Activities at Magnolia Court Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. Our Activities Coordinators work as a team by involving staff and relatives in the activities sessions. They implement and plan activities tailored to residents' likes, dislikes, beliefs and life stories. Lots of people choose to place loved ones in Magnolia Court because of our reputation for hosting great activities all year long!

Enriching life
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Tammie Comey

Activities Coordinator Lead

Hello I am Tammie and I joined Barchester in December 2019 as an Activities assistant and in February 2022 I became the Activities Lead at Magnolia Court Care Home. I am passionate about my role at Magnolia Court, I am a people person and nothing makes me happier than putting a smile on our Residents faces. It is a joy to work with such a great team, I am very happy to be a part of team Magnolia and look forward to meeting you soon!

Life-encriching activities booklet Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.

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 Magnolia Court Care Home

A Christmas extravaganza.

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.

Art exhibition at Magnolia Court.

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.

Getting crafty!

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.

Gardening club at Magnolia Court

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.

Pet therapy is the best therapy.

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.

Magnolia Court hosts a monthly carers support

Monthly Carers Support Group at Magnolia Court!Magnolia Court was delighted to host the monthly carers support group led by the wellbeing team at Barnet CouncilThe Carer Support Group is held every 3rd Thursday of each month at Magnolia Court. Whether you are caring for a family member, a friend, or a neighbor, our group provides a welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges you face.All welcome and we hope to see you in November.

Upcoming events

Egg-citing April activities!

From a history talk and Easter egg hunt to visits to the Tate Britain gallery and a local pub, there is lots to do for our residents this month!

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Cheese and wine information evening

Enjoy a selection of delicious cheese and wine at Magnolia Court on 27th May 5.30pm. Local organisations including finance, legal and health will be providing information. 

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Hearing Aid Clinic

We are working with the local Deaf Association to provide a free regular hearing aid clinic which includes hearing aid fitting and maintenance. Contact us for information and booking.

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Community Afternoon Tea

Join us at Magnolia Court on the first Wednesday of each month for an afternoon of live music and delicious cakes and pastries prepared by our own in-house chef! Booking required.

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Memory Support Group

Age UK are now running weekly Memory Support Groups at Magnolia Court for people with cognitive impairments. For more information please contact us. 

Carer Support Group

Come along to our monthly friendly carer support group for discussions with other carers and healthcare professionals. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes served.

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