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.
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 Corrina Lodge Care Home
Zoolab
Resident, Joan, had a close encounter with a rather friendly Boa Constrictor when we were recently visited by Zoolab. Anna the ranger, who delivered the session, was super knowledgeable about all the wild and wonderful creatures we met, including a tarantula and a giant African snail. Residents said that they thoroughly enjoyed the visit!
Boat Trip
Resident Reg and his wife Pam thoroughly enjoyed a day out to Henley on Thames with the rest of the Corrina Community. Everyone enjoyed a picnic by the river, followed by a lovely boat trip. The day was a great success with perfect weather.
Volunteer Brian
We are really fortunate to have an amazing group of volunteers who visit us at Corrina Lodge and spend time chatting and getting to know residents. In return we feel it is really important to let them know they are valued and like to make a fuss of them.
We presented Brian with a very chocolatey birthday cake. Volunteer Brian, who is now retired, used to work for the Metropolitan Police and was also a London Cab Driver, so has lots of stories to share.
Keeping Fit
Residents welcomed our newest activities coordinator by putting her through the paces in an exercise session.
The weekly exercise classes are extremely popular and very well-attended, as are the monthly tai chi sessions, run by professional instructor, Charles. Residents say having the opportunity to attend exercise classes within the home is great; they find the sessions very beneficial and great fun!
Residents are also looking forward to our new 'Wakeup Workouts', which will start soon.
Volunteers in Corrina Garden
Residents, staff, family and volunteers enjoyed a lovely day at Corrina's garden. We had the whole afternoon to enjoy our beautiful plants that we have grown this year. There is a variety of plants in our garden, from runner beans to a selection of hearbs.
The local community helped us harvesting our healthy carrot crop. Our chef was very impressed and is planning to make carrot and coriander soup for all to enjoy. It really is the’ Good Life’ here at Corrina!
68th Wedding Anniversary
Ron & Mary Ireland celebrated their 68th Wedding Anniversary at the home. Ron presented his wife Mary with a beautiful flowers. The Corrina community gave Mary and Ron chocolates treats to celebrate the special occasion.
One team member, asked Mary about the secret to such long and happy marriage. Mary replied with a cheeky smile ‘never divorce, nearly murder occasionally!’ Mary and Ron have lived happily together at Corrina Lodge for the last two years and are a truly lovely couple.
