Activities at Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home

Residents at Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home in Grantham, run by Barchester Healthcare, are celebrating Housekeeping Week, which takes place from September 3-9. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful housekeeping staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living there.

Housekeeping Week is an annual event held every year during September.  The week is dedicated to recognising the efforts of hard-working housekeeping staff around the world. 

Residents and staff reminisced about how housekeeping has changed during their lifetime, residents talked about when they first got domestic appliances such as washing machines and vacuum cleaners, and how their lives were changed by advances in technology over the years.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Maple Leaf Lodge, as one of its residents reaches her 101st Birthday in style.

Barbara was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as the home held an afternoon tea party to celebrate Barbara’s special day.

The birthday girl, said: “The key to a long life is to be happy, life is going to throw things at you, and you just have to get on with it”

Among those relatives attending was her Daughter and Son in law. Who played host for the afternoon to lots of guests. Speaking about the centenarian, a close friend said: “Barbara is and has been a fantastic friend to so many and it has been a pleasure to have been her friend for the past 60 years.”

We took full advantage of the sun shining this afternoon and took our activities outside!

We love being outside in our beautiful garden as it makes everyone smile and there is so much to see. As resident Graham was going around he told us the names of all the different flowers and told us his favourite is a rose. Resident Ivy said all we need now is a gin and tonic, so to her request we went and got one after seeing how tall the sunflower had grown. The gents then had a competitive game of Molkky in which resident Peter won. The afternoon was enjoyed by all

Residents from Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home in Grantham were filled with joy during their visit to Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. Residents were able to see animals from all round the world in person, and had a chance to enjoy a live bird show, where they were able to see the birds up close and watch them fly over their heads!

For one particular resident the visit to the zoo saw her wish come true. Resident Sheila loves animals and shared with the Maple Leaf team that a visit to the zoo “would be a dream come true!”

Sheila was delighted when her dream wish became a reality!

Residents were able to spend the day at the zoo, and enjoyed a packed lunch and snacks provided by the homes hospitality team, and singing songs on the way home on the home’s minibus.

Residents always ask our colleagues about their own tattoos and give them compliments. Whist some residents have wished they could turn back the clock and get one. This afternoon residents were given a choice of different designs and everyone had a good time picking out their own tattoos. Staff members also picked out their own designs.

Two of our residents enjoyed a glass of gin and tonic whilst receiving their tattoos. Resident Anne got the most tattoos and said “you might as well have fun while you can, it made a difference to usual activities” Everyone had so much fun and many laughs and smiles were shared.

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Maple Leaf Lodge  to enjoy an open day that was held at the home on Saturday 19th August.

The Mayor of Grantham, Mark Whittington, visited the home in the morning, greeting residents, staff and members of the public. Resident Anne was delighted to meet him as she use to be a councillor. Resident Barbara, who turns 101 soon also met him and was delighted, she told him she has seen many Mayors throughout her years and was pleased to meet him. The Mayor then congratulated Head Housekeeper Carol in her recent achievement of Hospitality Champion for the North Division

Members of the community were welcomed into the home in the afternoon to enjoy an afternoon tea prepared by our wonderful catering team, who worked hard at making sure that a great time was had by all.