Reminiscence Box© 7 - Men's Night on the Town

Activity Ideas

• Pass around the hairstyle-related items. Ask what type of hairstyle did each person have? Who cut their hair? Did they allow it to grow longer in the 1960s? Did anyone ever sport a 'Teddy Boy' style?
• Display shoe-related items - pass around any that are particularly tactile like a shoe brush. Did they take care of their shoes? What were they like on the dance floor? Did anyone have lessons? If so, who with and what did they learn?
• Plan a casino evening with the residents. Make a 'bar' serving beer (including non-alcaholic type and soft drinks). Try to enlist someone to do a 'stand-up' spot for 30 minutes or so (local amateur groups are often happy to oblige). Set up some card tables too and have fun.

Our Reminiscence Box - Men's Night on the Town will bring back memories of looking 'dapper' for a night out at the local 'hop'. Makes a unique group reminiscence activity to encourage conversation and memories.

Packed full of the essentials that any discerning gentleman would have used to get ready for a night out.

Please note: contents may vary according to availability.

Items are made from a variety of materials including metal, silky fabric, wood etc to enable a unique tactile experience especially for anyone with a dementia.

An ideal group activity for anyone in a care home or day centre.

Sizes and materials may vary.

See also our Reminiscence Box - Getting Ready to Dance and Reminiscence Box 1950/60s Household.

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