Oaklands House is excited to announce the launch of the “Hungry Hearts Lunch Club”. The club is a community initiative aimed at providing a warm meal and companionship to elderly members of the local community.
What is the Hungry Hearts Lunch Club?
This innovative project presents an opportunity for individuals in the community to join Oaklands House residents for a hot meal, some much-needed company, and entertainment. The Hungry Hearts Lunch Club is a welcoming space for those who are seeking connections with like-minded individuals. This initiative comes following their successful Christmas Lunch Club, last year.
“Before Christmas 2023, Mel [the home’s Administrator] and I were thinking of ways to encompass some Christmas spirit from Oaklands into our community.” Said Ian Gooch, Manager of Oaklands House. “After much deliberation, we settled on a Christmas lunch club throughout December. The Christmas lunch club was more of a success than we could ever of imagined and we welcomed many of our community through our doors.”
What inspired the Hungry Hearts Club at Oaklands House?
Based on the roaring success of the Christmas Lunch club, The Hungry Hearts Lunch Club follows suit. The club is open to elderly members of the local community every week. The club does its best in emphasising the role of socialisation and connection in promoting well-being.
“To be able to provide our community who would otherwise be alone a chance to socialise in a warm, safe and friendly environment is the greatest gift of all. It gives residents a means of reconnecting with the community that most of them have lived in for many years. This brings new faces and friends into the home, and helps to form those important bonds of life,” added Ian.
More details
The cost for a meal is set at £10.00, with an additional £10.00 option for those looking to take part in activities at the home. With 2 open spaces every day. While the option to participate in activities is available, the focus remains on fostering a warm and inviting space for shared meals. For those expressing interest, Oaklands House will also provide a weekly menu.
“Looking into the future I would love to be able to implement a full day centre into the home. If Hungry Hearts is the success that we all hope it will be, I will be looking at expanding the times and available slots to support a wider volume of our community.”
Oaklands House invites the local community to the Hungry Hearts Lunch Club, aiding the well-being of both residents and attendees. For further information or to book a place, please contact Oaklands House. You can ring on 01502 724955 or email admin@oaklandshouse.healthcarehomes.co.uk
About Oaklands House
Oaklands House is committed to providing exceptional residential and respite care services. With a focus on community engagement, Oaklands House strives to create inclusive initiatives like the Hungry Hearts Lunch Club. In turn, enhancing the lives of both residents and the broader local community.
About Healthcare Homes
Healthcare Homes Group, the parent company of Oaklands House, is a respected name in the care home industry. With a portfolio of 48 care homes as well as domiciliary and Live-in care services. As an organisation committed to the well-being and comfort of those in its care, Healthcare Homes consistently ranks among the top care home providers. For eight consecutive years, it has been featured in the prestigious “Top 20 Care Homes” list by carehome.co.uk. This reflects the group’s unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding care services.
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