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Canada Day, gently

Week of Monday 29 June 2026 · Canada Day Wednesday 1 July
Local community stories over war stories · Low-ink · about 6 pages

Seven-day gentle calendar

Mon 29Prep paper flags (pre-cut red and white). Staff cut maple leaf stencils. Use paper flags and large maple leaves.
Tue 30Canada Day eve table setting. Red and white napkins. Practise quiet party flow. Staff briefing: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is 30 September (program separately). Today stays focused on local community pride for 1 July.
Wed 1Canada Day. Short gathering. Sing "O Canada" once if the group wants. Sit-down option. Parade TV optional and quiet.
Thu 2Travel talk: Banff, Peggy's Cove, local Main Street. One photo at a time.
Fri 3Red and white snack (check dyes and allergies). Room cards stay up.
Sat 4Note: Canada Day stays the building theme on 1 July. If American-born residents want a small acknowledgement, offer 1:1 in a 1:1 visit.
Sun 5Outdoor shade time if heat is safe. Hydration focus. Indoor fan room backup.
Keep music one song at a time. Crowds on TV can look frightening. Prefer still photos of local parks.

Paper flag craft (staff sheet)

  1. Give a white rectangle and two red strips already cut.
  2. Resident places strips. Staff glue if needed.
  3. Add one maple leaf (stencil or sticker).
  4. Write first name on the back. Hang at a height they can see.

Room card · A place in Canada I liked

  1. Ask: "Is there a town, lake, or street you liked?"
  2. If they cannot name one, offer: farm, church, rink, kitchen.
  3. Repeat their word.
  4. Thank them.