Orland Park is a beautiful village with a lot of charm and plenty of local events to inspire residents to engage with one another. When Mother's Day comes around, however, how can you ensure the celebration is truly special?
We're here to help spark inspiration by offering senior-friendly Mother's Day ideas that feel meaningful and will bring joy to your mother's holiday. Learn more about how to celebrate together in Orland Park below!
Sharing a meal with someone you love is a classic way to show you care. You'll have a chance to chat with one another as you eat something tasty, allowing you to strengthen your bond.
Going to a local Orland Park restaurant can simplify prep for this kind of activity. Try somewhere you've never gone so you can experience it together, or bring her to her favorite eatery.
Another option is to cook the meal together. It's a bonding activity that can make the Mother's Day holiday feel more intimate.
Want to tap into your creative side? Want to give your mother permission to play with color and shape?
Painting together is an easy way to laugh, experiment, and make something beautiful.
Focus the painting on a shared memory, and it'll give the entire day even more meaning. It also makes for a wonderful present to gift your mother after you're done painting a favorite memory you have of her.
Don't worry - artistic training isn't necessary to make this a fulfilling activity for the whole family. Have fun with it and reminisce without judgment.
Learning a new skill or starting a project together is much like gifting your mother many presents all at once. It's a promise that you'll continue to pursue the skill or project for an amount of time that extends past Mother's Day.
Beneficial workshops or local senior events to participate in could be:
As a member of Discovery Commons Orland Park, don't forget to check our activities calendar for something unique to join. We're always hosting engaging events that can make a perfect background for your Mother's Day festivities.
Celebrating moms can be done in a lot of ways. One of the ways Discovery Commons Orland Park prefers to do this is to appreciate the hard work our moms do.
A garden, for instance, takes dedication, time, energy, and a lot of love. Despite this, it's not often a gardener gets the chance to show off that hard work.
Since it's in the height of spring, Mother's Day is the perfect time to admire your mom's garden. You can ask questions about the process, ask her about her favorite plants, and even help out.
When it comes to family activities for older adults, karaoke often reigns supreme. Song and dance automatically bring about a sense of celebration you can't quite replicate.
The best part is that karaoke is a beneficial activity for seniors. It assists with things like:
If your mother is shy, it might take a little extra encouragement to get her to participate. Create a no-judgment zone filled with her loved ones to make it easier for her to get on stage.
Does your family love to take photos? Do you collect a lot of mementos with no real place of honor?
A scrapbook for your mother lets you give these keepsakes a home while also spending time reminiscing about those memories.
Decorating the scrapbook as a family lets everyone give a unique vision to every page. When your mom flips through the book in the future, she'll feel the love within the colors, stickers, photographs, and more.
You could even make it a family tradition to add to the scrapbook every Mother's Day and continue building it together over the years.
A movie marathon is a relaxing way to finish senior-friendly holiday events. The family gets the chance to sit back and destress while enjoying a film with each other.
To make it more about the star of the day - your mom - bring all of her favorite movies to rewatch as a whole family.
It's a restful way to spend the day, while still bringing a lot of benefits to your mom's mental health. She'll get to reimmerse herself in old memories and work on recalling details she may have forgotten since she last watched her favorite movies.
As much as we might hate to admit it, sometimes celebrating Mother's Day in Orland Park isn't possible. It's not uncommon for problems to pop up for family members who live outside the village. They might not be able to make the trip for the holiday, no matter how much they wish otherwise.
The miracles of technology can save the day in these situations.
If someone isn't able to make the trip, have them do a video call to make up the difference. Try to load the program on a device that can stand on its own, such as a laptop. This lets you place them somewhere to participate in the celebration without getting in the way of the physical party-goers.
It's the next best way to get the whole family together, which your mom is sure to appreciate.
Coming up with successful Mother's Day ideas doesn't need to be overwhelming. Keep your mother's interests in mind when coming up with an activity, and she's bound to enjoy the celebration.
Discovery Commons Orland Park is a senior community that works hard to make every day feel like a celebration. Our Executive Director has 25 years of experience helping seniors live a healthy and fulfilling life, which helps our community thrive as a whole.
Looking to make your mother's holiday special? Contact us today, and we can help figure out a plan that works within our senior community!