Friendships were formed or strengthened at Thornhill Manor’s chapel tea held on November 7.
“Many of our residents have lost their partners. Without the strong bonds of friendship, they might find village social events uncomfortable. As we all know, a person can feel lonely in a room full of people if they feel isolated,” says Karen Griessel, the social worker at the Rand Aid-run retirement village in Modderfontein.
“The tea was held to enable residents to get to know each other better, enjoy a relaxed outing with people facing the same challenges and, hopefully, encourage friendships to bloom.
“We had a positive turnout, despite the rain, and new connections were made and friendships formed.
The event was organised by village management, in collaboration with the chapel committee, which generously sponsored the eats.
Joan Scott and Sr Joanne Bosman.
Margaret Dempster shares a laugh with Enid Dixon.
Two for tea… Derrick Stroud and Desmond Bell.
Joan Scott, Helga Bultemeier, Helga Engelbrecht, Val Corin, Eunice de Jager, Jenifer Gamble, Derrick Stroud and Desmond Bell.
Caregiver Margareth Magodi, Sue Ryan, Amanda Brown, Sr Joanne Bosman, Margaret Dempster, Enid Dixon, Margaret Chewins, Jackie Scott and Joan England.
Margaret Chewins (seated) and Sue Ryan.
