Activities at Moors Manor Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Jo Henderson
Hi, my name is Jo Henderson and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Moors Manor.
I am looking forward to bringing my creative side to the home as I was previously a florist and baker and look forward to us making lots of lovely treats for us all to enjoy.
When at home Jo is a mother to two wonderful daughters and also a pet mum to labrador Marley.
I cannot wait to welcome our residents into their wonderful new home and help to bring smiles, joy and laughter to each day.
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 Moors Manor Care Home
Love to Move festive class
We had the lovely Kate from Love to Move for her festive exercise class with us this week. As you can see by the photos lots of laughter was taking place while also doing a bit of exercise too.
We look forward to Kate coming back in the New Year when we will all be ready to burn off those festive calories that were enjoyed.
Christmas Carol Sing-Along
We were joined by the Ringwood Twinning Association and St Michaels Church Choir from Verwood for a Carol Sing-Along in the home.
It was a wonderful afternoon with everyone singing to the many carols that were performed such as O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night and many more.
The big hit of the afternoon was the delicious homemade mince pies that our fabulous dining team had made for everyone to enjoy with a nice glass of mulled wine too.
Christmas Carols really do bring so much joy and happiness and everyone here at Moors Manor is fully into the festive spirit.
Truffle making with Kitchen Assistant Jo
To carry on with the countdown to Christmas we thought we would do a bit of baking as it is the season when calories don't count! Residents Veena, Val, Rita and Lynda all enjoyed making truffles with kitchen assistant Jo. They had a couple of different flavours of mix to make the truffle with an assortment of toppings to finish them off. Residents, staff and their families all got to try them and they were rather delicious.
Christmas Light Switch On.
We started the homes Countdown to Christmas and what better to start this than with the Christmas Lights switch on.
Residents and their families all came along to see the big reveal and enjoyed the afternoon with a festive quiz, sing-along, mulled wine and homemade mince pies which were a very big hit.
Keep an eye on here for lot's more wonderful Christmas activities happening in the home.
Gardening club
We recently purchased some new raised borders that we have built for the garden so that residents are able to do some gardening in the home.
Here we see Jenny, Jean, Robert and Val all join in and plant the plants in the borders. We look forward to watching them grow over these next few months.
Paul Spencer sings to our residents
We had entertainer Paul come in to sing to the residents. He did a selection of songs from from lot's of different genres and had everyone clapping, tapping their toes and some even got up to dance.
We do love having musical performers in the home and we look forward to Paul's next visit.
Upcoming events
The Chitter Chatter Club
Come and join us for our monthly chitter chatter club here in the home.
Carer's Cafe
Please join us for our monthly Carer's Café. If you are caring for friend or loved one and would like to talk to people in a similar situation then come along to this cafe.
Summer Fair
Come and join us for our Summer Fair where we will have entertainment, stalls and refreshments for you to enjoy.
Cheese and Prosecco Afternoon
Join us for a great social afternoon and sample delicious cheese and nibbles over a glass of fizz.
