Activities at Moors Manor Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Jo Henderson
Hi, my name is Jo Henderson and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Moors Manor.
I am looking forward to bringing my creative side to the home as I was previously a florist and baker and look forward to us making lots of lovely treats for us all to enjoy.
When at home Jo is a mother to two wonderful daughters and also a pet mum to labrador Marley.
I cannot wait to welcome our residents into their wonderful new home and help to bring smiles, joy and laughter to each day.
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 Moors Manor Care Home
Minibus trip to the local aquatic shop.
Our minibus outing was a little different this time and residents also wanted to go and look at the local aquatic shop which was next to the garden centre. Resident Marjorie then started to talk about the large pond she had in her garden which had lots of lovely fish in.
Weekly knitting group
We have our weekly knitting group now working towards the winter project of knitting scarfs for the community. Quite a few of the residents are enjoying this and it will be so lovely to see the finished items. Knitting is very relaxing and also a great time to have a knatter as well.
Yoga with Rosemary
We had the lovely Rosemary come in to the home to do a seated yoga class which everyone really enjoyed. Yoga is great for the body to keep you active and also feel calm and relaxed too. Rosemary has stayed with us for respite previously so it was wonderful to have her back in the home and we look forward to her doing another class soon.
Valerie's Art Exhibition
When we found out that Valerie used to do lots of painting we then spoke to her daughter and she was able to bring in some of her collection and they were amazing.
Together with Val we decided to do a mini art exhibition at our home and show her artwork to the other residents and their families. The exhibition went amazing as Val got so many compliments and admiration from the staff, visitors and also our residents who looked through the exhibition. Val also shared the story behind each painting which most of them were real life of the Poole area, the ship her father was captain of, painting of her of her father, mother and their dog in their backyard. Val was so happy to see her paintings and to reminiscence all those beautiful days.
Afternoon flower arranging
What better way to spend an afternoon with friends than to do some flower arranging. The local Sainsbury's supermarket rang the home to advise they had some flowers they could no longer sell and would we like them for the home which of course we said yes.
The ladies all made bouquets that they then put into vases and then enjoyed them in their rooms. Rita made an extra bouquet to give to Gerda who wasn't feeling her best but the flowers certainly cheered her up a bit.
An afternoon with singer Tony
We had the wonderful Tony come in this week to perform to our residents here at Moors Manor. Tony sang a variety of songs but included some of the marvellous Frank Sinatra that had the residents singing along as well. A lovely afternoon enjoyed by us all.
Upcoming events
Gin Tasting evening
You are invited to come along to our Gin Tasting evening where we will have a selection of gins, delicious snacks and entertainment for you to enjoy.
COPD Awareness Information Day
You are invited to join us for our COPD Awareness Information Day where we will be joined by guest speaker Warren Brown.
