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The Thornhill Manor Snooker Club recently had the privilege of a hands-on training session with the national coach of Snooker…
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Spring was certainly in full bloom at Inyoni Creek’s festival to welcome the new season. Residents, their families, and those…
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Celebrating a century of life
Rand Aid Tarentaal retirement village resident Mary Louise Hattingh (neé Carratu) celebrated her 100th birthday in style on 24 July,…
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Greek Day Celebration at RSCC
On 12 November, Ron Smith Care Centre’s beautiful garden and recreation area came alive with music, dancing, fun and laughter…
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What’s in the picture?
Entertainment is being put back in the picture at Thornhill Manor after a long Covid-enforced dry spell. On 5 November,…
11 Nov 2021
A delightful Christmas dinner at Elphin Lodge
Elphin Lodge’s Christmas dinner on 8 December was a delight to behold after two years of being unable to hold…
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101 and thriving: ‘The main enemy of old age is boredom’
To mark the International Day of Older Persons on October 1, Billie Sack, aged 101 and the oldest resident at…
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Care bags bring joy to elders
Rand Aid’s Thembalami Care Centre and Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) residents received 160 care bags on 9 December, filled…
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Ron Smith Care Centre rings in Chinese New Year with festive celebration
The recreation team at Ron Smith Care Centre hosted a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration on 7 February, immersing residents…
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Spreading light in the dark days of COVID-19
Thornhill Manor resident Gretha Pecoraro penned these words of motivation on a whiteboard positioned at the main entrance to the…
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Galloping granny is no runaway bride
Their hands may tell the story of rich decades well lived but when Geoff Gearing (86) asked Jill du Toit…
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Eco-friendly gift for Tarentaal from St Peter’s Boys Prep
The St Peter’s Boys Prep Eco Committee recently donated dozens of spekboom plants to Tarentaal retirement village, as part of…
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Fire kept from Inyoni Creek boundary fence
After a veld fire came too close for comfort to Inyoni Creek’s boundary fence on June 9, extended fire breaks…
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