Activities at South Grange Care Home
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.
Gillian Conway
Gill has worked for South Grange since 1996. Gill's role in the home is ensuring our residents enjoy a fulfilling quality of life. The programme that Gill and her colleagues provide is stimulating, creative and varied.
Gill enjoys the time she spends with residents and families. The team welcomes any suggestions made by residents and family members in relation to activities.
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 South Grange Care Home
Much loved Care Assistant retires after 20-years
After more than 20 years of continuous service at South Grange Care Centre in Monifieth, much-loved General Assistant, Lorna Megaw has decided to retire. Staff and residents at the home sent Lorna off in style with a big tea party for her last day where she was presented with beautiful flowers, cards and much more. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Lorna and she will be sadly missed.
During her time at South Grange, Lorna started here as a Carer where she stayed for more than 15 years before moving onto a different department in the home and becoming a General Assistant, which she also loved. Lorna said: “South Grange is like a family to me and though I’m looking forward to retirement and spending more time with my family, I’m really going to miss everyone here!”
Happy Valentine’s Day
Our home was filled with flowers, cards, balloons and decorations as we celebrated the day of love in style with sweet treats and gifts.
We marked the day by inviting some of our residents and their loved one for a romantic valentine’s lunch prepared by our chef Bernard.
Our other residents had the opportunity to taste delicious themed sweets and chocolate strawberries, prepared by Bernard, whilst listening to all-time favourite love songs.
It was a lovely day and it was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get involved with the day’s festivities.
Pancake Day
We were busy celebrating Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, with a variety of delicious pancakes and yummy toppings.
Our residents had a wonderful day, filled with pancake-inspired activities, they prepared homemade pancakes and decorated them with fresh fruit, berries, syrup and chocolate.
It was a fun day, enjoyed by all.
Real Bread Week
We marked the annual, international celebration of real bread and the people who make it. We had a great afternoon tasting different types of breads. From tiger, cheese and seeded. With a selection of toppings to alongside them from butter, jam and marmalade.
Apart from tasting the delicious breads, our residents learnt interesting facts about the history of bread and watched videos about the magic of bread making. Alongside talking about their own memories of their families making bread when they were young.
Flower arranging demo
Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!
Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own. Residents truly enjoyed the experience.
The Year of the Dragon
We welcomed in the Year of the Dragon with a day of celebrations and activities.
The Chinese New Year is China’s most important festival that celebrated the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar calendar. Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, our residents enjoyed a lovely Chinese meal prepared by our chef. We all enjoyed some music from Greater China, watched last year’s celebrations and had a discussion about the animals associated with the Chinese zodiac.
It was a fun day.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we have a fun filled month ahead.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm welcome for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
There are endless ways to get involved and we'd love to hear from you!
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all heros! Come and take a break with us and enjoy a warm drink and a slice of homemade cake.
Community Cafe - Last Tuesday of the month
We extend a very warm welcome for our community friends to join us at our monthly Community Cafe - all welcome.
