Suitcase Social

A Suitcase Social

This would be a great program to use if someone is farewelling from the corps, going to training or moving.

Programs – cut the shape of a suitcase out of brown construction paper and paste the program for the evening onto the paper.

GAMES

Let’s Pack a Suitcase

Ask a member who is an expert in packing a suitcase to give a demonstration. Guidelines are as follows (guidelines could be printed on the back of the program):

1. Always put the heavy things on the bottom of your suitcase

2. Put shoes in a shoe bag, or wrap in plastic bag

3. Toiletries travel nicely in a plastic bag

4. If sweaters are placed in plastic bags, wrinkling is prevented

5. Don’t’ take unnecessary items

6. Avoid runs in panty hose by putting them in a hose bag or in a plastic bag

7. To prevent wrinkles in good garments, add tissue paper in each fold

8. Remember to put in an extra plastic bag wet washcloth or towel or dirty clothes

9. Remember that it’s easier to get your case packed when you are leaving than when you are returning. Don’t buy too many souvenirs!

Where Am I Going?
This could also be included on the program.

1. If you were in the state capitol of the farthest eastern state, what state would you be in? (Maine)

2. If you were visiting the birthplace of Abe Lincoln, what state would you be in? (Kentucky)

3. If you were visiting Yosemite National Park, what state would you be in? (California)

4. If you were visiting the birthplace of Nathaniel Greene, what state would you be in? (Rhode Island)

5. If you were visiting the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where would you be visiting? (Washington, D.C.)

6. If you were visiting the Military Academy, West Point, what state would you be in? (New York)

7. If you were visiting the birthplace of the Ford Edsel and Mercury cars, what state would you be in? (Michigan)

8. If you were visiting the Okefenokee Swamp, what states would you be in? (Florida and Georgia)

9. If you were visiting the state where the Gettysburg Address was given, where would you be? (Pennsylvania)

10. What state did Paul Revere ride through, and what was his last word? (Massachusetts, Whoa!)

I’m Going On A Trip
Group is seated in a circle. The first lady says, “I’m going on a trip and I’m going to take…” mentioning something beginning with the letter A. The next person mentions something beginning with B, and so on, continuing around the circle until the alphabet has been completed.

Can You Find It On The Map
Give everyone a road map of your state. Ask questions similar to the sample questions given below.

1. What main highway takes you from Lorain to Ashland?

2. Which town is closer to Lorain – Fostoria or Alliance?

3. Find three towns ending with the letters “ton.”

4. What town is at 8 L on the map?

5. What is the number of the interstate highway out of Columbus?

Pocketbook Travel Search
The lady who has the most of the following items in her purse wins a prize:

make-up or powder
keys
sewing kit
comb
perfume
pen or pencil
toothbrush
paper
hair spray
wallet
safety pins
matches
hotel bar of soap
money

Where Would I Really Like To Go
If there were only one place in the world that I could visit, and if I had all the money I needed, and a babysitter, and a wardrobe, I would go to….. Each lady shares her dream.

A Suitcase Serenade
Songs about going places:

A boat ride – “Way Down Upon the Swanee River”
A bicycle ride – “Bicycle Built for Two”
A chariot ride – “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
A pony ride – “Yankee Doodle”

A Suitcase Surprise
As a surprise, each lady receives a Milky Way candy bar covered with brown paper. Put pipe cleaner on edge for a handle. Paste a pennant on the side.

Conclusion
Conclude with devotions.