Activities at Paternoster House Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Angela Hawkins
Hi my name is Angela, known as Angie, I joined Paternoster House in April 2016 as a care assistant, I have a passion for enriching our residents lives and being part of the Activities Team means I can help them achieve their dreams, keep them motivated and happy.
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 Paternoster House Care Home
Naughty Elves Production Line!
On the 4th Day of Christmas our Paternoster Residents were visited by some very naughty little elves who put them to work on their 'Yuletide chocolate log' production line.
Luckily we all love a bit of chocolate and were happy to get stuck in as the elves relaxed in the hair salon, caused havoc around the home and raided the drinks trolly!
After all their hard work making chocolate treats and decorating logs our industrious residents enjoyed the perfect payment...a slice with their afternoon tea.
Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
On the 2nd day of Christmas our residents enjoyed a brain tingling Christmas Quiz followed by Mulled Wine & Minces getting us all in the Christmas spirit!
Please feel free to join us on any day, we have plenty more festive events planned between now and Santa's big day!
Employee of the Month 'Loraine'
Please join us in congratulating Admin Assistant; Loraine Mayers on receiving ‘Employee of the Month’ for November 2024. Loraine was nominated by our residents, her colleagues and residents’ relatives for being ‘kind, attentive and an all-round lovely person’.
General Manager; Corina presented Loraine with her certificate, sweet treats and flowers to thank her for all she does. We all hope she enjoys spending the £25 voucher she will receive for this accolade on something nice for herself.
Abbey Community Cavalcade of Light
On Friday 29th November, the residents of Paternoster House care home proudly took part in the Waltham Abbey Cavalcade of Light!
The team donned the homes' minibus in a variety of christmas lights and festive decorations to brighten their way through the streets. We had a wonderful time meeting the Mayor, Town Cryer and good old Father Christmas himself.
Ensuring our residents remain part of the local community is so important, shared experiences are the best experiences. Attending events such as this brings us closer to the heart of the town and certainly got everyone in the Christmas spirit.
Visit to Fire Station 'Community Catch Up'
This week our residents joined the Waltham Abbey Community Champions for a morning filled with tea, coffee and conversation at Epping Forest District Council Community and Wellbeing - Community Catch Up at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Waltham Abbey Fire Station.
The community catch up project focuses on fostering connections and combating loneliness and social isolation while promoting overall health and well-being. Our residents had a wonderful time making new friends and look forward to attending again in the new year.
We have also invited all of our new connections to the Paternoster House weekly Coffee & Chat Mornings which take place every Friday from 10.30am - 12 noon.
Community Blanket Donations Warm Animals and Our Hearts!
Our residents have been very busy over the past few weeks helping to fold all the donated blankets and towels received from the local community, residents’ families and friends of the home.
The animal loving Paternoster House residents invited friends from around the local community to join them in donating warm, unwanted coverings to support their local Animal Rescue sanctuary.
Residents and the Activities Coordinators from Paternoster House had the enormous pleasure of hand delivering an array of colourful blankets to the furry residents of Bishop's Stortford Animal Rescue Charity (Registered Charity No 1007182).
We hope the blankets will keep them nice and warm throughout the winter months ahead.
General Manager Corina Popescu said: “We were overwhelmed by the generosity of others in support of this wonderful animal centre. It was a pleasure to be the collection point for such a wonderful cause, our residents adored meeting, and petting all the rescued animals.”
Upcoming events
Professional's Networking Breakfast
Are you looking for a relaxed, inviting environment to network with local professionals? Join our General Manager on third Thursday each month for breakfast from 8.00am.
Community Coffee Mornings
Come along and meet new people while enjoying a chat over a hot drink and a selection of sweet treats every Friday from 10am-12 noon.
