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
National Gardening Week
Ever since the first celebration in 2012 this annual event has been growing in popularity. each year their love of gardening, what they have been growing and giving advice to people wanting to start out. residents have had a busy week in and out of the garden the sun hasn't wanted to shine for us this week but we still enjoyed lots of gardening activities. We have been making gardening collages out of old magazines, planting flowers, flower pressing, flower arranging and taking a trip to B&Q, residents have been reminiscing about their own gardens and what they would have really wanted in their garden
Time for a Cuppa
Maple leaf held a time for a cuppa tea morning to raise money for dementia UK. Tea and cake was served all day, we had a wonderful performance from Steve Carmel and everyone was singing and dancing.
Easter Celebrations
Staff and residents at Maple leaf celebrated Easter with a whole host of different activities including an Easter Egg Hunt, attending a church service, Easter tea party, Easter cake-making, Easter Bonnet Competition, the ladies entered Barchester Easter baking competition and won for the central division. The residents took a trip down to the local park to celebrate in the annual duck race and enjoyed an ice cream.
Good CQC Rating!
Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home on Beacon Lane in Grantham passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with an overall ‘Good’ rating after being praised for operating a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led service.
Red Nose Day Challenge
We have been busy clocking up the miles over the last few days. Monday we were joined by Beacon Lane nursery and took a walk to Wyndham Park to feed the ducks, it was a cold and chilly start to the week. Staff have been running and walking to work in their spare time. The residents have walked around our garden, it takes a total of 15 laps round our garden to walk a mile. The laundry and kitchen team have taken on the in house bike and clocked up another 6 miles together. We are on track to reach our 50 miles with a total of 27.5 miles reached so far.
Fun at the Fair
Residents enjoyed a fun afternoon at the fair, the laughter of children, the bright lights the smell of burgers, sweet and donuts in air bought back memories for the residents. Ivy said she can't remember the last time she had been. Ron met his wife down the fair, which bought back many happy memories for him. We had a go on hook and duck and the slots machine winning a small prize.
Upcoming events
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.
