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Activities Calendar

Stay connected with the daily happenings at The Beechwood Home. Our calendar is packed with therapeutic activities, social events, and special outings.

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October Spotlight

Highlights This Month

Don’t miss it

Halloween Party

The biggest night of spooky season at Beechwood. Join residents and staff for an evening of Halloween fun, festive treats, and good company.

Thursday, October 29 5:00–7:00 PM

Bengals Game Days

Cheer on Cincinnati with fellow fans on the patio.

  • Sun4vs. Jacksonville Jaguars1:00 PM
  • Sun11vs. Miami Dolphins1:00 PM
  • Sun25vs. Baltimore Ravens1:00 PM

Spooky Season Lineup

Halloween fun all month long, leading up to the big party.

  • Mon12Halloween Craft3:00 PM
  • Mon26Scavenger Hunt, All Floors3:00 PM
  • Wed28Halloween Bingo2:00 PM
  • Thu29Halloween Party5:00–7:00 PM
  • Fri30Spooky Orange Drinks1:30 PM

Find a Duck, Win a Prize

Keep an eye out for ducks on weekends. Residents can turn in their duck to activities to pick out a prize.

  • Sat3
  • Sat10
  • Sat17
  • Sun18
  • Sat24
  • Sat31

Also This Month

A few more favorites to mark on the calendar.

  • Mon5Online Shopping Day
  • Thu8First Book Club Meeting1:30 PM
  • Wed14National Dessert Day1:30 PM
  • Thu22Birthday Lunch, CaféNoon
  • Mon26Star Glazers1:00 PM

Families are welcome to plan visits around their loved one’s favorite activities. Here is everything happening this month.

Spooky season

October 2026

Special events

Halloween events

  1. Thursday, October 1

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Figures of Speech Game

    • 1:30 PM

      Julie Andrews Trivia

      Beechroom

    • 3:00–4:00 PM

      Happy Hour

      Beechroom

  2. Friday, October 2

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      What’s in a Word

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Family Feud

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Mass

      Beechroom

  3. Saturday, October 3

    Simchat Torah Begins
    • All day

      Find a Duck, Win a Prize

      Residents can turn in their duck to activities to pick out a prize.

  4. Sunday, October 4

    • 1:00 PM

      Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

      Patio

  5. Monday, October 5

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Chase the Ace

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Music Trivia & Hydration

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Scrabble

      Café

    • All day

      Online Shopping Day

  6. Tuesday, October 6

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      This or That Game

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Coffee Break

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Euchre

      Café & Library

  7. Wednesday, October 7

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Hump Day Stretches

      Beechroom

    • 11:00 AM

      Crossword

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Hydration Cart

      Beechroom

    • 2:00 PM

      Bingo

      Beechroom

  8. Thursday, October 8

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Nail Painting

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      First Book Club Meeting

      Beechroom

    • 3:00–4:00 PM

      Happy Hour

      Beechroom

  9. Friday, October 9

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Music Therapy with Abbi

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Horse Racing

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Mass

      Beechroom

  10. Saturday, October 10

    • 1:30 PM

      Yoga

      Beechroom

    • All day

      Find a Duck, Win a Prize

      Residents can turn in their duck to activities to pick out a prize.

  11. Sunday, October 11

    • 1:00 PM

      Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins

      Patio

  12. Monday, October 12

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day · Columbus Day
    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Blackjack

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Slushies & Columbus Day Trivia

    • 3:00 PM

      Halloween Craft

  13. Tuesday, October 13

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Flower Arranging

      Café

    • 1:30 PM

      Coffee Break

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Euchre

      Café & Library

  14. Wednesday, October 14

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Hump Day Stretches

      Beechroom

    • 11:00 AM

      Crossword

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      National Dessert Day

      Beechroom

    • 2:00 PM

      Bingo

      Beechroom

  15. Thursday, October 15

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Hangman

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Food Committee

      Beechroom

    • 2:00 PM

      Resident Council

      Beechroom

    • 3:00–4:00 PM

      Happy Hour

      Café

  16. Friday, October 16

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      What’s in a Word

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Horse Racing

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Mass

      Beechroom

  17. Saturday, October 17

    • All day

      Find a Duck, Win a Prize

      Residents can turn in their duck to activities to pick out a prize.

  18. Sunday, October 18

    • All day

      Find a Duck, Win a Prize

      Residents can turn in their duck to activities to pick out a prize.

  19. Monday, October 19

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Coffee and Current Events

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Popcorn Break

    • 3:00 PM

      Scrabble

      Café

  20. Tuesday, October 20

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Music Therapy

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Coffee Break

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Euchre

      Café & Library

  21. Wednesday, October 21

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Morning Motivation

      Beechroom

    • 11:00 AM

      Crossword

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Hydration Cart

      Beechroom

    • 2:00 PM

      Bingo

      Beechroom

  22. Thursday, October 22

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 12:00 PM

      Birthday Lunch

      Café

    • 1:30 PM

      Music Social

      Beechroom

    • 3:00–4:00 PM

      Happy Hour

      Beechroom

  23. Friday, October 23

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Music Therapy with Abbi

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Horse Racing

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Mass

      Beechroom

  24. Saturday, October 24

    • 1:30 PM

      Yoga

      Beechroom

    • 2:30 PM

      Bingo

      Beechroom

    • All day

      Find a Duck, Win a Prize

      Residents can turn in their duck to activities to pick out a prize.

  25. Sunday, October 25

    • 1:00 PM

      Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens

      Patio

  26. Monday, October 26

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Left Right Center

      Beechroom

    • 1:00 PM

      Star Glazers

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Scavenger Hunt

      All Floors

  27. Tuesday, October 27

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Flower Arranging

      Café

    • 1:30 PM

      Popcorn Break

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Euchre

      Café & Library

  28. Wednesday, October 28

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Hump Day Stretches

      Beechroom

    • 11:00 AM

      Crossword

      Beechroom

    • 1:30 PM

      Trivia

      Beechroom

    • 2:00 PM

      Halloween Bingo

      Beechroom

  29. Thursday, October 29

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Hangman

      Beechroom

    • 5:00–7:00 PM

      Halloween Party

  30. Friday, October 30

    • 9:00–10:00 AM

      Room Visits

    • 10:30 AM

      Aroma Therapy

      Café

    • 1:30 PM

      Spooky Orange Drinks

      Beechroom

    • 3:00 PM

      Mass

      Beechroom

  31. Saturday, October 31

    Halloween
    • All day

      Find a Duck, Win a Prize

      Residents can turn in their duck to activities to pick out a prize.

Activity times and dates are subject to change.

Elderly residents participating in daily programming

Robust Daily Programming

Activities Programming is 7 Days a week and offers a variety of things to choose from out of a 20+ item monthly calendar.

  • Creative Outlets

    Things like Art Class, Musical Entertainment, Resident Cooking and Baking classes.

  • Social Events

    Bingo, Current Event chats, resident council, and more community-driven activities.

  • Faith & Wellness

    Church Services, adaptive fitness sessions, and wellness programs.

Community Excursions

Thanks to our specialized transportation and dedicated staff, residents aren't confined to our campus. We regularly plan safe, accessible outings into the greater Cincinnati community.

01

Museum Visits

Guided tours of the Cincinnati Art Museum and other culturally significant, wheelchair-accessible venues.

02

Sporting Events

Cheering on local teams like the Reds or FC Cincinnati with inclusive seating and full medical support staff on hand.

03

Scenic Drives

Enjoying the changing seasons with guided bus tours through local parks and fall foliage routes.

Want the Full Schedule?

Current families can request a printed monthly calendar at the front desk or opt-in to our weekly community email newsletter.

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