Find Someone Who Activity for Seniors - October-Themed Icebreaker Game for Senior Living and Group Activities - Fun Group Activity for Cognitive Stimulation and Social Connection Fall / Autumn

Bring warmth, laughter, and meaningful conversation into your activity sessions with this “Find Someone Who…” Fall Edition, specially designed for older adults in care settings.

This engaging, interactive resource celebrates the cozy joys of the autumn season, encouraging residents to connect, share memories, and participate in meaningful social interaction. With simple prompts, participants are invited to walk around (or engage from their seats if needed) and find peers who match each statement, helping spark conversation, reminiscence, and social connection.

The activity is easy to use and highly adaptable. Each participant receives a “Find Someone Who…” grid featuring prompts related to autumn traditions, pumpkin patches, apple picking, harvest celebrations, favorite fall foods, cozy sweaters, colorful leaves, family gatherings, and seasonal memories. Residents ask each other questions like “Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate?” or “Has attended a harvest festival?” and write down the name of the first person they find who matches each statement.

To support different mobility and cognitive needs, this resource can be easily adapted for:
- Group walking interaction, encouraging movement and social engagement
- Seated participation, where residents pair up or work in small groups
- Staff-supported interaction, for residents who benefit from additional guidance or prompting

This activity promotes communication, reminiscence, and social bonding while gently supporting cognitive stimulation through repetition, listening, and speaking. It is ideal for encouraging residents to share memories of autumn celebrations, harvest festivals, favorite seasonal recipes, family traditions, and cherished fall experiences.

This resource can be purchased individually or as part of our monthly themed packs, designed to make planning easier while keeping your calendar full of engaging, person-centered activities.

It is included in the October pack, "Spooky Halloween Fun," a collection of 20+ ready-to-print activities and décor designed to save you hours of prep while bringing festive Halloween fun, cozy autumn themes, and meaningful engagement to your community.

Inside the pack, you'll find a wide variety of engaging resources, including Halloween-themed games, fall harvest activities, reminiscence prompts, movement activities, creative tasks, and low-prep printables like coloring pages and conversation cards. Everything you need to keep residents active, connected, and entertained throughout the autumn and Halloween season.