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
Rock and Roll party
Residents have been busy this morning rocking out to the 60s. Resident Anne requested a 60s party and that’s exactly what we did! We have been listening to all the top hits, dressing up, singing our hearts out and dancing all morning long. Resident Ron and Alan even started up their own ABBA tribute act!
Minibus Outing
Residents took a trip over to Downtown to have a look at their Christmas displays. Resident Sonia said how lovely it looked and she wanted to take the snow owl back to the home. We also ran into the wonderful Mayor of Grantham who kindly stopped to take a photo with us. We are all definitely in the Christmas spirit now.
Trip to Newark Air Museum
Resident Ron requested a trip out to an air museum.
So, we went over to Newark Air Museum. We looked at all the different planes they had and received a tour around the Vulcan and a talk from one of the workers. Frank, Peter and Ron all said they enjoyed it very much.
International Chef's Day
Celebrated on the 20th October, Internatioanl Chef's Day celebrates the work chefs do. Here at Maple Leaf our team received a sweet treat and certificate of thanks for all they do.
Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer
All together we have raised £130 for Breast Cancer!
To raise money we held a raffle to win a pink hamper! The winner of the hamper was Emma C! We also held a bake sale and charity game of bingo which resident Margaret C won! Staff wore their best pink clothes, even the builders from the WOW team got involved.
A big Thank you to everyone who supported and donated!
Macmillan Coffee morning
We held our Macmillan coffee morning on the 23rd September! As a home we raised a total of £70 to go to the amazing charity. We held a bake sale, a big Thank you to our kitchen staff and laundry assistance Kayleigh for making some delicious cakes! A big Thank you to everyone who came in and supported. The morning was wrapped up nicely with the wonderful Sue Tinkler performing.
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.
