjoy, and start dancing. You can even have a dance
competition or invite a dance teacher to host some lessons!
#3 – Oh no, there’s
been a murder!
Murder mystery
evenings are so much fun, and they work for all ages and fitness levels. While
you can plan your own party, there are also plenty of pre-made murder mystery
kits available to purchase if you don’t have a ton of time to get a story and
props together for your event. These kits are usually themed, so look for
something that your loved one will really enjoy – maybe one that connects with
their favorite books, decade, or hobbies. We’ve found a classic Sherlock
Holmes mystery, a Great Gatsby-themed mystery, and even one themed around golf.
#4 – Adopt
traditions from around the world
Every country has its
own interesting and fun New Year’s Eve tradition, so why not try a few out?
Every hour, you can ring in the New Year with a different twist. For example,
‘first footing’ is a Scottish tradition that’s part of Hogmanay celebrations
where you visit a neighbor and bring a small gift for good luck through the New
Year. In Spain, the tradition is to try eating 12 grapes as quickly as possible
and making one wish for each month of the year before the clock stops striking
12. Whoever wins gets the most luck!
Fun-filled family
events for celebrating the New Year in assisted living
Bristol Glen is a part
of the United Methodist Communities network of senior
living communities across New Jersey. And because we’re supporters of a
full and abundant life for seniors, we’re brimming with plans for celebrating
New Year’s at our community in Sussex County! With a vibrant calendar of
events, enthusiastic associate members, and an active set of seniors, we’re
ready to welcome your loved one into our assisted
living community in the new year.
To find out more about us, contact us today or visit our website at: https://bristolglen.umcommunities.org
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