our residents in an assisted living place here really like making placemats/table toppers, they can usually accomplish something each time they get together and they have gifts to give their loved ones during the holidays. also 'lap-robes' (wheel chair lap blankets) book covers, aprons. the residents themselves will tell you what they would like to do :)
what a great thing to do!!! it is wonderful that you are willing to put in the time for this!