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.
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
Cheese and Wine Evening - Yes please!
Staff, residents and family have enjoyed an evening of delicious cheese eating and wine drinking. We had a selection of cheeses from Stilton to smoked, followed by delicious wines, good music and company.
Oh!! I do like to be beside the seaside!
Throughout the week residents have been enjoying a trip out over to Skegness. Each visit was filled with joy as our residents enjoyed some delicious fish and chips, all while the sounds of waves crashing and seagulls calling filled the air.
Being at the beach brought so many benefits to our residents - the fresh sea air, the calming sound of the waves, and the warmth of the sun on their faces.
Cuppa with a Coppa
We welcomed the lovely PCSO Everitt from Grantham Police for our cuppa with a coppa event.
Rowena is part of our local Police Community Support Officers and residents and staff were excited to learn all about her role as PCSO and what it entailed, she also listened to stories that our residents shared. She kindly showed us her car and the blue light, plus all the equipment she has with her in her boot.
Resident Anne said “I found it really interesting and it was lovely that she took time out of her day to visit us”
Homes join 100th virtual event
Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.
Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
A wish come true
We were so happy to make resident Liz’s wish come true by taking her to Little Jacks Farm and Garden Centre, proving the old adage, it’s never too late.
Liz has lived at Maple Leaf Lodge for a year and is beloved my staff and residents alike. Staff were aware of how much Liz loved animals when we had a mobile zoo visit the home, Liz has always been eager to cuddle, fuss and feed the animals. Each time a dog visits the home she is always there and she takes very good care of our therapy cat in the home. After the team speaking to her family it was clear that taking Liz to a farm would be her perfect wish.
We all scream for ice cream
We had the absolute pleasure to be joined by Grantham college daybreak centre today to make some delicious ice cream sundaes.
We all gathered together to talk everything ice cream, we discovered who’s a plain Jane and who goes crazy with lots of toppings. We had a variety of sauce, fruits, biscuits and sprinkles to decorate our creations.
We also made our entry sundae for the Barchester competition. Our creation is called ‘Maplelicious’ full of maple syrup, banana, walnuts and much more deliciousness.
Resident Peggy said “It’s been a lovely morning, they were so polite and it would be nice to see them again.
Upcoming events
Spring Newsletter
Have a look at all the exciting news we have going on at Maple Leaf Lodge and the events we have coming up....
Dementia Cafe
Come and join us for our friendly dementia Cafe. Staff on hand for advice and support. Every second Monday of the month. Everyone welcome.
Happy Feet Club
Come and join us on our mothly walk around Grantham and local parks. Lots of chatter and beautiful scenery to look at followed by cake and coffee. Everyone welcome.
Take a break with us...
Looking for a break? Come and join us at Maple Leaf Lodge. We have lots of events, great food and live entertainment. Call us to find out more information.
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.
