Reddit reviews Plastic Trays / Racks for Dominoes OR Playing Card _ Dual Use _ Set of 4 _ Bonus 1 Deck of Ace 100% Plastic Playing Cards (Random backing color of Red or Blue)
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Set of 4 Dual-Use Plastic Trays for either Dominoes or Playing Cards.Each tray has 4 slightly slanted dual-use slots. Plastic trays measure 12 x 5 x 3/4 inches. Weigh 7 ounces each.Holds approximately 20 dominoes on their sides. Holds approximately 20 playing cards.Bonus: One Deck of Ace High Quality 100% Plastic Playing Cards. (Random either Red or Blue Backing)Dominoes Shown in photos for illustrative purposes only. Dominoes NOT included.
Other people have mentioned this stuff individually but I'll rehash and combine. From what I read it sounds like they are looking for company, or maybe they are feeling age creeping in and they want to keep their mind sharp. Before going any further with my -- or anyone else's -- suggestions, it's worth (gently) asking why they came to the group in the first place and what they're hoping to get out of it.
If you're willing to play match-maker, you can try to find them a like-minded gaming partner/group. You could put the word out to your group if they have an elderly relative/friend that would be interested in coming along. Or, find a current social gaming group for the elderly to see your options. What this entails depends heavily on what's available where you live, but if it were me I would ring up places like local senior citizen's homes (as long as they have a similar level of mental sharpness as your attendee), libraries, community centres, or churches. Maybe check for flyers at these places or ads in the community paper (or ring and ask if they've ever run anything).
Whether you want to invite others or sending yours away depends on the circumstance and what you want for your game night -- you could potentially end up with a senior's section that would have benefits and drawbacks. It's a tricky situation, but as you go please try to communicate with the person and your fellow organisers.
As for games, I echo what another said about traditional card games. There's a huge variety from simple to middling complexity and are the most likely seniors would have experience in. Euchre and Rummy (Gin Rummy is 2p) are probably best to start with -- they're too simple for my tastes, but then you can work up through others like Hearts, Spades, and Bridge. This website is good for rules and this website has rules + playable versions. The latter is where I taught myself many games -- many are fun and replayable and classics for a reason! As for mobility issues, you can check out playing card holders/trays/stands like these or games like Checkers, Dominoes, and Mahjong.
This is a lot of work for you to take on, but hopefully it means a lot less time spent tending to this person in the long run. I can absolutely understand you feeling bummed out about the situation -- you enjoy board games enough to organise a local group, and your time to play them is not being realised. You also seem like a very caring person, or you wouldn't have made this post, so I'm sure the attendee is grateful for your attention so far.
Wishing for the best outcome in this situation, and if you want to do any further brainstorming please don't hesitate to reply.