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
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.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon should have started this July, but that didn’t stop us celebrating. Residents made their own tennis rackets and we played balloon tennis and, at half time, stopped for strawberries and cream and a glass of Pimm's.
World Chocolate Day
On 7th July, we celebrated World Chocolate Day. The day consisted of all things chocolate and the home was turned into a chocolate factory. In some of the chocolates we even found a golden ticket.
Activities Coordinator, Alison Bradley, and Activities Assistant, Courtney Doncaster, were dressed as Oompa Loompas for the day, dancing and handing out chocolates. We had a variety of different flavours to choose from.
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.
