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September in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to March in the Southern Hemisphere and vise versa.
September begins on the same day of the week as December every year.
September's flower is the aster or morning glory.
September's birthstone is the sapphire.
September Observances and Ideas:
Labor Day is September 5th; this holiday honors the nation's working people, typically with parades.
National Assisted Living Week is September 11th-17th.
Autumn Begins September 23rd.
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year - check calendar for date.) This day marks the beginning of the Jewish year 5766 and opens the Ten Days of Penitence, which close with Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement - check calendar for date.) This day marks the end of the Ten Days of Penitence that began with Rosh Hashanah. It is described in Leviticus as a “Sabbath of rest,” and synagogue services begin the preceding sundown, resume the following morning, and continue to sundown.
Classical Music Month: If your residents like classical music play them tapes or CDs. Invite a local school orchestra to perform a concert.
National Piano Month: Invite a pianist to come play during lunch or dinner; schedule a recital.
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Encourage your Hispanic residents and staff members to speak about their heritages.
August begins on the same day of the week as February in a leap year.
August's flower is the gladiolus or poppy.
August's birthstone is the peridot, sardonyx, or sapphire.
August contains no United States holiday.
August in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to February in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
August Observances & Ideas
National Eye Exam & Cataract Awareness Month: Schedule an eye professional to talk about eye care.
International Clown Month: Invite a clown in to entertain your residents. Throw a clown party and suggest that residents dress up as clowns or paint, color and decorate paper plates with clow faces.
Maine Lobster Month: Bring in a live lobster for residents to touch and see (make sure those close are secure!) Have a lobster dinner night.
Lemon Month: Set-up a lemonade stand and have residents participate in a lemonade party.
National Romance Month: Organize a dance or a candlelight dinner.
