Activities at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
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 Marriott House and Lodge Care Home
Cooking Sessions
Every Friday morning, a regular group of residents meet and cook together. They discuss each week what they would like to cook and Elaine and Hilda help them by getting recipes and ingredients ready and then they begin the session. They also talk about the history of the recipe and reminisce about how individuals used to make it. Whatever is made is enjoyed by residents, staff and visitors alike. This week they decided to make bread and butter pudding!
Fruity Friday
At Marriott House and Lodge, we hold a Fruity Friday event every month. Staff and residents dress in bright clothing and a fruit-themed activity is organised. January's event took place on Friday 13th, with a fruit-themed quiz and smoothie tasting.
Just Us Community Choir
On Tuesday 13th December, we were pleased to have a visit from ‘Just Us’ Community Choir. Residents, staff and visitors sang along during the afternoon to some Christmas favourites before enjoying some festive refreshments!
Cedar Ministry
Marriott House and Lodge was visited by Cedar Ministry on Sunday 18th December and sang some traditional carols with residents, visitors and staff. Cedar Ministry are a team from Chichester Baptist Church who currently visit the home once a month.
Volunteer Appreciation Afternoon
On Monday 19th December 2016, Marriott House and Lodge held a special Volunteer Appreciation Afternoon. The afternoon was dedicated to our fabulous volunteers and gave us an opportunity to present them with a Christmas gift from the residents and staff.
Winnie the Pooh Day
Residents and staff at Marriott House and Lodge celebrated National Winnie the Pooh Day which was held on the 18th January to commemorate author, A.A. Milne’s, birthday.
To celebrate the day, staff dressed up as the characters from Winnie the Pooh and a reminiscence session was arranged which transported residents, visitors and staff through the world of Winnie the Pooh. This included famous quotes from his books and a look at the various characters from the stories.
