Activities at Canmore Lodge Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators are committed to organising a variety of events as well as offering tailored programmes to stimulate residents both mentally and physically. There are regular outings in the minibus to local places of interest, such as trips to the beach for ice cream, pub visits for a pint, and regular trips to Dobbies for tea and cakes. Georgie Girl, an old English sheep dog, also stops by the home on regular basis for pet therapy. Musical entertainment is a big hit with residents as well, so we book fan favourites to come and play at the home each month. At Canmore, relatives are always encouraged to join in on the fun too.
Nasreen, Corey and Margaret
Welcome to our activity team here at Canmore Lodge. Nasreen, Corey and Margaret bring with them loads of different strengths to compliment our activities for our residents wellbeing here at Canmore Lodge
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Canmore Lodge Care Home
A Christmas Carol
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
The Holly & the Ivy
Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.
Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers. She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.
During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations.
Getting into the festive spirit!
The ladies at Canmore Lodge enjoyed a lovely day out at the Dobbies Garden Centre., enjoying some retail therapy and browsing thee lovely Christmas decorations and getting into the festive spirit.
We couldn’t leave without having a wee walk around the aquarium and commenting on the beautiful colours and vast array of fishes and the various tanks available these days. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Remembrance Day
Today at Canmore Lodge we celebrated Remembrance by participating in remembering those lost in our own special way with a themed creative arts and crafts sessions where we decorated our poppies to display throughout our home and creating a beautiful display in our reception area as we paid our respects.
Residents also shared their heartfelt memories of ways they have remembered those who valliantly fought for our country over the years. Lest we forget.
Trip to Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park
Despite the chilly weather the residents at Canmore Lodge enjoyed a trip to Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park.
With a packed lunch ready to go from our very own kitchen staff we all had a great time meeting the animals especially the tigers.
Bingo anyone?
As part of the homes varied life enrichment programme we host popular group activities and bingo is one of those favourites! These popular sessions always show a little friendly competition as residents compete to declare 'house' and win one of their favourite sweet treats.
Residents often comment on their love of visiting their local bingo halls and evenings in their younger days. We love it when our residents share their memories.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm welcome for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Dementia Cafe - 1st Monday of the month
Join us at our monthly dementia cafe - this is an ideal opportunity to make new friends over a refreshing drink and slice of homemade cake. All welcome!
Weekly - Knit and Natter
Calling all knitters! Come and join us at our weekly knit and natter club, join us and make new friends.
