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Joggin’ Your Noggin’

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Directions For Brain DrainBy Beryle Nathan and Cindy B. Seide

The Activity Director or leader names the topic for the Brain Drain session. Each member of the group takes a turn contributing to the list. Go around the room as many times as possible, as time allows, before going on to another topic. Be sure to stress imagination, especially when MONEY IS NO OBJECT!

Directions For Joggin’ Your Noggin’By Beryle Nathan and Cindy B. Seide

See how many slogans and brands your participants can recall. The leader reads a well-known phrase for a product and then waits for the player(s) to fill in the blank or identify the brand/product. Can be played with anyone an-swering or by giving each member of the group a turn. Be sure to leave time for laughs and reminiscing!

Directions For State-ographyBy Mary Kay Klim

Test your knowledge of the states. There are three clues to help you figure out what state you’re in. The leader should read one clue at a time, giving the participant(s) time to guess. See how many clues they need before getting it right. States are listed alphabetically for easy reference. Mix them up for a more challenging activity!

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Brain Drain 1. We are invited to a society wedding. First, we have some shopping to

do. Pull out all the stops. Let your imagination run riot. MONEY IS NO OBJECT. WE ARE LOADED.

a. What shall we buy for a wedding present?b. What shall we wear to the wedding?c. How will we travel to the wedding?d. Where will we stay before and after the wedding?e. What celebrity should we invite to escort us?

2. We are going to a Halloween party.a. What costume will we wear to the party?b. How shall we travel there?c. Whom shall we invite to accompany us?d. What will be served at the party?

3. We are going to the opera.a. In what city is the opera house?b. What shall we wear to the opera?c. What jewels will complete our ensemble?d. How shall we travel to the opera?e. Which movie star will accompany us?

4. We are having a Christmas party.a. Where shall we have the gala affair?b. What shall we serve our lucky guests?c. What famous people shall we invite to the party?d. What shall we wear to our party?

5. We are having a New Year’s Eve party, too.a. Where shall we hold the festivities?b. What shall we serve the celebrants?c. What famous people, past or present, can we invite?d. What shall we wear to our gala?e. What hotel reservations shall we make for our guests? They are all invited to breakfast the next morning.

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State-ography 1. Alabama

a. The state’s nickname is “The Heart of Dixie”b. George Wallace was once the Governor here.c. Montgomery is the capital.

2. Alaskaa. Oil comes from this state.b. Mt. McKinley is here.c. Fairbanks is one of the largest cities in this large state.

3. Arizonaa. The nickname is “The Grand Canyon State.”b. Many Native Americans live here.c. New Mexico and California are two of its neighbors.

4. Arkansasa. This is the 25th state to join the Union.b. This state is nicknamed “The Land of Opportunity.”c. Federal troops had to enforce school desegregation in Little Rock, the capital.

5. Californiaa. Proposition 13 was passed here to reduce taxes by over 50%.b. Yosemite is a popular tourist attraction.c. Sacramento is the capital.

6. Coloradoa. Both silver and gold were discovered here.b. The state flower is the Rocky Mountain columbine.c. Denver is the capital.

7. Connecticuta. This state was first claimed by the Dutch.b. Mystic Seaport Museum is a popular tourist attraction.c. Yale University is in New Haven in this Northeast state.

8. Delawarea. This state was a slave state, yet fought on the Union’s side.b. “The First State” is this state’s nickname.c. Dover is the capital.

9. Floridaa. The state song is “Swanee River.”b. This state fought with the South in the Civil War.c. Tourism and retirement communities are a large industry here.

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Joggin’ Your Noggin’ 1. You can be sure if it’s _______ ........ Westinghouse

2. The standard of the world ................. Cadillac

3. Was it coming or going? .......................1950 Studebaker

4. When you care enough to send the very best .............................Hallmark cards

5. The soap of beautiful women ..............Camay

6. For the smile of beauty and smile of health ......................................Ipana and Sal Hepatica

7. 99 and 44/100% Pure and it floats .........................................Ivory Soap

8. Not a cough in a carload ......................Chesterfield

9. L.S.M.F.T. .............................................Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco

10. The pack with the coupon on the back ...........................................Old Gold

11. Hasn’t scratched yet .............................Bon Ami Cleanser

12. Chases Dirt ...........................................Old Dutch Cleanser

13. _________ for the Tummy .................Tums

14. 7 Delicious Flavors ...............................Jell-O

15. I’m ________ I live in a shoe. Here’s my dog Tighe, he lives in here, too. .............................Buster Brown

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