Activities at Magnolia Court Care Home

Ding Dong Merrily on High!Residents at Magnolia Court were delighted to be joined by the children from All saints Primary School who came to sing Christmas carols with us. Thank you so much to the children and teachers who gave a something very special to remember.

A Christmas extravaganza at Magnolia LodgeTickled Pink Productions Theatre Company visited us on Monday to perform their Winter Wonderland extravaganza show. We sang along to all the old traditional Christmas songs we know and loved.

Reg Boorer is an accomplished artist who created art in many mediums. Reg has been a resident at Magnolia Court since 2021. From the age of 13, he studied at Farnham Art School and went on to attend London College of printing.Reg is a trustee at the Hampstead School of Art and had a successful career as a graphic designer for many years. In 1995 he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and underwent a brain operation (deep brain stimulation) in 2009. Sadly Reg is no longer able to draw or paint but still has a huge passion for art.We celebrated Reg and his art at an exhibition arranged by his family, friends and the team at Magnolia Court.We hope you enjoy this small selection from his many drawings and paintings created over the years.

We have many residents here at Magnolia Court that are wonderful Artists and what a way to embrace their talents with an Arts & Crafts afternoon lead by the wonderful Healthy Generations.Engaging in art and craft activities is an excellent way to promote emotional and mental wellbeing and improve cognitive functioning.Residents loved designing their own Bats from scratch and seeing the simple yet brilliant magic of watching their colourful home made creations coming to life and of course they are only too proud to have it displayed around the home for all to enjoy.

Brightening Up Our DaysLast week residents and some of their loved ones joined us for a gardening club. We planted new bulbs and plants all around the garden and in hanging baskets. We have many residents that have always maintained a beautiful garden with all kinds of plants, therefore it was only right that they advised us on what bulbs to buy and how they should be planted. Resident Judy really is a master green finger and she helped to lead the club. We couldn't of done it without her. We cant wait for the flowers to bloom and make our garden wonderfully colourful and inviting.

Does anything beat pet therapy? We absolutely love it when our friend Teddy and his owner Lisa visit us. Teddy visits us every fortnight and we declare, he really does give the best cuddles ever.Therapy Dogs Nationwide we cant thank you enough for cheering up our afternoons every fortnight.