It was a lovely spring day on 3 September when Rand Aid’s Tarentaal retirement village held its first fete since 2019, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The fete was a huge success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Related Posts
Ron Smith Care Centre resident turns 103
Despite the coronavirus lockdown, Ron Smith Care Centre resident Kitty Venn’s 103rd birthday did not slip by unnoticed. A birthday tea…
06 Apr 2020
Couple in 90s remains steadfast during lockdown
Golda Brittany, who will be 93 in June, and husband Mike, who is a year younger than his wife, are…
23 Apr 2020
Wedge Gardens celebrates unity within diversity
Heritage Day on September 24 recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation and this year, the day provided…
23 Sep 2020
Elphin Lodge learns more about iconic rescue association
Liezl van der Merwe enthralled members of the South African Association of Retired Persons group at Elphin Lodge recently when…
17 May 2024
Baby Boomers choose carefree lifestyles
The retirement village industry in South Africa continues to experience pent up demand and well-run, popular villages thus have long…
13 Dec 2021
Eco-friendly gift for Tarentaal from St Peter’s Boys Prep
The St Peter’s Boys Prep Eco Committee recently donated dozens of spekboom plants to Tarentaal retirement village, as part of…
23 Jul 2025
Rejuvenation at Thornhill Manor
After a somewhat dull, dreary and generally trying 2020, Thornhill Manor Retirement Village in Modderfontein is sprucing up its direction…
30 Dec 2020
Cheers to Wedge Gardens’ inspirational nurses
SANCA Wedge Gardens toasted its nursing staff recently for the excellent job they did in caring for their substance abuse…
07 Sep 2020
Thornhill Manor line dancers bring the house down in annual concert
Thornhill Manor was alive with rhythm and laughter from November 18 to 20 as the resident line dancers took to…
26 Nov 2025
Wits students get hands-on at SANCA Wedge Gardens
Four third-year University of the Witwatersrand occupational therapy (OT) students have just completed five weeks of training at SANCA Wedge…
31 Aug 2023
Smile a while
Tarentaal retirement village resident Maria Ferencz is not only keeping busy during the coronavirus lockdown, but she is also bringing…
12 May 2020
Mandela Day charity drive sparks generosity at Thornhill Manor
This Mandela Day, residents and staff at Thornhill Manor retirement village came together to demonstrate their community spirit through a…
10 Jul 2025
Ron and Val celebrate 60 magical years!
Rand Aid Inyoni Creek residents Ron and Val Bartram celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 4 November. The couple met…
16 Nov 2021
At 80, Neil’s giving ageing a run for its money
Most 80 year olds – especially those who have had two knee replacements – would consider a good meal in…
26 Aug 2024
Sub-zero temperatures at Inyoni Creek
Inyoni Creek resident Adelle Rogoff holds the disc of ice from her birdbath. With minimum temperatures recently plummeting to -2,…
24 Jul 2020