Activities at Corrina Lodge Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Sharon Rickman
Hi, my name is Sharon, and I'm part of the activities team here at Corrina Lodge and have worked here for over 20 years. I thoroughly enjoy my job and have achieved an NVQ Level 3 in Activities whilst working here. During my time here, I have met some truly amazing people and I feel privileged to work in a home with such a sense of community.
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 Corrina Lodge Care Home
Jackson Pollock’s Birthday
Residents and staff had a fabulous time getting creative and celebrating abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock’s birthday who was born in 1912 and most well-known for his distinctive style of dripping, pouring and spraying paint to create distinctive designs. Residents said they had all had a real laugh and enjoyed spending time together.
International Flower Day
Residents here at Corrina Lodge celebrated International Flower Day together. There were fresh flower arrangements for the dining room tables and some wonderful flowers, created by using paper crafts.
The flowers looked wonderful and certainly added some vibrant colour to brighten our January.
Betty and Polly Pocket
Resident Betty thoroughly enjoyed meeting the very lovely Polly Pocket who is an absolutely beautiful 4 month old shih –poo puppy. Betty and Polly hit it off straight away and clearly enjoyed each other’s company. Polly also brought a smile to many of the staffs faces.
Barchester's Big Quiz!
The Corrina Lodge Community, staff and residents, enjoyed an absolutely smashing afternoon as they competed against fellow Barchester Healthcare Homes in the south region in a virtual quiz. Although we didn’t win on this occasion it was wonderful to get together and share some great laughs and good company. Val Turner pictured with manager Dumitru Varzaru said ‘what an absolute blast!’. Residents at Corrina Lodge love a good quiz and it’s great to have a bit of healthy competition.
The show must go on!
Residents and staff really enjoyed performing this year’s Christmas show ‘The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.' It was written by residents and staff and was a real team effort. The show was performed before the Christmas Party and was great fun! We’ve already started thinking about future shows and will definitely be having a regular amateur dramatics group in the coming year.
Christmas Wreath Making Masterclass with Blooming Haus
Residents recently enjoyed a virtual Christmas wreath making masterclass, which was delivered by Blooming Haus, as part of Barchester's Life Enrichment Programme.
Residents said they thoroughly enjoyed the masterclass and that it is great to have the opportunity to learn a new skill or refresh their knowledge. Armed with all the top tips learnt from the class residents worked together to create a wonderful Christmas wreath. The wreath will be entered into this year’s National Christmas Competition within Barchester Healthcare.
The Christmas wreath is now placed proudly in our entrance to warmly welcome visitors into our community. It feels very special to know that the wreath has been created with lots of love and laughter. Residents and staff are looking forward to a very Merry Christmas!
