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
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.
St Andrews Day celebrations
St Andrews Day is typically celebrated on 30th November annually. The day emerges as a momentous celebration of national pride and heritage. The day honours scotlands patron saint, Saint Andrew, while also embracing the rich tapestry of Scottish culture and tradition.
We welcomed Grantham U3A group for some wonderful Scottish dancing. Before each performance residents were told the name of the dance and a story behind its name. During our tea break we all enjoyed Scottish snacks including, shortbread, Tunnocks tea cakes and caramel chocolate wafers. Resident Ann, who is from Scotland, said “watching the dancing reminds of being a little girl and dancing.” The day has been enjoyed by all.
Festive Floristry Workshop
Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.
Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers. She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.
During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations.
Mad about the boys on International Men's Day
Residents at came together on Tuesday 19 November to mark International Men’s Day which aims to appreciate and celebrate men and the contribution they make to society. International Men’s Day seeks to encourage men to lead by example and teach the boys in their lives the values, character and responsibilities of being a man. One of the objectives of celebrating International Men’s Day is to acknowledge the many difficult issues that men face - the theme for 2024 is ‘Positive Male Role Models’.
The Wallace Collection
Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.
Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.
Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!
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.
