ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:05 AM Page 1 I n s p i r i n g A c t i v i t y P r o f e s s i o n a l s s i n c e 19 8 5 ElderSong Your Source for Creative Activity Materials for Older Adults NEW! Winter 2014 Catalog Carol Burnett, page 11 You Be the Judge 7, page 4 'For the Love' books, page 5 Find us on Facebook! Shop online at www.eldersong.com P.O. Box 74, Mt Airy, Maryland 21771 • 800.397.0533 • fax 301.829.5249 ® ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:06 AM Page 2 Reminiscing Story Lines 65 session themes for reminiscing groups Down Memory Lane – Second Edition Reminiscing groups are a snap using the hundreds of ideas you’ll find in the revised 2nd edition of the ElderSong classic Down Memory Lane. The second edition uses updated sessions from the first edition plus its sequel Moments to Remember. The update includes new material for the original session plans plus 15 all-new sessions, like Camping, Marriage, Teenagers, and Doctoring. Each session includes music and prop suggestions, trivia, short activity ideas, and discussion questions. 65 sessions total 185 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding Item #P114 $29.95 Journey Through the 20th Century Activities for Reminiscing and Discussion Simplify your planning time with over 200 detailed activities that focus on the years 1920-1969 through cooking, drama, music, intergenerational ideas, trivia, and reminiscing. Includes a summary of each decade’s song hits, cultural events, fads and trends, and news, plus a 20th century timeline. 115 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding A man is about to tee off using a pitchfork instead of a golf club; a newly-married couple is hitch-hiking in their wedding clothes; three very small girls are mixing flour and eggs with abandon; an older woman is playing the cello in the middle of a road. What happens next? Kindle lively, sparkling discussions with these 16 appealing full-color photos of people engaging in unusual or humorous activities. You can use the photos in 1:1s, pass the photographs around your small group, or project the photos on a TV using the DVD included. Story Lines includes 16 full-color 8-1/2” x 11” photograph cards; 18-page activity guide with suggested questions for discussion and reminiscing; plus, a DVD for viewing the photographs on a TV or computer. Packaged in a snap-handled plastic bag. Item #P537 $29.95 Item #P113 $19.95 Film-Star Portraits of the Fifties I Hear Music Item #W412 $18.95 Awaken memories of some of the best times in our lives with this unique multisensory product. Planning a music and reminiscing group has never been easier – just pass around a photo, play a musical excerpt from the CD, and ask the questions given in the activity guide. A great investment for your activity program, with hours of sessions in this one resource. 20 topics are explored, including Lullaby, Family Band, Music Lessons, Church Music, Radio, Carousel, Ballroom Dancing, Marching Bands, Juke Box, Fiesta, and more. 34-page activity guide, 20 8 ½” x 11” black-and-white photos, and 20-minute CD 163 glamour photos of stars like Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Audrey Hepburn, and Jack Lemmon. In black and white. 163-page 8 ½” x 11” softcover book For more details about all our products, go to www.eldersong.com. Sharing Memories of Music through Vintage Sounds, Historical Photographs, and Discussion Materials Item #P525 $37.95 2 Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:06 AM Page 3 Reminiscing Everyday Life Photos Enjoy a nostalgic look back at everyday life during the mid-20th century with Everyday Life Photos. These pictures show glimpses of American life – at home, school, play, and work. Each of the two photo sets includes: 20 black-andwhite vintage photos printed on sturdy 8 ½” x 11” card stock plus 22-page companion book with Things to Notice and Questions to Ask about each photo. No planning required and can be used oneto-one or in a group. The photos can also be used to enhance other ElderSong reminiscing products. SPECIAL – Buy both Everyday Life Photo sets and Save! Order Item #SP-EP for $41.90 ($49.90 value) I Hear Memories! Pop in an I Hear Memories! CD and witness the power of sound to release longforgotten memories. Each volume includes a CD of minutelong sound scenes and a companion book that offers ideas for discussion questions, songs to sing, and visual and sensory props. Planning doesn’t get any easier than this! I HEAR MEMORIES! SPECIAL Buy both I Hear Memories! Volumes for $29.90 ($34.90 value). Order Item #SP-MEM. I Hear Memories! – Volume 1 Children & Family Life Topics include: Baby Care, Baseball, Beach Vacation, Boy Scout Service Project, Car Trip, Dolls, Family Games, Fancy Clothes, Girl Scout Volunteer, Marbles, Model Train, Monkey Bars, Mother's Helper, Painting Class, School Days, Sled-Riding, Soapbox Derby, Suppertime, Swimming, Woodworking Shop Item #P531 $24.95 A Grown-Up’s World Topics include: Barber Shop, Beauty Parlor, Bridge Club, Canning Food, Car Repair, Factory Work, Football Game, Front Porch, Grocery Store, Happy New Year!, Ice Cream in the Park, Library, Man's Best Friend, Office Work, Picnic in the Park, Quilting Circle, The USO, Victory Gardeners, Wash Day, Wedding Day Item #P532 $24.95 14 sound scenes: trains, baseball game, city traffic, thunderstorm, kitchen, water, playground, factory, pond, farm, horse race, midway, zoo, harbor. 33-minute CD and 18-page book Item #P108D $16.95 I Hear Memories! – Volume 2 20 sound scenes: beauty parlor, diner, office, circus, fireworks, airport, washday, football, grocery store, pets, baby, workshop, wedding, clocks, camping, classroom, cars, Halloween, spring cleaning, New Year’s Eve. 22-minute CD and 23-page book Item #P530 $17.95 Find us on Facebook! Yesterdays Step into the past with these 20 wonderfully lighthearted stories and photographs about everyday life of yesteryear. The brief read-aloud narratives reference things like learning to drive, being quarantined, and working on a jigsaw puzzle. Each story includes discussion questions, trivia, and fun facts. The black-and-white photos are printed on sturdy card stock to pass around or display. 106-page 8 ½” x 11” softcover book plus 20 photographs Item #P211 $32.95 Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com 3 ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:07 AM Page 4 Discussion Starters You Be the Judge True Stories to Jump-Start Lively Discussions Each of these seven books by Nancy Dezan has 38 true but sometimes outrageous stories of human behavior. Invite your group to step behind the bench to decide each case. Includes facts, questions, outcome, and discussion suggestions. No right or wrong answers; works well with mixed groups. SPECIAL! Order 2 or more volumes for only Oreo Cookies; Buzz in the Air; Holiday Miracle; Haunted House; Grand Canyon; Slippery Slope 39 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book $8.95 each. Item #P231 $9.95 Volume 1 Sample cases: Dead Judge Wins Volume 5 Sample cases: No Fun Atoll; Music by Mail; Candy Case; The Nose Knows; Moonlit Ride; Goosed by a Goose; Mussels Marinara 39 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P213 $9.95 Item #P232 $9.95 Election; Baseball’s Greatest Dispute; An Entertaining Waitress; The Perfect Wave; A Mess in the Mall 43 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Volume 2 Sample cases: The Purple Puppet; Questionable Candy; Overanxious Baseball Fan; Dress Code; Proper Parenting; Beauty and the Cop 39 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P221 $9.95 Volume 3 Sample cases: Up a Tree; All for a Heated Pool; No Strings Attached; Exclusive Sandwiches; For Love of Chocolate 39 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P228 $9.95 Item #P237 $9.95 Volume 7 – NEW! Sample cases: Alligator Man; Colorado Cookie Caper; Sidewalks Are for Walking; Funk Fest; Black Friday; the Wedding Gown. 43 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Mind Stretchers Trivia, Talk & Ticklers All-Star Athletes, Talented Talkers, Sensational Singers, Energetic Entrepreneurs, Powerful Politicians, Noteworthy Newsmakers, Awesome Artists, Stunning Stars, Classic Comedians, and Helpful Humanitarians from the mid-20th century are recalled in this entertaining mix of trivia, discussion, reminiscing questions, group activities, and humor. Here are hundreds of ideas to spark nostalgic memories and engage your group in lively conversations, inspired by these Famous Folks. Easy-to-use format will save you hours of prep time and bring a breath of fresh air to your reminiscing and discussion sessions! 75 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding Item #P236 $15.95 Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 Volume 6 Sample cases: The Noisy Butcher; The Worst Date Ever; Fashion Police; The Exotic Dancer. Bonus features: Legal Trivia; Unusual and Unique Laws. 39 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P238 $9.95 Famous Folks 4 Volume 4 Sample cases: Barbie Doll; 400 mind-extending questions to stimulate discussion in these categories: Basic, Memories, Opinion, Imaginings, and Challenge. 20 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P105 $6.95 More Mind Stretchers 746 more imaginative discussion starters includes these categories of questions: Who Are You?, Name One, The Good and the Bad, Favorites, To-Do Lists, Tell Us About It, Silly Questions, Think About It, and more! 14 categories in 28 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P112 $6.95 SPECIAL! Buy both Mind Stretchers and More Mind Stretchers for $11.90 ($13.90 value). Order Item #SP-MS. www.eldersong.com ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:08 AM Page 5 Discussion Starters Conversation Cards A great way to get people talking Each of the 50 cards in each deck gives a fascinating fact, then poses an intriguing question. No right or wrong answers, just fun-filled conversation! 50 conversation cards $5.95 each deck General conversation starters TableTalk Item #W3601 Food and cooking topics TastyTalk Item #W3614 Music facts and questions MusicTalk Item #W3602 Talk about the animals we love PetTalk Item #W3615 CHAT PACKS Fun Questions to Spark Conversations The 156 cards in each pack feature questions guaranteed to get people talking like nothing else can. Pull out a card and watch the fun begin! Ideal for informal conversations 1:1 and around the table, or as part of a larger group activity. Packaged in a plastic case. Note: The questions are not in large-print. Chat Pack – Wide-ranging questions about everything. Item #W6101 $9.95 Samples: If you could have 50 pounds of anything other than money, what would you choose? If you were on an African safari, what would you have to see for your trip to be complete? Chat Pack Stories – Questions about places you’ve been, things you’ve done, and people you’ve met. Item #W6102 $9.95 Samples: Got a story to share about something amusing or unusual that happened during a job interview? Tell your story! • Got a story to share about being pulled over for speeding? Tell your story! • Tell your story! Chat Pack Extremes – Greatest, oldest, weirdest, coldest – questions covering the gamut of extremes. Item #W6103 $9.95 WeatherTalk Item #W3616 Samples: What is the greatest movie you’ve ever seen? What is the scariest roller coaster you’ve ever ridden? What is the biggest change of opinion you’ve ever had? Which month of the year do you look forward to most of all? Leisure activity topics Chat Pack Christmas – 156 question cards for merry & bright holiday conversations. Item #W6104 $9.95 Everyone’s favorite topic HobbyTalk Item #W3617 TableTalk Special Order Item #SP-TALK Buy all six sets of Conversation Cards for the low price of $29.95 ($35.70 value) Amazing, Read-Aloud Stories These five books of true, bite-sized, read-aloud stories are inspired reading for all. For the Love of Cats 35 short stories; 240 pages; 5” x 8” Item #W4704 $9.95 Chat Pack Special Order Item #SP-4CHAT Buy all four Chat Pack sets for low price of $34.80 ($39.80 value). For the Love of Mom – NEW! 53 short stories; 261 stories; 5” x 8” Item #W4707 $9.95 For the Love of Teachers – NEW! 51 short stories; 244 pages; 5” x 8” For the Love of Dogs 36 short stories; 240 pages; 5” x 8” Item #W4708 $9.95 Item #W4705 $9.95 For the Love of Christmas – NEW! 40 short stories; 240 pages; 5” x 8” Includes recipes for 15 festive dishes Item #W4706 $9.95 Animal Story Special Order Item #SP-PET Buy both Love of Dogs and Love of Cats books for the low price of $16.90 ($19.90 value). Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com 5 ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:08 AM Page 6 Activity Resources Wheelchair Yoga WHOGA – Level 1 WHOGA is yoga designed for individuals in wheelchairs or those with physical limitations, to encourage gentle exercise and bring out wellness. The leader, Jeannette Hummel, guides the participant through a series of poses and postures designed for the beginner to increase strength, flexibility, and coordination. A calming alternative to traditional exercise programs. Includes a 35-minute level 1 group activity; a guide for group leaders (4 minutes), and a 10-minute ocean meditation. 50-minute DVD Item #W5901 $29.95 Exercise Seniorstyle A set of two 30-minute programs. Includes exercises that improve flexibility, range of motion, muscle strength, and overall fitness. Designed for people over 50. Comfortably paced with upbeat music. Program 1 – Beginner, primarily seated. Program 2 – Advanced, primarily standing. 60 minutes on 2 DVDs Item #W204 $35.95 Funny Bones Don’t Get Arthritis Vol. 2 Use these 800 laughable one-liners & jokes to delight your groups — as activity fillers, mood lighteners, and newsletter additions. Volume 2 includes bumper stickers, music humor, limericks, funny quotes, newspaper & church bulletin bloopers, funny insurance claims, and much more! 40 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P119 $9.95 Funny Bones Don’t Get Arthritis Limericks, knock-knock jokes, song parodies, errors in print, Hollywood humor, and more! Read to your group or use in your newsletter. 36 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P109 $8.50 SPECIAL! Buy both Funny Bones volumes for $15.00 ($18.45 value). Order Item #SP-FB. The Best Friends Book of Alzheimer’s Activities Volume 1 Versatile, creative, and easy-to-implement activity programming ideas for adults with dementia. Personalize the activities and match them to the strengths of each participant, meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Includes ideas for games, music, exercise, humor, the arts, spiritual activities, cooking, and crafts. 224 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #W3104 $36.95 Enrichment Sensory Program For hard-to-reach, lower functioning residents – includes detailed guidelines for setting up a sensory program and doing client assessments, plus 56 monologues about a variety of sensory objects. Can be used by clinicians or volunteers. 80 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; wire binding Crafts Through the Year 36 easy craft projects – 3 for each month – with supply lists, instructions, illustrations, patterns, and photos. Includes Doorknob Wreath, Calico Bunny, Spoon Angel, Cinnamon Turkey, and more. 90 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding Item #P219 $16.95 Barbers, Cars, and Cigars Activity Programming for Older Men Plan your men’s group with confidence using these targeted, meaningful activity ideas that will meet the needs of the men in your group. Includes 8 reminiscing sessions, plus suggestions for games, sports, discussions, food, music, service projects, and more. 51 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P203 $10.50 Item #W4901 $26.95 Find us on Facebook! 6 Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:08 AM Page 7 Activities & Games Skits for Seniors Item #P225 $13.95 Volume 2 – Holiday Plays Also available SPECIAL! Buy all 3 volumes for $35.00 ($42.85 value). Order Item #SP-SS3. Volume 1 – Humorous Plays Skits for Seniors Vo l u m e 1 Humorous Plays By J e an Vet ter Skits for Seniors Vo l u m e 2 Holiday Plays By J e an Vet ter ElderSong Bingo Mix the friendly competition of bingo with everyone’s love of music and you have a winning combination. Participants will be humming! Note: The CD can also be used to play Name That Tune. Game includes: · A compact disk with 20-30-second excerpts of 54 well-known songs · 24 8 ½” x 11” large-print bingo game cards · Laminated list of the 54 songs · Dry-erase pen to mark when a song has been played. · Game instructions and adaptations Three volumes of short, light-hearted plays written for older adults. Each skit has just a handful of characters, lasts 5-20 minutes, and requires no props or costumes. Printed in largeprint type, with alternating bold print for ease of reading. 20 amusing plays; includes a detective story, cowboy adventure, zany game show, and an unhelpful doctor. 77 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding. 34 skits covering 27 different special days and seasonal events throughout the year. 114 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding. Item #P226 $16.95 Item #P522 $26.95 Second set of 24 ElderSong Bingo Game Cards – duplicates of above. Item #P523 $15.00 12 extra ElderSong Bingo Game Cards – no duplicates. Item #P524 $10.00 Large plastic Bingo Chips – 1 ½” in diameter. Item #W5501 – Box of 100 - $5.00 Volume 3 – Reminiscing Plays 14 witty skits with dialog that will evoke memories of the past, including wash day, fire flies, early television, and Elvis. 57 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book. Shake Loose a Memory game Player rolls the die, then picks a memory card. Share the suggested memory with the group and you get to keep the card. Example: “Keep this card if you have ever written a love letter.” Includes 192 memory cards, one die, and instructions. Item #P235 $11.95 Penny Ante A simple card game for small groups. Give each player some pennies and put a pot of pennies in the middle. Each player takes a largeprint card and follows the directions. The two sets of cards can be played separately or combined. Each includes carrying bag and instructions. Pennies not included. Penny Ante Blue 105 sturdy, coated cards Item #W301 $16.95 Penny Ante Red 100 sturdy, coated cards Item #W302 $16.95 SPECIAL! Item #W2901 $22.95 Roses in December Music Sessions with Older Adults A practical, easy-to-use book, with ideas anyone can use. More than 70 thematic music sessions, with ideas for music activities, reminiscing, discussion, sensory activities, visualizations, song suggestions, plus music for 43 songs. 130 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding. Item #P111 $17.95 Buy both Penny Ante card sets for $29.90 ($33.90 value). Order Item #SP-PA. Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com 7 ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:09 AM Page 8 Sing Along SING-ALONG WITH ELDERSONG SPECIAL! FREE CD! Buy at least 25 lyrics books of Our most popular line of products: recordings of old songs in LOW, SINGABLE keys, with vocals. Each song is led by 1-3 singers with simple piano accompaniment. The set includes one large-print 8½” x 11” lyrics book. Extra books are available at quantity discounts. See box in right column. A song list for each CD is available on our website. the same volume at $2.00 each and receive the accompanying CD free! Offer applies to all four Sing-Along with ElderSong volumes, Christmas with ElderSong, and two Hymn-Sing with ElderSong volumes. VOLUME 1 30 songs/50 minutes. 1994. Sample: For Me and My Gal, Smiles, Red River Valley, When You Wore a Tulip, Oh You Beautiful Doll, My Wild Irish Rose, Yankee Doodle Boy, America the Beautiful, Bicycle Built for Two, Till We Meet Again, You Made Me Love You. Item #P501D Item #P502D Item #P503 CD and lyrics book CD only Lyrics book only 28 songs/48 minutes. 1996. Sample: Look for the Silver Lining, Oh Johnny, The Band Played On, You're a Grand Old Flag, Margie, Hello Ma Baby, Oh Susanna, Alice Blue Gown, I Want a Girl, Wait 'Til the Sun Shines Nellie, I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. CD and lyrics book CD only Lyrics book only $15.95 $13.95 $2.50 VOLUME 3 26 songs/42 minutes. 1999. Sample: Carolina in the Morning, Chicago, Whispering, Any Time, Paper Doll, Avalon, Ain't We Got Fun, Second Hand Rose, I'm Just Wild About Harry, Toot Toot Tootsie. Item #P511 Item #P513 Item #P514 CD and lyrics book CD only Lyrics book only $15.95 $13.95 $2.50 VOLUME 4 28 songs/50 minutes. 2001. Sample: Yellow Rose of Texas, Pretty Baby, Ballin' the Jack, Tell Me Why, Tum-Balalayka, This Little Light, Loch Lomond, Santa Lucia, Amazing Grace, The More We Get Together, Home Sweet Home, The Ash Grove, Funiculi Funicula. Item #P517 Item #P519 Item #P520 CD and lyrics book CD only Lyrics book only $15.95 $13.95 $2.50 Find us on Facebook! 8 Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 Buy all 7 ElderSong sing-along sets ($111.65 value). Includes Sing-Along with ElderSong Volumes 1-4, Christmas with ElderSong, and Hymn-Sing with ElderSong Volumes 1-2. $15.95 $13.95 $2.50 VOLUME 2 Item #P507D Item #P508D Item #P509 SING-ALONG SPECIAL www.eldersong.com Item #SP-SAS for $88.95 Buy all four Sing-Along with ElderSong sets and save! 114 songs in all! Each set includes a CD plus one large-print lyrics book. Buy Vol. 1-4 CD and Lyric Book sets for $55.00 ($63.80 value). Order Item #SP-4CD. Save on individual lyrics books by buying in quantity! Books may be combined for the discount. See our website for song lists for each volume. 5-19 copies $2.25 each 20+ copies $2.00 each Vol. 1 book #P503 Vol. 3 book #P514 Hymn-Sing bk Vol 1 #P528 Christmas book #P506 Vol. 2 book #P509 Vol. 4 book #P520 Hymn-Sing bk Vol 2 #P535 Christmas with ElderSong 26 songs/43 minutes. 1995. Sample: Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells, O Holy Night, We Three Kings, Auld Lang Syne, Silent Night, Joy to the World, Toyland, Away in a Manger. #P504D #P505D #P506 CD & lyrics book $15.95 CD only $13.95 Lyrics book only $2.50 Let’s Sing with Andy Anderson Features 10 songs from the 1930s to 1960s, with words written on the screen for singing along. Come croon along with Andy as he sings Paper Moon, That’s Amore, Bill Bailey, and 7 more. 30 minutes on DVD Item #W4101D $24.95 ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:09 AM Page 9 Sing Along Hymn-Sing with ElderSong Recreate an old-fashioned hymn-sing with these two recordings that will take participants back to the hours spent singing in church or at home around the piano. The familiar hymns are sung in low, singable keys by two singers, with a simple piano accompaniment. Set includes a large-print lyrics book. Also available: full piano score for the hymns. Hymn-Sing with ElderSong, Volume 1 25 hymns / 46 minutes on CD Sample: Doxology, When We All Get to Heaven, Just As I Am, Jesus Loves Me, Blest Be the Tie, Jesus Shall Reign, I Need Thee Every Hour, Marching to Zion Item #P526 Vol. 1 Item #P527 Vol. 1 Item #P528 Vol. 1 CD & lyrics book CD only Lyrics book only $15.95 $13.95 $2.50 (see p. 8 for quantity discounts) Item #P529 Vol. 1 Piano score $7.95 (SATB plus guitar chords) Play Along with ElderSong Sheet music for the 130 songs found in Volumes 1-4 of Sing-Along with ElderSong, plus Christmas with ElderSong. Each song is written in low, singable keys. Includes melody, chord names, and lyrics (no written left-hand line). Works well with piano, chord organ, guitar, or Autoharp. Songs listed in alphabetical order. 130 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding. Item #P515 $19.95 SPECIAL! Buy both Play Along with ElderSong and Master Lyrics Book for $25 ($31.90 value). Order Item #SP-PES. Songs of Faith Melody Book Large-print sheet music for 86 favorite hymns, written in low keys. Melody, words, and chords only. 96-page book Item #W3301 $11.95 Songs of Faith Accompaniment Book Full piano score of the same 86 favorite hymns as in Songs of Faith Melody Book. Written in low keys; large print. 112-page book Item #W3302 $16.95 Hymn-Sing with ElderSong, Volume 2 25 hymns / 58 minutes on CD Sample: Fairest Lord Jesus, Holy Holy Holy, It Is Well, Trust and Obey, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Just a Closer Walk, We Gather Together, I Love to Tell the Story, For the Beauty of the Earth Item #P533 Vol. 2 Item #P534 Vol. 2 Item #P535 Vol. 2 CD & lyrics book CD only Lyrics book only Item #P536 Vol. 2 Piano score $15.95 $13.95 $2.50 (see p. 8 for quantity discounts) $7.95 (SATB plus guitar chords) SPECIAL! Buy both Hymn-Sing with ElderSong CD & book sets–Volumes 1 & 2 for $26.90 ($31.90 value). Order Item #SP-HS. Sing-Along with ElderSong Master Lyrics Book Contains large-print lyrics for Volumes 14 of Sing-Along with ElderSong, plus Christmas with ElderSong. Can be used with Play-Along with ElderSong or with the sing-along recordings. Songs listed in alphabetical order. 85 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding. Item #P521 $11.95 Save 25% - Buy 5 or more lyrics books for $8.95 each Songs of Faith CD 25 favorite hymns and gospel songs sung by a choir. 64-minute CD Item #W3304 $15.95 Songs of Faith Words Edition Large-print lyric book for Songs of Faith CD. 36-page book Item #W3305 $3.95 See our website for Songs of Faith CD song list Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com 9 ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:10 AM Page 10 Sound & Sight Ambient DVDs Relax to beautiful scenes and sounds on these DVDs. You can customize your playlist and music choices, and use loop mode for continuous play. Ambient Calm Transform your TV into a calming peaceful world. Enjoy 14 soothing vistas like butterflies, waterfalls, sunrises, wooded streams, and passing clouds. 120-minute DVD Item #W5704 $15.95 Ambient Flowers Your TV will become a colorful dream garden with over 300 gorgeous flowers blooming on your screen. Botanical info included. Listen to birds or music. 121-minute DVD. Item #W5706 $15.95 Ambient Water Experience the soothing effects of water, from salt and fresh water aquariums to oceans and coral reefs. Choose from 16 water scenes and 8 audio tracks. 96-minute DVD. Item #W5702 $15.95 Ambient Puppies Featuring 13 dog breeds in hilarious skits, with music. Optional comic voices can be added. 63-minute DVD Item #W5705 $15.95 Ambient Kittens The cutest kittens you have ever seen. Their playful antics will brighten the mood of anyone who watches them. 63-minute DVD Item #W5703 $15.95 SPECIAL! Buy all five Ambient DVDs for 10 $71.75 ($79.75 value). Order Item #SP-AMB. Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com Travel DVDs Wildlife Symphony A musical journey to watch fascinating animals frolic, prance and dance across breath-taking landscapes – all winningly set to music by classical composers. 15 scenes on 48-minute DVD No narration. Item #W2240 $15.95 Nature’s Symphony The beauty of nature meets the magic of music. See alpine lakes, roaring waterfalls, lush meadows, granite river canyons, desert sunsets, and more, accompanied by delightful classical music. 18 segments, ranging from one to seven minutes. No narration. 60-minute DVD Item #W2242 $15.95 America the Beautiful Sing along with inspirational songs of our country as you view scenes from across America. 33 songs. No narration. 120-minute DVD Item #W2220D $14.95 America’s Most Scenic Drives See America from the open road as you listen to commentary that draws you into the places visited, including Key Largo, Hawaii’s volcanoes, and Niagara Falls. Set includes America the Beautiful DVD above. (#W2220D) 5 hours on 4 DVDs Narrated. Item #W2225D $29.95 Great Wonders of the World A journey to see 21 world-famous places, like the Grand Canyon, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Wall. Narrated. 4 hours on 3 DVDs Item #W2218D $24.95 Scenic Cruises of the World Take a dream cruise along the world’s most dramatic coastlines to more than 20 countries and islands, including Nova Scotia, Norway, the Nile, and Fiji. Narrated. 170-minute DVD Item #W2230D $24.95 ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:11 AM Page 11 Sound & Sight The Carol Burnett Show – 6-DVD sets Malt Shop Memories Happy Days on 4 CDs! Here are 72 of the best-loved jukebox and radio classics from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, featuring a bit of soul, doo-wop, teen-idol, and California style pop songs. Artists include: Elvis Presley, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin, The Temptations, Lesley Gore, Beach Boys, Martha and the Vandellas, The Shirelles, Neil Sedaka, Jan & Dean, Dion & the Belmonts, The Righteous Brothers, The Miracles, and Petula Clark. Bring back the toe-tapping fun of that time with Malt Shop Memories! Great for parties, reminiscing groups, or just listening. Set includes a book with liner notes about each song. 4-CD set; 72 songs; 189 minutes Item #W4339 $54.95 The Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show King of Cool Dean Martin ruled the airwaves in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s and his TV shows featured a who’s who of high-octane guests from music, film, and TV, including Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Ella Fitzgerald, Joel Grey, John Wayne, Peggy Lee, Nipsey Russell, Phyllis Diller, Juliet Prowse, Bill Cosby, Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis Jr, Orson Welles, and Michael Landon. Each DVD features excerpts from four different shows. Here is something for everyone - comedy, crooning, skits, banter among the stars, dancing, and, of course, Dean’s endearing charm. You’ll want to show these over and over. In color. Bonus material features celebrity interviews. Note: One DVD from the 2DVD set is the same as one on the 6-DVD set. 2-DVD set; 308 minutes Item #W4340 $22.95 6-DVD set; 900 minutes Item #W4341 $59.95 Songs That Got Us Through World War II, Vol 1 A collection of 18 of the best-known songs from World War II, featuring original recordings of many of the 1940’s most popular musicians. Includes these songs: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "I'll Be Seeing You," "White Cliffs of Dover," "Sentimental Journey," and 14 more classics. Find the complete list on our website. 55-minute CD For 11 seasons and 278 episodes, this star-studded extravaganza of sketch comedy, song, and dance became entertainment central for CBS and TV viewers. Taped before a live audience, Burnett operated in a relaxed theater setting that allowed her to take questions, cut loose with her famous Tarzan yell, and join second bananas Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Lyle Waggoner to have a laugh or sing a song. Each of these two 6-DVD sets features uncut episodes, as they originally aired on TV, and showcases classic sketches like "The Family," "Mr. Tudball and Mrs. Wiggins," "The Oldest Man," "The Charwoman," and "As the Stomach Turns." Each episode features guests like Betty White, Steve Martin, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers, Shirley MacLaine, The Jackson 5, Dick Van Dyke, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davis Jr., plus many more. Carol’s Favorites 16 episodes; running time: 18½ hours; in color Item #W4342 $59.95 This Time Together NEW! 17 more episodes; running time: 19 hours; in color Item #W4343 $59.95 GREAT CARS: AMERICAN CLASSICS The Dream Machines of Yesterday Cars have changed the way we live, love, work, eat, play, and rock & roll. Learn the stories of these remarkable machines and the people who first created them. Prepare for a fascinating ride across the decades in an American Classic. This DVD set will be a favorite of the men in your group, as well as women who love cars. Cars featured include: Corvette, Buick, Oldsmobile, GTO, Cadillac, Thunderbird, Mustang, Cobra, Model T, Chrysler, Kaiser, Duesenberg, Packard, and many more. 9.5 hours on 6 DVDs; narrated. Item #W2244 $49.95 “I want to say how much I enjoy using ElderSong materials. The books and music are helpful, relevant, and always well received” —P. Hurlbutt, Minnesota Item #W4307 $13.95 Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com 11 ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:11 AM Page 12 Trivia Mind Joggers Books Trivia on distinct topics – use as 10-minute fillers or hour-long programs – something for everyone, to keep minds active and alert. SPECIAL! Buy all 3 Mind Joggers books for $39.50 ($46.50 value). Order Item #SP-MJ. Mind Joggers / Volume 1 50 topics: Buttons, For the Birds, Cherries & Berries, Weather, Wishes, Alphabet Words, Say It With Color, and more. 82 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding TRIVIA TREASURES CHEST Buy all 15 of the trivia books on pages 12 & 13 for the low price of $146.00 ($184.90 value if ordered separately), plus receive a FREE storage container and an extra FREE set of Make Your Point game cards. Item #SP-TC5 for $146.00. Quiz Me from A to Z Each of these 26 quizzes has 30 imaginative questions whose answers all start with a letter of the alphabet – from A to Z. 28 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P233 $7.95 Item #P204 $15.50 Mind Joggers / Volume 2 49 topics: Wisps of Hair, Sleep Tight, Ice Cream, Chocolate, Pennies, The Big Top, Aircraft, Ye Olde House, and more. 81 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding Item #P209 $15.50 Say It With Music A trivia book devoted to music! 28 music trivia quizzes, 5 match games, 27 music games, and 7 music activities. 59 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P107 $11.95 Mind Joggers / Volume 3 50 topics: Babes in Arms, Bread, Neigh, Play Ball, Rings, Size It Up, Spoons, Whistles, and more. 83 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding Item #P215 $15.50 What More Do You Know? 54 intriguing trivia topics and four group activities to stimulate the mind and create good old-fashioned fun. 59 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Amen Corner Bible Trivia and Activities 32 trivia games, 19 sets of reminiscing questions, 32 spiritual life activities and discussion topics. Use as a stand-alone activity or as a supplement to a Bible study group, with sections appropriate for Christian and for Jewish settings. 59 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P110 $11.95 Item #P224 $11.95 Trivia Treasury Find us on Facebook! You’ll find more details about all of our products at www.eldersong.com. 12 31 trivia quizzes – from the very simple to challenging. Plus, descriptions for playing 42 word games, old and new. 56 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book; spiral binding Item #P106 $11.95 Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:12 AM Page 13 Trivia Finishing Lyrics Finishing Lyrics Beckie Karras Our latest word game book: Challenge your group members to recall the thousands of song lyrics in their heads in this finish-the-lyric game book. Organized in categories like Weather Songs, Love, Faraway Places, and Food & Drink, you’ll soon find participants breaking into song as they finish the song titles and lyrics they know so well. 46-page 8-1/2” x 11” softcover book Everyday Life Trivia These three popular trivia books contain hundreds of questions about daily American life, beginning in the mid-20th Century. See our website for a complete list of trivia topics in each volume. Volume 1 23 topics, including Baseball, Dogs & Cats, Motor Vehicles, Toolbox, Popular Culture, Football and more. 43 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P115 $9.95 Item #P121 $9.95 Finishing Words Finishing Words is similar to the popular Finishing Lines book. Players are asked to complete words instead of sentences, with 1500 words in 44 categories to guess. Words to complete include BAR, HEAD, OFF, PAR, POT, UNDER, TIME, AIR, THE, and WATER. Example - Words that Begin and End with CAT: The baseball player behind home plate - Catcher; A herd of cows — Cattle; A male feline — Tomcat; Someone who imitates everything you do — Copycat. 47-page 8½” x 11” softcover book Volume 2 21 topics, including Bird Watching, Games, Comfort Foods, Products, Appliances, Inventions, Eyes and more. 40 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P117 $9.95 Volume 3 20 topics, including About Town, Family, Good Goodies, Great Outdoors, Hats, Home Work, Left and Right, Sleepytime, String, Weather. Over 1000 questions. 47 pages; 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P118 $9.95 Our Most Popular Book! Finishing Lines Everyone loves to fill in the blank. With this book, your group has over 2000 opportunities to complete famous quotes, song and book titles, movies and TV names, proverbs, slang, rhymes, slogans, and similes. Just say the first few words and people will shout out the rest. 25 categories. 47-page 8 ½” x 11” softcover book Item #P116 $9.95 Item #P120 $9.95 Beckie Karras SPECIAL! Order 2 or more Everyday Life Trivia books for only $8.95 each Make Your Point! SPECIAL! Order 2 or more Finishing books for only $8.95 each This game gives you over 1500 trivia questions in 57 different categories, plus 120 point cards to award for correct answers. Players choose a category and a point value for their question. Add up the points at the end to find the winner. Extra point cards are available for large groups. Can also be used as a simple trivia game without the categories or point cards. Game book, 120 point cards, category title sheets Item #P214 $22.95 Extra set of 120 point cards Item #P214C $3.95 Order today! 1. 800 . 397. 0533 www.eldersong.com 13 ElderSong Winter 2014_ElderSong Summer 2008 12/13/13 10:12 AM Page 14 Customer Service Info Find us on Facebook! 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