RESIDENT APPRECIATION DINNER: 1 Look, 3 Event Ideas
1 LOOK, 3 events
(1) Go All Out: Appreciation dinner
(2) GRAB & GO: build your own bouquet
(3) go VIRTUAL: gratitude video
This month, show your residents some extra love! As the air gets crisp and the leaves begin to change, there's no better way to say thank you than by gathering together for a cozy, fall-inspired celebration. Whether you're going all out with a formal dinner or offering grab-and-go options, these events are designed to make your residents feel valued and connected to their community.
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Event #1 GO ALL OUT: appreciation dinner
Nothing says appreciation like a nice dinner filled with warmth, laughter, and thoughtful details.
Set the scene with autumnal decorations—think fall flowers, gourds, and golden hues.
Invite your residents to a dinner serving up seasonal dishes and desserts that celebrate the flavors of fall.
Add a twist. To make the evening even more special, include a “Create Your Own Bouquet” station where residents can craft their very own fall floral arrangements to take home. It’s a wonderful way to add a personal touch and allow everyone to leave with a beautiful memento of the evening. By offering thoughtful event add-ons like this, you can reduce the stress of small talk and provide a natural context for interaction, making the event more enjoyable and accessible to everyone.
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EVENT #2 GRAB & GO: build your own bouquet
If a dinner doesn’t fit your schedule, a “Grab & Go” appreciation event can be just as impactful! Set up a Build Your Own Fall Bouquet station where residents can pick up everything they need to make a beautiful arrangement.
Provide a variety of fall flowers such as sunflowers, mums, and eucalyptus, along with cute mason jars or vases for them to take home.
Add in a little card expressing your appreciation and a few care tips for their new floral centerpiece.
This is a quick, thoughtful way to say thank you while allowing residents the flexibility to participate on their own time. It’s also a great way to brighten up their apartments and bring a little bit of fall indoors. Whether residents grab their bouquet after work or on their way to run errands, it’s a simple gesture that will go a long way.
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These beautiful bouquets can make great resident appreciation gifts as well! And they come together in a snap! Put it together with >>>
Or, include these glass vases if you have the budget
Then grab a variety of flowers from your local grocery or flower shop (Trader Joe’s has a great selection!)
EVENT INSPIRATION
EVENT #3 GO VIRTUAL: gratitude video
Extend the appreciation online and create a virtual gratitude wall!
Use our pre-made graphic template where residents can share what they’re grateful for.
Encourage everyone to screenshot the template, add their personal message of thanks, and post it on social media using your community’s hashtag.
Compile them together with music to make a community gratitude video.
This creates a fun and interactive way for residents to connect, even from afar.
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