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Our Nonprofit Mission

Enriching Senior Lives
Through Meaningful Activities

A program of Checkmate Community Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We provide activity directors in senior care with the resources they need — and direct funding to under-resourced facilities that need it most.

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501(c)(3) Nonprofit
EIN 88-1665735
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Our Mission

Every Senior Deserves Access to Engaging, Meaningful Activities

Checkmate Community Inc is dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors in assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities. ActivityBuilder is our flagship program — providing activity directors with hundreds of professionally designed resources, while subscription revenue and donations directly fund free programming for under-resourced senior facilities.

Funded by You

Subscriptions and donations fund free activity resources for senior facilities that cannot afford dedicated programming.

Serving 500+ Communities

Activity directors, life enrichment managers, and recreation coordinators in hundreds of senior living communities use our resources every day.

Transparent & Accountable

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-1665735). Read our full mission and impact.

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150+
Activities Available
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12
Categories
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500+
Communities Served
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501(c)(3)
Nonprofit Status
Browse by Category

Activity Categories

From brain-stimulating trivia to hands-on crafts — find the perfect activity for every resident.

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Trivia

30+ activities

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Crafts

25+ activities

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Games

20+ activities

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Puzzles

25+ activities

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Exercise

15+ activities

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Music

15+ activities

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Reminiscence

15+ activities

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Cooking

10+ activities

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Spiritual

15+ activities

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Learning

15+ activities

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Humor

10+ activities

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Holidays

20+ activities

Platform Features

Everything Activity Directors Need

Built by Activity Directors, for Activity Directors. We know what you need because we've been there.

Ready-to-Use Activities

Hundreds of professionally crafted activities across 12+ categories — just download, print, and engage.

Monthly Planning

Fresh content every month organized by theme. Plan weeks ahead with seasonal and holiday-specific programs.

Diverse Categories

Trivia, crafts, games, puzzles, music, exercise, cooking, and more — something for every resident.

Instant Downloads

All activities come as high-quality PDFs ready to print. No prep time needed — just download and go.

Community Forum

Connect with fellow Activity Directors. Share ideas, ask questions, and learn from the community.

Group & Individual

Activities designed for group sessions, one-on-one, or independent engagement for all ability levels.

Activity planning materials

Plan with Ease

Everything organized by month and theme

150+

Ready-to-print activities

How It Works

Browse. Download. Engage.

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Choose Your Theme

Browse activities organized by monthly themes — Valentine's, Spring, and more.

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Download Resources

Get instant access to PDFs, slides, and game materials ready for your group.

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Engage & Enjoy

Run engaging programs that bring joy, laughter, and connection to your residents.

Community

Connect with Fellow Professionals

Share ideas, get feedback, and be inspired by a community of Activity Directors from across the country.

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Community of professionals collaborating

Active Community

Connect, share, and grow together

500+ Activity Professionals

Two Ways to Support Our Mission

Donate or Subscribe — Both Fund Activity Programs

Donations directly fund free activity programming for under-resourced senior facilities. Subscriptions give activity directors professional resources and reinvest revenue into our nonprofit mission.

Donate

Tax-deductible support for our 501(c)(3) mission. One-time or monthly.

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Subscribe

Get full platform access. Subscription revenue funds our nonprofit work.

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See Activities in Action

Real moments of joy, connection, and engagement from communities using ActivityBuilder.

Seniors playing board games together

Games & Trivia

Colorful craft supplies and art projects

Arts & Crafts

Seniors doing gentle yoga exercise

Exercise & Wellness

Community gathering and celebration

Social Events

Musical instruments and sing-along session

Music & Entertainment

Seniors cooking together in kitchen

Cooking Activities

Testimonials

What Activity Directors Say

Stories from professionals using our resources.

“Activity Builder has completely transformed how I plan my weekly programs. The ready-to-print materials save me hours every week!”

Sarah M.

Sarah M.

Activity Director, Sunrise Senior Living

“The variety of activities is incredible. My residents love the trivia sessions and the craft projects. Worth every penny.”

James R.

James R.

Recreation Coordinator, Oak Haven

“Having everything organized by month and category makes my job so much easier. I can plan a whole month in under an hour.”

Lisa K.

Lisa K.

Life Enrichment Manager

Help Us Bring Joy to Senior Communities

Whether you donate, subscribe, or simply share our mission — every contribution helps activity directors create more meaningful experiences for elderly residents.

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