Team Jamo’s Imagination Runs Wild! Reminder

Getting involved in activities we love like reading a book at the library, having lunch at the pub with friends and sailing on the water seem like fond memories during these challenging times. Thanks to some out-of-thebox thinking, the team at Jamisontown Day Program bring these much-loved experiences to life for clients to enjoy onsite.

Lisa, the Senior Lifestyle Assistant at Jamisontown Day Program has introduced exciting activities to keep clients entertained and stimulated while COVID-19 safety measures are in place. With some clients missing getting out and about in the community, Lisa and the team have worked hard to replicate some of the client’s favourite outings and activities onsite. From an outdoor library through to lunch experiences, Team Jamo has shared their tips and strategies for staying energised, stimulated and happy during isolation: • Gardening engages the senses of smell, touch and even taste! Dig up the weeds and plant some of your favourite herbs and veggies to suit the season. Once grown, these delicious herbs and veggies will be picked and used during cooking programs. • Crreate an outdoor library. There are so many places to explore, people to meet and facts to learn by reading books. We may not be able to visit our local library, but Team Jamo have made their own by creating a reading space outdoors. • Get crafty! Paint, draw or create a sculptural masterpiece! Art and craft can develop fine motor skills, help with self-expression and helps us stay calm. Clients at the day program used pipe cleaners to create fish shapes. Then created fishing poles using a stick and wool. Boats were made from foam pieces along with straws and paper to make sails. With the sun shining, everyone enjoyed watching their boat creations sail on the water in the inflatable pool. It is just like being by the waterside! • Start a pen-pal club. A good old-fashioned pen and paper is the best way to stay connected. It also helps our clients work on key skills of handwriting, spelling, and letter recognition. • Pubs and restaurants may not be open, but your imagination is never closed! Team Jamo have put their creative thinking caps on and temporarily converted their Afford van into a food truck! Complete with a food truck menu and tickets for customer orders, everyone enjoyed an ‘eating out’ experience in the backyard of the day program. WOW!! There are so many fun activities that can be done on site, it just takes a bit of imagination! TEAM JAMO’S IMAGINATION RUNS WILD!

Reminder!

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