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Elphin Lodge retirement village resident Evelyn Anderson celebrated her 100th birthday with family on 4 May. Born in Johannesburg in…
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Restrictions don’t spoil Christmas cheer
Thornhill Manor Christmas Market The mood at Thornhill Manor’s Christmas market remained festive despite the coronavirus restrictions that were in…
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Flowers are meant to be shared, not locked away
Bright, beautiful blooms were donated to Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre by Anthony Schäffler from Schäffler’s Garden Nursery and…
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Wedge Gardens celebrates unity within diversity
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RSCC introduces music therapy for residents
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SANCA Wedge Gardens welcomes new employees
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Sue lets the needles fly for Mandela Day
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Inyoni Angels bring birthday treats for Thembalami and MODA
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Artist’s determination revives her passion
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Ice cream van a delight at Tarentaal morning market
Tarentaal residents were in for a treat at the retirement village’s morning market on 11 November, when an ice cream…
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