Therapeutic Recreation
Deer Lodge Centre offers a variety of therapeutic recreation programs developed by our team of amazing Recreation Facilitators and delivered by both staff and volunteers.
In 2023, Hon. Audrey Gordon, Minister of Health, officially proclaimed February as Therapeutic Recreation Month in Manitoba. Participating in leisure activities offers many health benefits. Deer Lodge Centre’s Therapeutic Recreation Facilitators provide meaningful activities that help meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of patients and residents. This is done through large-group programming and one to one connection.
Activities include:
- Music Programs
- Arts & Crafts
- Fitness Programs like Floor Hockey, Tai Chi, Curling, Balloon Tennis
- BINGO!
- Gardening
- Live Entertainment
- Baking & Luncheons
- Trivia / Cards / Brain Games
- Sharing Circles
- Guest Speakers
Recreation Calendars are Online
Visit our website regularly for the latest monthly recreation calendars. Click on the Unit listed below to open up a calendar. Sometimes unexpected things happen, and we have to make changes, but we will do our best to keep this as up to date as possible.