Activities at Rothsay Grange Care Home

Rothsay Grange had a fantastic afternoon of entertainment from Betsy Schrader with her Judy Garland show ‘Red slippers to riches’. The show consisted of some of her most classic songs such as ‘over the rainbow’ ‘when your smiling’ and ‘we’re off to see the wizard’.  Betsy did three costume changes during her set which kept the residents intrigued as to what she would be wearing each time she disappeared behind the screen.  All residents were included in the show and some were even serenaded during the performance. Residents of the home were singing, clapping and toe tapping along all afternoon.

Friday 21st April we celebrated the Queens official birthday with a party. We had entertainment from Chico who told us small details all about the singers and then played the songs. Residents and family’s enjoyed the afternoon singing along with well-known songs from the past. The Queen’s birthday cake was not only beautiful to look at but was very yummy as you can see from the photo it was a shame to have to cut it up but well worth it. We rounded up the afternoon with 2 songs everyone knew singing happy birthday and the national anthem.

On Easter Monday we had our Tea party where we had a raffle, Bonnet competition and entertainment. We started our afternoon with drawing the raffle which was a great success making a total £110 for the residents fund, we then enjoyed a delicious simnel cake and hot cross buns with tea whilst listening to Maddison Douch sing some great hits. Half way through the afternoon we stopped so Maddison could judge the bonnets and we had first second and third prizes to present.  First prize went to Barbara Symmonds, second prize to Violet Clark and third went to Helen Pickard. We then danced the rest of the afternoon away with Maddison singing. It was a fantastic afternoon had by all.

Good Friday we had a great afternoon where all residents who wanted too, created their own Easter bonnet for the competition taking place on Easter Monday. We all had lots to choose from to create our bonnets from feathers to yellow chicks; of course we had to stop for a good old cuppa half way through.

Scrabble marathon took place from11am to 5pm. Residents and staff came and went throughout the day to add to the words or help the residents that stayed. We got through three whole games through this time, using up all tiles on each game. One resident was quoted saying “it was hard going but we got there if it was not for lunch we would have got another game or two in”.

Cosmic Sparkle came and dazzled us once again with her vibrant personality and spectacular voice. Wearing her signature 50s style dress which the female residents admire. Residents enjoyed drinking tea and tucking into delicious cakes made by our onsite chef.