The festive period was full of joyful moments, from creating crafts with cinnamon sticks and baubles. We also had a visit from the local church and enjoyed singing carols with us.
Not forgetting the famous visitor we had- Santa came and wished all the residents Merry Christmas whilst handing out presents. 
Recently we’ve taken the residents back to a more playful stage. This has not only meant a visit from ‘Animals2u South West’ where we had a selection of different animals; including 2 Tortoises a Bearded Dragon and a Fat tail Guinea-pig. We have also been getting out the residents competitive side with playing card games, dominoes, snakes and ladders, bingo, making puzzles all of which brought back lots of memories.
This month there was so much to celebrate from Bingo, Cake decorating, The Glorious Weather, Birthdays and enjoying a day out in the Mini Bus to Exmouth Beach, it was a very hot day and we enjoyed are ice-creams and the scenery.
Paul stevens gave a great performance of singing to the residents got us up on on the dance floor showing off lots of dance moves, lots of singing and clapping to be heard and happy faces to be seen.
Winter Wonderland here at The Lilacs as we celebrated the festive season by creating their own little North Pole.
It’s World Alzheimers Month and Exeter Dementia Action Alliance organised a baton relay around Exeter to mark and to celebrate memories of people who lived or are living with dementia in this special year as the Lord Mayor’s Charity. The Lilacs were lucky enough to be included.
With no Trick or Treaters this year, the staff and residents at The Lilacs in Exeter had to make their own fun! Pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, cake decorating, fancy dress, and even a bit of dancing! Sounds like a great evening!!
The Lilacs, our home in Exeter, had a lovely delivery this afternoon from a teacher at Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School. For the last two weeks the children have been focusing on helping the community, and they chose The Lilacs as the recipient of all their efforts! They have drawn pictures, painted pebbles, made dream catchers and bird feeders. They also raised money and bought staff some gifts. Staff at the home have hung and pinned every item around the home and gardens. All looks amazing! Thank you so much – it means the world!
Today Stonehaven Care Group are at the Exeter Care & Healthcare Jobs Fair at the Guildhall. If you are looking for a career in Care, and would like to work in one of our Exeter homes – The Lilacs, Dove Tree House and The Manor (Exminster) – pop along and have a chat with us – we’re here from 10am until 2pm.
The Lilacs garden received a makeover last weekend, courtesy of one of the residents family’s church group. The wanted to do something for the community, so they fundraised, came in and tidied the garden and planted some lovely new plants. Click on the link to see them at work:
