September Newsletter 2021

Meringue and Knickerbocker Glory Fun SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER If you have any comments or questions about the contents, please let us know. Please note that we welcome correspondence by email to [email protected] August has been another busy month for us at Cedar House... We continue to try old and new things! A BIG HELLO FROM ALL AT CEDAR HOUSE! Lot’s of love from all the residents and Yum, yum! Lovely on a warm day! staff. We even made some for the staff! We are thinking of you all xxxx 1|Page

What is your favourite ice cream? What would you put in a knickerbocker glory? 2|Page

Post at Cedar We have received some lovely THANK House YOUS recently. Wildlife Watching Chris and some of the other residents and staff have been busy watching the wildlife out of their windows. What is living in your gardens? Knitting The post mistress has been very busy this morning delivering cards and letters at Cedar House in Rothley. THANK YOUS! 3|Page

Barbara Rhodes has been busy knitting… a stitch here… a stitch their plus some sewing. Can anyone tell what she is making… look for the clues. Word Search Fun Barbara Chadwick enjoyed looking through her birthday cards… Mabel enjoyed doing a jigsaw puzzle whilst having a nice cup of tea… Kathleen Bird has been busy doing word searches. She is very quick. The book is nearly complete. One to One Sessions 4|Page

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Exercises We also found time to do some exercises. Keep up the good work everyone. 6|Page

Fun and Games at Cedar House in Rothley The residents enjoyed playing lots of different games this month. Ready, aim, goooooooo! What is your favourite game? 7|Page

Art Workshops The residents also enjoyed doing a bit of colouring… A splash of colour here, a splash of colour there… They all agreed it is a very relaxing activity. 8|Page

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The residents were entertained by Guest Singer Steve O. There was lots of dancing and singing! Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Magazine Guest Singer Steve O Here is the latest issue of the Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Magazine. https://issuu.com/thurcastonalls aints/docs/08parmagaug2021 10 | P a g e

Trusted Care UK Olympic Article Trusted Care UK… here is a link to the Olympics article we featured in: https://www.trustedcare.co.uk/help- and-advice/care-homes-celebrate-the- 2020-olympic-games Fresh Air and Exercise 11 | P a g e

exercise, fresh air and to see the flowers. A Smiley Face Some of the residents enjoyed a walk A sunflower from our very own in the garden with Sally to get some courtyard garden. Beautiful and cheerful! A Little Message from Our Activities Co-ordinator LOCKDOWN ACTIVITY IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS Dear Residents, With reference to activities during lockdown… 12 | P a g e

Unfortunately we can’t meet in large - How about watching the groups at present, but there are still wonderful wildlife out of your lots of things that you can have a go window and keep a record of at… what you see? For example, - I (Sally) and other staff - Maisy and I (Sally) are doing members could arrange phone one to one sessions with or Skype calls with your family residents in their rooms (every and friends so you can stay in Monday to Friday). From chats, touch with each other? walks, pamper sessions to games. - You could look through old photos and relive happy - How about doing some memories. colouring? Maisy and I (Sally) can provide you with some - Use this chance to go through colouring pages. Please ask if your wardrobe, sort paperwork. you would like to try. - Write and post a letter to an old - How about having a go at a quiz friend. and/ or wordsearch? Maisy and I (Sally) can provide lots of - Have a go at writing your own different ones for you to have a life history. go at on lots of different subjects. You could even devise - Or try a new skill? your own! It’s always good to have a little - How about doing some reading? routine… We have lots of books and magazines within the home and There is always something to do. on the bookcases. There is no need to read the same book We are all in this together. twice unless you would like to. Together we can do anything if - Alternatively, how about going we put our mind to it. for a walk or sitting outside in the courtyard(s) to get some We all need to stay positive and fresh air? help each other. - You could watch your favourite If you have any questions please don’t TV programme? hesitate to ask… we are here for you, your family and friends. - Or listen to the radio or an audio cassette in your room? Sally Renshaw-Hubbard (Activities Co-ordinator) 13 | P a g e

Birthday This month we celebrated Marion Celebrations Bunker’s and Barbara Chadwick’s birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! For Marion’s birthday she wanted a party with all of her friends. WE HOPE YOU BOTH HAD A FABULOUS TIME! 14 | P a g e