September Newsletter

1st of September

Our Knit & Natter Club was a lovely opportunity to share stories, laughter, memories and skills. Some residents tried knitting for the first time, while others returned to a favourite hobby. Betty also had a go on our new knitting machine, creating a lovely neck scarf! A big thank you to Ruth and Alice for sharing their knitting knowledge and helping everyone get started. 🧶❤️✨

Barbara and Jessie also enjoyed returning to Patchwork Nursery ELC for the new term, meeting the new children and getting involved with portraits, conversations and smiles before settling down together to enjoy a lovely story all about Grannies. 🎨👧🧒🥰

2nd of September

There was plenty of laughter during a hilarious game of “Soak the Staff Member!” 💦😂 Residents and staff took turns aiming wet cloths at Allan, with some fantastic throws, lots of cheering and plenty of laughs along the way! 🎯❤️

We also celebrated International Coconut Day with a delicious homemade coconut loaf for supper. 🥥🍰 Our residents enjoyed the soft, coconut-filled treat — a little taste of the tropics that brought plenty of smiles! 🌴☀️

3rd of September

Our lovely ladies enjoyed a little pampering at the hair salon, with another fabulous job from Myra helping everyone look and feel fantastic! 💇‍♀️✨💕

Hugh enjoyed a game of Ludo, while some of our ladies spent time with our wonderful therapy pets, bringing plenty of smiles and companionship. 🎲🐶🐾❤️

Our residents also got creative with some autumn art, painting colourful seasonal scenes while sharing memories and stories about the things that remind us of autumn. 🍂🎨🍁🖌️

4th of September

Jessie and Margaret enjoyed making the most of our outdoor dome, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. ☀️💙

A beautiful photo of our lovely Ruth! 💓✨

Helen enjoyed some special time with Amy and one of our wonderful therapy dogs, bringing plenty of smiles and companionship. 🐾💙❤️

Our weekly quiz brought plenty of questions, teamwork and friendly competition! 🧐🧠🏆

5th of September

Our Coffee Afternoon was filled with great company, lovely chats and plenty of sweet treats to enjoy! ☕🍰✨💓

Jessie also enjoyed a little pampering, getting her nails done and adding some extra sparkle to her day. 💅✨💙

6th of September

Our Coffee Afternoon was another fantastic success, with a busy room full of laughter, lovely conversations and great company. ☕💛🥰 A huge thank you to everyone who came along and continues to support our coffee afternoons — we can’t wait to welcome you all back! 💕☕

7th of September

Our residents enjoyed a fun game of carpet bowls, with some fantastic shots, plenty of concentration, laughter and friendly competition! 😊👏🎳

Helen also took a special moment to make a wish for our wishing tree, sharing something meaningful to her and adding her wish to the tree. 🌳✨💕

8th of September

Barbara, Ruth and Margaret helped prepare bags of sweets to use as prizes, chatting about their favourite sweets and reminiscing about old-fashioned treats. Of course, there was also time for a little taste test along the way! 🍬❤️

Jessie, Betty and Hugh enjoyed putting their minds to work with word searches and Spot the Difference from our Bored Board. 🧩💙

9th of September

Our residents shared their favourite things about autumn, from woolly jumpers to crisp leaves. 🍂🧡✨ It was lovely hearing everyone’s favourite seasonal memories and traditions!

11th of September

We were delighted to celebrate Ethiopian New Year, Enkutatash! 🇪🇹✨ Residents enjoyed learning all about this special celebration, discovering fascinating facts about the traditions and customs that take place during this important time of year.

We also had the opportunity to explore a wonderful collection of African artefacts kindly brought in by Margaret. Everyone enjoyed having a closer look at the items and learning more about the history and culture behind them.

We proudly posed with the Ethiopian flag to send our warmest wishes to Rahel, one of our senior staff members, and to celebrate her Ethiopian heritage. It was a lovely opportunity to come together, learn about another culture and share in such a meaningful celebration.

From everyone at Ardnahein, we wish Rahel and everyone celebrating a very happy, peaceful and joyful Enkutatash! 🎉🇪🇹❤️🌸

12th of September

Residents enjoyed a fun-filled game of bingo, with plenty of friendly competition, laughter and lucky numbers along the way! 🎉💙 There were smiles all round as everyone got involved, with some lucky winners taking home tasty prizes. 🍫🏆

Some of our residents also enjoyed some relaxing colouring, providing a lovely opportunity to unwind and get creative. 🎨✨

We were also delighted to welcome our furry friend Donny for a visit. 🐾💙 His visit brought lots of smiles and plenty of joy as residents enjoyed spending time with their four-legged friend.

13th of September

Barbara enjoyed watching the Old Firm match in the dining room, getting settled in to enjoy the football and soak up the excitement. ⚽️😊

Residents also took part in a fantastic quiz, with plenty of great answers, friendly competition and lots of laughter along the way. 🧠✨ It was lovely to see everyone getting involved and enjoying the challenge together.

14th of September

There was plenty to enjoy at Ardnahein, with residents taking part in a variety of activities. 🍂😊

Dorrie enjoyed creating an autumn leaf jigsaw picture, taking her time to glue the pieces together and complete her colourful autumn scene. 🍁🧩 Meanwhile, Dougie enjoyed watching a game of shinty on our big tablet, taking in all the action and following the game. 🏑📱

We also brought out the giant parachute for some fantastic team fun! Residents worked together to keep the balloons bouncing high in the air, moving the parachute together and enjoying plenty of laughs as they watched the balloons fly. 🎈👏 It was a great opportunity to get active, work as a team and enjoy some fun together.

15th of September

Residents enjoyed a relaxing film experience as we settled down together to watch The Greatest Showman. 🎬🍿 With plenty of juice, crisps, popcorn and even a little wine to enjoy, it was a lovely way to spend time together and enjoy one of our favourite films. 💙✨

Gladys and Margaret also enjoyed a wonderful intergenerational visit to Patchwork ELC. They spent time chatting with the children about their favourite things, with Margaret proudly bringing along one of her beautiful porcelain Highland cows and Gladys introducing everyone to her much-loved teddy, Ebenezer. 🧸🐮 The children were delighted to show off their own favourite toys and tell Gladys and Margaret all about them.

The visit also gave everyone the opportunity to complete forms sharing more about themselves, helping the children and residents get to know one another better. It was a lovely opportunity for conversation, sharing stories and building connections across the generations, with plenty of smiles along the way. 😊❤️

16th of September

Residents enjoyed getting out and about in the fresh air, with some taking a wee walk while others chose to relax in the dome and enjoy the surroundings. 🌿💙 It was lovely to see everyone making the most of the outdoors and spending time together. ☀️

Some residents also enjoyed sitting back and watching a bit of telly, providing a relaxing opportunity to unwind in great company. 📺😊

There was also plenty of fun and friendly competition with a game of bingo! 🎉💙 Residents enjoyed calling out their numbers, celebrating the lucky winners and, of course, enjoying some tasty prizes. 🍫✨

17th of September

Jessie and Barbara enjoyed relaxing together in the family room while watching a movie, enjoying some quiet time and great company. 🎬💙😊

It was also Hair Day at Ardnahein, and our residents enjoyed another lovely pamper experience with Myra. 💇‍♀️💙 Everyone was delighted with their fresh new hairstyles, and we would like to say a huge thank you to Myra for helping everyone feel so special and looking their best. ✨

There was also plenty of fun and friendly competition with a quiz, with residents working together, sharing their knowledge and enjoying lots of laughter along the way. 🧠👏😊

18th of September

Ian and Freya enjoyed spending some quality time together playing Connect 4 and watching Tipping Point. 💙🎲📺 It was a lovely opportunity to relax, have some fun and enjoy each other’s company. 😊

Our lovely ladies also got dressed up and looked fabulous as they prepared for a special ceilidh, with plenty of excitement for an afternoon of music, dancing and fun. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁿✨

We were delighted to be invited to a wonderful ceilidh hosted on behalf of Argyll Women’s Aid. With the fantastic Inverhooley providing the music, everyone enjoyed an evening filled with brilliant tunes, dancing, laughter and plenty of smiles. 🎶🎻💃🕺

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed getting into the spirit of the evening and making the most of the music and company. A huge thank you to Argyll Women’s Aid and Inverhooley for making us feel so welcome and helping to create such a memorable evening. ❤️🎶

19th of September

Ruth was busy helping to set up our Coffee Afternoon, making sure everything was ready for everyone to enjoy a lovely time together over coffee, chats and great company. ☕💙✨

Residents also enjoyed testing their musical knowledge with a fun game of Name That Tune! 🎶💙 There were plenty of familiar songs, great guesses and lots of smiles as everyone joined in.

We also had plenty of fun with a lively game of Balloon Bash! 🎈💙 Residents enjoyed getting involved, keeping the balloons moving and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

20th of September

We had the privilege of sharing a very special and meaningful moment as Joan, one of our night-shift team members, was baptised. ✨❤️ It was a beautiful occasion, and we were delighted to be able to share in this important moment with Joan. Well done, Joan! 🙏❤️

Residents also enjoyed a fun game of bingo, followed by a word search for those who fancied a little extra brain exercise. 🔎😊 There was plenty of friendly competition, concentration and enjoyment as everyone got involved.

21st of September

Residents enjoyed a fun and challenging game of “Guess the Order” using coloured pins. Everyone took turns trying to work out the correct order of the hidden pins behind the box, putting their concentration, memory and problem-solving skills to the test. It was a great activity, with everyone enjoying the challenge and getting involved. 🧠🎯😊

Hugh and Barbara also enjoyed working together to create a beautiful autumn leaves garland. 🍂 They carefully cut, folded and decorated the paper leaves before adding them to the string to create their colourful autumn decoration. Both enjoyed getting creative and seeing their finished garland come together. 🍁✂️😊

22nd of September

Residents enjoyed a fun game of “Would You Rather?”, with plenty of interesting choices, laughter and great conversations along the way. 🤔💙😊 Everyone enjoyed sharing their answers and hearing what their fellow residents would choose.

We also enjoyed a lively game of Hula Hoop Roulette! 🌀💙 Residents took turns throwing a bean bag into the hula hoop, with each landing revealing a question to answer. From naming famous singers to sharing favourite holiday destinations, the game sparked lots of laughter, memories and wonderful conversations. 😊

23rd of September

A lovely outing was enjoyed with the children from Patchwork Nursery, taking a walk to the play park and making the most of the sunshine. Everyone enjoyed ice lollies, an outdoor story and plenty of fun at the park. A wonderful opportunity to socialise, share laughter and create special intergenerational memories together! ❤️

24th of September

Residents enjoyed a session of Noodle PT, focusing on building strength, improving mobility and keeping active. Our weekly quiz brought plenty of friendly competition, with a huge congratulations to Team Jessie for taking the winning spot! 💪🧠🏆

25th of september

Residents enjoyed a lively game of Balloon Bash, keeping active and having fun to some rousing music. Giant Connect 4 brought plenty of friendly competition, with lots of strategy, laughter and smiles along the way! 🎈🔴🟡

26th of September

Residents enjoyed a few lively rounds of bingo, with plenty of lucky numbers, friendly competition and chocolate prizes up for grabs! Our pamper sessions also continued, with some of our lovely ladies enjoying having their nails painted and showing off their fresh new colours. 💙💅🎉

27th of September

Residents enjoyed a fun and engaging quiz, putting their knowledge to the test with some fantastic answers along the way. Well done to everyone who took part! 🧠🎉💙

28th of September

John enjoyed a lovely birthday outing to Walkers, celebrating with a delicious burger and chips before having a wander around the shop. A wonderful opportunity to get out and about and enjoy his special occasion. Happy Birthday, John, from everyone at Ardnahein! ❤️🎂

29th of September

Residents enjoyed getting outdoors for some fresh air and music, followed by plenty of excitement at our Ardnahein Fake Auction! Using our very own Ardnahein Shillings, residents and staff competed to win some fantastic real prizes. There were some very competitive bids, plenty of laughter and a few surprising wins! A brilliant mix of fresh air, music and friendly competition. 💙💷🎁

30th of September

Friendship was in full swing at Ardnahein, with Ruth and Kara enjoying a lovely chat and some good company over lunch. It’s the little moments of connection and companionship that make our Ardnahein family so special! 💙😊✨

Chefs Table

It's been another fantastic month at Ardnahein, with our talented chefs serving up a wonderful selection of delicious home-cooked meals for everyone to enjoy. A big thank you to our kitchen team for keeping everyone well fed and happy! ❤️🍽️