There was a tense atmosphere at Winifred Dell Care Home during a recent game of bingo as they waited to see who would scoop the full house prize! As each number was called, residents were checking their cards to see if they dab it out and call bingo!
Bingo is a familiar game for many of the people who live at Winifred Dell as they have played it throughout their lives. In their younger years, going to play bingo with their friends in the evening was a social event, with the added excitement of winning some money. Bingo sessions at Winifred Dell help to bring back fond memories of these occasions and encourages people to reminisce, share stories and smile with their friends.
Those who didn’t play bingo in their younger years still find it just as enjoyable as they get to enjoy time with friends and possibly win something too.
This recent session wasn’t a prize-winning game, but everyone still enjoyed taking part. Eyes were down as people focussed on their cards and dabbed off the numbers as they were called.
Everyone’s head went up when they heard someone call bingo as they wanted to see who had won! After checking the numbers on the card had all been called, they were declared the winner!
Residents were given a treat for taking part and there was a selection of hot drinks and biscuits available for people to snack on as they chatted with their friends.
During these discussions, they said how it would be fun to play different styles of bingo, so the team have their thinking caps on and will be adding them to the activity schedule soon.