Residents love their weeklly dance therapy sessions with Petronella, this time in the garden! They enjoyed some well deserved Pimm's, strawberries & cream and sandwiches after their rigorous exercise.
Meet our Activities Coordinator, Maria Martinez-Sanchez
Maria joined Cheverton Lodge in September 2016. She is a special lady who is a real resident advocate. She organizes meaningful activities daily for those we support. She always goes the extra mile and is a good organiser who brings international experience to us.
Activities at Cheverton Lodge
Our Activities Coordinators 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, as well as art therapy, flower arranging, Exercise to music and quizzes. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as they can, 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 in with activities and events as often as they can.
Life at our home
Dance Therapy
Music Therapy
Around 20 residents gathered for a group music therapy session to sing songs, play instruments and listen to music played by skilled Music Therapist, Panos. Music therapy, can regulate residents' emotions, bring back memories and help them to relax. Residents loved it!
Pet Therapy
Residents have enjoyed Tino's monthly visit. They played ball games in the garden and had a very special afternoon tea party with lots of treats, which Tino loved!
August Open Day
We had a lovely afternoon tea party in the garden with residents and loved ones. Franz Hepburn hosted a show with music from the '40s and '50s, and there was lots of singing and dancing We can't wait for the next party!
Arts & Crafts
We have been busy recycling some boring tables with a decoupage technique. Paul, Joyce and Phyllida were in charge of the overall design and colour chosen for each table! Blue and green for this one and red, pink and yellow for the next one. Come and have a look at the final result!
Queen's Birthday Celebrations
We had a lovely afternoon tea party in the garden to celebrate the Queen's birthday. Our entertainer, Debby, hosted an amazing Abba musical show for residents, family and friends. There was lots of singing and dancing!
Upcoming events
Don't Dine Alone
Join us to enjoy some company and a delicious meal.
Art Therapy with Lucy
We will be hosting sessions every Tuesday, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Flower Arranging at Cheverton
Join us for flower arranging at Cheverton Lodge every Wednesday from 11:15am to 12:30pm.
Come and join the residents to make flower arrangements, which will then be displayed around the home.
Weekly Coffee Morning
All are welcome at Cheverton Lodge for our weekly coffee morning.
