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Keeping loneliness at bay at Thembalami
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22 Apr 2020
With a heart full of memories, Helen Petrie bids farewell to Elphin Lodge
As the sun sets on January 31 it will mark the end of an era for Helen Petrie, the much-loved…
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Jackie adds sparkle to Elphin Lodge community
“The purpose of life is… to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have…
12 Dec 2023
Jack and Hilda celebrate 67 married years
Thornhill Manor retirement village residents Jack (90) and Hilda (91) Lacy celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on 3 August. The…
11 Aug 2021
RSCC Newsletter: March 2024
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26 Feb 2024
Distance is no match for love!
Thembalami resident Joan Keylock (97) connects weekly with her daughters, who live all the way in Canada and New Zealand….
23 Oct 2025
Greek gaiety at Ron Smith Care Centre
It was a sunny and bright day, perfect for an outdoor celebration, when Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre residents…
09 Nov 2021
Elphin Lodge welcomes new residents
As Covid-19 lockdown restrictions eased, Rand Aid’s Elphin Lodge retirement village was able to host its first Coffee Morning since…
29 Nov 2021
Mother’s Day celebrations at Thembalami
Rand Aid’s Thembalami Care Centre’s occupational therapists and staff ensured that residents had a wonderful Mother’s Day! The occupational therapists…
23 May 2022
101 and thriving: ‘The main enemy of old age is boredom’
To mark the International Day of Older Persons on October 1, Billie Sack, aged 101 and the oldest resident at…
01 Oct 2025
RSCC staff receive a special thanks
Allison van Staden, Mirinda Godden and a group of their friends started an initiative to write letters to healthcare workers…
13 Sep 2021
Unsung heroes: The vital role of social workers
This World Social Work Day, celebrated today, March 18, Rand Aid pays tribute to its social workers, who play a…
18 Mar 2025
Families and friends enjoy a special day together at Thembalami
Care centre residents were hit hard during Covid-19 as they weren’t able to spend as much time as they usually…
23 Aug 2022
From hitchhiking Europe to highveld sunsets: Thornhill Manor couple celebrate 60th anniversary
After John and Jen Cruickshank exchanged vows in 1965 in the oldest wooden church in the world, they honeymooned in…
27 Apr 2025