PAPA (Pennsylvania Activity Professional Association)

10/13/2026

💡🍂 TRY-IT TUESDAY! 🍂💡

ONE IDEA. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!

Looking for a simple fall activity that can be adapted for different levels of care?

🎨 AUTUMN MEMORY JAR!

Gather a basket or jar filled with fall-inspired items:

🍁 Colorful leaves
🍎 Apples
🍂 Cinnamon sticks
📸 Autumn photographs
🥧 Favorite fall recipes

Invite residents to explore the items and share their memories of autumn traditions, family gatherings, and favorite fall foods!

This activity can be adapted for group discussions, sensory exploration, reminiscence, or meaningful one-to-one visits.

💬 What is YOUR favorite fall activity?

Share your ideas below!

🌐 Explore PAPA at www.papactivitypro.org

10/12/2026

✨💙 MOTIVATION MONDAY! 💙✨
The smallest moments often create the BIGGEST memories!
As Activity Professionals, we do so much more than fill a calendar!
🎶 A familiar song brings back a treasured memory.
❤️ A conversation creates a meaningful connection.
😂 A shared laugh brightens someone's entire day.
Sometimes it's those little moments that make the greatest difference!
As you begin your week, remember that WHAT YOU DO MATTERS!
💬 What is one moment that reminded you why you LOVE being an Activity Professional?

10/11/2026

💙 THE PAPA CONNECTION CONTINUES! 💙

The suitcases are unpacked, the conference badges are put away, and we're all getting back into our routines!

But who says the PAPA experience has to end? 😉

We want to keep the creativity, conversations, friendships, and professional connections going ALL YEAR LONG!

✨ Activity inspiration
📚 Professional education
🤝 Networking opportunities
🌟 Member spotlights
🎉 Exciting PAPA news and events

Now we have a question for YOU!

💬 What would you LOVE to see PAPA share throughout the year?

Tell us in the comments! 👇

🌐 www.papactivitypro.org

10/10/2026

👏💙 ONE MORE ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR EVERYONE WHO MADE PAPA 2026 POSSIBLE! 💙👏

Before we officially close the book on “Activities… A Blank Canvas,” we have one more BIG THANK YOU to share! 🎨

🌟 Our Businesses & Supporters:

National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers

4imprint

Mail and Copy Plus

Joy for All Companion Pets

📚 Our Educational Partners:

National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)

National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)

🎤 Our Amazing Speakers & Presenters:

Richard Allen • Sherry Barzak • Roberta Breninghouse • April Coval • Dominic D'Amico • James Day • Jeannine DeLuca • Linda Gossar-Loesch • Cass Jendurski • Susan Lyon • Julie Mader • Tyler Mizak • Nathan Mitchell • Johan Naranjo • Angelo Phillips • Bryan Rife • Nancy Richards • Pam Schultz

💙 To Our PAPA Board Members, Volunteers & Attendees: Thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm, and countless contributions behind the scenes!

💙 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO JOAN & VICKIE! 💙

🌟 Joan – Thank you for your dedication to coordinating our speakers and organizing a fantastic lineup of educational sessions!

🌟 Vickie Lilley McNeill – Thank you for handling all the behind-the-scenes conference logistics with The Penn Stater!

👏 Your hard work, time, and dedication help make the PAPA Conference a success year after year! We appreciate you both! 💙

Every one of you helped bring our conference to life through learning, creativity, laughter, and unforgettable connections.

🎨 We couldn't have painted this masterpiece without YOU! 🖌️💙

👏 Let's give everyone one final round of applause!

🌐 www.papactivitypro.org

10/10/2026

🎨🎉 YOUR CANVAS IS NOW FILLED! 🎉🎨

What a conference! What an experience! What a MASTERPIECE! 🖌️💙

Our 2026 Pennsylvania Activity Professionals Association Conference, “Activities… A Blank Canvas,” has officially come to a close, and WOW… what an incredible time we had!

We started with a blank canvas, and together we filled it with laughter, creativity, friendships, memories, and unforgettable experiences!

From the energy in our general sessions to the excitement in our breakout rooms, the laughter in the hallways, and the friendships formed along the way, every moment added a little more color to our canvas!

But what made this conference so memorable wasn't just what happened on the schedule. It was the PEOPLE who brought it to life! ❤️

👏 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who attended, presented, volunteered, and helped make “Activities… A Blank Canvas” such an unforgettable experience!

Every smile, conversation, shared laugh, and new connection added another brushstroke to our masterpiece. 🎨

Your canvas may be filled, but your story is far from finished!

As we head back to our communities, let's carry the excitement, creativity, and connections with us.

And remember…

💙 THE PAPA CONNECTION DOESN'T END WHEN CONFERENCE DOES! 💙

📸 Let's take one more colorful look back at PAPA 2026!

👇 Share your favorite conference PHOTO in the comments! We'd love to see the memories that helped fill YOUR canvas!

🌐 Stay connected at www.papactivitypro.org

Keep creating. Keep connecting. Keep making a difference. Your next masterpiece is waiting! 🎨💙

10/08/2026

🎨🧠 I'M HOME FROM PAPA CONFERENCE… NOW WHAT?! 🤔

The bags are unpacked, the conference is over, and it's back to reality! But the learning doesn't stop just because we've returned home! 💡

FIRST STEP… THE BRAIN DUMP! 📝

Grab a notebook, your conference handouts, and maybe another cup of coffee! ☕ It's time to get those ideas out of your head and onto paper!

💡 Write down EVERYTHING that inspired you!

🧠 Organize your thoughts and prioritize your ideas!

🎯 Think about how you can bring what you've learned back to your residents and communities!

🗣️ SHARE IT WITH YOUR ADMINISTRATORS! Show them what you've gained from attending the Pennsylvania Activity Professionals Association Conference. Share the knowledge, connections, resources, and fresh ideas you're bringing back!

Remember, attending conference isn't just about earning continuing education credits. It's about GROWING as an Activity Professional and turning inspiration into ACTION! 🌟

Now it's YOUR turn!

🎤 WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
🎨 WHAT INSPIRED YOU?
🤝 WHAT CONNECTIONS DID YOU MAKE?
💡 WHAT HAVE YOU GAINED?

👇 Drop something you learned at conference in the comments! Let's keep sharing, learning, and inspiring one another!

The conference may be over, but the impact is just beginning! ❤️

10/07/2026

Watch for information about our Spring Workshops. More learning. More networking. More laughs. More PAPA fun!

Then get ready for the journey of a lifetime.

In 2027, we’re traveling through the decades and genres — Activity Professional Style!

Save the dates now:

October 10–13, 2027
The Penn Stater

And this one is going to be extra special.

It’s our 40th PAPA Conference!

Forty years deserves a celebration like no other. So bring your energy. Bring your ideas. Bring your coworkers. Bring the FUN!

Let’s fill The Penn Stater and make our 40th conference the BIGGEST and BEST one yet!

You do not want to miss this one!

10/07/2026