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Easter celebration reformatted during lockdown
A festive tea is traditionally held to celebrate Easter at Rand Aid’s Tarentaal retirement village. This year, the coronavirus lockdown…
20 Apr 2020
Loved ones ‘zoom’ in for 90th birthday party
Ron Smith Care Centre resident Shelagh Hawes celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by love and in the presence of her family,…
22 May 2020
Greek Day Celebration at RSCC
On 12 November, Ron Smith Care Centre’s beautiful garden and recreation area came alive with music, dancing, fun and laughter…
15 Nov 2021
Happy 85th birthday Ethelwynne
Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) Woodlands’ resident Ethelwynne van Eck celebrated her 85th birthday on 3 August, enjoying refreshments, cake…
13 Aug 2021
Sweet gesture for SANCA Wedge Gardens on Mandela Day
The men undergoing treatment for substance use disorders at SANCA Wedge Gardens had their hearts warmed this Mandela Day when…
21 Jul 2025
Heartfelt performance at Thembalami birthday bash
Emotions ran high at the Thembalami Care Centre and Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) as residents gathered to celebrate the…
22 Jul 2025
Quizmaster Brian brings British humour to Elphino’s quiz night
Heads were scratched, suggested answers whispered, and merriment reigned at the fun quiz evening organised by Elphino’s Wanda de Groot…
19 Sep 2025
Movement and mischief: Thomas Nicholas on ageing with joy
At 90, Thomas Nicholas has lived a life full of stories, adventure and an unwavering zest for life. Living at…
15 Jan 2026
Lonely at Christmas: The hidden struggle of older adults living alone
The holiday season is often wrapped in images of family gatherings, shared meals and warm traditions. Yet behind the festive…
08 Dec 2025
Miss Deaf SA celebrates with MODA residents
Monequ Edwards, newly crowned as Miss Deaf South Africa, celebrated her birthday on September 18 with residents of the Max…
17 Oct 2023
Inyoni breaks its knitted squares record
This year, in celebration of Mandela Day, Rand Aid Association’s Inyoni Creek retirement village residents broke their own record of…
27 Jul 2021
New uniforms for Thornhill’s domestic staff
Thornhill Manor retirement village’s domestic staff are thrilled with their new uniforms, which include two long navy pants, two aprons,…
05 Apr 2022
Elves and games add to festive fun at Ron Smith Care Centre
In the festive spirit of Christmas, residents and staff at Ron Smith Care Centre (RSCC) gathered on December 19 to…
24 Dec 2025
ANXIETY IN COVID TIMES
Registered nurse Estelle Raath shares her experiences of the general anxiety that has become so commonplace during the global coronavirus…
14 Aug 2020
Awesome Adèl turns 60!
Fittingly, Wedge Gardens manager Adèl Grobbelaar’s birthday falls on Women’s Day, August 9. This year, she turned a significant 60…
11 Aug 2020