October Newsletter 2021

A Kind Gesture OCTOBER 2021 A kind gesture… NEWSLETTER Katie bought some flowers for Hilda as she was missing her family. If you have any comments or questions They smell and look lovely in her about the contents, please let us know. room. Hilda would like to say a big hello to Please note that we welcome her family and friends and sends her correspondence by email to love! Plus lots of kisses xxxx [email protected] Thurcaston and September has been another busy Cropston Parish month for us at Cedar House... We Magazine continue to try old and new things! Here is the latest issue of the A BIG HELLO Thurcaston and Cropston Parish FROM ALL AT Magazine… CEDAR HOUSE! https://issuu.com/thurcastonallsaints /docs/09parmagsep2021 Lot’s of love from all the residents and staff. 1|Page We are thinking of you all xxxx

One to One Time From knitting, to reading, to jigsaws, with the Residents writing letters/ cards, sorting paperwork, walks to chats. Skype & Telephone Calls Skype and telephone calls are proofing very popular with residents, family and friends. It is another way to stay in touch with their loved ones. For example, Liz went from the Bahamas to Columbia in one day. 2|Page

Viva Las Vegas Show & New Friends Unfortunately we couldn’t see the Viva Las Vegas show as planned due to COVID restrictions at Cedar House in Rothley, but we contacted one of our neighbouring care homes who said that they would like to see the show instead. All the residents and staff seemed to have a fabulous time. It’s lovely to help and share experiences with different people. Hopefully this will mean more collaborations in the future and new friends to get to know. ‘Something quite different for a morning’s entertainment .... a bit of Viva Las Vegas with a good sing a long for everyone! A fabulous lively show to get us all remembering a bit of Elvis, Sinatra, Sammy Davies Junior & Marilyn’ Lonsdale Mews Care Home, Quorn 3|Page

Beautiful Weather Crazy Golf The residents making the most of the lovely weather! 4|Page

Crazy golf was also on the agenda this Emma’s Leaving month. Do Ready, aim, fire!!!!!! Teamwork at Cedar House Multi-tasking… getting ready for the Emma’s Leaving Do! Family BBQ on Sunday 12th September 2021! ALL THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE! YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED! This way… no… a bit more to the right! COME BACK AND SEE US ALL SOON! Lot’s of love from all the staff and residents xxxx 5|Page

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Family BBQ It was lovely to see everyone together again! Let’s party again SOON! Residents, staff, family and friends had a great time at the Cedar House BBQ in Leicestershire. There was lots of food, drink, music, dancing and fabulous company! 7|Page

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The church service was in full swing this month. We also remembered lost friends and celebrated their lives – Gwen Perkins and Marcia Jones. Church Service Sami’s Leaving Do 13 | P a g e

Sami’s Leaving Do… All the best for the future! You will be greatly missed! Come back and see us soon! Lot’s of love from all the staff and residents… your Cedar House family xxxx 14 | P a g e

Gestures of Autumn Colours Kindness One theme for this month for the art class was ‘Autumn’. There were lots of orange and green shades. Whilst colouring the residents voted to listen to different musicals e.g. Hairspray. I think the felt tips were moving in time to the music. Every two weeks Katie has decided to bring in a surprise gift for one of our residents. Today Marion received a bunch of flowers and Annette had a sweetie treat. THANK YOU KATIE FOR YOUR KINDNESS! 15 | P a g e

Spiltmilk Dance Company 16 | P a g e

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We were treated to a performance by Some of the residents helped the Spiltmilk Dance Company. The kitchen staff to decorate some cakes residents had a fabulous time! for the tea trolley. “‘Somewhere On Sea’ is a brand new, COVID-safe performance made especially for care homes, inspired by the Great British seaside and all the fun that goes with it! Think deck chairs, beach balls, a stick of rock and pesky seagulls. It blends a classic vintage and modern- day seaside feel, with performers wearing striped Victorian bathing suits, jelly shoes and beautiful seaside themed headdresses made from shells, chip forks, plastic fish, ice cream cones and glitter. Imagine Carmen Miranda crossed with Blackpool Pier!”’ Cake Decorating 18 | P a g e

Baby Celebrations Congratulations to Grace who gave birth to a little girl on Friday 17th September 2021 – Azaylia-Grace Miller, weighing 6.13lbs. Lots of virtual hugs and kisses from the staff and residents xxxx A Busy Day After a busy morning of visitors and pamper sessions at Cedar House in Rothley… it was time to have some lunch. Phew! 19 | P a g e

On Thursday 23rd September 2021 the main lounge was turned into an opticians. Say cheese, we love the glasses. Bradgate Park Trip Cedar House Opticians Some of the residents enjoyed having a lovely picnic at Bradgate Park on Thursday 23rd September 2021. 20 | P a g e

It was fantastic to get out into the countryside for some fresh air, exercise and relaxation time. Role on the next trip! 21 | P a g e

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Chair Exercises The residents and staff did their weekly exercises. 23 | P a g e

Keep up the good work everyone! Baby Pigeons This month the residents and staff were also entertained by the baby pigeons in the courtyard. Walk & Motivation Some of the residents also enjoyed going for walks – fresh air, exercise and a change of scenery. Keep up the good work everyone. 24 | P a g e

Birthday Celebrations 25 | P a g e

Sally also found some photos and small details to add to make it a balloon arch of memories. We also celebrated Shelina’s 40th Birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE HOPE YOU BOTH HAD A FABULOUS TIME! This month we celebrated Kathleen Bird’s 103rd birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE HOPE YOU BOTH HAD A FABULOUS TIME! Thank you Sami for making the balloon arch. 26 | P a g e

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