Activities at Maple Leaf 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.
Courtney Doncaster
My name is Courtney and I am proud to be the Activities Coordinator for Maple Leaf Lodge.
I have worked at Maple Leaf since 2020 and I started as a night carer before taking the opportunity to lead the activities team. My team and I ensure that the residents enjoy a range of fun and varied activities from outings and external performers to animal therapy and gardening.
We are always open to new ideas so please join us for a chat at any time.
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 Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home
Happy Birthday Elvis
What better way to celebrate the King of rock and rolls 90th birthday then with a rock and roll party with entertainment from the wonderful Nick Glover.
We sang along to Elvis songs and got our blue suede shoes tapping away. Everyone was up singing and dancing away to each song, filling the room with joy and laughter. Resident Rex told us how Elvis was one of his favourite singers and it showed as he sang along to each song word for word.
Happy New Year
All the staff and residents wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year. We can’t wait for 2025 and all the exciting things it holds.
Slimming World Christmas Donations
Maple Leaf Lodge care home, in Grantham, got in the Christmas spirit as the members of Slimming World kindly delivered gifts for residents. Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year and our fantastic residents love to get festive, so we are absolutely delighted by the kindness, thoughtfulness and love that has been shared among the incredible Grantham ‘Slimming World’ community who have been so kind.
Elf Day
We swapped our uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds to help people living with dementia.
Lots of elves flooded the home today hoping to make people smile and they did exactly that! A big Thankyou to John and his choir friends for coming a long for a festive singalong which has been enjoyed by all!
Christmas Dementia Cafe
Our dementia cafe is open for all to come along and meet others who are supporting friends and family living with dementia. We sat with Tim talking everything festive, what we have planned for Christmas and much more.
Tim then kindly took resident Ron’s watch to town to be mended and bought some beautiful flowers back for resident Anne.
A Christmas Carol with the Old Vic
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Upcoming events
Newsletter
We hope you enjoy this quarters newsletter with all whats happening at Maple Leaf Lodge.
January 2025
Hello January! As we step into a new year we have lots of exciting things planned throughout the month - all welcome.
Happy Feet
Come and join in our monthly walking club and finish with a cuppa. Everyone welcome.
Scam Prevention Talk - 13th February from 11.00 am
We are inviting you to join us for our Scam Prevention Talk hosted by a local PCOS who will be sharing expert advice and guidance on how to protect ourselves from scams.
Meeting Room Hire
We are always pleased to welcome the local community to use our meeting room. Please call to have a chat with the Manager.
Dementia Cafe
Come and join us for our friendly dementia Cafe. Staff on hand for advice and support. Every second Monday of the month. Everyone welcome.
Emergency services - take a break on us!!!!
Come and take a break with us and have a hot drink on us!!!
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
If you are looking to take a break pop in and see what we can offer.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise what a difference volunteers makes to our residents lives - if you feel you could make a difference we woud love to hear from you.
