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
Love is in the Air
Maple Leaf had a full day of celebrations yesterday for Valentine's Day!
Resident Ron volunteered to deliver roses and chocolates to all staff members. Staff members said how sweet it was and it made their day! Activities coordinator Courtney delivered a poem to all residents while wearing her love heart pyjamas.
In the afternoon residents were treated to a live virtual event of feel good singing of two wonderful songs; love is in the air and all you need is love! This was followed by an evening of wonderful entertainment from the fabulous Nicky Reader and Neil. Fun was had by all, sharing love and laughter!
Pressed Flower Art
Residents have been busy this morning creating pressed flower sun catchers! The flowers were pressed by our residents a while ago and used today to create some beautiful sun catchers, that are now displayed in rooms and lounges.
Resident Pat said it was lovely to a have a morning of doing something different, what a lovely idea.
National Pizza Day
What a lovely afternoon on Memory Lane, practicing life style skills to chop vegetables & create delicious Pizzas!!
Whilst the pizzas were in the oven we had a little craft session designing our own paper Pizza’s. Everyone agreed, tasting the pizzas was the best bit of all!
School Visit
The Children joined us this morning to do some crafts with our Residents to celebrate Chinese New Year which is on Sunday the 22nd of January. This year is the year of the Rabbit. The Children helped the Residents to make Lanterns to hang in their windows & brought with them Rabbit shaped biscuits they had made at School for our Residents to enjoy. It has been a fantastic morning with so many smiles all my round.
The Big Knit
Resident Sylvia has been busy knitting for charity. Sylvia has been knitting bottle hats for the charity ageuk and innocent. Sylvia used to knit blankets and bonnets for the children’s ward at her local hospital. She has always been a keen knitter and enjoys doing anything for the community and charities.
Welcoming in the New Year
Residents and Staff welcomed in the New Year with a delicious New Year’s day dinner and of course a confetti cannon. We are so excited to see what the year 2023 has install for all of us at Maple Leaf.
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.
