November Newsletter 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 We are thinking of you all xxxx NEWSLETTER DEBATE IT! If you have any comments or questions Question Time at about the contents, please let us know. Cedar House in Leicestershire Please note that we welcome correspondence by email to • [email protected] October 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 This month the residents had a go at staff. DEBATE IT! It was a little like Question Time. The residents were all asked various questions and they were all asked to express their views e.g. ‘Should children do homework?’ Now what did you think they said? How well do you know your relate/ friend? 1|Page

A Sing-a-long with Gladys Gladys was in full voice this morning at Cedar House in Rothley! Gladys sang a long to well known songs with Poppy and Hannah in her room and then brought the music into the lounge. Walks Walks/ fresh air and walks were also on the agenda. 2|Page

Pamper Sessions & One to One Sessions As well as pamper sessions, at Cedar House in Rothley, the residents enjoyed one to one time with Sally. For example, Barbara had a Skype call with her son and then enjoyed reminiscing about family, friends, and holidays. Keep up the good work everyone! 3|Page

Exercises Our weekly exercise classes in full swing at Cedar House in Leicestershire. Lipstick Fun Sylvia loves trying different lipsticks. 4|Page

The ‘Great Nana’ Pumpkin Book Characters Hilda enjoyed looking through her The art class had fun colouring ‘Great Nana’ book created by her great pumpkin characters in time for grandchildren Harrison and Imogen. Halloween. They looked SPOOKTACULAR! 5|Page

Gardening We have been busy getting the greenhouse ready, at Cedar House in Rothley, for some gardening ideas and projects. 6|Page

We have taken inspiration from our surroundings. 7|Page

BEAUTIFUL! Art Therapy Sally had a lovely one to one with Liz There were lots of cuddles to be had. discussing art and gardening. 8|Page This picture has pride of place in her room. What does it mean/ say to you? A Little Visitor This month residents and staff met Grace’s little daughter for the first time… Azaylia-Grace Miller.

Visitors We had lots of visitors this month. La la la la la la! The residents love seeing family and Picture Selfies & A friends! Helping Hand The more the merrier! A Sing-a-long Session We also had a sing-a-long session with staff and residents. 9|Page

Sally had some activity assistants this month... as well as doing activities both staff and residents were practicing their picture selfies. Guest Singer: Graham Tuckley The residents were entertained by Guest Singer – Graham Tuckley. There was lots of singing, jokes and laughter! 10 | P a g e

London Symphony Some of the residents, at Cedar House Orchestra Concert in Rothley, watched the London for Care Homes Symphony Orchestra concert for care homes on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th October 2021. The link remains live for 24hrs from the 7th October 2021. ‘As a big thank you to care home staff and residents for their hard work and resilience during the pandemic, Bristol Beacon are to live stream tonight’s London Symphony Orchestra concert with Sir Simon Rattle in Bath to care homes across the country. For one night only, the concert will be broadcast live via YouTube at 7.15pm on Thursday 7 October. Any care home in the country can tune in for free to this special thank you broadcast.’ The ‘Called Together Service’ held at Leicester Cathedral On Saturday 9th October 2021 Joan enjoyed watching her son, Richard, being ordained as a Lay Minister via zoom. 11 | P a g e

One to one time… From chatting, reading, jigsaws, walks etc. Sally, our Activities Co-ordinator, spent some time getting to know the new residents. The ‘Called Together Service’, was Family and held at Leicester Cathedral. The Gardening preacher was Mr Robin Bardon, the Director of Innovation at Ridley Hall College in Cambridge. Getting To Know You 12 | P a g e

Sheila loves visits from her family. This month her son Richard bought in some more garden items to enable Sheila to potter away at her hearts content. HAPPY GARDENING! Pamper Sessions 13 | P a g e

Pamper sessions are go at Cedar House in Rothley – nails and hair! Some residents have chosen a vibrant colour, whereas others have chosen a more subtle colour. Looking beautiful/ handsome everyone! A Morning of Therapy 14 | P a g e

Visualisation It was very relaxing… Some of the residents enjoyed a therapy session with Helen. The session consisted of: Singing Chair yoga Self hand massage Relaxation breathing Progressive muscle relaxation 15 | P a g e

Metcalf Multisports The residents enjoyed playing various games with Harry from Metcalf Multisports this month. 16 | P a g e

SG Productions On Friday 15th October 2021 the residents were entertained by SG Productions. There was lots of singing, dancing and costumes changes all in time for Halloween. Food Tasting 17 | P a g e

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Orchids Margaret tended to the orchids this month. We have a lovely selection at the home. They love the climate and atmosphere. This morning we had a Greek food tasting session at Cedar House in Leicestershire. The residents are having a think of where to visit next. 19 | P a g e

A Little History If anyone would like to see the full Lesson article please contact Sally (the Activities Co-ordinator). Kenneth is happy to share/ discuss his ideas. Hot Wheels Joan One Joan with her new wheels… ‘Hot Wheels Joan One’. Looking very smart and colour coded! A Coffee in the Cafe After first reading a short article about the Battle of Lepanto in the Cedar House Weekly Newspaper a couple of weeks ago Kenneth recalled studying a bit about it at school, but couldn’t remember a lot of detail. As a result he decided to do some more in depth research with Sally’s help and has now created his own comments/ understanding of the battle. 20 | P a g e

Eileen having a drink in the cafe with her son at Cedar House in Leicestershire. She loved seeing and spending time with him. Catching Up on the Gossip Gifts of Kindness The residents enjoy chatting and A BIG THANK YOU to Katie… spending time with each other. Chris enjoyed his Gifts of Kindness. Knitting Crazy Golf Barbara Rhodes finds knitting very Some of the residents also enjoyed relaxing. playing Crazy Golf in the main A stitch here a stitch there! lounge… 21 | P a g e

Ready, aim, fire… They were all very competitive! 22 | P a g e

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Pumpkin Carving 24 | P a g e

The residents had a go at pumpkin carving ready for Halloween and our Halloween party. 25 | P a g e

Halloween Preparation Residents and staff getting into the Halloween spirit at Cedar House in Leicestershire! Nat took a particular liking to the spider! Trick or treat anyone? 26 | P a g e

Hannah’s Boogie Beatz The residents also enjoyed dancing and exercising with Hannah this month. 27 | P a g e

Halloween Party We had a spooktacular time with lot’s of games, a trick or treat food tasting session, costumes, props and fantastic company! Getting ready for the Halloween weekend… The residents and staff Halloween Party! 28 | P a g e

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Birthday This month we celebrated Glennis Celebrations Newton’s and Phyliss Ragg’s birthday! We also celebrated Jane Morris’s 5oth birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE HOPE YOU BOTH HAD A FABULOUS TIME! 30 | P a g e