Recreation & Activities for Masonic Residents

We're very fortunate to have two qualified Diversional Therapists on the team at Masonic Court. This ensures a full activities programme seven days a week, with entertainment and activities catered to all tastes and interests.

Tina runs activities Monday to Friday and Jenny is in charge at the weekends. Not only are there regular recreational activities, but there are also many entertainment highlights throughout the year. Regular activities include:

Indoor bowls
Bingo
Card Games
Art Club
Garden Club
Steady as You Go Exercises
Floor Darts
Crosswords
Tin Can Alley
Happy Hour (held every Thursday)
Reminiscing Discussions
Visits to and from other rest homes
Regular visiting entertainers such as pianists and music bands
Regular visits from the Whanganui Museum
Regular visits from Mr Whippy icecream truck
Regular visits from the Whanganui Library Bus
Regular visits from Canine Pets

Special Events include:

Celebrating Birthdays
Celebrations of special events such as the Melbourne Cup, Multicultural Day, Queen’s Birthday, ANZAC Day, Easter, Christmas and Waitangi.
Trips with “Take it Easy” Tour buses.
Individual shopping trips and outings.

There’s never a dull moment for our residents, unless they want it. Residents are encouraged to participate in activities but they are never forced to do so. Some residents are happier in their own company watching television or reading magazines in their own rooms.

Activities for Village Residents:

As well as catering for the entertainment of rest home residents, Masonic Court Rest Home also provides an accessible venue for village residents to hold events. Many village residents get together weekly to play billiards or cards. This is encouraged by Masonic Court Rest Home. Village residents are also encouraged to participate in the Age Concern endorsed “Steady as You Go” exercise classes every Monday, and also take advantage of our Day Care Programme.