Experience the beauty of spring at Hill House during our Spring Week event. A week-long celebration of the season, filled with exciting activities and events. From nature walks to spring cleaning, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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A large number of visitors filled the home on Bank Holiday Monday, as we gathered as a group and spent time reconnecting with each other.
Surrounded by those dearest to her heart, a remarkable woman marked her birthday with joy and love.
In the afternoon, we decided to tackle a spring flower identification quiz, which led to lively discussions about gardening and different types of flowers.
Rowena entertained us with her piano skills while we enjoyed tea and indulged in delicious cake during the late afternoon.
We started our day with some morning exercises, which included a lively game of balloon bounce. It was a fun way to get moving and energized for the day ahead.
On Tuesday afternoon, Hillbrow came to our Dementia Choir for a singalong session. It was a wonderful time reconnecting with old friends and singing our beloved tunes together.
We had our weekly physio session this week, and it was packed with fresh and enjoyable exercises.
We kicked off our day with an amazing round of indoor croquet, a delightful springtime pastime. While some of us were new to the game, it brought back cherished memories of our children’s early years for others.
Wednesday morning marked the return of our monthly ballroom dance class with Simon. Throughout the morning, we joyfully sang and danced, captivated by Simon’s enchanting and lively teaching style. His ability to inspire us to step onto the dance floor and learn new moves is truly remarkable
Our garden-view lounges provided the perfect backdrop for us to showcase our talent in arranging beautiful flowers into vases, creating stunning bouquets. Some of us also took care of repotting vibrant houseplants into larger pots to help them thrive.
On Thursday morning, we assembled for a flower workshop led by Louise. Flowers hold the power to evoke strong emotions in individuals, whether it’s to uplift spirits, offer condolences, or show love and care. Crafting flower arrangements enables us to create touching and significant presentations.
Thursday afternoon provided the ideal chance to unwind with live entertainment, as we spent the afternoon singing and dancing to our favourite tunes.
On a beautiful Friday morning, our arts and crafts group gathered, feeling the embrace of spring. With the sun shining brightly, we set off on a creative adventure, skilfully creating stunning paper flowers.
These delicate and meticulously crafted blossoms now adorn our lounge, beckoning everyone to admire their enchanting beauty.
We kicked off our spring cleaning by shining up the silver and brass. To add some excitement, we decided to conduct a household product experiment. We tested out Ketchup, Diet Coke, a mixture of Ketchup, salt, and flour, and WD40. Surprisingly, the champion was Ketchup! It was a delightful and amusing experience filled with laughter.
Friday afternoon’s cooking club was filled with excitement as we embarked on the journey of recreating a scrumptious pineapple upside-down cake. The process not only brought back fond memories but also sparked nostalgic conversations about the desserts we used to make for our children in the past.
On Saturday morning, we were thrilled to have Tinkerbell, our PAT dog, join us, bringing an abundance of happiness and delight.
Our garden view lounge became the hub of excitement as we came together for a delightful baking club. The unanimous decision was to create irresistible lemon drizzle cupcakes that were filled with a burst of zestiness.
Baking not only unleashes our creative side but also leaves our residents craving for more, making it an experience filled with pure enjoyment.
As a few of us relaxed with a movie in the afternoon, we decided to get creative with some person-centred activities like water colour painting. After collecting plants from the garden during our walk, we took our time to sketch and paint them with care.
We concluded our afternoon by enjoying our newly baked lemon drizzle cupcakes along with a cup of tea.
On Sunday, they were fully occupied with their sewing machines, crafting delightful lavender bags that exuded a lovely fragrance. They carefully selected the fabric and ribbon, skilfully cut it to the perfect dimensions, expertly folded it, sewed it together, and finally filled it with dried lavender.
These enchanting creations were then hung on the back of their chairs, as they engaged in lively conversations and exchanged tales of their remarkable sewing endeavours, ranging from transforming school clothes into fashionable attire for their kids to crafting exquisite wedding dresses.
