August: Facts, Observances & Ideas

August Facts

• 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.

Source: http://www.theactivitydirectorsoffice.com/08AUG.html

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