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Maria celebrates her centenary
Rand Aid Elphin Lodge retirement village resident Maria Gaiti celebrated her 100th birthday on 23 January, with a surprise cake,…
25 Jan 2023
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Joan and Margaret: A story of connection in later life
When Joan England’s husband, Ken, passed away, her children living overseas worried about her being alone. They wanted her to…
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Refreshing Women’s Day celebration at RSCC
With spring just around the corner, Ron Smith Care Centre’s residents and employees celebrated National Women’s Day with a variety…
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31 Aug 2020
Sean takes his life back
Boksburg-resident Sean Kelly (37) celebrates three years of being clean from heroin on 12 July. Born in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Sean…
10 Jun 2021
FAITH VERSUS FEAR
KAREN GRIESSEL, A SOCIAL WORKER AT JOHANNESBURG’S SANCA WEDGE GARDENS TREATMENT CENTRE, TALKS ABOUT FAITH VERSUS FEAR AND HOW HAVING…
14 Jul 2020
Rocks still spreading smiles across Rand Aid
A cheerful surprise tucked into a flower bed. A painted message peeking out near the clubhouse. At Elphin Lodge, the…
23 Jul 2025
Thembalami resident Mona Knodell celebrates 100 remarkable years
Mona Knodell, a beloved resident of Thembalami Care Centre in Johannesburg, turned 100 on September 26. Born in East London…
26 Sep 2025
Denver awarded for 60 years’ service to Polyflor
Thornhill Manor retirement village resident Denver Coleman was recently recognised for 60 years long service at Polyflor, where he started…
13 Sep 2021
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…
11 Aug 2020
29 Jul 2020
Manie’s music adds magic to birthday bash
South African country, Afrikaans and pop singer Manie Jackson’s presence as guest entertainer helped ensure that the birthday bash held…
26 Oct 2025
‘Ah sweet’ moment for Tarentaal dads
Tarentaal retirement village’s dads denied the pleasure of visits from their loved ones on Father’s Day as a result of…
25 Jun 2020
Elphin ‘Arties’ brush up on friendships while getting creative
Elphin Lodge Art and Craft Group is one of the happiest groups in the peaceful retirement village. Started some years…
27 Oct 2023