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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…
05 May 2020
Growing seeds and skills at RSCC and Elphin Lodge
Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) and Elphin Lodge retirement village have launched an exciting project to upskill employees…
08 Apr 2024
Almost 500 squares knitted for Mandela Day
For the past 12 years, Rand Aid’s Thornhill Manor retirement village residents have celebrated Mandela Day by knitting squares –…
18 Jul 2023
A life of service: Paulina Namo retires after 41 years at Rand Aid
After 41 years of compassionate and unwavering service to the elderly, Paulina Namo, the head of nursing services at Thembalami…
22 Jul 2025
Bingo gets hearts racing and friendships blooming
Bingo buddies bonded over the age-old number-calling game of chance at Thembalami Care Centre on May 16. There was great…
20 May 2024
A ‘dam’ sight better – Tarentaal’s dam set to become a little paradise
After a leaking wall left Tarentaal Village’s dam nearly empty and bereft of life, plans were put in place to…
14 Nov 2023
OT plays a vital role in substance use recovery
SANCA Wedge Gardens substance use treatment centre’s clients continue to benefit from occupational therapy (OT) as part of their recovery…
15 Jun 2023
Enjoy free WiFi at Elphino’s Coffee Shop
Elphino’s Coffee Shop at Elphin Lodge retirement village now has free WiFi. Every Elphino’s customer can now enjoy free WiFi,…
13 Apr 2021
Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre takes on the #jerusalemachallenge
Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre staff and residents have joined the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge. The Lyndhurst-based care centre has had a…
09 Sep 2020
28 Feb 2022
Foot-tapping fun: Sing-along hits the right note at Thornhill Manor
Thornhill Manor Retirement Village residents were treated to an afternoon of classic tunes at a well-attended sing-along event in the…
24 May 2025
Long service is the norm at Rand Aid
Loyalty, dedication and commitment… These words sum up what numerous Rand Aid Association employees were honoured for at the non-profit…
24 Aug 2023
Neeri graduates despite the odds
When Edenvale resident Neeri Stroebel (43) was growing up, she experienced levels of poverty that challenged her to change the…
21 Apr 2021