Residents at Enliven’s Reevedon Home got busy colouring in while the country was in lock down.
Enliven launched its inaugural inter-home colouring-in competition, titled ‘Colour Your Day with Enliven’ to provide further options for home-based activities.
The competition wrapped up in May with entries coming in from all over Enliven’s lower North Island region, with Reevedon Home residents, staff and their families submitting more than 50 entries.
The home received a prize for the most entries submitted, and prizes for entries by a resident, retirement village resident, and family member.
“This was a fantastic way for the residents to build connections between the homes, as well as having lots of fun,” says Enliven recreation advisor Davina Solomon.
“Colouring provides great stress a relief and was a creative way to pass the time while New Zealanders worked hard to protect their bubbles.”
Davina says it was inspiring seeing so many residents take up the challenge.
“Colouring in has long been considered a therapeutic activity suitable for young and old. Colouring evokes feelings of peace, enjoyment and satisfaction.
“Some residents got really into it and completed a lot of the templates we provided for their own enjoyment rather than competing.”
Prizes for category winners included paint sets, chocolates and vouchers.
