We have got new sensory boards which the residents enjoyed using. This is located in our library area. We are encouraging the residents to take a walk along to this area and sit and use the sensory boards as well as read a book.
Pancake day on the 4th March was also Dugie's birthday. We also celebrated Anne's Birthday on this day too due to her being ill on her actual birthday. A lovely afternoon was had by all and the pancakes were delicious
Ash Wednesday, we spoke about lent and what we would give up for lent. We then enjoyed doing a lent wordsearch.
Ian enjoyed a visit out to Walkers for lunch. Our residents really do benefit from meaningful activities like this.
Spring has arrived so we decided to get some lovely daffodils to brighten the home.
International Ladies Day was all about our ladies and celebrating them and their achievements.
We have been able to get out in the garden alot more this month to make the most of the sunshine. Although its still windy we enjoy getting out and wrapping up. We are very much looking forward to Summer and hopefully getting out loads.
10th March was International Bag Pipe Day so we invited Chris from Dunoon Argyll Pipe Band to play some songs for us.
Also on the 10th March it was Common Wealth day. We watched the live commonwealth ceremony which took place ag West Minster Abbey. We watched it on the TV.
We have created a link between Dunoon Primary Nursery which they come to visit us every Tuesday. This week they came in and brung in their books to read to us.
Dorrie and Mary enjoyed a visit to Patchwork Nursery. We made our own bubble wands and then listened to the children’s book of the week which we enjoyed.
Mary then got a tour of the nursery, the children enjoyed showing Mary their favourite toys.
Thank you again for having us. We love catching up with our friends
After our visit to the nursery we went for a coffee and cake at the Swallow. We sat at the Coal Pier and enjoyed our coffee with a view.
Our weekly coffee afternoons are still going ahead and being successful. Its lovely to see family, friends and members of the public coming in for a chat.
We are continuing to add in more movement to our activities. We tried a new game this month and the main intention was to get more movement. We marched on the spot and then if the colour of bean bag you are holding is shouted they had to throw it in to the middle of them room and then do arm movements. Everyone seemed to enjoy this game.
Another game we introduced this month was to roll the tin and see where it landed. Wherever it landed decided what prize you get. Everyone enoyed this and was exited to open their present to see what the prize was.
On the 17th March, we celebrated St Patricks Day. This was a busy, fun filled day. We started off by doing anagrams and then coloured in Shamrocks.
Then we enjoyed some mock-tails, ( Fanta Apple and rainbow belts) Guinness and some fresh fruit alongside rainbow drops. Followed by a game of Catch the Leprechaun and Irish Bingo
We had another visit from Patchwork Nursery. This time we decided to make St Patricks Day Biscuits. It was lovely to see everyone helping each other.
Marjory enjoyed making Salt Dough as a 1-2-1. She poured all the ingredients in and gave it a mix and then placed her hand in to create a keepsake.
One Friday Afternoon, we took a walk along to the putting area across from the boat house. Ian, Chrissie and Hugh very much enjoyed their afternoon out and the game got very competitive.
Morrisons Dunoon have kindly donated 15 easter eggs to our home for our residents easter. This was a very kind thought and we are very grateful.
Marjory enjoyed spending her birthday with her family. They brought Marjory her favourite goodies from M and S and enjoyed a wee afternoon tea.
"To the kind and generous donor,
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your anonymous gift to our care home residents and staff. Your selfless act is wonderful acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication of our team, who strive every day to provide compassionate care and support.
Your gift has brought joy and appreciation to everyone here, and we are so thankful for your kindness.
With heartfelt thanks, Grace Middleton
We had a very special activity this month which we spent some time preparing for. This was something completely different and was very challenging for our contestants. On the first day we painted some cardboard to prepare but we continued to keep it a secret.
Then we had some final touches to make to our painting.
We then gave a wee clue as to what might be happening....
Did you Guess right? We played the game show I'm a CARER get me out of here. This was a fantastic afternoon in which Grace (Care Home Manager) Heather (Carer) Lorraine and Rahel (both Supervisors) had to face a number of Bush Tucker Trials.
These four ladies tackled some very disgusting bush tucker trails…..let’s just say our Activity Coordinator Emma better sleep with one eye open tonight
Rahel, Lorraine, Heather and Grace had to face 11 eating challenges and then one bush tucker trial to find their stars.
Every single one of them did absolutely amazing and gave every challenge their best shot. The support from the residents clapping and cheering them off definitely helped them face the trails.
Some of the food challenges. On the menu for our carers this afternoon.
1. Oreo filled with toothpaste 2. Fermented Cheese- Blue Cheese 3. A lizard eyeball- an olive 4. Fermented Duck Egg- Picked Egg with Green Food colouring 5. Chili pepper covered with chocolate. 6. Beetle Cottage Pie- Baby food in a sweet tart topped with a banana wafer. 7. Kangaroo Poop- Porcini Mushroom 8. Whole Roasted Crickets 9. Fish Guts Shake- Tuna, mayo and water blended.
We held a very successful Mothers Day afternoon tea. We are very pleased on how it went. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported and all the money raised will go towards the residents activities fund.
24th March- Marjory celebrated her birthday surrounded by all her friends at Ardnahein. She had a lovely day and had lots of cards and presents to open. It was also National Cocktail day so marjory and her peers enjoyed a selection of cocktails.
On the menu this afternoon
Strawberry Daiquiri Woo woo Sunset mocktail.
We added candy floss to the drinks for something different
We are thrilled to share that DemiLynn who has worked very hard at volunteering for us here at Ardnahein since about October 2024. Her dedication and hard work has led to an amazing opportunity and she has decided to accept the post of Activity Coordinator at Ardnahein. Welcome to the Ardnahein family
We are delighted to have you as part of the Team.
We celebrated Mothers Day with a nice buffet and some fizz. We also had a visit from the Minister of Cowal Kirk.
31st March- Today’s theme day was Eiffel Tower day so we decided to celebrate all things French by taking a trip to Paris this afternoon we started out on the plane with homemade passports (to keep track of all our fun adventures) and boarding passes and plane safety sheets then we had tea, coffee and le petit chocalat biscuits on the flight, once the flight had landed we learned some French phrases then played a game of nommez le fromage (name the cheese) before finishing of with some wine and croissants and listening to some French music.
As you can see we have had a very busy month here and we are looking forward to some new activities in April. We hope you enjoyed reading.
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