Merrimac Park
Merrimac Park Aged Care Love Month Activities
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During Love Month, Merrimac Park Aged Care residents took a bus outing to Macintosh Island, crafted hearts for Valentine's Day, made pancakes for Shrove Tuesday and cheered on a table tennis tournament. Valentine's Day was celebrated at Ritz and Raffles with cupcakes, high tea, chocolates and roses, and residents also reminisced during doll therapy.
Bus Outing – Macintosh Island
Our enthusiastic adventurers from Merrimac Park Aged Care had a great time discovering the urban utopia, Macintosh Island – a tropical oasis right next to Surfers Paradise!
Valentine’s Day Crafts
The residents created the ambience of love and set the mood for Valentine’s Day. They have been busy crafting hearts, colour and friendships. They focused on theming the activity rooms and making messages for their loved ones and each other.
Shrove Tuesday
Otherwise known as pancake day, our bakers got busy mixing and cooking the pancakes for Shrove Tuesday. Merrimac Park Aged Care residents enjoyed taste testing and well, they ate faster than we could take a photo. Guess what? They’re also the fastest flippers this side of the coast. Our verdict? The pancakes are so yummy no pancakes were left uneaten!
Table Tennis Tournament at Merrimac Park Aged Care
Latest in sports news! Superstars John and Taeko played table tennis in a grand slam tournament of the new 2024 season! Spectators were overcame with enthusiasm as they cheered from the sides and even spurred to take up a paddle.
Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Love was in the air for both Ritz and Raffles as our residents and their families celebrated Valentine’s Day in style. Cupcakes, high tea, chocolates, roses and happy hearts made the day memorable for all. We also celebrated Judy’s love for Elvis and Barry and Jean’s enduring love for each other.
Doll Therapy
There’s no stronger love than between a parent and child. Last month, our residents reminisced with affection the joys of holding and caring for babies, well, without the messy parts, during doll therapy. Our grandparents included John, Jean and Betty.
Upcoming Activities at Merrimac Park Aged Care Centre
- 11th March, 1.30pm – Easter Bonnet Making
- 12th March, 10.30am – Old McDonald’s Farm
- 14th March, 10.30am – Nathaniel Flute Player
- 15th March, 2pm – Saint Patrick’s Day Happy Hour
- 18th March, 9am – Bus Outing to Budd’s Beach
- 20th March, 10.30am – Resident and Relative’s Meeting
- 22nd March, 2pm – Happy Hour Concert with Mark Dean
- 25th March, 9.30am – Let’s be Greek for a Day
Upcoming Birthdays
- 16th March – Jack M.
- 17th March – Iris H.
- 30th March – Doris R.
