Activities at Magnolia Court Care Home

Brightening Up Our DaysLast week residents and some of their loved ones joined us for a gardening club. We planted new bulbs and plants all around the garden and in hanging baskets. We have many residents that have always maintained a beautiful garden with all kinds of plants, therefore it was only right that they advised us on what bulbs to buy and how they should be planted. Resident Judy really is a master green finger and she helped to lead the club. We couldn't of done it without her. We cant wait for the flowers to bloom and make our garden wonderfully colourful and inviting.

Does anything beat pet therapy? We absolutely love it when our friend Teddy and his owner Lisa visit us. Teddy visits us every fortnight and we declare, he really does give the best cuddles ever.Therapy Dogs Nationwide we cant thank you enough for cheering up our afternoons every fortnight.

Monthly Carers Support Group at Magnolia Court!Magnolia Court was delighted to host the monthly carers support group led by the wellbeing team at Barnet CouncilThe Carer Support Group is held every 3rd Thursday of each month at Magnolia Court. Whether you are caring for a family member, a friend, or a neighbor, our group provides a welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges you face.All welcome and we hope to see you in November.

Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday that comes five days after Yom Kippur. Sukkot celebrates the gathering of the harvest.Rabbi Yossi Simon, visited Magnolia Court and led us for #Sukkot celebrations. Residents, joined by their loved ones and member's of the team participated for shaking the #lullav, a closed frond of the date palm tree and #etrog, a yellow citron. Dried fruits and nuts were served together with wine as part of the Sukkot celebrations tradition. 

Magnolia Court residents receive a Highly Commended Prize at the Silver Sunday CelebrationsBack in September Magnolia Court were invited to enter an art competition run by Napa Art in Care Homes.Residents submitted their art work and were delighted to receive and invite to attend the Silver Sunday event on Sunday 6th October 2024 at Middlesex University and over the moon to find out they had won a Highly Commended Prize for their beautiful Sunflower art work.Silver Sunday is a national day where people of all generations can come together for fun activities for older people. It is a day where older people can meet new people, visit new places, try new activities and connect with their local communities and the generations around them.Age UK Barnet sponsored the prizes and the award was presented by The #MayorofBarnetGary, a resident at Magnolia Court said "It was a lovely colorful day, we really enjoyed it. The dancing was amazing but the best part was receiving the award. Thank you to all those who took part."The Sunflower art work has taken pride of place and at Edgeware library and will be displayed for all to see.

This week Jocelyn Ferrer, Unit Lead at Magnolia Court celebrates her 10 years long service award with Barchester HealthcareJocelyn has been a nurse and Unit Lead at Barchester Healthcare since 2014 and has work at a number of the homes as well as run and has also won an award for running a dementia care service. Magnolia Courts residents and team members were delighted to celebrate with Jocelyn and thank her for all her hard work and dedication.Congratulations Jocelyn and thank you.