Residents and well-wishers unveiled the festive calendar at a special launch event.
Instead of chocolate behind each advent door, residents will find community-focused activities to participate in, such as making a papier-mâché nativity scene or performing a pantomime together.
Christmas can sometimes be a lonely time for older people and the calendar is designed to bring generations together and spread festive-cheer throughout the home and the wider community.
Home Manager Chrissie Heyes said the calendar was a fantastic way to connect people in the run up to December 25th.
She said: “Christmas is a very special time of the year and we wanted to go all out to make sure our residents’ enjoy celebrating right from the start.
“With a new activity each day, we never know what’s going to come next – it’s a really fun way to build up to Christmas and enjoy the festive season together.
“It’s also a great way to make new friends and socialise - trying something new or taking part in an activity you wouldn’t normally do.”
Other activities include a Christmas Jumper Day, a festive film screening and wreath-building – the rest must remain a surprise!
For resident Beryl Butcher it’s an excellent chance to have plenty of Christmas fun and also enjoy meeting new people.
Beryl said: “I’m looking forward to finding out what’s behind the advent calendar door each day, it’s a month of surprises!
“It’s quite the social occasion – there’s lots of activity in the home. I’ve especially enjoyed making props for the pantomime. I think it’s great!"
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