Activities at Orchard House Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Katalin Schlepp
Hello, I’m Katie Schlepp, and my job as the Head of Lifestyle is more than a career; it’s my passion. Every day, I have the pleasure of enhancing lives and creating moments of joy for our residents. It’s a privilege to be a part of this community where we celebrate life in all its richness, from organizing engaging activities to fostering connections and ensuring our residents well-being, I’m dedicated to making every day extraordinary. Our residents happiness and comfort are what drive me, and I’m committed to ensuring that your time at Orchard House is nothing short of wonderful.
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 Orchard House Care Home
Pet-Assisted Therapy
Every Tuesday, we get to see Chelsea the PAT Dog with her mum, Audrey. She visits residents around the home and Chelsea brings a smile to a lot of their faces.
Open Day
On Saturday 21st April, Orchard House had an Open Day, where we invited the community into the home so that we could showcase our wonderful services, activities and facilities.
Shanklin Seafront
The weather was so lovely on Wednesday 18th April that we boarded the minibus and visited Shanklin Seafront, where we enjoyed a lovely walk whilst taking in the delightful views. We then found a nice spot to sit and have an ice cream, which we all enjoyed very much.
Yarn Bombing
Church Service
On Sunday 15th April, we had a church service with the Isle of Wight Methodist Church who come to Orchard House every third week of the month to host a service for residents. They also provide communion for those who wish to participate.
Keep Fitter
On Thursday 12th April, we had Suki in for her fun Keep Fit class. Suki gets residents motivated to improve their physical well-being, as well as stimulating social communication within a group. As you can see from the pictures, lots of residents enjoy joining in and have fun.
