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RSCC Newsletter: April 2024
Read all of Ron Smith Care Centre’s news!
28 Mar 2024
Coq au Win! Dale and co’s French flair cooks up victory
Thornhill Manor resident Dale Cherrington can proudly call herself a potjie queen! She and her family won this year’s Lakeside…
03 Jun 2025
Jonathan Roxmouth concert a hit at Elphin Lodge
Elphin Lodge retirement village residents were treated to another wonderful concert by renowned entertainer Jonathan Roxmouth on 27 November. This…
02 Dec 2022
Leanie Bessinger appointed as nursing services manager at Ron Smith Care Centre
Following the passing of much-loved nursing services manager Avril Maltman in April, the Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) has announced…
09 Jul 2025
There’s no stopping Thembalami’s new bus
Rand Aid’s Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman Deaf Association (located in Thembalami’s grounds) had reason to celebrate on…
16 Nov 2021
Substance use disorder in the workplace: What can employers do?
Substance use is on the rise in South Africa and is even more prevalent than HIV/Aids. This is according to…
19 Jan 2022
Message from the CEO
Dear residents, families, and staff As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect…
17 Dec 2024
Lawn darts played to welcome spring at Thornhill Manor
Warmer days mean an opportunity to get outside to play, explore and socialise. “Nearly everyone can benefit from fresh air…
13 Sep 2024
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…
08 Apr 2024
Men at work at Elphin Lodge
Men in red work wear could be seen on ladders – chainsaws in hand – recently, when Elphin Lodge’s myriad…
08 Apr 2021
Stories shared and connections forged at Thornhill Manor tea
Friendships were formed or strengthened at Thornhill Manor’s chapel tea held on November 7. “Many of our residents have lost…
08 Nov 2023
Tons of fun had at Tarentaal’s fete
It was a lovely spring day on 3 September when Rand Aid’s Tarentaal retirement village held its first fete since…
19 Sep 2022
Inyoni Creek breaks its knitted squares record for Mandela Day
Rand Aid’s Inyoni Creek retirement village residents again reached out to support non-profit organisation 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day,…
25 Jul 2022
Crystal meth and dagga, a lethal combination
Of great concern to nurses at SANCA Wedge Gardens substance use treatment centre in Johannesburg is the use of a…
28 Jun 2021
Christmas carols a hit at Tarentaal
Tarentaal retirement village residents thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas carols evening on 8 December. Pictured with Santa (Mike Dean) is Tarentaal…
13 Dec 2022