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
Coronation virtual talk
Across our services Residents had a wonderful time participating in an interactive virtual talk with Pippa Catterall, Professor of History and Policy at the University of Westminster, where we delved into the rich history of coronations.
During the talk, we explored fascinating topics such as the coronation chair, the crown, and other significant aspects related to King Charles' upcoming coronation. Our residents were thrilled to have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the memoirs of past coronations from 1937 and 1953, as well as learning about the coronation oath and what to expect from the ceremony, including the music, guests, and pageantry.
International Firefighters Day
Residents and staff at Maple Leaf Lodge care home in Grantham honoured their local firefighters by inviting them into the home for a breakfast. The kitchen team made a delicious breakfast for them to enjoy, along with tea, coffe and fresh juice. Our wonderful friends from Dancing Daffodil childminders also came to visit, where the firefighters showed them around the fire engine and all the equipment they had. Maple Leaf Lodge would like to thank the firefighters stationed there for their selfless service keeping the community safe.
Competition winner
A big well done to Ali who won our Easter colouring competition judged by our residents! Residents loved the variety of colours used and how neat it was! Thank you to everyone else who entered!
Gentlemen’s club
Yesterday we took full advantage of the sun shining and went down to the pub and enjoyed a cold pint of bitter. Resident Brian told us how he can remember going down to the pub with his dad watching him drink as he wasn't old enough to have one himself.
Our gentlemen’s club allows men to feel more confident and having a few drinks and reminiscing about past working occupations, cars, time spent in the forces, chat about the weekly news, how times have changed, the subjects are endless. It’s nice just to let them spend their special men’s only time together.
Easter Celebrations
Throughout Easter we have done a selection of things at Maple Leaf. Making Easter cards, Easter baking and Easter egg hunts with a local school. Resident Joan volunteered to lick the spoon after!
We drew the winners of our Easter raffle! A big Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and well done to everyone who won.
Upcoming events
Spring Newsletter
Have a look at all the exciting news we have going on at Maple Leaf Lodge and the events we have coming up....
VE Day
Come along and join in the VE Day celebrations at Maple Leaf Lodge. Live entertainment and song request will be taken.
Later Life Advice Day
We are delighted to be hosting a Later Life Advice Day again soon. Come along and have a chat with local Financial advisors and get those questions answered.
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.
Happy Feet Club
Come and join us on our mothly walk around Grantham and local parks. Lots of chatter and beautiful scenery to look at followed by cake and coffee. Everyone welcome.
Take a break with us...
Looking for a break? Come and join us at Maple Leaf Lodge. We have lots of events, great food and live entertainment. Call us to find out more information.
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.
