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ElderSong
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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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.
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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
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CD only
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$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
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CD only
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$15.95
$13.95
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Make Your Point!
SPECIAL!
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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
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Talk and Ticklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Activity Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Activities & Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sing-alongs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Sound & Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
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Travel Unlimited
Portal
Heroes
Remembering
Quizmania
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