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Beating the lockdown blues at Thembalami: Margaret Archer busies herself with an activity in the sun-filled occupational therapy room. Heather…
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Message from the CEO
Dear residents, families, and staff As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect…
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Neighs, bleats and clucks bring pleasure to care centre residents
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Chocolate love on Valentine’s Day
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Carnival time at Ron Smith Care Centre
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Thornhill Manor celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting in the park
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RSCC Newsletter: July 2024
Read Ron Smith Care Centre’s latest news.
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90 years: What a ride!
Despite celebrating nine decades, Inyoni Creek resident Albert van Heerden still rides his motorbike to his workshop in Sebenza, where…
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Thembalami and MODA birthday bash: What’s a party without music?
The party started in earnest once entertainer Wayne Wilmont loosened the staff members’ feet, and they started dancing. This is…
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Awesome Adèl turns 60!
Fittingly, Wedge Gardens manager Adèl Grobbelaar’s birthday falls on Women’s Day, August 9. This year, she turned a significant 60…
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New garden for spring
A beautifully landscaped water-wise garden was created at Rand Aid’s Tarentaal retirement village in celebration of spring. Grounds manager George…
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