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
Belton Garden Centre
Residents have been out and about again, having a relaxing trip to Belton Garden Centre for a nice cup of tea and delicious cake. We took a walk around looking at all the beautiful flowers, getting ideas for our garden.
Resident Brian said he has never seen a fish that big before and that we should get some for the home.
Belly Laugh Day!
Laughter is the best medicine. Belly Laugh Day is a day to celebrate the great gift of laughter. Smiling and laughing are encouraged and celebrated. Laughter can come from many different places weather someone has made a joke, someone has played a prank, or being tickled. Residents today chose comedy sketches by the two Ronnie's we laughed at lot. We then tried out laughter yoga the room was full of laughed till our bellies hurt.
RSPB'S Big Garden Birdwatch
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is an annual event to try to understand what is happening to our native birds. The idea is to log all the birds you see in your garden, from your window or in your local park in a one hour period any time between January 28th and 30th. Last year over 1 million people took part and between them they counted 17 million birds. Sadly we have lost over 38 million birds from the UK skies in the last 50 years so it is vital we do all we can to protect our birdlife.
Residents had a brilliant time filling up bird feeders, making fat balls to attract the birds before they got started and then looking up the different species in their bird books to make sure they were logging them correctly. They saw three wood pigeon four blackbirds and a magpie we then spent the afternoon making some bird art, resident Joan said she likes the pheasant as it reminds her of her dad and working on the farm.
Burns Night celebrations
Burns Night, held in honour of Scotland's most famous poet Robert Burns, is celebrated at the end of January every year.
Residents at Maple Leaf have spent the day celebrating the day. We have been busy making Scottish dishes, like Cranacan and short bread. Our kitchen team made Cullen Skink for our starter at dinner, on the menu was traditional haggis as-well and we were treated to Dundee cake for pudding.
Resident have enjoyed watching virtual tours of Scotland and learning how to Scottish dance. The day wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t taste taste different whiskeys, it’s fair to say resident Ron is a natural when drinking whiskey. Ron said “His mother was Scottish and he was stationed in Scotland in the army, men would play bagpipes on the mountains and the sound would travel down, it always sounded beautiful”
Things you didn't know about Popcorn!
Residents have been taste testing popcorn this morning, popcorn has been consumed for many years.
Aztecs used popcorn to decorate their clothes, create ceremonial embellishments, and also for nourishment.
Native Americans have also been found to consume and utilise popcorn in their daily lives.
Residents tasted different flavours we had sweet, salty, mince pie, toffee, white chocolate, dark chocolate and honey. We then had a go at some popcorn art and made a blossom tree by painting the popcorn.
Our Crafts Morning on Memory Lane
Residents have been busy making some beautiful window decorations for Memory Lane! Our Memory Lane communities are for our residents living with Dementia to help them live happy and supported.
We decided to create some beautiful window decorations for our residents to look at whilst enjoying their tea and watching some TV.
Resident Joan said she can’t wait to see the different colours shine through on a sunny day!
Upcoming events
Summer Fair - 20th July
Join us for a fun filled day! There is something for everyone at our popular Summer Fair - all welcome.
Monthly Movie Matinee
Join us on the Third Monday of the Month for our 'Seniors Movie Matinee' at 10.45am
Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to make a real difference enriching the lives of others? Become a volunteer at Maple Leaf Lodge.
Memory Lane Coffee Morning
You are warmly welcomed to attend our Memory Lane Coffee Morning, held on the second Monday of every month.
Free Meeting Room
Do you need a meeting room? Look no further. Maple Leaf Lodge will happily facilitate your professional and networking needs.
Blue Light Break
Calling all Emergency Service Workers. Enjoy a well deserved break on us with a selection of free refreshments and snacks.
