Utilizing a meeting room or large dining room to assemble an Easter egg hunt is a great way for residents to watch their young grandchildren scrambling about looking for eggs. Each egg can be marked differently so that each child can win a different prize or different craft, such as things made by the nursing home residents. Opening this event up to the local neighborhood children for a small fee provides a safe social event for parents to take their youngsters. For the elderly it provides a way to get to know their neighbors, feel as though they are contributing to the event, and make them feel good about socializing again. It is perfectly reasonable to charge a small fee for a traditional family holiday style meal.
Restaurants do it all the time.
Since food is purchased at a discount by nursing home administration, costs to provide this entertainment can be kept to a minimum. Families will gladly pay a small fee for a good quality meal. They tend to appreciate the fact that holiday traditions can be honored with their loved ones and that there is no cooking and no cleanup for them to worry about. Raffles tend to be a lot of fun. They are usually inexpensive, about a dollar or two per chance.