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.
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 Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home
Rock and Roll party
Residents have been busy this morning rocking out to the 60s. Resident Anne requested a 60s party and that’s exactly what we did! We have been listening to all the top hits, dressing up, singing our hearts out and dancing all morning long. Resident Ron and Alan even started up their own ABBA tribute act!
Minibus Outing
Residents took a trip over to Downtown to have a look at their Christmas displays. Resident Sonia said how lovely it looked and she wanted to take the snow owl back to the home. We also ran into the wonderful Mayor of Grantham who kindly stopped to take a photo with us. We are all definitely in the Christmas spirit now.
Trip to Newark Air Museum
Resident Ron requested a trip out to an air museum.
So, we went over to Newark Air Museum. We looked at all the different planes they had and received a tour around the Vulcan and a talk from one of the workers. Frank, Peter and Ron all said they enjoyed it very much.
International Chef's Day
Celebrated on the 20th October, Internatioanl Chef's Day celebrates the work chefs do. Here at Maple Leaf our team received a sweet treat and certificate of thanks for all they do.
Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer
All together we have raised £130 for Breast Cancer!
To raise money we held a raffle to win a pink hamper! The winner of the hamper was Emma C! We also held a bake sale and charity game of bingo which resident Margaret C won! Staff wore their best pink clothes, even the builders from the WOW team got involved.
A big Thank you to everyone who supported and donated!
Macmillan Coffee morning
We held our Macmillan coffee morning on the 23rd September! As a home we raised a total of £70 to go to the amazing charity. We held a bake sale, a big Thank you to our kitchen staff and laundry assistance Kayleigh for making some delicious cakes! A big Thank you to everyone who came in and supported. The morning was wrapped up nicely with the wonderful Sue Tinkler performing.
Upcoming events
A Joyful Picnic
On Friday 17th May from 11am we will be holding a Joyful Picnic in our garden to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society
Chelsea Flower Show - Competition
The Chelsea flower show starts from the 21st May. Our residents at Maple Leaf Lodge want to judge your gardens. We are hosting a competition to anyone and everyone.
Monthly Movie Matinee
Join us on the Third Monday of the Month for our 'Seniors Movie Matinee' at 10.45am
Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to make a real difference enriching the lives of others? Become a volunteer at Maple Leaf Lodge.
Memory Lane Coffee Morning
You are warmly welcomed to attend our Memory Lane Coffee Morning, held on the second Monday of every month.
Free Meeting Room
Do you need a meeting room? Look no further. Maple Leaf Lodge will happily facilitate your professional and networking needs.
Blue Light Break
Calling all Emergency Service Workers. Enjoy a well deserved break on us with a selection of free refreshments and snacks.
