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
International Mens Day
Residents Peter and Brian spent the afternoon talking all things politics: why men are useful and about their time in the Army. The afternoon went down well, especially when you have a nice cold beer to drink.
Remembrance Day
Residents at Maple Leaf painted poppies using different materials to display at the reception for people to pay their respect if they wished to, they could also buy poppies to support the Royal British Legion.
Resident, Mary had knitted poppies and raised £30. The day was marked with a two minutes silence at 11am and watching the service.
Halloween Party
Residents at Maple Leaf had a spooky Halloween party with sweet treats and slimy tricks. The day was filled with fun and laughter by all.
The 'best dressed' award went to Jill, the Hostess, and 'best dressed' award for residents went to Ron for his Dracula costume.
There were many games being played, including, 'pin the nose on the pumpkin', pumpkin carving, 'what’s in the witch?', and monster bowling.
Oktoberfest
Maple Leaf residents held their very own beer festival in the bar. The residents had lots of beers to sample from all around the world. They enjoyed traditional German music and tried to learn a bit of German.
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.
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.
