Find Someone Who July Theme - 4th of July - Independence Day / Fourth of July Included

Bring a burst of festive connection and meaningful conversation into your activity sessions with this “Find Someone Who…” July Edition, specially designed for older adults in care settings.

This engaging, interactive resource centers on July celebrations, including the 4th of July, and encourages 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, laughter, and social connection.

The activity is easy to use and highly adaptable. Each participant receives a “Find Someone Who…” grid featuring prompts related to summer traditions, patriotic celebrations, seasonal foods, outdoor activities, and personal experiences of Independence Day. Residents ask each other questions such as “Have you ever watched fireworks?” or “Do you usually have a barbecue in July?” 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 past celebrations, family traditions, and summer experiences in a meaningful and inclusive way.

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 July pack, “Freedom July”, a collection of 20+ ready-to-print activities and décor designed to save you hours of prep while making your month engaging, meaningful, and fun.

Inside the pack, you’ll find a wide variety of engaging resources, including icebreakers, reminiscence chat prompts, games, puzzles, movement activities, creative tasks, and low-prep printables like coloring pages and conversation cards. Everything you need to keep residents active, social, and entertained all month long.