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.
Fairview House Activities Team
Chloe, Cecilia and Veronica make up our fantastic Activities Team here at Fairview House.
They develop and oversee an active living programme for each resident, which encourages mobility, social contact, independence and fun. Each and every person can thrive and live to their full potential with no day ever being the same. They bring great enthusiasm and spark to the home and have one passion, which is to deliver an amazing and vibrant activities programme to cater to all tastes and abilities.
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 Fairview House Care Home
Getting Pampered
Residents and colleagues at Fairview are looking forward to a little pampering courtesy of The Junction Church, who have kindly donated hand creams and an array of sweet goodies to the home for everyone to enjoy. They will be looking forward to enjoying a beauty day at the home courtesy of their community friends.
Gentle Exercise
A combination of music and exercise has put a smile on residents' faces at Fairview as they held their popular weekly exercise session with Physiotherapist, Maureen, who led the gentle armchair exercises. One resident commented on how great it is to laugh and keep fit and everyone was rewarded for their efforts with healthy snacks and refreshments.
Fairbay Icer
As the sounds of an authenticated ice cream van rung out, residents at Fairview were treated to some lovely ice cream treats from their very own ‘Fairview ice cream parlour. Colleagues from Fairview got together and created their ice trolley so they could offer residents a choice of ice cream treats.
Residents could choose between different cones and wafers as well as what flavour they wanted. There was also a variety of sprinkles and dressing the residents could choose from to finish off their creation.
VE Day Celebrations
Residents at Fairview have enjoyed receiving letters from the local community as part of their 75th VE Day festivities. Residents at the home enjoyed opening these and reading them and writing back, which has created a pen pal scheme within the community. It has meant such a lot to the residents at Fairview, as visitors are currently not able to visit the home at this time.
A Kind Donation
The residents of Fairview have received a bumper delivery of pampering goods, thanks to the kindness of a local community group, the NHS Grampian Charity Fund.
A local representative of the group delivered the box containing a number of goody items for the home to enjoy, such as hand creams, sweets and foods, which were perfect for everyone to enjoy some well-needed pampering during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Everyone at the home would like to offer their sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone at NHS Grampian Charity Fund.
Tinkling the Ivories
Resident, Ron, has been entertaining everyone at the home with beautiful music. Everyone loves the sound of music around the home, and Ron delighted as the sound of the ivories could be heard throughout. It was a wish granted for Ron!
Ron mentioned as part of his activities review that he enjoyed playing the piano. This is a hobby he would like to try again as had not played for a while. With a little help, Activities Assistant, Cassie McGunnigal, made it her mission to set this up for him.
A great morning was had remembering some tunes!
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, and November is calling. Check out our upcoming activities for the month.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
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.
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 Lane Café
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our memory lane cafe
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.
