Four residents playing cards during a therapeutic recreation activity at St. John's Nursing Home in Springfield Minnesota

Therapeutic Recreation

The Therapeutic Recreation Department provides program activities suited for the needs and abilities of the residents, promoting independence and contributing to a healthier mind, body, and soul.

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Daily Activities to Enhance the Lives of our Residents

Our Therapeutic Recreation team is committed to providing a wide variety of activities and programs to keep residents engaged. Bingo, crafts, worship services, field trips, intergenerational programs with Grandkids, and bowling are just a few of the activities you’ll find on the schedule. Our goal is to improve and maintain cognitive skills, coordination, and strength and endurance all while enjoying every moment together.

A group of residents, some in wheelchairs, playing bingo at a large table in a community room decorated for the holidays.

Intellectual Programs

  • Bingo and Pokeno

  • Trivia Games

  • Resident Council

  • Reminiscence and Discussion Groups

  • Jigsaw Puzzles, Crossword, Wordfinds

Intergenerational care between Grandkids daycare children and residents of St. John's Lutheran Home, Springfield MN

Physical Programs

  • Exercise Program

  • Physical Action Games

  • Bowling

  • Balloon Ball

  • Balloon Volleyball

Chaplain Noel speaking at a podium in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at St. John's Circle of Care in Brown County Minnesota

Spiritual Programs

  • Communion Services

  • Hymn Sing

  • Bible Study

  • Weekly Mass

  • Weekly Worship Service

  • Sunday Worship Service

  • Quarterly Memorial Services

Nurse, activities assistant, and resident baking during therapeutic recreation at The Maples Assisted Living in Springfield MN

Creative Programs

  • Crafts

  • Baking

  • Tie Blankets

  • Painting

  • Live Entertainment

Children, residents, employees, and volunteers participate in a group activity with a multicolored parachute in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd in Springfield MN

Social Programs

  • Intergenerational Activities with Grandkids

  • Men’s Group and Ladies Groups

  • Weekly Socials

  • Manicures

  • Movies & Popcorn

  • Happy Hour Cart

  • Community Bus Outings

A volunteer giving a haircut to resident in the beauty salon at St. John's Nursing Home, southwest Minnesota

Other Services Provided

  • Shopping Cart

  • Library Book Cart

  • Beauty Shop Volunteers

  • 1:1 Volunteer visits