RSCC newsletter: March 2020

Leon and Fransie Du Preez, Inyoni Creek residents for the past five years, got married on 10 December, 50 years…

The excitement and laughter that echoed throughout Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) on 14 April was proof that…

Thornhill Manor’s Probus Club hosted its annual induction dinner in the retirement village’s hall on 29 March. “This is Thornhill…

Tarentaal Retirement Village celebrated Valentine’s Day on February 14 by hosting a tea, complete with entertainment by Diana Cowen, a…

A sweet gesture put smiles on the faces of Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) residents on December 11 when packets…

Thornhill Manor retirement village residents Jack (90) and Hilda (91) Lacy celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on 3 August. The…

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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There were plenty of warm hugs to go around when the residents of Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman…

Their hands may tell the story of rich decades well lived but when Geoff Gearing (86) asked Jill du Toit…

Substance use rehab centre SANCA Wedge Gardens recently welcomed three new employees to its fold. “Philani Khumalo, our new social…

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devasting effect on elderly residents living in care centres, especially during strict lockdown, as…