Thembalami and MODA newsletter: January 2026

Retirement often invites thoughts of relaxation and enjoying the simpler things in life. However, for Neil Munro and Marinda Looyen,…

Retirement village visitors reported feeling relaxed and carefree after spending time in the Snoezelen multi-sensory room at Rand Aid’s Thembalami…

Blue skies and warm weather are predicted for Saturday, which is great news for people who intend to spend the…

A bright, metallic red golf cart is set to become a familiar sight on the streets of Inyoni Creek village….

Heads were scratched, suggested answers whispered, and merriment reigned at the fun quiz evening organised by Elphino’s Wanda de Groot…

A long-time resident of Rand Aid’s Thornhill Manor retirement village, Jenny Cruickshank gives interested villagers a total body workout twice…

“Touch is the primary language of compassion, love and gratitude – emotions at the heart of trust and cooperation… it…

People who know their way around a workshop are a blessing! Just ask the librarians at Thornhill Manor, who have…

Entertainer Juan Jacq Oosthuizen filled the hearts of residents at Thembalami Care Centre and Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) with…

Long-time Elphin Lodge resident Isobel Kohll celebrated her 100th birthday on 13 November and enjoyed a lovely birthday tea arranged…

Long-time Inyoni Creek resident Sue van der Neut cast out a challenge to her fellow residents recently – knit 67…

Jason’s Angels, a registered non-profit organisation focussing on assisting women and children in need, ensured a little pampering for Thembalami…