Inter-generational activities with Brooklands Primary School
Last week we had the pleasure of having Two P7 classes from Brooklands Primary School join us over two days. The theme was ‘Dig for Victory’ and ‘Make do and mend’. The class were split into two groups and joined our residents and staff in our sensory garden. One half planted flowers and vegetables
Activities in March
This month we concentrated on St Patrick. We secured funding from Belfast City Council which helped us to run projects in the month all St Patrick themed. We had an Arts and Craft morning with Students from Longstone School. Our residents and the students looked at the time line of St Patrick’s life and created
Activities in February
This month we had a wide range of activities on offer. Here is a taster of what was on: Ball Games Armchair Yoga Moving and grooving Active Communities Rhythm and Movement – this activity encourages the residents to dance in their seats shaking pom poms. Residents Committee Meeting Request a tune MusicMix Reminiscence Mandala thank
Activities in January
‘New Year, New Me’ was the theme this month. We wanted to concentrate on health and well-being. We achieved this by the following: Health Eating– Fruit Friday, Fruit Kebabs, Smoothies, Granola Bars Mindfulness – Button art, mandala, water colours with classical meditation music. Relaxation and self-care – Hand Massages and pamper afternoons. Reminiscent – Memory