Activities at Cheshire Grange Care Home

We have been using our creative projects sessions to celebrate Autumn, residents decided they would like more seasonal table centres in the dining room so Activities Coordinator Sophia set the ladies the task of helping to create their own.

They made aluminium foil mushrooms, which were then transformed with autumn shades and a few punched paper dots!!! 
The results have really given the dining room tables a splash of seasonal colour.

As with many of our themed activities we included poetry, as well as listening to famous poets ideas of Autumn residents have written their own.

Our Memory Lane residents gave us words which we made into acrostic poems.  this is Eileen’s

Awesome colours
Uncontrollable inclement weather
Tantalising the senses
Umbrellas at the ready
Morning dew at dawn
Nature at its best
 

Joe Cockx - Everyone's Favourite Grandson discarded his usual suave lounge suit in favour of a look reminiscent of The Man in Black Johnny Cash, to bring a rootin' tootin', toe tapping Country & Western afternoon to Cheshire Grange in celebration of International Country Music Day.

Residents saddled up for a great sing along to the likes of Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash & Elvis along with some lesser known country artists.

Everybody had a fantastic time and are now eagerly awaiting the next themed music event.

The Cheshire Grange family grew this week as we welcomed Simon, Sarah, Sarah, Alison & Ralph from Lymm Baptist Church to our home.

We also extended a warm welcome to Betty, Barbara & Activities Coordinator Robecca from our sister home Brookfield Care Home.

Residents took part in a reflective service with hymns, prayers, readings and a wonderful address from Ralph. 

After the service the church members joined us for refreshments and chatted with residents.

Cups of Kindness are our way of saying thank you to any member of our Cheshire Grange family who has made someone, a colleague, a resident, a relative in fact anyone who comes into our home, smile. A cup, filled with sweet treats, is handed out each week, the recipient will be nominated by the previous weeks winner.

It’s heart warming to hear about our winners and joyful to be spreading so many smiles whilst recognising the kindness that fills our home.

We are always looking to try new ideas out and Boxercise was this weeks new idea for our exercise sessions. As well as small group sessions we like to take the activity to the resident because we can tailor the exercise to their individual needs and give the support and encouragement at a person centred level.

It seems that support and encouragement was not needed once the gloves were on, the residents were very enthusiastic and didn't hold back 

Joyce has been a lifelong supporter of local rugby league team Warrington Wolves, her passion for the sport and her home team saw her play an active role as a volunteer with The Supporters Trust helping with fundraising for the young academy players.

During the 7 decades Joyce has followed her team she has seen many changes but remained loyal to the primrose and blue travelling the length and breadth of the country to support the lads.

When Joyce was asked if there was anything she'd like to do, it was obvious that it was to go to a match and what better match than a local derby with rivals St Helens.

Joyce and her companions for the day, Carer Katie and Volunteer Mark had the most amazing afternoon at The HJ Stadium and the icing on the cake was a win for the home team!