June Newsletter

June has been a fantastic month at Ardnahein, filled with friendship, laughter, and wonderful memories. Residents enjoyed plenty of rickshaw rides, scenic walks, trips out, music, games, arts and crafts, gardening, and making the most of the sunshine. We proudly kicked off our Care Home World Cup with a fantastic Opening Ceremony, followed by exciting events, friendly competition, and lots of team spirit throughout the month. We also celebrated some very special birthdays with family, friends, and plenty of cake. One of the highlights was marking one and a half years of friendship with our wonderful friends at Patchwork Nursery ELC, continuing to create special intergenerational memories together. A huge thank you to our amazing residents, families, staff and friends for making June such a joyful and memorable month—we’re looking forward to making even more wonderful memories together in July! 💙✨

1st of June

Residents enjoyed a fun music and instruments afternoon filled with smiles and laughter. The excitement continued as preparations got underway for Italian Day, with residents helping to create a beautiful Venetian masquerade backdrop.

A wonderful day of music, creativity, and teamwork enjoyed by all. 😊🎭

2nd of June

Residents enjoyed a fantastic Italian Day, starting with a creative visit to Patchwork Nursery ELC where Venetian masquerade masks were made together. The celebrations continued with a fun Venetian photo booth, complete with masks, hats, and plenty of laughter.

A wonderful day filled with creativity, friendship, and Italian-inspired fun. 😊📸

3rd of June

Residents enjoyed a creative day working on a paper chain Scotland flag and starting a papier-mâché World Cup trophy in preparation for upcoming celebrations. Kath also enjoyed a relaxing pamper session with her nails done.

A lovely day filled with creativity, teamwork, and smiles. 😊🏆✨

4th of June

Residents enjoyed a busy day with noodle PT, games of dominoes, and an exciting afternoon of bingo, with lucky winners taking home chocolate treats. The ladies were also treated to a visit from Myra, who spent time doing their hair and helping everyone look and feel their best.

A lovely day filled with activity, laughter, and smiles. 😊

5th of June

Residents enjoyed a fun-filled day with PT, delicious donuts for Donut Day, flower arranging and a creative Q-tip painting activity. We also celebrated Jessie’s birthday and hope she had a wonderful day with her family.

Wishing Jessie a very Happy Birthday from everyone at Ardnahein! 🎉💖

6th of June

Residents enjoyed a day of reflection, fun, and friendship, including a D-Day poem reading, a game of The Price Is Right, our coffee afternoon, and delicious ice cream floats. Jessie also enjoyed a relaxing pamper session to finish the day.

A wonderful day filled with smiles and great company. 💅🍨🍰

7th of June

Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon of bingo, coffee and treats, followed by a wonderful sing-song of All Creatures Great and Small. There was plenty of laughter, conversation, and music, making for a relaxing and enjoyable time together.

A lovely afternoon enjoyed by all. 😊💕

8th of June

Moving and grooving at Ardnahein! 💪

Keeping fit, staying active, and feeling good together.

Barbara and Hugh are battling it out at dominos

9th of June

📰 Some of our residents enjoyed browsing newspapers and magazines.

🎨 Allan and Barbara got creative, painting our papier-mâché World Cup trophy. A fantastic effort from both of them—it’s really starting to take shape! 🏆

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Residents also enjoyed colouring our Scottish flags, with plenty of creativity, conversation, and colourful designs.

🔴 A fun game of “Where Is the Ball?” brought lots of smiles, followed by a lively game of I Spy 👀 full of laughter and great guesses.

10th of June

🎯 We had great fun playing Velcro Darts!

It was lovely to see residents, families, and staff all getting involved together, with plenty of smiles and laughter. 😊

⚽ Some of our residents enjoyed creating a team banner for the World Cup. A fantastic team effort filled with creativity and fun!

🧩 We celebrated one and a half years of friendship with Patchwork Nursery ELC—a wonderful milestone and a special partnership that continues to bring smiles and cherished memories. 💜

11th of June

🌍🏆 We kicked off our World Cup with a fantastic Opening Ceremony!

A huge thank you to Kenny Wilson, Duncan our piper, and everyone who helped make the celebration so special. Your hard work, enthusiasm, and support created a wonderful atmosphere enjoyed by all.

Here’s to an exciting World Cup ahead! ⚽✨

12th of June

🚲 Barbara, Jessie, Margaret, and Elaine enjoyed a lovely ride on the rickshaw bike, taking in the fresh air, beautiful scenery, and spending time together. Smiles all round! 😊🌳

⚽ Our Care Home World Cup got off to a fantastic start with an exciting penalty shoot-out! Congratulations to No Ardnahein, No Party for taking the first victory of the tournament. Residents and staff had a brilliant time cheering on their teams and enjoying the friendly competition. 🏆🎉

13th of June

🌍⚽ Residents had great fun playing World Cup Bingo, with plenty of smiles and friendly competition!

🍓🍇 Everyone enjoyed some fresh fruit and tasty treats together.

☘️ Ruth and Alison also enjoyed a lovely stroll, making the most of the fresh air and good company. 😊

14th of June

🌿 Residents enjoyed spending time in the garden and getting out for lovely walks, making the most of the fresh air and sunshine. ☀️🚶

💙 Hugh kindly gave Margaret a helping hand with her cardigan—a lovely act of kindness.

🎥 To celebrate Carers Week, our residents helped create a special thank you video to show their appreciation for our amazing carers.

A huge thank you to all our carers for your kindness, dedication, and support. We truly appreciate everything you do! 🌟💙

15th of June

🎉 Residents enjoyed a fun game of bingo, with lots of smiles, laughter, and a few lucky winners taking home chocolate prizes! 🍫😊

🧹 Some of our residents also lent a helping hand with a few household duties—a lovely gesture. 💙

🌼 A big thank you to Margaret’s daughter, Aileen, for the beautiful bedding plants. Your kindness and generosity will help brighten our gardens for everyone to enjoy. 🌿💐

16th of June

⚽ Residents and the children from Patchwork Nursery ELC enjoyed a fun game of Pool Noodle Subbuteo, with plenty of goals, laughter, and friendly competition. It was wonderful to see everyone making special memories together! 🥅😊

🗣️ Residents also took part in a residents’ meeting, sharing their ideas, views, and suggestions to help shape life at Ardnahein. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the discussion. 🏡💙

17th of June

💙 Ruth was hard at work helping to fold up our bunting. It’s always lovely to see our residents lending a helping hand.

🌳 Jessie, Ruth, Kara, and Freya enjoyed getting out for some fresh air and had great fun at the swing park, with plenty of smiles and laughter. 😊

⭕️ Residents and staff also enjoyed taking on some fun hoop challenges, sharing lots of laughs along the way!

🎲 Residents enjoyed a game of Monopoly with a local twist, using old photographs of Dunoon instead of traditional properties. It sparked lots of conversation, happy memories, and friendly competition. 📸😊

🛍️ Donna and Mary set off on their overnight trip to Glasgow, enjoying a spot of shopping, a tasty meal, and a relaxing drink. We hope they have a fantastic stay! 🍔🥂🏨✨

18th of June

💇‍♀️ Some of our lovely residents enjoyed having their hair done by Myra. Everyone looked fabulous and enjoyed a little pampering. Thank you, Myra! 💙

🎉 Happy 93rd Birthday to Jim! 🎂🥳 We hope you had a wonderful time celebrating with your family and making lots of special memories.

With lots of love from all the staff and residents at Ardnahein. 💙🎈

19th of June

🎶 There was plenty of dancing and singing as residents and staff came together to enjoy the music, with lots of smiles and laughter along the way.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Some of our residents also had their faces painted with the Saltire as everyone got into the World Cup spirit and showed their support for Scotland! ⚽💙

20th of June

🎉 Residents enjoyed a fun game of bingo, with lots of smiles, laughter, and a few lucky winners taking home chocolate prizes! 🍫😊

🌿 Dougie and Ian gave Margaret a helping hand in the garden, getting lots done while enjoying the fresh air and working together. 💙☀️

21st of June

❤️ We were delighted to welcome a very special visitor, Aylay! Residents loved spending time with him, sharing plenty of smiles, cuddles, and fun. A big thank you to Kara for bringing him along—we can’t wait to see him again. 🥰

🍺🥧 Our Father’s Day Pie & Beer Tasting Event was a fantastic success! It was wonderful to see residents, families, and friends enjoying delicious pies, homemade sausage rolls, quiches, and beers together.

🎉 Congratulations to all of our raffle winners and everyone who guessed the weight of the pie. Wishing all the dads, grandads, and father figures a very Happy Father’s Day! 💙

22nd of June

🚶‍♀️💙 Ruth enjoyed a lovely walk, watching the swans and enjoying a good catch-up with Dave along the way. A relaxing way to spend time outdoors together. 🦢

23rd of June

☀️ Residents enjoyed getting out for walks and making the most of the lovely warm weather. 🚶💙

🍦 Everyone cooled down with some refreshing ice poles, which went down a treat!

🚶‍♀️ Barbara and Mhairi enjoyed a lovely walk to the Boathouse to meet the children from Patchwork, sharing cake, a drink, and good company before a relaxing stroll back along West Bay. ☕🍰🌊

24th of June

🚶☀️ Residents enjoyed getting out for lovely walks, making the most of the fresh air and beautiful weather. 💙

⚽ Hugh and Jessie had a fantastic time at Dunoon Grammar School Sports Day, watching the football and even trying their hand at axe throwing! 😊

💆‍♀️💙 Hugh and Jessie also enjoyed a cooling face mask—a refreshing way to relax and stay cool in the warm weather.

25th of June

🔴🟡 Residents enjoyed a friendly game of giant Connect Four, with plenty of fun, concentration, and laughter. 😊

🐟🎨 Everyone also got creative by colouring in some fish, enjoying a fun and relaxing activity together. 💙

26th of June

🚲 Ruth and Hugh enjoyed a lovely trip out on the rickshaw, taking in the fresh air, beautiful scenery, and spending quality time together. ☀️💙

🧠✍️ Residents also put their thinking caps on, challenging themselves to see how many words they could make from “Thunder Storm.” A fun activity that got everyone thinking!

27th of June

🚶🦢 Residents enjoyed a lovely walk, spotting beautiful swans and cheering on the runners as they passed by. A wonderful way to enjoy the fresh air and local sights. ☀️💙

🎭 Barbara, Ruth, and Margaret enjoyed a trip to the Queen’s Hall to watch Xanadu, spending time together and enjoying a fantastic afternoon of entertainment. 😊💙

28th of June

🌸 Ruth enjoyed getting out for some fresh air and spotted a lovely flower, which she kindly picked and gave to her friend Dorrie. A thoughtful gesture that brought a smile to her face. 💙😊

💅✨ Dorrie also enjoyed a relaxing pamper session—a lovely treat and a wonderful way to unwind. 💙

Chefs Table

🍽️ Our talented chefs have been busy preparing a wonderful selection of delicious home-cooked meals and tasty treats throughout the month. A big thank you to our kitchen team for keeping our residents well fed and smiling! 👏💙