Previously Featured Topics
March/April 2010
- In-Depth:
- Celebrating Easter
- Yuk It Up - Celebrating Humor
- Artist of the Month: Paul Cezanne
- Going Green - What Does It Mean?
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- What Would You Do?
- When Is a Gift Not a Gift?
- Armchair Travelogue – Alaska
- Poetry Corner: The Poet and His Song by Paul Lawrence Dunbar
- Professional's Corner
- All About NCCAP Certification (CEU Option)
- Best Volunteer Practices
- Giggleville, Puzzles-a-Plenty, and much more!
January/February 2010
- In-Depth:
- Celebrating National Hat Day
- Valentine's Day
- Artist of the Month: Georges Seurat
- Activities That Encourage an Attitude of Gratitude
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Bogus Birdman
- What Would You Do?
- Armchair Travelogue – Hawaii
- Poetry Corner: Laughing Song by William Blake
- Professional's Corner
- Full-Time Work in Part-Time Hours
- Developing Your Personal Mission Statement (CEU Option)
- Giggleville, Puzzles-a-Plenty, and much more!
November/December 2009
- In-Depth:
- Celebrating Native Americans
- Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
- Artist of the Month: Michelangelo
- Get In the Brain Game
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Unsolved Robbery
- What Would You Do?
- Armchair Travelogue – Frankenmuth, Michigan
- Poetry Corner: Will There Really Be a Morning? by Emily Dickinson
- Professional's Corner
- Volunteer Training
- Documentation Review (CEU Option)
- Giggleville, Puzzles-a-Plenty, and much more!
September/October 2009
- In-Depth:
- Harvest Celebrations
- Exploring Columbus Day
- Artist of the Month: Leonardo da Vinci
- Fundamentals of Finance: Certificates of Deposit
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Sabotaged Car
- What Would You Do?
- Armchair Travelogue – Transylvania
- Poetry Corner: To Autumn by John Keats
- Professional's Corner
- Dealing with Death and Dying
- Selling Activities (CEU Option)
- Giggleville, Puzzles-a-Plenty, and much more!
July/August 2009
- In-Depth:
- A Gathering Season: Of Picnics and Chautauqua
- Artist of the Month: The Wyeth Family
- Inside/Out: Understanding GPS
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Missing Heir
- What Would You Do?
- Armchair Travelogue – Seoul, South Korea
- Poetry Corner: She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron (CEU option)
- Professional's Corner
- The Boomers Are Coming
- Starting a Spotlight Volunteers Program
- Giggleville, Puzzles-a-Plenty, and much more!
May/June 2009
- In-Depth:
- Of Mothers, Fathers, and Families
- Artist of the Month: Rembrandt
- Philosophy for Beginners
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Missing Mail
- What Would You Do?
- Armchair Travelogue – Yellowstone National Park
- Poetry Corner: Trees and Poets by Joyce Kilmer
- Professional's Corner
- Delegation (CEU Option)
- 25 On-the-Spot Activities Volunteers Can Do
- Giggleville, Puzzles-a-Plenty, and much more!
March/April 2009
- In-Depth:
- Spring Has Sprung
- All That Jazz
- Artist of the Month: Paul Gauguin
- Women's History Month
- Money Saving Tips for Seniors
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Wrong Wallet
- What Would You Do?
- Armchair Travelogue – The Netherlands
- The Garden as Therapy (CEU Option)
- Poetry Corner: Two Short Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay
- Professional's Corner
- Leading Effective Meetings
- National Volunteer Week
- Giggleville, Puzzles-a-Plenty, and much more!
January/February 2009
- In-Depth:
- New Year's Celebrations
- Mardi Gras
- Artist of the Month: Käthe Kollwitz
- Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion
- Using Music to Reach People with Alzheimer's
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Ruined Valentine's Day
- What Would You Do?
- Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
- Armchair Travelogue – Mexico City
- Sensory Stimulation in a Group (or Individual) Setting (CEU Option)
- Poetry Corner: Excelsior – H.W. Longfellow
- Professional's Corner
- Special Event Planning
- Behind the Scenes Volunteers
- Giggleville, Puzzles-a-Plenty, and much more!
November/December 2008
- In-Depth: Thanksgiving
- In-Depth: Winter Celebrations Around the World
- Artist of the Month: Norman Rockwell
- Starting a Walking Club
- Beach Ball Games
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Broken Window
- What Would You Do?
- The Sage-ing Philosophy
- Armchair Travelogue - Chicago, IL
- Poetry Corner: A Visit from St. Nicholas - Clement Clarke Moore
- Professional's Corner
- Making the Most of One-to-One Visits This Holiday Season
- Giving Thanks to Volunteers
September/October 2008
- In-Depth: Labor Day
- In-Depth: Halloween
- Artist of the Month: Grandma Moses
- (Dance) Steps to Fitness
- Balloon Games
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Corpse in the Cave
- What Would You Do?
- Democracy In Action: A Presidential Election Primer
- Armchair Travelogue - Haunted Hangouts
- Poetry Corner: The Road Not Taken
- Professional's Corner
- Technology: Don't Stop Exploring
- Customer Service and Your Volunteers
July/August 2008
- In-Depth: Independence Day
- In-Depth: Celebrating Inventors and Inventions
- Artist of the Month: Vincent Van Gogh
- Senior Yoga
- A Drum Circle
- Sing-Along Songs
- Rainy Day Radio Mystery Theatre
- The Case of the Copped Coin
- What Would You Do?
- Either Or?
- Dressed for Success
- Democracy In Action: All About Voting
- Armchair Travelogue - Washington, D.C.
- Poetry Corner: As I Ponder'd In Silence
- Professional's Corner
- Alternative Therapies
- Using Volunteers in Your Summertime Activities
May/June 2008
- In-Depth: Cinco de Mayo
- In-Depth: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
- Artist of the Month: Salvador Dali
- Artist of the Month: Jim Dine
- Strength Training
- Music Appreciation for Beginners
- Sing-Along Songs
- Introduction to the Stock Market
- What Would You Do?
- Take One for the Team
- Finders Keepers
- Computers and the Internet
- Armchair Travelogue - Ontario
- Poetry Corner: Casey at the Bat
- Professional's Corner
- Spring Cleaning, Summer Renewal
- Motivating Volunteers