Activities at Fairview House Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators create a weekly planner that consists of a variety of activities, which caters to all residents' needs as best as possible. The most popular activities are bingo, which we host twice a week, flower arranging and weekly visits from Vinnie our pet therapy dog. Residents also enjoy minibus trips in the nicer weather and we attend a concert every month. We are also involved in the Council Well-being Team, which keeps us up-to date with upcoming events within the community and provides interesting ideas for activities we can try in the home.
Throughout the year, we host various special events, including themed open days and summer and winter fetes that people in our local communities are welcome to join us for. We also have monthly church services with Rev. Ann from Danestone Congregational Church, which is open to loved ones as well.
Chloe Garvie
Chloe has been a part of the Fairview House the since spring of 2024 and quickly became a much valued of the team, She began her time in the home as a Care Assistant before finding her calling as the an Activities Coordinator.
She speaks with warmth and enthusiasm about how the home fills her with purpose, how much she enjoys spending time with the residents, making them smile, getting to know them and knowing that everyday she is making a difference enriching the residents lives.
Away from the home Chloe enjoys knitting, going for walks and hiking.
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 Fairview House Care Home
A trip to Italy!
This morning in our Memory Lane community we went on a trip to Italy. We got our boarding passes and put our holiday outfits on! After this we had arrived in our very own pizzeria where we made some delicious pizzas!
We then learnt all about the country & enjoyed some Italian snacks. In the afternoon we got to enjoy our pizzas alongside some ice cream! Everyone had an amazing time and we already can't wait for our next trip!
Love is in the air!
Fairview House care home, in Aberdeen, was filled with flowers, cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day. Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by creating heart shaped decorations for around the home and enjoying many chocolates with one another. We also held a very special Valentine’s Afternoon Tea where everyone came together to spread the love whilst enjoying each other’s company.
Residents lend their ears to live performance
Residents and guests at Fairview House care home in Aberdeen enjoyed a night of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local Diana Peers came in to hold a music and movement session to a selection of classic hits. Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along she played the finale song of reach for the stars . The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the show.
Baking Cookies
Today we got to show off our baking skills and made some delicious home-made cookies! Everyone loved getting stuck in and working as a team to make the cookie dough.
We had so much fun today that we will definitely be incorporating baking into the Activities programme on a regular basis, discussions have already been had regarding what to bake next!
Horse Racing Games
Then this afternoon Sylvia and Ann came in to hold the most amazing horse racing games where we were betting for some chocolates! This was so much fun and we will definitely be running this activity again. Everyone loved getting involved and playing against each other! A massive thank you for coming in and spending the afternoon with us.
Burns celebrations
Fairview House care home in Aberdeen prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and the fun continued well into the night.
Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities involving, baking Scottish shortbread and ginger biscuits alongside enjoying a big spread of Scottish tapas to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding race’ – the haggis.
Upcoming events
Dessert and Prosecco
Join us on the 7th July as we go al-fresco for our dessert and prosecco afternoon.
Future Financial Planning Seminar
We have teamed up with local solicitors, from Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors, to provide useful information and practical advice and answer any queries you may have.
July
Take a peek at our upcoming life enrichment and community events coming in July.
Beer and Music Festival
Join us on Wednesday 31st July for our homes 'Beer and Music' festival
Professional Open Morning
Calling all professionals! Join us for our open morning on Wednesday 7th August and meet like minded and fellow professionals.
Well-being Coffee Morning
Join us on Tusday 8th August from 10.30am as we welcome special guest speaker Justine Dunbar from SAMH Aberdeen.
Movie Club
Every night from 6pm join our residents for our daily movie club featuring a movie matinee performance.
Respite- Are you looking for a extra care break?
If you are looking for a little care break for yourself or a little care break pop in and see what we have to offer.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the special impact that volunteers can make on the day to day lives of our residents. If you would like more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
We offer a warm welcome and a hot drink any time you need one - to all emergency services personnel, police, ambulance, district nurses - pop in any time!
Memory Cafe
We warmly welcome you to join us on the first Wednesday for our Memory Cafe as we welcome carers and loved ones from the community who have been touched by dementia.
