Wellington Park
Residents Forge Bonds with Kids, Animals, and Nature
Quick Answer
Wellington Park residents celebrated Oktoberfest with German food and a quiz, and Halloween with decorations, crafts and trick-or-treating on the 31st. The Maggie Moo play group visits each month, an Adopt A Grandparent program is being introduced, and residents took a bus outing from Redlands to Mt Coot-Tha, enjoyed arts activities and visited their mini farm.
Oktoberfest and Halloween
Oktoberfest is a great example of cultural awareness. Residents here at Wellington Park sampled food from Germany during lunch and some took part in the annual quiz held each year.
Halloween this year was celebrated with decorations, crafts, and trick-or-treating.
On the evening of the 31st, a group of children of ALL ages roamed the hallways in search of lollies.
Intergenerational Program
An event where two generations meet. Each month, the Maggie Moo play group joins us and residents get to interact with children from 2 months to 5 years old. Each visit is different – singing, costumes, dancing, and bubbles.
A new program is being introduced in addition to their visits – Adopt A Grandparent – something to watch out for!
Bus Outings
This out-around-the-town regular activity is a chance to reminisce and observe changes in our greater community. We travelled from Redlands to Mt Coot-Tha.
Creativity through the World of Arts.
We make sure to immerse our residents in the world of arts to enhance all senses. We experience a variety from music to painting. Residents get involved as much as they can. Some activities last month included Vinyl Records, Collage & Rock Art.
At the Farm and Friendships.
WPPC residents are very fortunate to have their mini farm and many residents enjoy taking a walk up to just sit and watch the animals or feed them. Every opportunity is taken for residents to form good friendships.
Upcoming Activities
- 5th November from 1pm – Melbourne Cup
- 11th November from 10am – Remembrance Day Service
- 13th November – Art Therapy with Vivatree
- 14th November is someone’s 90th birthday!
- 28th November is someone’s 80th birthday.
- November – Getting around our home.
Upcoming Birthdays
- 2nd – Elisabeth M.
- 3rd – Danuta P. & Edna B.
- 4th Joyce S.
- 14th Joan E.
- 22nd Hazel H.
- 27th Roy T. & Mark P.
- 28th Jennifer T. & Sandra F.
