Activities at Orchard House Care Home
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.
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 Orchard House Care Home
Snoezelen
Every Thursday, we enjoyed a lovely visit from aromatherapist, Becky, who hosts Snoezelen sessions with calming music and stimulating lighting. Residents were given the opportunity to have aromatherapy treatments and get their nails painted. Becky also visited residents in their room, if they wished.
Pub Visit
On Wednesday 16th May, we enjoyed a trip to the Fighting Cocks pub. The gents were really looking forward to having a cold beer whilst relaxing in the garden. We all enjoyed a refreshing drink and some nibbles whilst reminiscing about past memories.
Royal Wedding Preparations
On Tuesday 15th May, we got together in a group to make royal wedding flags for the royal wedding, which we will all be watching. The residents enjoyed making them whilst sharing stories and memories with each other about the royal family.
On a Different Note
On Friday 11th May, we were visited by Toni-Sue, who came to sing jazz music for the residents. Each time she visited, Toni-Sue performs a different theme and always brings a little gift for them each, which never fails to puts a smile on their faces.
Carisbrooke Museum Returns
On Thursday 10th May, Carisbrooke Castle Museum came to visit Orchard House again. Residents were really looking forward to them coming. First, Mary spoke about what they have to show and then passed the items around and spoke about the different items, which residents found very interesting.
Quiz Night
On Thursday 3rd May, we had a fun afternoon doing a general knowledge quiz. Residents loved this activity, as it brought back memories, and they even found out new information that they didn’t know before.
