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Holy Rosary learners write to Ron Smith Care Centre residents
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Elphin Lodge ‘lights a spark’ for children in need
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Elphin Lodge showcases its many activities
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Water babes keep fit and healthy
A long-time resident of Rand Aid’s Thornhill Manor retirement village, Jenny Cruickshank gives interested villagers a total body workout twice…
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Care bags bring joy to elders
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Knit and Natter’s heart-warming jersey donation
Thornhill Manor’s Knit and Natter group recently handed over 38 button-up and pullover jerseys to the Nederduitsch Hervormde Gemeente Hartebeeshoek…
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Garlands and glitter at Inyoni Creek Heritage Day braai
Inyoni Creek Retirement Village residents celebrated Heritage Day on September 24 the traditional way – with a bring-and-braai at the…
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Ron Smith Care Centre awards October’s ‘shining’ stars
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Movie magic: A sweet Valentine’s celebration
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