Activities at Chalfont Lodge Care Home
Chalfont Lodge is a large care home and we have a diverse range of groups and events to ensure that everyone feels welcome and included. In the Lifestyle team we work hard to create a sense of community and ensure there is always someone to talk to and something to do.
Our residents help us to plan the monthly lifestyle programme, making sure that everyone has something they like, enabling people to keep up with life long hobbies or pick up new ones. We have long term projects like our summer parties, car shows, BBQs, craft fairs, Christmas shows to mention a few and residents can be as involved as they would like in all stages of the planning or just come along and enjoy on the day.
We love going out on trips, to lunch, shopping or to socialise with other local groups, we also have many people who come into visit us with church services, music, talks and support for our bigger events.
We have a fantastic team of staff and every department is involved in making sure our residents get the most out of living here. We have a brilliant music therapist who works her magic 3 days a week, running group and individual sessions. Our Physiotherapy team keep everyone fit and active, working with us to make sure everyone has access to sports and team games.
We have a full programme groups, events and clubs but none of it would be possible without our residents and their families, we all work together to make this a home from home and to keep laughter and friendship at the heart of what we do.
Alex Perkins & Louise Doyle
Hello, I’m Alex the Activities Lead at Chalfont Lodge, working with me is Louise Doyle. I've worked at Chalfont Lodge for 8 years now. I originally started off as a volunteer and fell in love with the residents, families and staff. Since then, I've been an Activity assist, Activity Coordinator and now the head of the department! Activities are my passion and I love creating an environment where all of the residents can thrive and do what they love!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Chalfont Lodge Care Home
Residents Support NHS with Adult Colouring
Residents at Chalfont Lodge care centre took the time to show their appreciation to NHS staff with colouring and displaying the poster designed by one of Britain’s leading artists, Sir Michael Craig-Martin.
Celebrating National Book Day with handmade cake!
Chalfont Lodge’s physiotherapy team led by Mansukh and assisted by Pedro celebrated the world book day with residents by making a delicious cake which was enjoyed by everyone in the home.
All residents got involved to make it a book beautifully decorated as 'Tale of Chalfont Lodge'
The aim and motivation of physio team was to improve upper limb dexterity and range of motion while having fun and joy.
Our Attic Sale was a great success
Chalfont Lodge was buzzing with visitors on Saturday snapping up vintage and nearly new treasures at the annual attic sale. With items for sale donated items by residents, families and staff we had a steady stream of visitors keen to pick up a bargain and with prices from just 50p the tables were soon cleared!
Over £150 was raised for the residents fund, soon residents will choose what activity or equipment they would like to purchase and enjoy in the home.
Celebrating Valentines at Chalfont Lodge
Residents enjoyed making valentine cupcakes on Friday 14th, hand decorating each one individually. They tasted delicious and perfect for a special afternoon tea!
Out and About at the RAF Museum
Chalfont Lodge residents Richard, Dave and John all enjoyed a day at the Royal Air Force Museum London on the former Hendon Aerodrome with Louise and Alex from the activities team. Exploring the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force everyone had an enjoyable day.
Host Kelsey worthy winner of employee of the month
We celebrated with our lovely host Kelsey winning Employee of the month for January 2020.
She won with a landslide of votes, two of the voters were residents Jack L and his partner Pat, who said that Kelsey always goes above and beyond in her role.
It was recently Pats birthday and Jack used to always get her a Birthday cake. Kelsey (even though she’s never baked in her life) decided to make Pat a homemade birthday cake from Jack and herself. Pat said, ‘I couldn’t believe it, it was so kind and really made my day special and it was amazing considering it was her first go at baking!’
A special thank you to Kelsey for making the difference to our residents on a daily basis.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
