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
A Day of Wonderful Wellbeing
Recently we held our Health & Well-being Day which has been a wonderful day for mind, body and soul.
We were so grateful to welcome the lovely Emma Martin Mindfulness courses and workshops who set us up for the day with some sensory mindfulness, breathing techniques and meditation. Residents who participated said how relaxed and calm they felt afterwards.
The calming lavender helped to trigger memories for many of our residents. Resident Chairman Mark said it took him back to happy memories of his holidays in the lavender fields.
We then offered relaxing hand massages with scented oils, followed by a light healthy lunch, with some delicious quiches cooked up by chef Kathleen.
Then we welcomed back Emma, Fitness Yoga for her wonderful chair based yoga session, which many of our residents look forward to every week. Emma has such a calming influence on our residents. It’s their time to unwind with some gentle exercise .
Thank you to all involved with the our 'Wellbeing Day', we hope everyone was able to unwind and take that important time out for themselves
Brownie Badges
This weeks Hobby Club featured the amazing Jackie who took on the challenge of sewing on some Brownie Guide badges.
Not only is this a difficult challenge in itself, due to the thickness of the fabrics, but at 96 years old we think this is absolutely incredible. Jackie is a perfect example of showing us that we are never to old to enjoy a craft, hobby or learn a new skill.
Thank you Jackie, you have made one little Brownie Guide very happy
Intergenerational Play Group
We had a wonderful time at our first Toddler Group this morning. There was lots of play and laughter between the children and residents.
Thank you so much to all who came. Our residents absolutely loved interacting with all the adorable children.
The Rock Choir
One of our lovely residents Margaret has started on a exciting journey singing with the local Rock Choir. Margaret has always loved singing and as a child sang in the school and church choirs in Monmouthshire South Wales. As a young woman Margaret started her nursing career which kept her extremely busy and singing then had to take a bit of a back seat. So she is really happy being able to spend time enjoying,with like minded people, the joy of singing in a choir again. We are really looking forward to watching Margaret's journey unfold.
Margaret is pictured here with the wonderful Danny who Margaret says is an absolute magician in the way he brings everybody's voices together
Yoga: Wellbeing for the Mind, Body and Soul
Corrina Lodge continues to welcome the wonderful Emma Baldwin, who is a qualified yoga instructor and tailors her classes to meet the needs and develop the practice of our residents. Emma’s classes aim to support a healthy body and sense of wellbeing and inclusiveness. Residents say that they can feel the physical and psychological benefits of taking part in their weekly yoga practice.
Emma will be visiting as part of our up and coming Wellbeing Day the Corrina Lodge Community are hosting for family, friends and the local community during February.
Chinese New Year of the Rabbit
Happy Chinese New Year from the Corrina Lodge Community. It is the Year of the Water Rabbit focusing on relaxation, quietness and contemplation.
We celebrated by welcoming these lovely cuddly creatures to our home. Thank you to Debbie, who brought in some adorable bunnies, along with some other friends, to brighten up our residents morning. So many cuddles were had by staff and residents. We didn’t want them to leave!
We also enjoyed a lovely stir fry lunch and practiced some beautiful Chinese writing.
According to Chinese tradition this New Year is likely to be calm and gentle, bringing an energy that will help those looking for more of a balanced life.
