International Frugal Fun Day Activity Bundle for Seniors | October | Creative Games & Senior Engagement Activities

A Complete Frugal Fun-Themed Activity Program for Senior Engagement

Celebrate the fun side of resourcefulness with activities that demonstrate how familiar materials can become something new. The UNO Remix Signature Event transforms one UNO deck into ten different games, while supporting activities explore saving money, repurposing, creativity, paper airplanes, and designing new games.

Designed for International Frugal Fun Day on October 3, the activities aren't limited to the celebration. Use them throughout the year for game days, creative programming, group challenges, budget-friendly programming, or whenever you want to add engaging activities to the calendar without relying on costly or complicated supplies.

What’s Included

• Complete International Frugal Fun Day themed activity unit
• UNO Remix Signature Event featuring ten different games
• Five supporting activities
• Facilitator instructions
• Printable game boards, trackers, and activity pages
• Paper airplane folding instructions and flight activities
• Printable materials to support the included games and activities
• Unit cover page

Activities Included

Signature Event: UNO Remix

• Crack the Code
• Exact Number
• Trash Dash
• Number Hunt
• Slide Six
• Number Up
• Link Three
• UNO Action Challenge
• UNO Swap
• UNO Rotate

Supporting Activities

• Which Is More Frugal?
• Words From: Money Saving Tips
• Repurpose Showdown
• Frugal Flyers: Paper Airplane Fun
• Game Makers

Why This Activity Bundle Works

• Turns familiar, inexpensive materials into fresh programming experiences
• Combines games, conversation, creativity, movement, and problem-solving
• Offers multiple activity formats for different interests and abilities
• Gives staff a variety of programming options without requiring an extensive supply list
• Activities can be used individually or combined to create a larger Frugal Fun Day experience

Easy to Use & Flexible

Facilitator directions and printable materials are included to make preparation and implementation easier. Many activities rely on familiar supplies, including UNO cards, paper, dice, pencils, and common program materials.

Activities can be offered individually, combined into a themed event, or reused throughout the year. Facilitators can simplify directions, provide additional assistance, adjust competitive elements, use partner or team play, or select activities that best fit their group.

Who This Is For

• Activity Directors
• Assisted Living Communities
• Memory Care — select activities with modifications
• Adult Day Programs
• Senior Centers
• Caregiver-led engagement

What Makes This Bundle Unique

This is more than a collection of activities—it’s a complete themed engagement experience.

• UNO Remix turns one familiar deck into ten different game experiences
• Resourcefulness is explored through play, conversation, repurposing, and creative thinking
• Activities range from tabletop games and word play to paper airplanes and participant-created games
• The theme demonstrates that engaging programming can come from using simple resources in new ways