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
National Card Making Day
Residents enjoyed making some bespoke cards in honour of National Card Making Day.
Resident, Eileen, makes her own cards all year rounds, and sends them to local charity shop for them to sell on her behalf.
Residents at Maple Leaf Lodge started to think about Christmas and made cards to send to their families.
Harvest Festival
Residents had lots of fun celebrating Harvest Festival here at Maple Lead Lodge.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We held our very own Macmillan Coffee Morning in hope to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The morning was full of laughter and we also had a quiz. Everybody enjoyed cakes and of course a cup of coffee.
Saucy!
Residents at Maple Leaf together have made homemade apple sauce from the apples in the garden. The apples smelt so sweet. Ron, Sam, Peter and Brian all had a go at peeling and washing the apples and Head Chef, Andrew, helped with the cooking.
Pirate Day
On the 24th August, Maple Leaf held a garden fête with a pirate theme. Staff dressed as pirates for the day. We had a fun-filled day of pirate games, including 'pin the eye patch on the pirate', a treasure hunt, pirate ring toss, treasure chest piñata, walk the plank and cannon ball throw. The residents spent time in the garden in the lovely sunshine.
Divisional Chef of the Year
Congratulations to Andrew Neave, who has been named as a Divisional Winner in the 2020 Barchester Care Awards. Andrew is a finalist in the Chef of the Year category and has been invited to attend an awards ceremony on 8th October, where he will find out if he has won overall.
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.
