Activities at Paternoster 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 specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Cathy Knowles
Hello, my name is Cathy and I'm the activities coordinator for Paternoster House. Living life to the full is my motto, and I wish to instill this in all our residents, whatever your ability there is something new to learn or try. Life is for enriching and enjoyment.
I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home on 01992 787 202 or email me direct on PaternosterHouse.Activities@barchester.com - New entertainers always welcome.
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 Paternoster House Care Home
White Water Rafting Day Trip
Our happy band of day-tripping residents may not have qualified for the Paris Olympics but don't they look the part on their visit to Lee Valley White Water Centre to enjoy some summer sun, tea and cake whilst watching others master the craft.
Trip to Garden Centre
Friday's Fun time was a trip to Springtime Nurseries Crews Hill where are residents spent time picking different packets of seeds for gardening club. They had a great time looking around the nursery displays before settling down for a lovely cup of tea and good chat.
Local Firefighter Visit
On Friday the wonderful firefighters from Waltham Abbey Fire Station joined our residents and staff for the weekly Coffee Morning. These amazing emergency service personnel spent almost an hour chatting, and telling our residents various stories.
Having the fire engine parked outside was a real treat, thankfully the only emergency we might of had that morning was the threat of running out of biscuits and sweet treats!
Everyone at Paternoster House would like to send a massive THANK YOU to our friendly local firefighters. We're so pleased you visited and are here to keep us all protected.
Capturing Thoughtful Moments
Tuesday became 'Thoughtful Moments' day whereby we spent time with our residents to recall their favourite memories; capture how they felt on the day and find an image of the moment, place or person to create a keepsake.
Reminisce can help connect someone to their past and reaffirm their feelings of being important by reflecting on their accomplishments. Our residents loved telling the activities team all about each memorable moment.
Crafting Dream Catchers
Today on the Parklands community we crafted our own dream catchers. Thought to protect sleepers, Native Americans believed that at night the air was filled with dreams and hanging a catcher over their beds would catch any bad ones.
Our residents simply think they look beautiful and blowing in the breeze they are a peaceful decorative addition to their rooms.
Eyes Down Everyone
Clickety-Click Eyes down Everybody!
Our residents love a spot of prize BINGO, the winners basket of goodies is bountiful so it's all to play for. Winning aside, concentrating on marking your ticket and listening to the numbers being called help with motor skills and hand-eye coordination... albeit in a very fun way.
Upcoming events
Open Day - All Welcome!
Join us on Saturday 21st June, meet the manager, and our residents to be reassured your loved one will be surrounded by caring people who value them for who they are.
Summer Fete & Sizzling BBQ
Join us for our Summer Fete with sizzling BBQ on Saturday 5th July from 2pm - Everyone is welcome! With live music, games and local craft stalls.
Professional's Networking Breakfast
Are you looking for a relaxed, inviting environment to network with local professionals? Join our General Manager on third Thursday each month for breakfast from 8.00am.
Community Coffee Mornings
Come along and meet new people while enjoying a chat over a hot drink and a selection of sweet treats every Friday from 10am-12 noon.
