Activities at Corrina Lodge Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Sharon Rickman
Hi, my name is Sharon, and I'm part of the activities team here at Corrina Lodge and have worked here for over 20 years. I thoroughly enjoy my job and have achieved an NVQ Level 3 in Activities whilst working here. During my time here, I have met some truly amazing people and I feel privileged to work in a home with such a sense of community.
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 Corrina Lodge Care Home
Celebrating the Centenarian
We were all delighted to celebrate the 100th birthday of resident, Avis Kipps. To start the celebrations, Avis and her family enjoyed a four course meal prepared by our Chef. Afterwards, her family, staff and residents gathered for a surprise visit from the Mayor of Surrey Heath, who presented Avis with an enormous, beautiful bouquet of flowers. Everyone then enjoyed cake and champagne, whilst Avis took it all in her stride.
Our New Water Feature
Residents can now relax in the garden to the tranquil sound of trickling water and the gentle tinkling sound of a wind chime.
Mrs June Walker made a donation to our home so that we could purchase a water feature, in loving memory of her wonderful late husband.
Her husband was a resident and he and June spent many hours together in the garden. June said she would love to see something beautiful in the garden for other residents to enjoy.
The Pianist
Stephen is a resident at Corrina Lodge and is a classically trained pianist.
Stephen regularly plays the piano for us, either at our visiting church service, or just for fun when there are residents in the lounge.
Recently, it was staff member Linda’s birthday, and as residents were waiting for the afternoon's group activity to start, Stephen sat at the piano; we asked Linda to "come and look at something" and, as she entered the lounge, Stephen played Happy Birthday on the piano whilst we all sang along. Linda was delighted.
Age Concern UK Tea Party
Corrina was delighted to host a tea party for Age Concern UK. Once a month, on a Sunday, Age Concern relies on the local community to host an afternoon tea party for some of their most isolated members in the local community. Volunteer drivers collect these lovely elderly folk and take them to a venue.
Corrina held a double group event and we had 20 visitors. We supplied the venue, afternoon tea and homemade cakes and sandwiches and, most of all, our companionship. The organiser, Gill, held a free raffle and we all had a singalong. Mel, one of our activity staff, read some poetry.
We presented everyone with a little edible gift and thank you card.They all said it was the best tea party they had attended to date.
Residents made everyone feel very welcome and we all felt it was a great way to show visitors from the local community that Corrina Lodge is a warm, friendly and lovely residential home. We hope to host another tea party soon.
Corrina Lodge's Employee of the Month for May
Sanmani Puppa was named Corrina Lodge's Employee of the Month for May. Thank you, Sanmani, for all your dedication and hard work that has made this well-deserved.
Corrina Lodge's April Employee of the Month
The Employee of the Month for April is none other than our Administrator, Pauline Bowles. Congratulations, Pauline, and thank you for all your dedication and hard work that has made this award very well-deserved.
