Find Someone Who: International Coffee Day Icebreaker for Seniors | Social Engagement & Conversation Activity | Conversation Prompts & Group Mingling Game

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

This engaging, interactive resource celebrates the comforting joy of coffee culture and cozy September gatherings, encouraging residents to move, interact, and share personal memories in a relaxed and enjoyable way. 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 coffee traditions, favorite café treats, baking memories, morning routines, conversations over coffee, family gatherings, and comforting autumn moments. Residents ask each other questions like “Do you enjoy drinking coffee in the morning?” 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 coffee dates, favorite cafés, baking traditions, family visits, morning routines, and meaningful conversations shared over a warm cup of coffee.

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 September pack, “September Golden Gatherings,” a collection of 20+ ready-to-print activities and décor designed to save you hours of prep while making your month cozy, social, and engaging.

Inside the pack, you’ll find a wide variety of engaging resources, including coffee-themed icebreakers, harvest-inspired reminiscence prompts, games, puzzles, 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 September season.