Activities at White Lodge Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators here at White Lodge enjoy the fulfillment of helping residents feel important and a part of something. Meaningful moments are created through laughter and comfort. A varied activities programme is offered for the betterment of residents' bodies and minds, including music for health, 'Oomph' sessions and chair Zumba, in addition to coffee and cake groups that all inevitably lead to giggles and old fashioned singalongs. Also, we organise parties, trips out, walks in the country, bus outings and wonderful entertainers to visit our home. A sneaky tipple is always welcomed with cheese and crackers and, at the end of the day, it is important to go home knowing our activities have made a difference.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 White Lodge Care Home
A visit for Geoffrey
Geoffrey was over the moon to see his daughter Ann and his son-in-law recently. It was very emotional and we were pleased the lovely weather made a garden visit perfect for catching up on family news. They have booked their next visit already and plan to walk around the beautiful and extensive White Lodge gardens and lakes with Geoffrey, weather permitting.
Cheese and Wine Afternoon
Residents at White Lodge enjoyed a very sociable cheese and wine afternoon this week. The Activities Team set up a trolley with cheeses, biscuits, wines and beers, thanks to a £25 donation from Waitrose. The most popular cheese was the blue Stilton, accompanied by a lovely red wine. Doreen is our newest resident and really enjoyed trying the different cheeses. Jeanie, our Resident Ambassador, said she liked the afternoon and found it relaxing. Peter mainly enjoyed the red wine. Everyone had a great time.
A little crochet to maintain our skills
We hold a weekly Knit & Natter morning at White Lodge Care Home and we are currently sewing squares together to make a blanket. Residents enjoy activities which provide an opportunity to practice skills they learned many years ago. One or two people are new to the craft and are still learning. We are grateful for the help of the local Women's Institute who have helped by knitting some extra squares and sewing the two blankets we have already made.
Anyone for pizza?
At lunchtime today White Lodge residents enjoyed eating the pizzas they made themselves in this morning’s baking activity. The pizzas were all different, some had a little too much ground pepper, but they all went down well and the smell throughout the home as they were being cooked made us all hungry.
An art class
Residents at White Lodge have enjoyed an art class this week, using pencils to draw still life objects and landscapes. The group found skills they didn't know they had and gained confidence during the class including Doreen who drew a hare. They are all looking forward to another class, finding objects around the home and views of the garden to try next time.
Helping in the office
We were delighted when Margaret offered to help us make up some marketing goodie bags. She helped us collate the leaflets and put them in the bags.
Upcoming events
Pudding Club
Join us for our monthly pudding club as we taste delicious delights together with our Around The World theme!
Fabulous 50's Fete
Shake, Rattle & Roll to Hethersett Hall for a 1950s celebration at our annual summer fete on Friday 26th July 2-4pm. Classic Cars, Buffet, Concert and Dress Up all happening!
