Activities at Orchard House 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 home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Katalin Schlepp
Hello, I’m Katie Schlepp, and my job as the Head of Lifestyle is more than a career; it’s my passion. Every day, I have the pleasure of enhancing lives and creating moments of joy for our residents. It’s a privilege to be a part of this community where we celebrate life in all its richness, from organizing engaging activities to fostering connections and ensuring our residents well-being, I’m dedicated to making every day extraordinary. Our residents happiness and comfort are what drive me, and I’m committed to ensuring that your time at Orchard House is nothing short of wonderful.
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 Orchard House Care Home
Celebrating the 80th VE Day at Orchard House!
On the 8th May, we marked a special occasion with a fabulous Garden Party and Street Party to celebrate the 80th VE Day! Our beautiful Union Jack cake was the star of the refreshments, and the wonderful Paulo entertained us with his incredible music, creating a true street party atmosphere.
Our residents had an amazing time dancing, sharing stories, and reminiscing about their memories from the time of the Second World War’s end. It was a joyful day filled with laughter, connection, and reflection. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so special!
On the first day of May, care home staff at Orchard House welcomed the arrival of spring with a delightful outing to Quarr Abbey under the radiant sunshine and beautiful weather
The day proved truly unforgettable, especially for residents, who wholeheartedly enjoyed every moment of the experience.
Adding a touch of charm to our picnic was the feeding of the pigs – residents brought along a generous supply of fresh carrots, which the little pigs devoured with great enthusiasm. These interactions not only brought joy to everyone involved but also highlighted the unique bond between people and nature.
Boxing Fun at Orchard House This Bank Holiday Monday
Orchard House was abuzz with energy and excitement this Bank Holiday Monday as we welcomed a professional boxing trainer for a special workout session. The session brought a refreshing start to the week, offering our residents a chance to get moving, laugh, and enjoy a unique activity together.
Led by the fantastic Mark, the training session was tailored to suit everyone’s abilities, ensuring it was both inclusive and engaging. Our residents had a wonderful time learning new moves, sharing plenty of laughs, and feeling energised by the end of the session.
This collaboration marks the beginning of what we hope will be more visits from Mark in the future. His passion and professionalism truly made the day special, and we are so grateful for the joy he brought to our community.
At Orchard House, we’re always looking for ways to inspire and uplift our residents, and this Bank Holiday boxing session was a perfect example of how physical activity and social connection go hand in hand.
Dementia Disco!
We had an unforgettable afternoon at Orchard House Care Home with a fabulous Dementia Disco! The amazing duo, HunnyBz, brought the house down with their incredible performances of ABBA classics.
Their energy and talent had everyone singing, dancing, and smiling throughout the event.
Our residents thoroughly enjoyed this lively and heart-warming musical afternoon—it was truly a day to remember!
Thank you to everyone who made this event such a success!
Easter Bunny Visit
The bunny hopped to every corner of the building to make sure every resident had a little Easter treat.
The bunny and their little helper put a smile on everybody’s face.
Happy Easter to everyone from all of us here at Orchard House!
Easter Preperations
In the lead-up to Easter, we stocked up on delicious chocolates to make the celebrations extra sweet for everyone here at Orchard House Care Home.
We also enjoyed a wonderful trip to the East Cowes seafront, where we soaked in the beautiful views and fresh sea air.
It was the perfect way to relax and spend quality time together as a community. These special moments remind us how important it is to celebrate life’s simple joys.
