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.
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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
Getting out and about
In another exciting event, the residents of Orchard House Care Home embarked on an invigorating outing, soaking up the sun and relishing the beauty of nature's wonders. The trip provided an opportunity for the residents to connect with the outdoors, feeling the warmth of the Vitamin Sea and admiring the awe-inspiring sight of the sparkling blue waves.
Orchard House Care Home looks forward to the upcoming summer season, eagerly anticipating more outdoor activities and fostering a sense of well-being among its residents. The care home remains committed to creating a vibrant and engaging environment that promotes happiness, fulfillment, and a strong sense of community.
National Gin Day
Our lovely residents had their own Isle of Wight festival in the garden today aswell as celebrating national gin day. They all had a ball listening to songs from the festivals past and sharing memories of the festivals they remembered. They enjoyed a variety of gins pink gin being the favourite.
A trip to White Aviation Museum
Just had a fantastic trip out to Wight Aviation Museum with our residents! They really enjoyed the experience and we couldn't have done it without the amazing support and help from the Museum volunteers.
Gardening Club
Great news! We started our gardening club at Orchard House Care Home and our residents had a wonderful time. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all kind people who generously contributed to make this possible. Your donations have helped us transform the care home garden into a beautiful space that our residents can enjoy. We are now excited to host the upcoming Coronation garden party in our garden. Thank you again for your support!
Celebrating the King's Coronation
We celebrated the King Charles III coronation with a fantastic event. Jacob Gammon, our bartender, whipped up some amazing cocktails for everyone, and the Double Take ladies brought some great energy to the party. After the festivities, we had a delicious high tea for our guests. We hope everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed the celebration as much as we did!
Orchard House Care Home had a fantastic trip to the Bus Museum
The outing was a great success, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the visit. The volunteers at the Bus Museum were especially supportive and kind to our group, which made the day even more special.
The trip was organized as part of our ongoing commitment to providing our residents with a variety of stimulating and engaging activities. We believe that getting out and about is an essential part of maintaining physical and mental wellbeing, and this trip certainly helped to achieve that goal.
At Orchard House Care Home, we are committed to providing the very best care for our residents, and today's trip was just one example of the many ways in which we strive to do so. We look forward to planning many more enjoyable outings in the future.
