Activities at Maple Leaf 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.
Courtney Doncaster
My name is Courtney and I am proud to be the Activities Coordinator for Maple Leaf Lodge.
I have worked at Maple Leaf since 2020 and I started as a night carer before taking the opportunity to lead the activities team. My team and I ensure that the residents enjoy a range of fun and varied activities from outings and external performers to animal therapy and gardening.
We are always open to new ideas so please join us for a chat at any time.
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 Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home
Mad about the boys on International Men's Day
Residents at came together on Tuesday 19 November to mark International Men’s Day which aims to appreciate and celebrate men and the contribution they make to society. International Men’s Day seeks to encourage men to lead by example and teach the boys in their lives the values, character and responsibilities of being a man. One of the objectives of celebrating International Men’s Day is to acknowledge the many difficult issues that men face - the theme for 2024 is ‘Positive Male Role Models’.
The Wallace Collection
Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.
Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.
Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!
Remember, Remember the 5th of November!
Staff and residents celebrated Bonfire Night with a bang this November 5th when they wrapped up warm to gather around to watch a fantastic firework display and enjoy lots of seasonal treats and refreshments.
Bonfire Night commemorates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot when 14 individuals tried to blow up the House of Lords during the state opening of Parliament on November 5th 1605. Staff and residents made a traditional Guy to burn on the bonfire while the fireworks lit up the night sky.
Musical Performance
A big thankyou to relatives Glen and John who came a long today for a musical performance with the piano and guitar. Lyric sheets were at the ready as the pair began to play a variety of songs effortlessly.
The sweet sounds of the Beatles, Vera Lynn, Glen Campbell and many more filled the room for residents to sing a long too.
Happy Halloween.....
We're thrilled that residents and staff at Maple Leaf Lodge had a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween this year! In the morning, the lounge was filled with the sounds of eerie Halloween melodies as our residents gathered for some pumpkin carving fun! They showcased their artistic talents and carved the most amazing and creative designs onto their pumpkins. We then moved on to some spooktacular crafts, making a Halloween wreath and Halloween sun catchers.
Happy Feet!!
We went beyond our grounds and enjoyed a group walk, residents loved being out in a social setting, taking in the fresh air, exercise and our beautiful surroundings.
Upcoming events
November Monthly Planner
Come and join us in November for lots of pre christmas fun!!!
Christmas Respite
Come and join us for wonderful Christmas Festivities and delicous food.
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!
Newsletter
We hope you enjoy this quarters newsletter with all whats happening at Maple Leaf Lodge.
Happy Feet
Come and join in our monthly walking club and finish with a cuppa. Everyone welcome.
Meeting Room Hire
We are always pleased to welcome the local community to use our meeting room. Please call to have a chat with the Manager.
Emergency services - take a break on us!!!!
Come and take a break with us and have a hot drink on us!!!
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
If you are looking to take a break pop in and see what we can offer.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise what a difference volunteers makes to our residents lives - if you feel you could make a difference we woud love to hear from you.
